This is a toplist with the best hipster hotels in Kyoto, Japan. You can help to make this list better by voting for your favourite places!
1 RC Hotel Kyoto
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located in the old street area. very quiet and peaceful place at night. busy area full of tourist in day time.
the hotel itself is awesome. the design is good. both guestroom and public area are cozy. super friendly staff. clean and new.
2 Ace Hotel Kyoto



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Ace Hotel Kyoto is a fantastic hotel. They accept pets, and that's not easy to find here in Japan. I really wish other hotels all over the country will follow suit. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly all the time, when we left, we were already planning out next visit to Kyoto and Ace.
3 Hotel Mume



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This is the most beautiful accommodation I have stayed in. I came here when I visited Tokyo back in 2014 and I still think back on my visit to Hotel Mume, it was truly a wonderful stay. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, the rooms are beautiful and the breakfasts are so delicious and fresh. If you are able to budget to stay at Mume, I would greatly recommend it, it's such a lovely stay. It's also quite conveniently located, being closeby to amenities and within a beautiful neighbourhood.
I've come across Mume now as I plan my next trip back to Japan and I hope to stay there again!
4 The Grand West Arashiyama



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Excellent hotel. Rooms are relatively spacious making it ideal for families with kids. Cleanliness is top notch for both the room and the building in general. Looks recently renovated so interior and equipment are new, and as it used to be a kind of an apartmne ubilding before it has a "feel home" atmosphere. The staff are very kind. There are lots of small welcoming gestures that put a smile on your face such as complimentary coffee or tea bags at the lobby, toys for kids, or an open rooftop with a tent. Location it is just a 5 minute walk from the nearest train station, and for those who are comfortable taking local routes there are two close by bus stations. Other than that the hotel can easily arrange a taxi or you can rent some of the bicycles available at the hotel. As a bonus, the restaurant/bar at the ground floor has excellent burgers!
5 不思議な宿 Fushiginayado



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There are various concepts in each room, and it is a hotel that can be enjoyed by those who can allow playfulness. It is not suitable for those who want to sleep quietly because the sound leakage such as the sound of the next room is also strong. Toilets and baths (private time) are shared, but the facilities themselves are spacious and clean. The rest depends on the morals of the user.
6 KYOTO GRANBELL HOTEL



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Very nice hotel in a great location. Hotel common areas look very stylish, best part is the public bath Room sizes are OK. Definitely on my list for future trips to Kyoto.
7 Koiya Guesthouse



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Amazing Japanese’s experience inside this beautiful and well care host house
8 Luxury hotel SOWAKA



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Beautiful Japanese style hotel, not exactly a ryokan, but lovely nonetheless. It was restructured from a restaurant that was 100 years old so it's got a bit of history, but don't worry, everything is clean, elegant and picturesque. Staff is fantastic, friendly and one particular member speaks languages. The rooms are amazing and each one is a little different. The ones I stayed at had private outdoor garden/patio areas. A bit pricey but totally worth it of you're willing to part with a bit of coin.
9 Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo (Cha no Yado Nazuna Nijo-tei)



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Was a memorable stay at Nazuna! Friendly, attentive and excellent service from the staff! Rooms were clean and huge, was a amazing experience if you are looking to stay in a Ryokan!
10 Kyokoyado Muromachi Yutone 京小宿 室町 ゆとね



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The room was big with high ceiling. The garden was pretty and well kept. The breakfast was very good. Staff were very sweet - letting us stay past check out time at a lounge to work for an hour - good nespresso machine and nice tea selection. The location is also very central. The only thing is it was not cheap on a regular Wednesday but everything else was perfect.
11 22 Pieces



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Large room for family of 4, very comfortable, very friendly staffs, super easy on item free rentals. Nice kitchen. We prepared dinner with ease. Incredible ease to move around in Kyoto as it is walking distance from the station.
Whole family loved this apartment, will definitely stay here again when we come back to Kyoto!
12 悠旅 YUTAKA



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This hotel deserves more appreciation!! Amenities are well provided, all nice and clean. The beddings are like really sooooo comfortable. I wish I could have extended my stay
13 HOTEL KUU KYOTO



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Lovely hotel in Kyoto. I have been twice now and I will go back this year!
The staff are really nice and helpful. I had an issue in my room with a noise AC unit and they immediately moved me to another room. They even helped me carry over my suits!
Highly recommend.
15 Kikokuso



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I couldn't recommend this place enough. The family that own it are lovely, the food is delicious and rooms are clean. If you want a relaxed stay in Kyoto right next to be beautiful Japanese garden. Stay here.
16 ORIENTAL HOTEL KYOTO ROKUJO



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2020, August 10
I stayed here for just a one day trip to Kyoto. It was a nice and cheap hotel. The lobby was so cool. The staffs were friendly. The hotel is a little bit far away from Kyoto station but you can easily go there by bus or taxi. It only cost 230 yen for bus and around 700 yen for taxi(Didi).
I booked a room with a breakfast and I got a Japanese breakfast. It was good to eat rice and soup but I actually prefer a scrambled eggs :) but since their hospitality is great I can’t give them like even 4 stars.
17 OnYado NONO Kyoto Shichijo Hot Springs



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This is the latest Dormy Inn hotel in Zaimokucho, which has been a vacant lot for a long time, near Kyoto Station. Please note that it is just behind the inn of Dormi Inkout Hanabusa, and it is easy to make a mistake in the navigation settings.
The parking lot is in the basement, but only a very small number can be parked, so please book the hotel together when booking. There is a white line so that you can park two cars in one block, probably because of a design mistake, but in reality you are told to park one car at a time. Is the distance between the pillars narrow?
It is a building with a narrow frontage and a long depth, like a large townhouse. When I entered the building, I had to put my shoes in the lower leg box like a super public bath and walk around the tatami mat without shoes, but I was not worried because it was very beautiful and well-cleaned. Those who are interested can rent slippers at the front desk.
Front staff Many of the hotel staff are young, and I feel that the operating company has an extraordinary determination for this hotel series, and I like it. After seeing how hard they were dealing with visitors, I was keen to see them gaining experience in management during this difficult time and taking on the role of the next-generation tourism industry.
I think the highlight is the hot spring ♨️. You can take a bath from 15:00 to the next morning, and you can relax in the sauna as well as in the lukewarm water. You can heal the tiredness of your trip in the two-story bathroom. This is a new generation hotel with tatami mats in all rooms, and you can stay at a reasonable price, so if you are going to Kyoto, please choose it. You can choose as much as you like for dinner as it is within walking distance to Kyoto Station.
18 THE MILLENNIALS KYOTO



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I visited the Millennials in Jan 2020 for solo trip and stayed about 3 nights. This capsule hotel locates in a very convenient place. It fulfilled my dream that I wanted to stay in a place with modern style, friendly staff and security. It's different from traditional capsule hotel, you could enjoy large space and high tech!
I couldn't describe this hotel merely by words, just go there and experience by yourself. Will definitely go back after the pandemic!
19 Kyoto Yura Hotel - MGallery



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What a find! Cannot wait to book here next time we visit Kyoto. The location is perfect and the special touches - like the face wash being a 4-part Japanese skincare set - was really special.
20 THE THOUSAND KYOTO



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Great stay. The hotel staff were super helpful prior to our arrival with help making restaurant reservations, and also a last minute one during our stay. Really appreciated how kind and helpful the staff were. The room was perfect, comfortable, with everything we would want or need. A 2 min walk to Kyoto station. Would definitely return
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