What are the best boutique hotels near Kiyomizu-dera Temple?

Some of the more popular boutique hotels near Kiyomizu-dera Temple include: BnA Alter Museum Traveller rating: 5.0/5 Mume Traveller rating: 5.0/5 Karen Kyoto Higashiyama Traveller rating: 5.0/5

What are the best boutique hotels in Kyoto?

Some of the best boutique hotels in Kyoto are: BnA Alter Museum Traveller rating: 5.0/5 Mume Traveller rating: 5.0/5 Ace Hotel Kyoto Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Which boutique hotels in Kyoto offer a gym?

A gym is available to guests at the following boutique hotels in Kyoto: Ace Hotel Kyoto Traveller rating: 5.0/5 Dhawa Yura Kyoto Traveller rating: 4.5/5 The General Kyoto Takatsuji Tominokoji Traveller rating: 4.5/5

Which boutique hotels in Kyoto have rooms with a private balcony?

A private balcony can be enjoyed by guests at the following boutique hotels in Kyoto: Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto Traveller rating: 4.5/5 Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura Traveller rating: 5.0/5 Village Kiramachi Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Which boutique hotels in Kyoto have rooms with great views?

These boutique hotels in Kyoto have great views and are well-liked by travellers: Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier Sanjo Kamogawa Traveller rating: 4.5/5 Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto Traveller rating: 4.5/5 Hotel Alza Kyoto Traveller rating: 4.5/5

Which boutique hotels in Kyoto are romantic?

These boutique hotels in Kyoto have been described as romantic by other travellers: BnA Alter Museum Traveller rating: 5.0/5 Mume Traveller rating: 5.0/5 Ace Hotel Kyoto Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Which boutique hotels in Kyoto are good for families?

Families travelling in Kyoto enjoyed their stay at the following boutique hotels: BnA Alter Museum Traveller rating: 5.0/5 Mume Traveller rating: 5.0/5 Miru Kyoto Nishiki Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Do any boutique hotels in Kyoto offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast can be enjoyed at the following boutique hotels in Kyoto: Mume Traveller rating: 5.0/5 THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West Traveller rating: 5.0/5 Karen Kyoto Higashiyama Traveller rating: 5.0/5

What are some popular boutique hotels in Kyoto with a 4 star rating?

An upscale travelling experience can be enjoyed at these 4 star boutique hotels in Kyoto: Ace Hotel Kyoto Traveller rating: 5.0/5 Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto Traveller rating: 5.0/5 Hotel Kanra Kyoto Traveller rating: 4.5/5

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1. BnA Alter Museum

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#1 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“First off, I am all about finding unique, boutique-style stays when I travel so when I came across BnA Alter Museum - a hotel where you can stay in an art gallery...”
“Bna Alter museum is super cool, very clean, and the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful (they made several reservations for us).”

2. Ace Hotel Kyoto

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#2 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“I love how they took advantage of the Meiji Era architecture, while adding modern touches and an inner garden.”
“The design is a classic and contemporary blend of traditional Japan with a hip and modern twist.”

3. Miru Kyoto Nishiki

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#3 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“The location is perfect, a short walk from the Nishiki market and within close reach to trendy boutiques, restaurants in all price ranges, an amazing bakery (Walder) and a few blocks from our now favourite craft b...”
“This is my second visit to Kyoto, and I have alway felt that Kyoto is special, with it's mixture of historic heritage and modern culture, and Nest at Nishiki made it more special.”

4. THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

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#4 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“It was an excellent hotel with an exceptional room, especially the bathroom for people who want to enjoy a kind of private onsen. A very good welcome by the employees who can speak a good English as well. A good...”
“We loved our two-night stay at this pretty little hotel. We are 3 adult siblings, stayed at the daichi room. It was beautiful, SPOTLESSLY clean, warm and relaxing. We absolutely loved the hot bath. The staff are...”

5. Hotel Kanra Kyoto

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#5 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“My partner and I really enjoyed our stay in this wonderful place we really loved it, the room was outstanding much more than what we expected. the staff were very friendly and attentive always available to answer...”
“We are local residents of Kyoto and we were looking for a "stay-cation" place to spend our daughter's 2nd birthday and the Hotel Kanra was incredible. We have travelled all across Japan and have stayed at a…”

6. Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto

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#6 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“Beautiful building, kind and gracious staff, and a great location? Well, that would be enough but the breakfast, the breakfast!!!! Served in room and enough to feed teenage boys...it was lovely and provided us the...”
“Can't rave enough about my stay here -- highly recommend. The entire hotel is new, clean, and beautiful with high end finishes throughout. The rooms are very spacious for Japanese rooms and the bathroom/shower was...”

7. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier Sanjo Kamogawa

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#7 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“This was one of the most beautiful rooms we’ve ever stayed in! We got a garden view (not sure if all rooms have this view) and the whole room looked out on their indoor wall garden. Breakfast buffet is most...”
“The hotel was centrally located close to the Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station. Everything was shiny new and in great condition. A lot of thought had been put in making the room look pleasing, and we liked how they...”

8. Noku Kyoto

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#8 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“I stayed in Noku Kyoto from 3rd to 7th August, 2020 with my family. We had 2 rooms on the 6th floor and the stay was fantastic. The Noku Kyoto is a very beautiful hotel with tasteful Japanese art on each floor and...”
“We stayed here 3 nights. Location is good, right beside a subway exit and close to Nijo castle and Palace gardens. We were unexpectedly upgraded to a premium room on the top floor, which was nice. The room was...”

9. Hotel Anteroom Kyoto

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#9 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“Amazing combination of Hotel and Modern Art”
“Beautiful stylish hotel south of the Kyoto station.”

10. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

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#10 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“The hotel is modern and efficient, well appointed and located, and a perfect place to feel right at home.”
“Our room had everything we needed and was nice and modern, very comfortable.”

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11. Karen Kyoto Higashiyama

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#11 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“We stayed here for two nights in Kyoto, and absolutely loved it, along with the stunning city. Very well-appointed rooms with heat and AC, lovely little garden with lights for night viewing, a fantastic…”
“We had the pleasure of recently staying at hotel Karen Kyoto and we had the best experience! Our stay was made memorable by the lovely and kind staff who were always so friendly and approachable. Our room was…”

12. Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

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#12 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“One of the hotels that one could not forget Absolutely 5-stars experience 1 star is for style - traditional Japanese house mixed with modernized furniture and technology 1 star is for location - lovely district...”
“Amazing hotel! The room is clean and comfortable, especially the bed. The dinner is great and better than we all expected. Also the breakfast. Strongly recommend the Champagne happy hour at the cafe and the...”

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13. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

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#13 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“The rooms were on a traditional Kyoto style modernized as it’s an avant gardiste hotel boutique in the Beautiful Kyoto The room service and the attention accorded to the client make you feel unique in this place.”
“The hotel has a boutique feel, extremely attentive to customer service and all the finishes are of the finest quality.”

14. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

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#14 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“Lovely experience at Tomoya Residence--the room was extremely spacious, the food was delicious and the location couldn't be better. Thank you for the incredible service and making our trip as lovely as it was!”
“We stayed here for a couple of nights as a family and it was great in every way. Accomodation is pristine, with excellent finishings and comforts. Front desk staff could not do enough to help us navigate our way...”

15. The Screen

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#15 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“Very stylish super chic boutique hotel, spotlessly clean, with individually designed rooms. Super friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfasts. But the rooms although very stylish lack some practicalities, ours had...”
“It’s a small and pleasant hotel with very helpful and friendly staff. Location is quiet. Location isn’t great—hotel sits halfway between two different subway lines, but is a 20 minute walk to Teramachi or...”

16. The Hotel Kiyomizu Gion

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#16 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“This small hotel has super-friendly staff and is ideally placed to visit all the temples around Gion as well bc as spot professional maiako in the old quarter. The rooms are very comfortable with everything go you...”
“friendly staff, ok hotel rooms, very clean, lots of nearby dining, a bit of a hike to attractions in southern higashiyama, area not well served by mass transit, 10 min walk to bus stop or rail, further to metro...”

17. The General Kyoto Takatsuji Tominokoji

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#17 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“This place was wonderful! Fantastic location-trains and the river/night districts less than a 15-min walk and huge shopping street about 5 min away but in a very quiet neighbourhood (although all of Kyoto…”
“This place was the biggest place we have ever stayed in Japan. The bed was bigger than the average king we have in Aus! They provide a complementary lite breakfast each morning either downstairs or at their other…”

18. Village Kiramachi

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#18 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“What a find. Being overwhelmed by options and pricing - our friend recommended we stay here. So glad we did! Tucked away in an alley off the main street, the property captures all the authenticity and relaxation…”
“Coming to Japan, I knew I wanted to stay in a Ryokan to experience Japanese culture. Upon research, I chose Village Kiramachi and what a great choice I did! It is a calming and peaceful place yet still centrally...”

