Hotels near Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto
Find awesome places to stay near Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto! Check out these top-rated hotels that are either within walking distance or a short drive from Kinkaku-ji.
Just a Short Stroll Away: Hotels within 1km of Kinkaku-ji
Sakura Komachi
• With amenities like Garden, Fire extinguisher, and Fax/copying service.
• With a stellar rating of 8.8/10, this score is backed by 8 guest reviews.
• You can find options from $32 on up to $110.
Kyowara Tenjin
• With a stellar rating of 6/10, this score is backed by 3 guest reviews.
• Rates typically fall in the range of $50 - $92.
Guest House Kyorakuya Kinkakuji
• With amenities like Garden, Fire extinguisher, and Wi-Fi in public areas.
• Rated 7.6/10 based on 5 reviews.
• Expect to pay between $90 and $297.
Hananobou Kinkakuji-Michi
• Travelers enjoy its Garden, Dry cleaning, and Fire extinguisher.
• It boasts an impressive 9.9/10 rating, derived from 6 verified reviews.
• Rates typically fall in the range of $166 - $246.
Extended Selection: Hotels Within 1-3km of Kinkaku-ji
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
• Conveniently positioned 1.04KM from Kinkaku-ji.
• Give yourself the gift of free time with amenities that will happily occupy the children.
Aman Kyoto
• It's only 1.25KM to Kinkaku-ji.
• Designed for kids. Appreciated by parents. Explore our fun-filled amenities.
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9.2/10
Great152 reviews2.49km from Kinkaku-ji
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8.7/10
Very Good96 reviews5.38km from Kinkaku-ji
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8.9/10
Very Good425 reviews3.9km from Kinkaku-ji
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Premium Hotels in Kyoto
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Discover our curated selection of premium hotels in Kyoto for your next stay
No.
1
9.4/10
22 reviewsHiiragiya Ryokan
Hotel near Kawaramachi, Kyoto
"Great service"
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No.
2
9.6/10
70 reviewsMUNI KYOTO
Hotel near Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao, Kyoto
"Great rooms""Great location"
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No.
3
9.6/10
73 reviewsThe Westin Miyako Kyoto (KASUI-EN)
Hotel near Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
"Great service""Great rooms"
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No.
4
8.7/10
49 reviewsTHE HIRAMATSU KYOTO
Hotel near Kawaramachi, Kyoto
"Great service""Great rooms"
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5
9.5/10
75 reviewsMarufukuro
Hotel near Kyoto Station and surrounding areas, Kyoto
"Great service""Great rooms"
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6
9.1/10
100 reviewsGarrya Nijo Castle Kyoto
Hotel near Nijo Castle, Kyoto
"Great service""Classy environment"
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7
9.7/10
298 reviewsSora Niwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei
Hotel near Kawaramachi, Kyoto
"Relaxing hot springs""Great rooms"
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8
9.3/10
138 reviewsDusit Thani Kyoto
Hotel near Kyoto Station and surrounding areas, Kyoto
"Friendly host""Delicious breakfast"
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9
9.3/10
113 reviewsHyatt Regency Kyoto
Hotel near Gion/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
"Great location""Great service"
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10
9.5/10
1314 reviewsThe Westin Miyako Kyoto
Hotel near Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
"Relaxing hot springs""Delicious breakfast"
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11
9.4/10
259 reviewsFauchon Hotel Kyoto
Hotel near Kawaramachi, Kyoto
"Great location""Great food"
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12
9.3/10
344 reviewsHilton Kyoto
Hotel near Kawaramachi, Kyoto
"Large rooms""Convenient for shopping"
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13
9.3/10
286 reviewsAce Hotel Kyoto
Hotel near Kawaramachi, Kyoto
"Great design""Easy to get around"
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14
9.5/10
801 reviewsThe Thousand Kyoto
Hotel near Kyoto Station and surrounding areas, Kyoto
"Great design""Large rooms"
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15
9.2/10
223 reviewsHotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
Hotel near Okazaki, Kyoto
"Quiet & comfortable""Large rooms"
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16
9.6/10
8 reviewsSTITCH HOTEL KYOTO
Hotel near Kawaramachi, Kyoto
"Good Location"
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17
9.7/10
2 reviewsKOHAKU Apartment Hotel Kyoto
Hotel near Kyoto Station and surrounding areas, Kyoto
"Good Location"
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Discover our most booked hotels near Kinkaku-ji from the last 30 days!
