Hotels in Kyōto Station
Kyoto Station is long, and the side of the tracks decides your walk. The Karasuma exit, to the north, faces Kyoto Tower and the main city bus terminal, the stop for most temple routes; Hotel Granvia Kyoto is built into the station itself, and Kyoto Tower Hotel occupies the tower opposite. The Hachijo exit, to the south, holds the Shinkansen platforms and the Shinkansen central gate, which is not the same as the Central Exit on the north side, a classic mix-up. Crossing from one side to the other, by the second-floor walkway or the underground passage, takes eight to ten minutes with luggage. That is why I would book on the Hachijo side for an early bullet train: Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo is about two minutes from the Hachijo exit, and several newer chain hotels line the streets behind it. North of the station, the Karasuma and Shichijo streets suit a stay built around buses and the Karasuma subway line. The trap is luggage. The coin lockers along the Hachijo walkway fill early in the morning, so after check-out use your hotel's bag room, or the staffed baggage room one floor below ground.
Hotels near Kyoto Station split between two exits that are a real walk apart. The Karasuma side, to the north, has the bus terminal, Kyoto Tower and Hotel Granvia inside the station building; the Hachijo side, to the south, is where the Shinkansen gates are. I choose by the train I take most: for bullet trains, sleep south of the tracks; for buses to the temples, sleep north.
Kyōto Station in numbers
4.6Guest scoreFamilyRichmond Hotel Premier Kyōto Ekimae
Compact rooms, a restaurant, and free loaner smartphones near Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itRichmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae is a straightforward three-star hotel near Kyoto Station, and I find it a practical choice for families exploring the city. Rooms are compact, there is a restaurant, and guests can borrow a free loaner smartphone. The hotel is accessible and kid-friendly. Guests rate it 9.2 across 1,497 reviews, a very high score. Compact rooms mean limited space for large luggage.
4.5Guest scoreParkingHOTEL VISCHIO KYOTO by GRANVIA
Polished rooms, a bathhouse, and saunas near Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Vischio Kyoto by Granvia is a polished four-star hotel a short walk from Kyoto Station, and I find it a calm, practical choice for families. Rooms are simple and airy with WiFi, and there are a restaurant, a bathhouse, saunas and a fitness centre. Parking is available and the facilities are accessible. Guests rate it 9.0 across 1,430 reviews, a very high score.
4.5Guest scoreWalking distanceMitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Station
Contemporary comfort steps from Kyoto Station with family-friendly amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itMitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Station is a calm, well-rated base for families who want to reach the station in a few minutes on foot. The rooms are understated, the lounge serves complimentary hot drinks and the on-site restaurant saves searching for a meal after a full day of temples. Accessible facilities make it a sound option for travellers with a pushchair or reduced mobility. I would choose it for families who value reliability and quiet over extra leisure facilities.
4.5Guest scoreBudgetTUNE STAY KYOTO
A trendy hostel with an art gallery and a gin bar near Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itTUNE STAY KYOTO is a hostel, so I would steer it towards families with older children or teenagers who enjoy a social setting rather than towards parents of toddlers. The communal kitchen is the real family asset, letting you prepare simple meals and keep spending in check, and Kyoto Station is a short walk away for day trips. The art gallery adds interest on a rainy afternoon, while the gin bar is for the adults. Guests rate it 9.0 across more than 750 reviews.
4.5Guest scoreBudgetHotel The M's Kyoto
Streamlined rooms with modern amenities and a guest laundry
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel The M's Kyoto makes sense for families on a longer trip through Japan, mainly because of the guest laundry: washing clothes mid-trip means lighter suitcases on the Shinkansen. Rooms are streamlined rather than spacious, with Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, and accessible rooms are available. The listing names no restaurant or family facilities, so I would treat it as a well-rated budget base for Kyoto Station, scored 9.0 by 706 guests.
4.5Guest scoreParkingOnyado Nono Kyotoshichijo
Hot spring hotel with bathhouses, saunas, and family-friendly amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itOnyado Nono Kyotoshichijo gives a family something different from a standard station hotel: communal indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths with saunas, a calm way to end a day of temples. Older children often enjoy the bathhouse ritual, though the baths are communal, so check you are comfortable with that. Breakfast is served in the restaurant, and Kyoto Station is close for day trips. I would book it for families wanting a Japanese experience, backed by a 9.0 rating.