19. Hotel Alza Kyoto

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#19 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“Great location, staff friendly and very very helpful with making reservations at restaurants, giving directions and forwarding on our luggage to Tokyo. Our room was lovely, spacious and well serviced, extra...”
“Wonderful small boutique hotel, quiet yet close to much of the action and near the gion district. Spacious room with western beds. Modern, new, and quiet rooms. Didn't have any real common spaces. We had...”

20. ART MON ZEN KYOTO

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#20 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“We spent three nights in Kyoto at this classy almost boutique hotel, and were pleasantly surprised by the top notch service, the modern ambiance and the beautiful and very comfortable rooms. The hotel is located…”
“Had lunch here recently. Fantastic food in a classy setting with the nicest and most professional staff you could ask for. Price also very reasonable. Cannot recommend this place enough. Western style food and...”

21. Kizashi The Suite

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#21 Best Value of 21 Boutique Hotels Kyoto

“I would look nowhere else to stay if you are a family going to Kyoto. Perfect central location, and a boutique suite only hotel which is truly great. Staff if friendly, professional and makes you feel at ease and...”
“This was our 4th or 5th time to Kyoto and was recommended this hotel which we backed up by reading Trip Advisor reviews before booking. We were expecting 5 star luxury however, it did not quite live up to the...”

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#3 of 602 Hotels / Ryokan in Kyoto

“I stayed at Mume again after several years away. It is still as wonderful as I remember. The rooms are so beautifully decorated, with great facilities, and the location is perfect; about 5 minutes walk from Gion...”
“excellent rooms, with a mix of Chinese, Japanese and European stile fantastic breakfast, tentative staff in a friendly and very helpful way perfect central location, and happy houre many good suggestions from...”

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Frequently Asked Questions about boutique hotels

What are the best boutique hotels near Kiyomizu-dera Temple?
Some of the more popular boutique hotels near Kiyomizu-dera Temple include:
BnA Alter Museum - Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Mume - Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Karen Kyoto Higashiyama - Traveller rating: 5.0/5
What are the best boutique hotels in Kyoto?
Some of the best boutique hotels in Kyoto are:
BnA Alter Museum - Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Mume - Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Ace Hotel Kyoto - Traveller rating: 5.0/5
Which boutique hotels in Kyoto offer a gym?
A gym is available to guests at the following boutique hotels in Kyoto:
Ace Hotel Kyoto - Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Dhawa Yura Kyoto - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

The General Kyoto Takatsuji Tominokoji - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Which boutique hotels in Kyoto have rooms with a private balcony?
A private balcony can be enjoyed by guests at the following boutique hotels in Kyoto:
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura - Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Village Kiramachi - Traveller rating: 5.0/5
Which boutique hotels in Kyoto have rooms with great views?
These boutique hotels in Kyoto have great views and are well-liked by travellers:
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier Sanjo Kamogawa - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

Hotel Alza Kyoto - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
Which boutique hotels in Kyoto are romantic?
These boutique hotels in Kyoto have been described as romantic by other travellers:
BnA Alter Museum - Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Mume - Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Ace Hotel Kyoto - Traveller rating: 5.0/5
Which boutique hotels in Kyoto are good for families?
Families travelling in Kyoto enjoyed their stay at the following boutique hotels:
BnA Alter Museum - Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Mume - Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Miru Kyoto Nishiki - Traveller rating: 5.0/5
Do any boutique hotels in Kyoto offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast can be enjoyed at the following boutique hotels in Kyoto:
Mume - Traveller rating: 5.0/5

THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West - Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Karen Kyoto Higashiyama - Traveller rating: 5.0/5
Do any boutique hotels in Kyoto have a spa on-site?
These boutique hotels in Kyoto have a spa:
Hotel Kanra Kyoto - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier Sanjo Kamogawa - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto - Traveller rating: 4.5/5
What are some popular boutique hotels in Kyoto with a 4 star rating?
An upscale travelling experience can be enjoyed at these 4 star boutique hotels in Kyoto:
Ace Hotel Kyoto - Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto - Traveller rating: 5.0/5

Hotel Kanra Kyoto - Traveller rating: 4.5/5

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