Backpacker's Ryokan Budget InnvsFour Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Both Backpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn and Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto scores significantly better than Backpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is ranked #9 in Kyoto with praise from 5 reviews like The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Travel Guide.
Backpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
295 Aburanokoji-cho, Aburanokoji, Shichijo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8231
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
Frommer's "The level of caring is impressive, with little maps of the neighborhood given to guests that show the location of restaurants, supermarkets, and more." Full review
Lonely Planet "This well-run guesthouse is an excellent choice in this price bracket. It has eight Japanese-style private rooms, all of which are clean and well maintained." Full review
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
445-3 Myohoin Maekawacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0932, Kyoto Prefecture
From $631/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Traditionally inspired property conveniently location in Kyoto’s vibrant temple district with some of the city’s largest guest rooms." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Wows from the moment of arrival until you bid it a fond farewell, with self-assured service, wonderfully calming interiors, sensational gardens and a spa so sublime it’s a destination in its own right." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Editor's Pick: Hot List 2017." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Japan’s former capital city, Kyoto has
long attracted visitors from both near and far." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Tucked away at the back of this luxurious property is an 800-year-old pond garden that’s home to cherry trees, carp, turtles, herons, a pagoda, and a Jizo statue said to have been there since the Edo period"
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Extravagant and contemporary yet restrained and traditional, Four Seasons is an impressive new luxury hotel." Full review
Fodor's "Nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Mountains, the Four Seasons is a seven-minute walk from the Kyoto National Museum and some of Kyoto’s popular temples. All rooms offer views of the..." Full review
Afar Magazine "In an area rife with traditional, minimalist ryokans, the Four Seasons Kyoto is a spectacle of grandeur. The opulence is subtle, however, camouflaged by clean, Zen-like style. At the..." Full review