4.5Guest scoreFamilyRinn Kyoto Station
Family-friendly comfort steps from Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itRinn Kyoto Station suits families who want the shortest possible walk with luggage after stepping off the Shinkansen. The hotel sits a short walk from Kyoto Station, the hub for JR lines, city buses and the Kintetsu line to Nara, so day trips start without a taxi. Free Wi-Fi helps with planning routes in the evening. The listing names few other facilities, but a 9.0 score from 148 guests gives me confidence in the basics.
4.5Guest scoreRestaurantRoyal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi
Hot spring hotel with a dramatic restaurant and easy station access
View hotel →Why guests love itRoyal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi is a hot spring hotel near Kyoto Station, and the baths are the reason to choose it: a public bath, an open-air bath and a sauna. Rooms are unfussy, Wi-Fi is free, and the restaurant, bar and terrace give you somewhere to end the evening. No family facilities are listed, so I see it as a fit for parents travelling with older children who enjoy bathing. Guests rate it 9.0 from 892 reviews.
4.4Guest scoreFamilySotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi
Simple, budget-friendly rooms with breakfast and laundry near Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itSotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi suits families who plan to spend their days out and want an easy, well-rated base. It sits a short walk from the Hachijo exit on the south side of Kyoto Station, which helps with luggage and early trains. The breakfast buffet takes care of the first meal, and the coin laundry is a real help on a longer trip with children. Rooms are simple, so I would book it for practicality rather than space.
4.4Guest scoreFamilyHotel Keihan Kyoto Ekiminami
Streamlined rooms with a restaurant and bar near Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Keihan Kyoto Ekiminami is a streamlined hotel near Kyoto Station that is particularly well-suited to families. The guest laundry is a practical help on a long trip with children, and the restaurant and bar on site save searching for meals after a day of sightseeing. Rooms are comfortable with Wi-Fi, and the station is close for day trips by train. A score of 8.8 from 1,138 reviews shows guests rate it highly for its category.
4.4Guest scoreFamilyDaiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER
Modern comfort with a relaxed restaurant near Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itDaiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER sits a few minutes' walk from Kyoto Tower and Karasuma Nanajo, so families can reach the station area and the city sights easily. Rooms are unfussy, which keeps the focus on getting out and exploring, and the relaxed restaurant on site covers meals when children are tired. Wi-Fi is free. The hotel is described as a convenient base for families, and a score of 8.8 from 1,588 reviews shows guests rate it highly.
4.4Guest scoreParkingDaiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Terrace Hachijo Higashiguchi
Comfortable stay near Kyoto Station with dining and fitness
View hotel →Why guests love itDaiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Terrace Hachijo Higashiguchi is a calm, family-friendly base near Kyoto Station, useful when you plan day trips by train with children. The on-site restaurant and bar simplify meals, and plenty of local dining and transport links sit close by. Parking is available for families travelling by car, and a fitness room is there for parents who want to keep a routine. A score of 8.8 from 684 reviews is high for a laid-back hotel of this size.
4.4Guest scoreBarSAKURA TERRACE THE GALLERY
Hip rooms, a hot tub, and a bar near Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itSAKURA TERRACE THE GALLERY is a contemporary three-star hotel near Kyoto Station, and some of its hip rooms have private terraces, which give a family a little outdoor space of its own. A cafe on site helps with easy breakfasts, and the hot tub and fire pit make a pleasant end to a day of temples. A bar and fitness centre are there for adults, with free Wi-Fi throughout. With a guest score of 8.8 from 2,781 reviews, I would book it for a stylish base.
4.4Guest scoreFamilyMercure Kyoto Station
Upmarket hotel with stylish rooms, a bar, and an Italian restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itMercure Kyoto Station is an upmarket 4-star that is kid-friendly and accessible, a short walk from local attractions and places to eat. Rooms are stylish and some have city views, which children tend to enjoy at night. The Italian restaurant is an easy dinner choice for young travellers who are not yet keen on Japanese food, and there is a bar for parents. A score of 8.8 from 1,766 reviews is a strong result for a large station hotel.
4.3Guest scoreFamilyHotel M's Est Kyoto Station South
Snug, understated rooms with a restaurant, ideal for families
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel M's Est Kyoto Station South is the kind of practical base I suggest to families who plan to spend their days out and their evenings resting. It is close to Kyoto Station, which makes day trips and luggage runs easy, and the hotel is described as well suited to families. The on-site restaurant saves a search for dinner with tired children, and rooms come with Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Rooms are snug, so families who need space should plan accordingly. Guests score it 8.6.
