Ace Hotel Kyoto

A serene Zen temple in Kyoto, famous for its mesmerizing moss garden, where guests engage in calming sutra copying—just remember to book ahead!

A cozy gem featuring counter seating and an open kitchen, serving fresh and delightful Cantonese dishes that will have you coming back for more.

Casual hotel featuring informal rooms & studios, plus a lounge, breakfast & Wi-Fi. A 2-minute walk from the nearest subway station, this unpretentious hotel is a kilometer from the 17th-century Nijō Castle and 7 km from Fushimi Inari Taisha, a Shinto shrine. Laid-back rooms provide smart TVs, Nespresso machines and Wi-Fi. Studios add kitchenettes, microwaves and sitting areas. Some have soaking tubs. Amenities consist of guest laundry facilities, a lounge and coworking space. Airport transfers and breakfast are available.

Longstanding, bright venue with counter seating, offering an array of nigiri & maki.

Buddhist temple founded in the 8th century, featuring more than 1,200 stone heads on its grounds.

Streamlined rooms in an eclectic hotel featuring a restaurant & robotic dinosaur receptionists. A 3-minute walk from Kyoto train station, this funky, innovative hotel is 3 km from both Nishiki Market and Fushimi Inari Taisha, an ancient Shinto shrine. Streamlined rooms with wood accents feature desks, Wi-Fi and TVs, as well as minifridges, kettles and safes. Amenities include a relaxed restaurant, and a front desk staffed by robotic dinosaurs. Breakfast and parking are available.

Straightforward lunch & dinner venue executing curry recipes in a compact locale.

Nestled in Kyoto's bustling Nishiki Market, this compact gem focuses on expertly crafted chef's knives and offers personalized service that makes knife shopping memorable.

Minimalist quarters in a sleek hotel featuring 2 restaurants, a spa & a gym, plus a pastry shop. Across the street from the Katsura River, this sleek hotel is a minute’s walk from the Fukuda Art Museum and 12 minutes away by foot from Saga-Arashiyama train station. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and sofabeds, the minimalist rooms provide flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and balconies; some add free-standing tubs and/or river views. Suites sleep up to 4 people and offer sitting areas. There are 2 restaurants, 1 of which specializes in French cuisine. Other amenities include a spa, a gym and a pastry shop. Parking and breakfast are available.

Laid-back, understated hotel offering city & river views, plus a restaurant & a lounge. Close to eateries, this informal, understated hotel is 2 minutes' walk from the Kamo River and 7 minutes' walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo railway station. Simply decorated rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers; some add river or city views. Warm upgraded rooms feature living areas and/or chabudai dining tables. There's a restaurant and a lobby lounge. A breakfast buffet is available for a fee.