Title: R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan Hostel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Shijo Street ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21560000/21557200/21557128/4352d230.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Free daily buffet breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21560000/21557200/21557128/a0c563af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21560000/21557200/21557128/d3d39a52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily buffet breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21560000/21557200/21557128/4c280d37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shared fridge, microwave, rice cooker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21560000/21557200/21557128/72d36762.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies R Star Hostel Japan sits in the heart of Kyoto, offering guests a warm breakfast buffet each morning. Practical laundry facilities make extended stays easier. Visitors can connect with free in-room WiFi, relax in the lobby with its TV, or satisfy cravings at the vending machine. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Housekeeping - Laundry - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 31 - Nov. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=21557128&PinnedHotelID=21557128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=21557128&PinnedHotelID=21557128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 1 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=21557128&PinnedHotelID=21557128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=21557128&PinnedHotelID=21557128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=21557128&PinnedHotelID=21557128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=21557128&PinnedHotelID=21557128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=21557128&PinnedHotelID=21557128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=21557128&PinnedHotelID=21557128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21560000/21557200/21557128/d989acb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Blackout drapes/curtains Bidet Hair dryer Rice cooker In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 31 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed ![Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21560000/21557200/21557128/98e0a5be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 8.0 Very good 4 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Blackout drapes/curtains Bidet Hair dryer Rice cooker In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 15 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21560000/21557200/21557128/98e0a5be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Only Dormitory Room 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Blackout drapes/curtains Bidet Hair dryer Rice cooker In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 15 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21560000/21557200/21557128/2a625ea1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom ### Highlights Air conditioning Blackout drapes/curtains Bidet Hair dryer Rice cooker Desk Daily housekeeping - 16 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds ![Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21560000/21557200/21557128/f52aa797.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Blackout drapes/curtains Bidet Private bathroom Hair dryer Rice cooker Daily housekeeping - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-R-STAR-HOSTEL-KYOTO-JAPAN.h21557128.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-R-STAR-HOSTEL-KYOTO-JAPAN.h21557128.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.99798%2C135.75821&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8wqKx5vDLLYPHBg7wC0dXyOhvfY=) 256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8436 #### What's nearby - Shijo Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Kyoto Tower - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.9 km #### Getting around - Gojo Station - 3 min walk - Shijo Station - 8 min walk - Itami Airport (ITM) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk - ‪CoCo壱番屋 烏丸五条店 - ‬4 min walk - ‪コメダ珈琲店烏丸五条店 - ‬3 min walk - ‪ちゃんぽん亭総本家四条烏丸店 - ‬3 min walk - ‪the bridge - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan Hostel near Kawaramachi Street Close to Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan provides a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hostel include: - An elevator, a vending machine, and a water dispenser - Coffee/tea in the lobby, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Lockers - Luggage storage - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator - Vending machine - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Braille/raised signage - Elevator - Grab bar near toilet - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Slippers - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Rice cooker ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Heating (climate-controlled) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age: 16 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out available A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight Front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in When booking more than one dorm bed there is no guarantee that they will be located in the same room. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - A late check-out fee will be charged The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file ### Property is also known as R STAR HOSTEL JAPAN R STAR KYOTO JAPAN R STAR JAPAN R STAR HOSTEL KYOTO JAPAN Kyoto R STAR HOSTEL KYOTO JAPAN Hostel/Backpacker accommodation R STAR HOSTEL KYOTO JAPAN Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto ## Frequently asked questions ### Is R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan? > As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan on Nov 3, 2025 start from CA $189.71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-R-STAR-HOSTEL-KYOTO-JAPAN.h21557128.