4.3Guest scoreParkingVia Inn Prime Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit
Two minutes from the Hachijo West exit, with check-in open until 5 a.m.
View hotel →Why guests love itI would book Via Inn Prime for a short stop between two trains: an arrival on a late shinkansen, a day in Kyoto, an early departure. The Hachijo West exit is about two minutes away, check-in stays open until 5:00, and breakfast starts at 6:30. It is a hotel of 465 small rooms, 17 m² for most doubles and twins, which suits one or two travellers with carry-on luggage better than a family with large cases. The superior twin, at 21 m², has the bath and toilet separate. The coin laundry helps on long trips, and guests in our data rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 1,780 reviews. It is not marked barrier-free, and there is no on-site parking, so travellers with reduced mobility or a car should look at other options.
4.3Guest scoreParkingREF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS
Minimalist design, industrial-chic bar, and family-friendly amenities near Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itREF Kyoto Hachijoguchi by VESSEL HOTELS is a contemporary four-star hotel near Kyoto Station with minimalist rooms, an industrial-chic bar, a courtyard and a restaurant. It lists amenities for families and offers parking, useful if part of the trip is by car. The courtyard gives children a little space outside the room. Guests rate it 8.6 from 577 reviews, and I would book it as a calm, design-minded base for families.
4.3Guest scoreWalking distanceDormy Inn Premium Kyoto Ekimae
Hot spring bathhouse and restaurant near Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itDormy Inn Premium Kyoto Ekimae is a relaxed three-star hotel near Kyoto Station, and I find it a good choice for families who like a bath after a day of walking. There is a hot spring bathhouse with an open-air bath and a sauna, plus an informal restaurant. WiFi is free, parking is paid and the hotel is kid-friendly. Guests rate it 8.6 across 1,867 reviews.
4.3Guest scoreWalking distanceHotel Granvia Kyoto
Directly connected to Kyoto Station with an indoor pool and spa
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Granvia Kyoto removes most of the logistics of travelling with children, because the building is directly connected to Kyoto Station. You can step off a Shinkansen and reach the lobby without going outside, which matters with luggage and tired kids. The indoor pool gives children an outlet on rainy days, and the on-site restaurants spare you a search for dinner. With 4,777 reviews averaging 8.6, it is one of the most consistently rated large hotels at the station.
4.3Guest scoreWalking distanceAPA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi
Budget-friendly stay with communal baths, a restaurant, and Wi-Fi
View hotel →Why guests love itAPA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi is an unpretentious, budget-friendly three-star hotel a short walk from Kyoto Station, and I find it a good fit for families. Rooms are comfortable with WiFi, there is a restaurant, and communal indoor baths are available. Guests rate it 8.6 across 1,384 reviews, a good score for its category. The hotel is plain, but it makes local attractions easy to reach.
4.3Guest scoreWalking distanceKyoto Century Hotel
Refined lodging with diverse dining and a spa near Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itKyoto Century Hotel is a refined 4-star a short walk from Kyoto Station, close enough for families to reach the trains without a taxi. The choice of Italian and international restaurants, plus a bakery, makes it easy to feed children with different tastes, and the bakery helps with early starts. Parents can use the spa and fitness centre, and parking is available. With 2,475 reviews averaging 8.6, it is a well-proven option at the station.
4.3Guest scoreParkingDoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station
Modern comfort steps from Kyoto Station with dining and fitness
View hotel →Why guests love itDoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station is the modern, family-friendly base I would suggest for parents planning day trips by rail: Kyoto Station is a short walk away. Some rooms include kitchen facilities, which helps with young children and longer stays, the restaurant covers evenings when nobody wants to go out, and parking is available for families with a car. A fitness centre lets parents keep a routine. Guests rate it 8.6 across nearly 600 reviews.
4.2Guest scoreWalking distanceMiyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station
Direct access to Kyoto Station with family-friendly rooms and a restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itMiyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station is a contemporary three-star hotel with direct access to Kyoto Station, and I find it a practical choice for families arriving by train. Rooms are simple and comfortable, and some have city views. There is a restaurant and WiFi is free. Guests rate it 8.4 across 2,128 reviews. The rooms are plain, but the station access makes arrivals easy with luggage and children.