No.1
8.4/10
269 reviewsCapsule Hotel Continue NijojoKita
Nijo Castle, Kyoto | 2.93KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Great stay!""Great service"
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8.9/10
408 reviewsUrban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium
Nijo Castle, Kyoto | 2.94KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Easy to get around""Delicious breakfast"
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8.7/10
223 reviewsHotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae
Nijo Castle, Kyoto | 2.35KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Easy to get around""Convenient location"
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9.4/10
65 reviewsROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Ohara/Kibune/Kurama, Kyoto | 1.04KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Great service""Great stay!"
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8.7/10
48 reviewsIna House Kyoto Nijojo
Nijo Castle, Kyoto | 2.44KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Great rooms""Clean and tidy"
Select dates to view pricesNo.6
9.8/10
63 reviewsAman Kyoto
Ohara/Kibune/Kurama, Kyoto | 1.25KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Great stay!""Great service"
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8.5/10
429 reviewsHOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojonishi
Nijo Castle, Kyoto | 2.84KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Great value for money""Easy to get around"
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8.6/10
101 reviewsKyoto Garden Palace
Kawaramachi/Karasuma/Omiya, Kyoto | 3.24KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Great location""Great rooms"
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9.2/10
19 reviewsHostel Sui Kyoto
Nijo Castle, Kyoto | 1.54KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Great service""Clean and tidy"
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9.2/10
1287 reviewsHearton Hotel Kyoto
Kawaramachi, Kyoto | 4.21KM from Kinkaku-ji
"Easy to get around""Close to metro"
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Read genuine traveler ratings & reviews to find your perfect stay.
9.6/10
Amazing
GGuest UserStayed 4 nights at Celestine with my mom in a Twin Room. We chose this hotel due to it's location in Gion - and after walking around Kyoto and seeing other areas, we are happy to have chosen Gion. The early morning walks and after-sunset walks are magical in this area and we did them every day. Hotel staff are great - always willing to help. They assisted us with checking availability of tea ceremonies and restaurants. Public bath is great - I used it nightly. Very warm, very peaceful and discrete. A highlight. Breakfast was another reason we chose Celestine - great reviews online. Most places in Kyoto open 10/11am, some even at midday. Finding breakfast is difficult, unless you're happy to eat 7-eleven. Breakfast was varied and delicious. The tempura was fantastic. Salmon, miso, salads, yoghurt, honey, fruits, pumpkin, broccoli, eggs, pastries, sausages, bacon, mini toasts with toppings, coffee, mixed juices. Worth it to have the convenience of breakfast included, especially with early mornings, the breakfast starts at 6.30am. Only downside was the harsh lighting overhead - directly in eyes and over faces. Lighting needs to be indirect/redirected for it to be enjoyable and calming. If you're a morning matcha-needing person, Kafe Coffee is a 7 minute walk away - they open at 7am with amazing matcha. From the hotel, we walked mornings and evenings. and proximity to Kiyomizu-dera was a few minute walk away. Seeing the temples and winding streets almost exclusively before and after crowds was highly valued. Concierge services and taxi assistance is needed in Kyoto - easy to get assistance with at Celestine. Aesthetically, the hotel tends to be quite dark. It's a 'hushed' tone more than a peaceful one. Skews more towards business hotel than holiday retreat - materials, lighting, furniture. Personal insight. Hotel beds were comfortable enough and pillows typical Japanese small pillows - oh what we would pay for oversized soft pillows for a good sleep :) The shower bath area would be the primary drawback - dark black plastic is more masculine than peaceful. Room TV was tiny - didn't expect to comment on the TV as we don't typically watch it but after 25,000 steps during the day, you want to put a movie on and zone out. For an overwhelmingly foreign clientele, all electronic fixtures like remote, AC are in Japanese. TV has an English menu when you can navigate to it, however there are only local channels with one CNN channel. Movie channel, like other hotels, would be most welcome. Celestine is recommended for location in Gion. The upside is proximity to Kiyomizu Dera and gion streets. Very clean. Great breakfast. Wonderful staff. Public bath a highlight.
