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1 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.
2 BnA Alter Museum



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Very cool unique rooms. Short walk to all tourist spots and many good restaurants, but far enough away so its quiet to sleep. Very highly recommended
3 My K House (マイケイハウス)



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Amazing place to stay. Very spacious, good amenities, and great location! The staff are very helpful and the bar downstairs is cozy
4 Hotel Kyoto Kiyamachi



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Fantastic hotel. Classy design and decor, room was more than ample for what we needed and expected in Japan, and centrally located for where we wanted to be (central districts like Nishiki market were one way, Gion the other way, for example).
With a few more amenities offered, this would be a 4-star hotel.
5 Len Kyoto Kawaramachi



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Amazing hostel, definitely one of the best I ever stayed. Super clean, nice common kitchen and space, and cosy café. Definitely recommend this place!
6 TSUKIMI HOTEL



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This hostel is amazing! My partner and I stayed here for two nights and extended our stay because we loved it so much. The staff is very friendly, and helpful. It’s really clean too. The kitchen is pretty good. There’s only one stove top burner but you can make it work. They serve really good bread in the morning + bottomless espresso all day. The sleeping pods are much bigger than I expected. And they have a nice deep bathtub. They give you fresh towels everyday :-) I really like their rooftop patio as well. The hostel is also right around the corner from a 24/7 supermarket. Okay that’s all folks
7 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.
8 京都東山荘



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We came here in April 2019 with some friends and booked the larger room which could be converted into 2 separate rooms when required. The most comfortable sleep we had on our trip. It was also very spacious which was great for our friends who had lots of luggage and who are very tall people this was great for them to get around and move comfortably.
The owner/clerk was amazing and was very accommodating.
Our breakfasts were included with out package deal and oh my goodness the Japanese style breakfast was so lovely.
The location of this place was great. So easy to go out and sight see as it was just below a temple.
The hot spring bath was a lovely touch too. So nice to soak yourself after a whole day of sight seeing.
100% would reccomend our friends to come here
9 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.
10 Hotel Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen



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Friendly staff. Modern, clean and comfortable rooms. Fantastic location, short walk from subway.
12 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!
13 Hotel Ethnography - Gion Furumonzen



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Amazing staff who went out of their way to come and guide me to the location when I was unsure about the location.
Special thanks to Becky who took time to explain a few things when I had questions. Definitely will be staying again.
Queen room 5th floor.
14 京都旅館 三源(best ryokan in kyoto)



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Great access around Gion and Kiyomizu-dera temple area.
The staffs are kind and know a lot around town.
The room is clean and has a fridge, so you can bring your drink and keep it cold.
You will sleep in futon on tatami (in Japanese style), and feel its coziness.
Will come back again.
15 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!
16 Cross Hotel Kyoto



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Amazing hotel located in the center of Kyoto. Well equiped luxery rooms. Polite an helpful staff. We were very happy to have chosen for Cross hotel in Kyoto.
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