4.2Guest scoreParkingHOTEL ELCIENT KYŌTO
Budget-friendly stay with a spa and restaurant near Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Elcient Kyoto is a budget-friendly three-star hotel a short walk from Kyoto Station, and I find it a sensible choice for families and solo travellers. There is a restaurant and a bar, and a spa with a public bath and a sauna. Parking facilities are available. Guests rate it 8.4 across 3,252 reviews, a large sample that points to steady quality. Rooms are comfortable rather than luxurious.
4.2Guest scoreParkingHenn na Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi Ekimae
Robotic dinosaur receptionists and family-friendly stays near Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itHenn na Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi Ekimae is a modern hotel near Kyoto Station, and its robotic dinosaur receptionists are the detail children remember. Rooms are streamlined rather than spacious, there is a restaurant on site, and parking is available if you are touring by car. The hotel lists itself as well suited to families. With 8.4 from 688 reviews, I would book it for a short Kyoto stay with young dinosaur fans.
4.1Guest scoreFamilyibis styles Kyoto station
Streamlined rooms with free breakfast, steps from Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itibis Styles Kyoto Station keeps family logistics simple: Kyoto Station is about a minute's walk, so shinkansen arrivals and day trips with luggage and children are painless. Breakfast is included, which saves a hunt for food each morning, and the café-restaurant covers a quick meal later on. Rooms are streamlined rather than spacious. I would choose it for families who value convenience and an easy start to each day, backed by an 8.2 rating across more than 1,900 reviews.
4.1Guest scoreParkingHatoya Zuihokaku(kyoto onsen)
A natural hot spring drawn from 910 m down, five minutes from the Karasuma central exit
View hotel →Why guests love itI would book Hatoya Zuihokaku for travellers who want a hot spring bath without leaving the Kyoto Station area: rail passengers on a short stop, or a family who would rather not carry luggage to a ryokan in the hills. The natural spring from 910 m down feeds an indoor and a semi open-air bath, and the larger Japanese-style rooms of 30.8 m² with their own spring bath suit parents with young children who prefer to bathe privately. The trade-offs are timing and access. The baths close at midnight and reopen only from 6:30 to 9:30, and the walk starts from the Karasuma central exit, on the opposite side from the shinkansen platforms. Guests in our data rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 1,021 reviews.
4.1Guest scoreWalking distanceMiyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Upmarket comfort steps from Kyoto Station with multiple dining options
View hotel →Why guests love itMiyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo is an upmarket hotel a short walk from Kyoto Station, close enough for families to roll luggage to the trains. With four restaurants, a lobby lounge and a bar on site, it is easy to find something every child will eat without leaving the building. The chic suites give more room for a family, and parking is available. Over 7,700 reviews averaging 8.2 make it one of the most reviewed hotels at the station.
4.1Guest scoreFamilyHotel Hokke Club Kyoto
Practical rooms and a restaurant, steps from Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Hokke Club Kyoto is a straightforward three-star hotel within a short walk of Kyoto Station, and the listing presents it as a fit for budget-conscious families. Practical rooms, a restaurant on site and laundry facilities cover the needs of a family moving between Kyoto's temples and day trips by train, and Wi-Fi is free. With a guest score of 8.2 from 1,438 reviews, I would choose it for a family that wants a no-fuss, well-located base and plans to spend the days out.
4.0Guest scoreParkingHotel New Hankyū Kyōto
Cozy rooms, dining options, and a rooftop bar near Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel New Hankyu Kyoto is a practical family base right by Kyoto Station, which makes shinkansen arrivals and day trips by train far easier with children and luggage. Several dining options inside the hotel mean nobody has to agree on a restaurant after a long day of temples, and the rooftop bar gives parents a quiet drink with city views. Parking is available if you drive. I would pick it for convenience first, with an 8.0 rating across nearly 3,000 reviews.
4.0Guest scoreFamilyKyoto Tower Hotel Annex
Family-friendly lodging near Kyoto Station with an informal restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itKyoto Tower Hotel Annex is a laid-back, family-friendly hotel a few minutes' walk from Kyoto Station and Kyoto Tower, which children usually want to see up close. Rooms are unfussy, so the appeal is location and ease rather than space. The informal restaurant covers simple meals, the lounge gives a place to regroup, and Wi-Fi is free. A score of 8 out of 10 from 1,137 reviews points to a reliable stay for families who spend their days out sightseeing.
