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Hotel Banister Kyoto

3.5 star property
Guests find tranquility in the hotel's peaceful garden and discover local flavors at BANISTER CAFE, where Kyoto's culinary traditions come alive.

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Hotel Banister Kyoto, centrally located, features a serene garden and playground. Start your day with breakfast at BANISTER CAFE, then explore To-ji Temple and Kyoto Tower. Enjoy drinks at the bar after sightseeing. The hotel offers in-room WiFi and bike rentals.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Twin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin (Japanese Western Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Family Room (Japanese Western Room) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Room (Japanese Western Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Minami Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to Hotel Banister Kyoto. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Don't miss out on a visit to Kyoto Aquarium. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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290,Daikoku-cho, Mimami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8402

What's nearby

  • Wooden pagoda of Toji temple, Kyoto Japan
    To-ji Temple
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • a relaxing night view
    Umekoji Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kyoto Aquarium
    Kyoto Aquarium
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 京都タワー
    Kyoto Tower
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Toji Station
    11 min walk
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station
    14 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • TOP OF KYOTO
    8 min walk
  • 天下一品八条口店
    6 min walk
  • ALL DAY DINING KAZA
    6 min walk
  • 市電カフェ
    8 min walk
  • ソニヤ
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Banister Kyoto

Hotel near Kyoto Aquarium
Located close to Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street, Hotel Banister Kyoto provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. The on-site Fusion cuisine bistro, BANISTER CAFE, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike rentals, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Banister Kyoto boast perks such as free international calls and premium bedding, as well as amenities like late night room service and free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and toilets with electronic bidets
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Tablet computers, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • BANISTER CAFE
  • BANISTER CAFE

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Additional fees of JPY 1,000 (taxes excluded) per person per day apply for children ages 5 and younger when sharing a bed with an adult and using existing bedding. Fees are collected at the property.
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 9 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

HOTEL BANISTER
BANISTER KYOTO
Hotel Banister Kyoto Hotel
Hotel Banister Kyoto Kyoto
Hotel Banister Kyoto Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Banister Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Banister Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Banister Kyoto?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Hotel Banister Kyoto located?

Located in Minami Ward, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kyoto Aquarium, Kyoto Tower, and Kawaramachi Street. Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market are also within 3 mi (5 km). Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is 14 minutes by foot and Kujo Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Banister Kyoto Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rajbir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were really great, they let us check in early as room was available, they kept our luggage next day after check out time so we could explore around, rooms are spacious. Overall we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, staff were friendly and very accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fidana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing little hotel close to Kyoto station. Very nice rooms and great service. It’s a nice mix of modern luxuries with some traditional features. Not an issue for us but we didn’t know about the accommodation tax that we had to pay when we checked in. It wasn’t a lot and it goes to keeping the city maintenance but we didn’t know about it till we got there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

fayth anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were a group of 6 and we had a lot of room. Very nice bathroom and had lots of amenities. Staff is very generous and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is not in the busy area but there are enough restaurants around and not too far to walk to Kyoto station so I think it’s good option for travelers. The rooms are very clean and large, very good for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not an easy way to pull up to hotel; parking for the hotel is around the corner. The restaurant was beautiful and the food was excellent, service was slow.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, next to Kyoto aquarium and a nice park. Staff are all very nice and helpful, also English friendly. Some of the floor mattresses for the tatami room and pillows were heavily stained but other than that everything was nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The property itself was okay. The hotel itself was very quiet and staff weren’t always around. At times it felt like a ghost hotel. The room itself was spacious, with a nice bathroom. However, there wasn’t any cupboard space, the space I don’t think was used efficiently as it could have been. It is the first hotel I’ve ever been too around the world that doesn’t change your bed… I stayed 5 days and they don’t change the sheets at any point. They do come in to change the bins replace the item of clothing- the gown they provide. Staff were polite but there wasn’t any information about their restaurant or local area handed out. Would I stay here again? No.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mashuk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and the space in the rooms are perfect more than enough space for literally everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel, close to Kyoto station

We had a fantastic stay at Hotel Banister Kyoto. The location was perfect – central and with easy access to Kyoto Station, making it very convenient to get around. The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and modern, with a great bathroom. We had a small issue with the hot water at first, but the staff quickly resolved it. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay and would definitely recommend Hotel Banister Kyoto to other travelers.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great vacation in Kyoto

Excellent hotel with great location and exceptional service and people! We had spacious room with huge bed and fantastic bathroom. Great quality to price ratio as well! Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and comfortable stay. Good accommodating for luggages storage before/after checkin. Too bad the breakfast required reservation and there wasn't much restaurant to close by. Close-by To-ji, train museum and aquarium.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super quiet room. Could not even hear the train from ours.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy and new
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had plenty of room for our family and with our luggage. It is a short walk from the Kyoto Station (10-15 minutes). There are several 7-11's located in the area so you can grab food/drinks. The hotel also has a restaurant/bar located in the lobby/common area. The staff was friendly and assisted us with any questions we had. They provided us with amenities such as toiletries, fresh towels daily, and water. The rooms are newer and the bathroom was new and had a nice shower/tub. We really enjoyed the space, we have stayed at plenty of hotels throughout Japan and this room had more room than other places which helps when you are traveling with a family. Tge neighborhood was quiet which was nice not hearing the cars and city life. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Seungeun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small space for family of 4 to stay. We had to store away table to be able to sleep. Not much counter top space inside bath to keep our bath items. Front desk staffs were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James A

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to give this place a perfect review, because the room was quite cozy and very beautiful. Unfortunately, my party and I discovered a roach in our room not even within 30 minutes of us getting situated. I understand that mistakes happen, unfortunately this was one that definitely threw a wrench in our overall enjoyment of our stay. I will say, however, the location was pretty and not too bad of a walk from Kyoto’s main train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helped us store our luggage for us before check in time. Our room was very spacious and clean. The bed and pillows were comfortable and there was also Netflix available (Japanese only but you can select Eng subtitles). Downside is that there is nothing in the area so you need to spend quite a bit of time travelling to the tourist attractions. Also it is also located near a train track and the windows are thin so you can hear trains running if you’re a light sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the location and room we stayed in! Short walk from Kyoto Station, lots of Family Mart , 7-Eleven and Lawsons nearby! Also walkable to many other dining options. If youre adventurous like my husband and I were, we walked to Nishiki Market and Fushimi Inari and got lost in the beauty of Kyoto ! The room was quiet and surprisingly being by the train tracks, we barely heard them pass by! The staff were so excellent with food/sightseeing suggestions and even helped us figure out how to work the shower LOL !!! We are from Canada and used to just turning the tap on and adjusting the heat. This bathroom has a keypad for the room hot water/shower/bath we couldn't figure out! The staff were so sweet when we went to ask how to work the hot water and bathroom tablet! I would definitely stay here again during our next Japan trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t expect this place to be as amazing as it was my only regret is is that we stayed at other places in Kyoto. This place is no joke, it’s utterly amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet place , near to the Kyoto Station
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lei

The air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAE GAB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025