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Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei 3 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a microwave, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the ryokan, all units come with bed linen and towels. Location is wonderful because it is facing to a waterway. We were really enjoy the neibourhood as it was quiet and local. 4mins walking to the bus straight to city central. The staff was wonderful and really attentive. The teakwood bath was impressive. Everything came with the room was great. Our mom even skipped the night walk just to come back to the room and chill.

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9.4
Superb
2,509 reviews
Price from
£149
per night

Luck You Kyoto 3 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Luck You Kyoto offers accommodation in Kyoto. Free luggage storage is available.

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private bathroom with a bath and bidet, with bathrobes and slippers provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Luck You Kyoto features free WiFi throughout the property. Lovely atmosphere in traditional surroundings. The free use of the amazing public baths immediately opposite the hotel was an unexpected bonus.

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9.4
Superb
1,112 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

海蔵寺 宿坊 櫻海

Ine

Located in Ine, 16 km from Manai Shrine and 16 km from Motoise Kono Shrine, 海蔵寺 宿坊 櫻海 provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 17 km from Daijyouji Temple. The ryokan offers parking on-site, a hot tub and full-day security. Very serene, comfortable setting. Accommodation and hospitality of host were excellent.

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9.7
Exceptional
106 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

祇園の宿 杏花

Gion, Kyoto

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, 祇園の宿 杏花 is located in Kyoto, 300 metres from Gion Shijo Station and 600 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features family rooms. Cannot recommend Gion Kyoka enough. Actually, I'd prefer to give a negative review to prevent everyone from booking this lovely ryokan in the most amazing location in Gion Kyoto. Their team went above and beyond to make arrangements for our party at temples like Saiho-ji. Thank you Miyata-san and the rest of your staff for making our stay exceptional. I hope to visit again soon.

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9.3
Superb
153 reviews
Price from
£183
per night

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. 4 stars

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. Provides accommodation located 600 metres from the centre of Kyoto and offers an open-air bath and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features a hot tub and luggage storage space. the best place to stay In Kyoto. The staff went above and beyond and the dinner and breakfast was just outstanding. A must place to stay

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9.2
Superb
263 reviews
Price from
£607
per night

Ishibekoji Muan 5 stars

Gion, Kyoto

Located within less than 1 km of Gion Shijo Station and a 15-minute walk of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Ishibekoji Muan provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto. The 5-star ryokan features garden views and is 1.1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Shoren-in Temple is 1.1 km from the ryokan and Sanjusangen-do Temple is 1.9 km away. If you want to feel old Japan, I recommend staying at this ryokan Ishibekoji Muan, along with old Kyoto you will be thrown into the past, into the books and movies you have read and watched about Japan in past centuries. The service is perfect. On a quiet street but at the same time close to all sights. Extremely comfortable, luxurious and cozy ryokan.

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9.6
Exceptional
187 reviews
Price from
£351
per night

Gion Oyado Kikutani 3 stars

Gion, Kyoto

Set less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, Gion Oyado Kikutani offers 3-star accommodation in Kyoto and features a garden. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and a housekeeping service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms. Location, garden view, affable and considerate hosts, breakfast arrangements - everything.

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9.4
Superb
414 reviews
Price from
£125
per night

明和荘Mei Wa Inn

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

Situated in Kyoto, 800 metres from Heian Shrine, 明和荘Mei Wa Inn features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a patio. The ryokan has family rooms. Great location away from the crowds but a very short distance away from pretty much all the hot spots. It’s generally pretty rare to find a place with this much space in a major city in Japan for what is honestly a steal of a price. The host went far and beyond what I expected and honestly did a better job helping our group plan activities and restaurants than many hotel concierges I have dealt with.

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9.5
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

Auberge AZABU 4 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Very friendly personnel, speaking good English.

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9.5
Exceptional
296 reviews
Price from
£145
per night

Ryokan Inakatei 3 stars

Gion, Kyoto

Set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 15-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Ryokan Inakatei offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden. It is situated 1.1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and features a housekeeping service. Heian Shrine is 2.2 km from the ryokan and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.6 km away. Beautiful room. The breakfast was amazing

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9.4
Superb
150 reviews
Price from
£127
per night

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