4.0Guest scoreParkingHotel Keihan Kyoto Grande
Polished lodging steps from Kyoto Station with dining and family amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Keihan Kyoto Grande is a polished four-star hotel just a minute's walk from Kyoto Station, and I find it a convenient base for families. There is a relaxed bar and a Mediterranean restaurant, WiFi is free, and parking is available. The hotel is accessible and kid-friendly. Guests rate it 8.0 across 2,657 reviews. The score is good rather than outstanding, so I would book it mainly for its position.
3.9Guest scoreWalking distanceKyoto Tower Hotel
Upmarket hotel beneath Kyoto Tower with dining, a bar, and a bathhouse
View hotel →Why guests love itKyoto Tower Hotel sits directly beneath Kyoto Tower, a minute's walk from Kyoto Station, so arriving with children and luggage is about as simple as it gets. The listing describes it as family-friendly, and the tower itself makes an easy first outing. Upmarket restaurants, a rooftop bar and a bathhouse are on site, with free Wi-Fi throughout. With a guest score of 7.8 from 1,704 reviews, I would choose it for location first, for a family that values short transfers over spacious rooms.
3.8Guest scoreFamilyAPA HOTEL KYŌTO-EKIMAE
Budget-friendly hotel with a buffet restaurant near Kyoto Station
View hotel →Why guests love itAPA Hotel Kyoto-Ekimae is a contemporary, budget-friendly three-star hotel near Kyoto Station, and I find it suitable for families who want comfortable rooms and free WiFi. There is a laid-back buffet restaurant and banquet facilities, and the hotel has accessibility features. Guests rate it 7.6 across 1,924 reviews, a moderate score, so I would book it for location and price level rather than for finish.
3.7Guest scoreParkingAPA HOTEL Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
Compact rooms, a stylish restaurant, and a bathhouse with a sauna
View hotel →Why guests love itAPA HOTEL Kyoto Eki Horikawadori is a casual three-star hotel near Kyoto Station with compact rooms, so families with young children should expect a tight fit. What sets it apart is the public bathhouse with an open-air bath and a sauna, a relaxing end to a day of temple visits. A restaurant, free Wi-Fi and parking are available. With a guest score of 7.4 from 2,933 reviews, I would choose it for couples or small families who mainly need a well-located bed.
What to expect
- Shinkansen platforms and gates are on the Hachijo (south) side
- The main city bus terminal is outside the Karasuma (north) exit
- Hotel Granvia Kyoto is built into the station building
- Crossing the station north to south takes eight to ten minutes with luggage
Local tips
- ✓The Shinkansen central gate on the Hachijo side is not the Central Exit on the Karasuma side: follow the blue Shinkansen signs, not the word central.
- ✓To cross the station with bags, use the second-floor walkway or the underground passage rather than the crowded ground-floor concourse.
- ✓The coin lockers along the Hachijo walkway are often full by mid-morning; leave bags at your hotel or in the staffed baggage room below ground.
- ✓For temples reached by city bus, such as Kiyomizu-dera or Kinkaku-ji, a hotel on the Karasuma side saves the walk across the station every morning.
Where to stay
FAQ
Which side of Kyoto Station is best for a hotel?
For bullet trains, the Hachijo side to the south: the Shinkansen gates are there, and Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo is about two minutes away. For sightseeing by city bus, the Karasuma side to the north, where the main bus terminal and Kyoto Tower are. Crossing between the two takes eight to ten minutes with luggage.
Is there a hotel inside Kyoto Station?
Yes. Hotel Granvia Kyoto is built into the station building on the Karasuma side, so you reach the trains and the bus terminal without going outside. Kyoto Tower Hotel is in Kyoto Tower, directly opposite the Karasuma exit.
Where can I leave luggage at Kyoto Station?
There are many coin lockers, especially along the Hachijo-side walkway, but they fill early in the morning. A staffed baggage room one floor below ground takes larger cases. Most station hotels also hold bags before check-in and after check-out.
How long does it take to walk across Kyoto Station?
Allow eight to ten minutes with luggage from the Karasuma exit on the north side to the Shinkansen gates on the Hachijo side, using the second-floor walkway or the underground passage. Add time at rush hour, when the concourses are crowded.