9.4/10
Amazing
GGuest UserEverything was just great. Quiet place in a good neighbourhood. Probably some towel hooks beside common washbasins would be helpful. As well as some instruction to sorting the waste. Good luck to the staff!
9.2/10
Great
GGuest UserEverything was superb with the one exception, for an onsen hotel that have one of the selling point, in room onsen bath, the water was just regular hot water, why would I need to stay at an onsen hotel with in room onsen bath if any bathtub with hot water would do? Trip.com site did not specify that it wasn’t hot spring water. But luckily there was a better room with actual hot spring water supplied to the room available for upgrade, so I spent the extra to make my stay absolutely perfectly memorable.
9.2/10
Great
GGuest UserThe hotel is one of my favourite places to stay. Nice workers and easy to get there. The breakfasts are also good. Rooms are not cleaned often but you can ask for changing towels. Also the reception area is full of amenities.
9.2/10
Great
GGuest UserIt’s my first time traveling to Japan and also my first time visiting Kyoto. The place was very clean inside, and I had a comfortable and pleasant stay. Thank you.
9.1/10
Great
GGuest UserGreat hotel with stylish rooms, perfect cleanliness, and delicious breakfast. Friendly staff always ready to help. Excellent location with everything nearby.
8.8/10
Very Good
GGuest UserComfortable and nice room we are very satisfied staying here.. highly recommended
8.6/10
Very Good
DDr.p3pp3rI stayed here in a double room and overall had a pretty good experience. The room was clean and comfortable, and both the air conditioning and heater worked very well. One thing that really stood out was the bathroom — the bathtub was much larger than what you usually get in Japan. I’m a tall person, and I could actually sit down and lie back comfortably, which is rare. Most hotel baths feel very small, but this one felt closer to around 1.4m in length, which made having a bath genuinely enjoyable. The bed was comfortable, and housekeeping did a great job — the bed was made every day with fresh sheets. Wi-Fi was also very fast, which was a big plus. Amenities were decent, and you can pick up extra items if you need them. Check-in is a bit late at 3pm, which I didn’t love, but that’s balanced out by an 11am checkout. Having that extra time in the morning made it feel worth it overall. I did have a couple of negatives. The strangest one was finding an old sock behind the TV when I arrived. It was very obvious and not hidden, so I’m not sure how it was missed during cleaning. It was a bit gross, but I just left it. Another downside was the mini fridge — it’s more like a cooler than a real fridge. It keeps drinks from getting warm, but they don’t get properly cold. In summer, this really wouldn’t be good enough. Replacing it with a proper mini fridge would be a big upgrade. The other major issue was the lift. It is painfully slow, and there’s only one lift for the upper floors. On checkout day, I left my room about 10 minutes before checkout time, and I almost didn’t make it downstairs in time because of how slow it was. That part was honestly pretty ridiculous. Location-wise, this hotel is excellent. It’s very easy to get to from Kyoto Station — just head south and you’re there in about 4–5 minutes. It’s also very convenient when leaving Kyoto by train. A tip for using the subway: instead of going back to Kyoto Station, walk right from the hotel to Shijō Station. It’s on the same subway line, you’ll get on before Kyoto Station, and the train is empty — so you’re almost guaranteed a seat and can ride comfortably to your destinations. For food and shopping, there’s a shopping mall just across the road toward the station with a Don Quijote, McDonald’s, and other options. The hotel is also right next to a Coco Ichibanya curry house, which is fantastic and open late. Overall, despite a few odd issues, this was a solid stay with a great location, good comfort, and very easy access to transport. I’d happily consider staying here again.