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan? > This hostel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan? > Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee. ### Where is R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan located? > Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street, Kawaramachi Street, and Nishiki Market. Kyoto Tower and Pontocho Alley are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 3-minute walk and Karasuma Oike Station is 19 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 125 8 - Good 54 6 - Okay 18 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dallas Sep 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was great! ##### Dallas Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard Aug 14, 2025 Liked: Amenities Clean and nice ##### Richard Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline Oct 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very well located to catch the subway or to walk to Kyoto train station to use different train lines or buses.Convenience stores and dining options nearby. Breakfast is limited to sliced bread. Guests are not always quiet at night. The hostel provides only one large towel and slippers, so plan accordingly to bring a face cloth and another towel, as needed. ##### Caroline Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Billy Dec 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing stay at R Star Hostel. Spacious and modern. Great for a family. Hightly recommend. ##### Billy Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hanne Jul 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place! Great place. Quiet surroundings, but still close to transportation! Comfortable beds, didn’t use the common area so know nothing about them. The people working in the reception was so nice! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/C856340A5324243916211173EA10F82D0D0F6D5D1720620874103.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0E19CE4C680635F53AD8480DB0EFD0492FD92F551720620873968.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Hanne Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Brandon Nov 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities nothing particularly wrong with the place but the other people were super noisy every night between 12am-7am people are still constantly coming in and out of room the door is loud, and people unziping suitcases, and turning lights on. Quiet hour was supposed to start after 11pm was not the case. ##### Brandon Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TYSON Oct 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Awesome hostel close to the Kyoto station and other amenities. When I go back to Kyoto I’ll stay there again. ##### TYSON Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chisato Oct 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities スマホ充電器のアダプタの無料貸出があったので助かりました。 ##### Chisato Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mana Oct 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities とても綺麗で、居心地がよい ##### Mana Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kimberly Sep 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff is amazing, very helpful. The room was fine but lacking a place to put your luggage on or even just to sit. Only beds in the room which were comfortable. I would stay again. It was worth the price. ##### Kimberly Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### 愛 Sep 13, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness シャワールームの汚れが気になりました。 ##### 愛 Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rafael Aug 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing value ##### Rafael Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ? Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 値段の割にとても綺麗で快適です。 水回りも清潔感があり素晴らしいです。 また、朝食もパンが無料で食べられます。 パンの種類のミルクチョコなど様々あり バリエーション豊富です。 コスパ抜群のホステルです。 ##### ? Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juan-Francisco Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excelente lugar, bien ubicado y con muy buenas instalaciones. El desayuno es pan tostado y mermelada, pero está bastante bien. Sentí mucha humedad en la cama de la habitación compartida, creo que podrían mejorar, además rechinaba mucho. El Internet algo lento. Por lo demás bastante bien. ##### Juan-Francisco Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rukiya Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities good ##### Rukiya Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TOMOAKI Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 清潔なホステル とても綺麗で快適に滞在できました。 ##### TOMOAKI Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Shusaku Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 地下鉄の駅は近いが、移動に殆どバスを使っていました。バス停も近くにありはしますが、本数は多くはないです。 便利と言える場所では無いですが、ホテル自体は綺麗でした。 ##### Shusaku Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lynette Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service Mixed Feelings About a Return Stay — Disappointed by Hospitality Standards We decided to book this accommodation again because of a previous one-night stay that was genuinely excellent. The bed was the most comfortable of our entire trip, and that positive memory made us return without hesitation. However, this second experience left us with a very different impression. The Good: The staff made some effort to communicate using Google Translate, which we appreciated. The Disappointing: The room we initially wanted was shown as unavailable during the entire planning period — despite checking several times. Yet upon arrival, it had 3 available rooms online, priced at HALF of what we had paid for, a different, less desirable room (capsule pods). We asked the staff if there was a way to switch rooms or find a middle ground, especially since the pricing