Kyoto Garden Palace – Family Hotel in Kyoto | From 118$/Night

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About the Hotel

605 Tatsumae-Cho, Kyoto, Japan, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto, 602-0912

“The hotel is perfectly located next to the fine Imperial Palace gardens.”view full review

Rooms & Amenities

Kyoto Garden Palace has 99 air-conditioned rooms with LCD TVs (satellite channels), fridges, and green-tea makers. Rooms include premium bedding, laptop-friendly workspaces, free WiFi, and desk chairs. Some rooms feature seating areas, Simmons beds (140 cm wide), and views of Kyoto Imperial Palace. Private bathrooms come with bath/shower combinations, bidets, slippers, and free toiletries.

Dining Options

The hotel has two restaurants and a coffee shop. Hanagoyomi serves Japanese specialties with garden views. BRILANTE offers casual dining. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge.

Leisure & Activities

Recreation options include karaoke and bicycle rentals. The hotel has a hair salon and offers massage services. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Location & Transport

Kyoto Garden Palace is in Kamigyo Ward, a 1-minute walk from Kyoto Gyoen Garden and a 20-minute walk from Nijo Castle. Nearby landmarks include Goou Jinja Shinto Shrine (0.5 km), Doshisha University (1 km), and Kiyomizu Temple. The hotel is close to Marutamachi Station for public transport.

Services & Facilities

The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning, laundry services, and a gift shop. Business travelers can use six meeting rooms (3,240 sq ft total). Additional services include tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and private parking (JPY 1,000 per day).

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Small Double Room Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

175 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

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Double Room Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

230 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

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Standard Single Room Non-Smoking

Max:

1 person

175 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Kyoto5000 ft

Airports

Itami (ITM) 31.3 mi

Kobe (UKB) 50.2 mi

Train

Demachiyanagi Station5000 ft

Sanjo Station 1.2 mi

Underground

Marutamachi2700 ft

Imadegawa2700 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Delicious Breakfast Options

“I really enjoyed the breakfast experience at Kyoto Garden Palace. The menu featured a choice between traditional Japanese breakfast and Western-style options. Personally, I found the Japanese breakfast more appealing, just like many other guests who shared the same sentiment. It was a good way to start my day!” view full review

Comfortable and Clean Rooms

“During my stay, I was impressed by the cleanliness and design of the rooms at Kyoto Garden Palace. Although my room was small, it was beautifully designed and had everything I needed. The bathroom was compact but well-equipped, making it a perfect fit for my needs!” view full review

Well-Designed Bathrooms

“I particularly liked the bathroom in my room. It may have been small, but it had all the essentials and was very functional. The attention to detail made it a pleasant space to refresh and relax after a long day of exploring.” view full review

Convenient Room Amenities

“I appreciated the basic but functional amenities in my room. The presence of a refrigerator and complimentary bottled water added a nice touch. It made it easy to keep drinks cool after a day out, and it was a thoughtful touch that I truly valued!” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Internet access
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Back massage
Full body massage
Foot massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Trouser press