8.3/10
Very Good
GGuest UserI read a few bad reviews and almost missed out on this hotel! Honestly idk what the ppl who left nasty negative comments are talking about because this hotel is heaven!! There’s soothing piano jazz light Xmas music in the background (shows how much tot went into this hotel! Japanese staff are all so polite and understanding even with abit of language barrier(you can use translator app). Room is cozy! Washer for 300yen and dryer 100 yen! Sauna room and bathhouse with shampoo and hair dryer! And breakfast and dinner is provided? Idk what else I can ask for.!!
7.8/10
Good
LLone WalkerGood room for stay, commute also convinience.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best hotels near Kinkaku-ji?
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo (from $38),Capsule Hotel Continue NijojoKita (from $12) and Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium (from $29)
are the most popular hotels.
Which hotels near Kinkaku-ji are good for families?
RESI STAY Nishijin (from $47),PLAY!! RESI STAY (from $66) and Mulan Stay Matsuo Taisha (from $208)
are popular family-friendly hotels.
What hotels near Kinkaku-ji are good for couples?
Higashiyama Shikikaboku (from $380)
is a popular hotel for couples.
What's the average price of hotels near Kinkaku-ji this weekend?
According to Trip.com, the average weekend price for 1 night stay in Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto is $367. Due to frequent price changes, the above prices are for reference only.
What are some of the best hotels near Kinkaku-ji?
A perfect breakfast gives you energy for the day. If you want to stay at a hotel near Kyoto Kinkaku-ji with a high-quality breakfast, you can consider staying
The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo (from $55),La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo (from $38) and The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic&Books (from $24)
.These hotels are very popular, so book early.
What's the average price of hotels near Kinkaku-ji per night?
According to Trip.com, the average price for 1 night hotel in Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto is $321. Due to frequent price changes, the above prices are for reference only.
What are some of the best hotels near Kinkaku-ji?
If you are worried about choosing a hotel, you can consider staying
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo (from $38),Capsule Hotel Continue NijojoKita (from $12) and Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium (from $29)
. These hotels are highly rated, so you should book early.
What hotels near Kinkaku-ji have parking?
If you plan to travel by car to Kyoto Kinkaku-ji, you may wish to stay
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts (from $588),Hotel Ninja Black (from $38) and Ina House Kyoto Nijojo (from $76)
. These are popular hotels with parking lots.
What hotels near Kinkaku-ji have swimming pools?
When summer arrives, there’s nothing like a family trip to Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto to make the most of sunny days. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts (from $588),Hilton Kyoto (from $183) and Rhino Hotel Kyoto (from $46) are popular hotels with pools where you can relax and enjoy the summer vibe.
What's the best luxury hotels near Kinkaku-ji?
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts (from $588),Kyoto Brighton Hotel (from $89) and The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto (from $120)
are the most popular luxury hotels.
Which hotels near Kinkaku-ji have gyms?
In recent years, public awareness for body health has increased, so many hotels have fitness rooms.
The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo (from $55),Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium (from $35) and Urban Hotel Kyoto Gojo Premium (from $36) are popular hotels with a fitness room.
Which hotels near Kinkaku-ji have free Wi-Fi?
The hotel's Wi-Fi is especially important for independent or business travelers.
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo (from $38),Capsule Hotel Continue NijojoKita (from $12) and The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo (from $55)
are popular hotels with free Wi-Fi.
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| Number of reviews | 148,569 |
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| Total properties | 1462 |
| Weekday Avg. Price | $268 |
| Weekend Avg. Price | $294 |
| Trending hotel | La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo |
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