difference was so stark. Despite understanding the booking clause (non-refundable), it was disappointing that there was no willingness whatsoever to offer any flexibility, refund, or adjustment — even though it was evident we were now paying DOUBLE the current rate. The staff’s response felt rigid and impersonal. Instead of hospitality, the encounter felt transactional. The staff member had to call someone to handle the situation, but still delivered a firm no — without offering other room alternatives (despite better and cheaper options being available, such as a private room with a private bathroom). What’s more troubling is ##### Lynette Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Elizabeth May 14, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Several minutes late to returning to room to check out and staff had already entered the room and left the door open while personal belongings were still in the room. We were advised to move our personal belongings into the locker downstairs for safekeeping and upon return back to the hotel to pick up belongings we found our lockers empty and staff had removed our luggage and put them into a room with informing us or asking for consent to do so. Huge invasions of personal space and disrespect to one’s privacy. ##### Elizabeth Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### alberto Mar 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Genial todo muy limpio y ordenadl ##### alberto Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edgar Mar 2, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Perfecto ##### Edgar Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Allan Feb 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness More space ##### Allan Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### HIROYUKI Jan 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities よかったです ##### HIROYUKI Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rémy Nov 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Sejour correct. Staff adorable. Proprete impeccable. Lit confortable. Serviettes de bain changées tous les jours. Les boxs ne sont pas du tout isolés les uns des autres. La lumière du box voisin m'a géné quelques nuits. Idem si le voisin ronfle fort. Il manque aussi une étagère dans le box. ##### Rémy Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The property is located a short walk from the station, and is fully air conditioned. It advertises a “full breakfast” but in reality it’s just bread and jams, not a full continental breakfast, so be careful of that. You’re provided with a fairly large lock box for your valuables and the bedding is very soft. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Nohga-Hotel-Kiyomizu-Kyoto.h69673755.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Gran-Ms-Kyoto.h8962891.Hotel-Information) > > [Cross Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-CROSS-HOTEL-KYOTO.h27026975.Hotel-Information) > > [Dhawa Yura Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Yura-Hotel-MGallery.h34865507.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Royal-Park-Canvas-Kyoto-Nijo.h59440545.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Kyoto.h1406680.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h7281376.Hotel-Information) > > [Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Randor-Residential-Hotel-Kyoto-Suites.h42442448.Hotel-Information) > > [Rihga Gran Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-RIHGA-GRAN-KYOTO.h38953457.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel M’s Plus Shijo - Omiya](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Ms-Plus-Shijo-Omiya.h16621109.Hotel-Information) > > [Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Miyako-Hotel-Kyoto-Hachijo.h26999.Hotel-Information) > > [Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Suiran.h10345050.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-MUSSE-Kyotoshijokawaramachi-Meitetsu.h52041999.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Hyatt Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Park-Hyatt-Kyoto.h37609460.Hotel-Information) > > [Momijiya Bekkan Kawanoiori](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Momijiya-Bekkan-Kawanoiori.h15431581.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Resol-Kyoto-Kawaramachi-Sanjo.h21926337.Hotel-Information) > > [Kyoto Granbell Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Granbell-Hotel.h18414583.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-The-Mitsui-Kyoto.h57209082.Hotel-Information) > > [hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-MONday-Kyoto-Karasuma-Dori.h39192199.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Vischio-Kyoto-By-GRANVIA.h30990875.Hotel-Information)  > > [Hotel The M’s Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-The-Ms-Kyoto.h61628354.Hotel-Information) > > [Kyoto Brighton Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Brighton-Hotel.h919.Hotel-Information) > > [nol kyoto sanjo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Nol-Kyoto-Sanjo.h45003003.Hotel-Information) > > [Ace Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Ace-Hotel-Kyoto.h45895767.Hotel-Information) > > [SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-SOLARIA-Nishitetsu-Hotel-Kyoto-Premier.h17040479.Hotel-Information) > > [Noku Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Noku-Kyoto.h12714915.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL M’s EST KYOTO STATION SOUTH](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-Ms-EST-KYOTO-STATION-SOUTH.h23513455.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Royal-Park-Hotel-Kyoto-Sanjo.h4538458.Hotel-Information) > > [Sakura Terrace The Gallery](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Sakura-Terrace-The-Gallery.h9795712.Hotel-Information) > > [Miru Kyoto Nishiki](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Miru-Kyoto-Nishiki.h24201327.Hotel-Information)