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

605 Tatsumae-Cho, Kyoto, Japan, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto, 602-0912

Map view

605 Tatsumae-Cho, Kyoto, Japan, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto, 602-0912

City landmarks

Castle

Nijo Castle

1.4 mi

Pagoda

Kinkaku-ji

2.0 mi

Landmark

Shimogamo-jinga Shrine

1.3 mi

Landmark

Nishiki Market Shopping District

1.3 mi

Museum

Kyoto International Manga Museum

5100 ft

Landmark

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

3.9 mi

Landmark

Yasaka Shrine

1.7 mi

Landmark

Heian Shrine

1.4 mi

Landmark

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

1.5 mi

Landmark

Mikane Shrine

5100 ft

Pagoda

Shokoku-ji

2900 ft

Pagoda

Nanzen-ji

2.1 mi

Pagoda

Chion-in

1.8 mi

University

Doshisha University

2900 ft

Landmark

Seimei Shrine

5100 ft

Landmark

Nashinoki Shrine

2400 ft

Pagoda

Kennin-ji

1.7 mi

Landmark

Ichijo Modoribashi

2500 ft

Landmark

Kongo Nogakudo

2900 ft

Landmark

Kyoto City Library of Historical Documents

2900 ft

Pagoda

Rozanji Temple

4500 ft

Landmark

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

2900 ft

Nearby

Palace

Kyoto Imperial Palace

1500 ft

385 Okakuencho

Goou Jinja Shinto Shrine

1500 ft

Hamaguri-gomon Gate

1500 ft

Shimodachiuridori Shinmachi Nishiiru

Kyoto Prefectural Office Former Building

1500 ft

Church

The Anglican-Episcopal Church of Japan St Agnes' Episcopal Church

1500 ft

292 Nakanocho

Sawai Shoyu Honten

1500 ft

Karasuama Shimodachiuri NishiiriKamigyo-ku

Arisugawa Nomiya Former Residence

1500 ft

3 Kyotogyoen

Nakayamatei Ato

1500 ft

Restaurants

Sakaba Ikuramokuzai

1400 ft

77-1 Yabunouchicho

Time Dou

1800 ft

426-2 Kasugacho

McDonald's Karasuma Marutamachi

2100 ft

435 Kasugacho

Matsuya, Imadegawa

2200 ft

332 Imadegawacho Imadegawadori Muromachi Higashiiru

Fuyoen

2400 ft

211 Imadegawadori Teramachi Nishihairu Oharaguchicho

Sukiiya Karasuma Marutamachi

2200 ft

201 Okuracho Karasuma Marutamachi Sagaru

Horin Marutamachi

2300 ft

22 Okuracho

Gust Kyoto Marutamachi

2200 ft

203 Karasumadori Takeyacho Agaru Okuracho ,Nakagyo-ku 2f

Nakanoya Ramen The Jiro Imadegawa

2600 ft

390-4 Kitakoji Muromachi

Konjiki

2400 ft

319-4 Imadegawacho

Creme de la Creme

2600 ft

225 Shoshoicho

Family-focused reviews and ratings

Read feedback from other families who have stayed to ensure you make the right choice.

82%

loved it and would return for another family vacation

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

8.0

Location

9.0

Service

8.4

Dining

8.0

Kirk

United States, October 2024

9.0/10

This hotel is a hidden gem! The location is amazing, and the staff is super friendly. The rooms are clean and spacious enough, and the breakfast is superb value. I cannot wait to return!

Rooms

9.0

My room was a good size and clean. I really enjoyed my stay.

Service

10.0

The staff are very sweet and helpful! They made my experience so much better. I especially appreciated their assistance with booking a tour!

Location

10.0

Ideal location right next to the Imperial Palace Gardens, and relatively close to the subway to get to the rest of the city. Walking distance from noteworthy attractions

Dining

8.0

Breakfast was simple but good, offering both Japanese and Western options.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had everything I needed and more. The vending machines were a nice bonus!

Bill

United States, September 2024

8.0/10

A solid choice! Quiet, clean, decent sized room, and the garden view from the restaurant was a plus. Breakfast was good but repetitive after a week.

Rooms

8.0

My room was a decent size for Japan, quiet, and clean. The daily cleaning was a nice touch!

Service

7.0

Service was fine, nothing really good but friendly and efficient.

Location

7.0

Quiet area, across from the Imperial Palace, but a bit of a walk to more dining options.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast had Japanese and Western options, but it became repetitive after a week. A buffet would be nice.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel has a nice restaurant with a garden view, and a coffee shop.

Henry

United States, July 2024

8.0/10

I had a lovely short stay. The location was perfect for exploring the Imperial Palace Gardens and nearby museums. The staff was friendly and helpful, making my trip extra special.

Rooms

8.0

My room was clean and comfortable, a reasonable size for a single traveler.

Service

9.0

The staff was very friendly and efficient. Check in was quick and easy.

Location

9.0

The location was unbeatable, next to the Imperial Palace Gardens. A short walk from the subway station made sightseeing very easy.

Dining

8.0

I only had breakfast once and found it very good, although I did not test other services.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel was well maintained and clean. No complaints.

William

United States, April 2024

9.0/10

My eleven night stay was wonderful! The staff were incredibly helpful, the location was perfect for exploring the Imperial Palace Gardens, and the Japanese breakfast was delicious. I'd happily return!

Rooms

5.0

My smoking double room was comfortable, though I can't comment on the other rooms.

Service

10.0

The front desk staff went above and beyond to answer my questions and help me out. They were truly excellent!

Location

10.0

The hotel's location, right by the Imperial Palace Gardens, was ideal. Easy access to everything!

Dining

9.0

The Japanese breakfast was excellent value, with a Western option available. The hotel restaurant also had a beautiful view.

Facilities

9.0

The lobby and meeting rooms were spacious and cute, with great views of the gardens.

Tom

United States, January 2024

7.0/10

A mixed bag. Room was nice, quiet, and clean; location was convenient for the Jidai Matsuri. Breakfast was good, but the service wasn't always smooth.

Rooms

7.0

My room was small but adequate; my friend's beautiful single was much more spacious.

Service

6.0

Service was a bit inconsistent. Some staff members were friendly and helpful, but others were less so.

Location

9.0

Excellent location for the Jidai Matsuri; close to the Imperial Palace.

Dining

8.0

Breakfast was good, but could have been better. A buffet would be appreciated.