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Best New Hotels In Kyoto 2026

Several great new hotels have opened in Kyoto in last year or so. Most are located in the convenient downtown area. We’re happy to see an effort to showcase local Japanese style. Here are our favorite new hotels in Kyoto as of January 2026.

A bright, modern hotel room at the Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo featuring a large bed with white linens, a teal patterned carpet, and a geometric green wall design. A large window offers a clear, scenic view of the Kyoto Tower and the city skyline.
Super king room with city view

Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo

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If you’re looking for a comfortable hotel with rates that can be as low as $100 per night, give the Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo a look. I’ve stayed near here and find that Gojo is a good midpoint between downtown and Kyoto Station, and there’s a subway stop very near to the hotel. It’s a good value given the rates and location.

A contemporary guest room at Garner Kyoto Shijo Karasuma featuring a wooden slat partition separating the sleeping area from a workspace. The room includes light wood furniture, a built-in desk with a round mirror, and soft pastel accents including a pink chair.
Standard twin room at Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

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The Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma is a simple business hotel located just south of downtown and a fairly easy walk to Kyoto Station. It’s a good choice for those on a budget who just need an affordable place to sleep. We don’t love contactless check-in, but the staff are generally happy to help with any request.

Dramatic high-ceilinged, wooden lobby area of the Hilton Kyoto hotel, with large sofas and patterned carpet
Hilton Kyoto lobby

Hilton Kyoto

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Stylish design, great location. Located right downtown, close to two subway stations and all the shopping and dining you could ever want, the Hilton is a surprisingly stylish new hotel with great Japanese design and comfortable rooms. Service is still finding its groove, but for location and style, this is a good choice with rates at the low end of luxury.

A spacious family suite at Glanz Kei Kyoto Station, Kyoto, Japan.
Glanz Kei Kyoto Station family suite © Chris Rowthorn.

Glanz Kei Kyoto Station

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Finally! An affordable family hotel with all the features (laundry, living areas, cooking facilities) in a convenient location. Frankly, we don’t know how they offer so much at such a low rate. Best of all, it’s very close to Kyoto Station and mere steps from the AEON Mall, which is packed with family-friendly restaurants and shops. Highly recommended!

Large twin beds with small sofa seating area in a Insomnia Kyoto Oike hotel superior twin room
Insomnia Kyoto Oike superior twin

Insomnia Kyoto Oike

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Amazing value close to downtown. The rates here are firmly in the budget category, but the hotel itself feels like a midrange choice. It’s located very close to the all-important Karasuma-Oike subway station. Despite the name, we think this is a great place to sleep when you visit Kyoto.

Double bed in a Mitsui Garden superior king room in Kyoto, Japan, with muted pastel shades on the walls and view of bushes and neighbouring buildings outside
Mitsui Garden superior king room

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier

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Fantastic location, great value. This new Mitsui Garden property is located on one of Kyoto’s best shopping streets in the heart of downtown. It’s close to transport and the sights and the rooms are packed with great local style. The rates are midrange and competitive.

The exterior of The Blossom Kyoto hotel, Kyoto, Japan.
The Blossom Kyoto exterior © Chris Rowthorn.

The Blossom Kyoto

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On Gojo Street within walking distance of downtown, Kyoto Station and Gion, The Blossom is a stylish hotel with some great features like a large “onsen” bath (daiyokujo) and laundry facilities. There are quad rooms which are great for families and everyone will appreciate the supermarket nearby.

View from above of the Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto hotel complex surrounded by a tree-covered mountainside
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto nestled against the mountains

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

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Stunning hidden property above the city. Hidden at the base of the mountains above the southern Higashiyama sightseeing district, this luxury hotel feels something like a secret lair. It showcases sublime Japanese design and has an excellent outdoor bath. Rates are similar to other international luxury brands in Kyoto.

Six Senses Kyoto deluxe twin hotel guest room with small window seat and desk and larger sofa with cushions, as well as rooftop view and balcony area outside
Six Senses Kyoto deluxe twin room

Six Senses Kyoto

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Wellness-centered hotel near museums and temples. Located on Higashiyama-dori within walking distance of several important sights, the Six Senses Kyoto offers comfortable rooms (some with great views) and stylish common areas at rates comparable to other luxury brands in the city.

Large twin beds in a DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station hotel guest room with view of the street outside
DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station twin room

DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station

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Good value midrange hotel near Kyoto Station. A sharp new hotel with comfortable rooms and pleasant common areas within walking distance of Kyoto Station, the DoubleTree is a strong choice with rates in the midrange.

Double bed in a Dusit Thani hotel guest room in Kyoto, Japan, with a chaise longue and chair living area, and rooftop view outside the window
Dusit Thani guest room

Dusit Thani Kyoto

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Elegant Thai brand with Kyoto style. A relatively short walk northwest of Kyoto Station, the Dusit Thani Kyoto is the first foray of Bangkok’s fine hotel brand in Japan. Rooms are spacious, common areas are beautiful and rates are low for a luxury hotel.

View into a double guest room of the ASAI Kyoto Shijo hotel with two fat mattresses on a wooden bedframe with slippers and storage beneath
ASAI Kyoto Shijo guest room

ASAI Kyoto Shijo

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Good quality and low rates close to downtown. Located roughly midway between Kyoto Station and downtown (within walking distance of both), the ASAI is an incredibly cheap hotel (rooms can be just below US$100) with high standards for the price. It’s a great base for those who prefer to spend their money on meals and sights.

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