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The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and bars

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Panoramic Suite, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Near Hokanji Temple, The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu offers tranquility and convenience. Enjoy gardens, a library, bar, gym, and WiFi. Multilingual staff provide concierge assistance throughout your stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe King, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Executive King

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium King, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium King, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Premium Twin, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Twin, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Executive Twin, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Panoramic Terrace Twin, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
Flat-screen TV
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Panoramic Suite, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Panoramic Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Club Lounge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 137 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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2-204-2 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0862

What's nearby

  • Hokanji Temple - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station - 2 min drive
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 16 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪つぶら乃 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MACCHA HOUSE 京都産寧坂 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kiyomizu 京都東山 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loose Kyoto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪茶房ふ、ふじや茶舗 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Luxury hotel near Hokanji Temple
Located close to Three-Year Slope and Yasaka Koshin-do Temple, The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu provides a garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and French cuisine. In addition to 2 bars and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • A porter/bellhop, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and separate tubs/showers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 6,900 for adults and JPY 6,900 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • BENOIT Kyoto
  • K36 The Bar & Rooftop
  • restaurant library
  • SUSHI-BAR@library

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Breakfast is not included in the breakfast rates for children 0-12 years old, and can be requested onsite for the listed child breakfast fee.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast

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 200-10,000 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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 6900 for adults and JPY 6900 for children

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 and cash
This property uses wind, solar, and geothermal energy
Children aged 0-12 years old are allowed in the Guest Lounge and must be accompanied by an adult after 5 PM.

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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Property is also known as

The Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu Hotel
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu Kyoto
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this luxury hotel is steps from Three-Year Slope, Hokanji Temple, and Yasaka Koshin-do Temple. Kiyomizu Temple and Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple are also within 10 minutes. Higashiyama Station is 21 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 23 minutes.

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The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb property right in the middle of the historic district. Excellent service. Would be my first choice in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotek
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building adapted into a great hotel. Excellent service and amenities in the room. Very comfortable and clean. Definitely recommended as one of the best hotels in Kyoto.

10/10 Excellent

harkeshwar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent. Beautiful rooms and amenities. Wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location , rooms are super modern and confortables , mini bar is free ! ( never seen that before ) , staff incredible perfect perfect hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, great service, wonderful views. I would love to come back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Kyoto

Amazing hotel with a very good lounge!! Style is fantastic and service exceptional. J36 rooftop bar is stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

100% worth it!

Cannot emphasize enough how AMAZING this hotel is! We had originally reserved a 3 night stay and upon an hour at the hotel we knew we wanted to extend our reservation and snagged the last room for an additional night. From the immaculate attention to detail, to superb customer relations and ideal location you simply cannot top it. Worth every penny.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. It is extremely well located, the staff was amazing, and the breakfast was spectacular. The private ofuro baths are highly recommended. We will be back without a doubt. Since we made our reservation with Expedia, we got a lot of complimentary drinks and snacks. The guest lounge is beautiful and full of delicious food options. We will go back without a doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prima

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

Best hotel I’ve stayed in a while

I highly recommend this hotel. Prime location with just 3 minutes walk to the Hokan-ji, 8 minutes to Kodaiji and Kiyomizu. Service was superb. Staff were very friendly and they really tried their best to make you feel like home. Haven’t experienced this level of great hospitality in a long while. The hotel itself is also like a beautiful artpiece with contemporary interior while reserving the heritage and history (it’s converted from a school). 10/10 hands down
Entrance
Hallway
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuan fu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i like everything about this hotel except charging extra fee for an extra bed for a child
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

IHO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフは、審査で、丁寧でした、特に男性はなかなか優しく丁寧でした。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

marjaneh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property is very well maintained. At the same time that it provides you a high level comfort and service, it is boutique hotel with personal attention . Great staff , great location in Gion Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

Arash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My son and I stayed at Seiryu Kyoto hotel for 4 nights and enjoyed their beautiful grounds, amazing staff, superb views, and delicious meals and snacks. The room was impeccable, with every detail in place, and the lounge and restaurants upheld very high standards.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

HIROKAZU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても良かったです。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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

Great Kyoto stay

Gorgeous hotel in the heart of a historic Kyoto neighborhood. Great, friendly staff. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

José luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Increíble
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You know how they say Japanese service is second to none? The Hotel Seiryu in Kyoto Kiyomizu takes that concept to a whole new level. Everything from the welcome tour to the hotel to the impeccably kept guest lounge to the breakfast in the library is accompanied with top-of-the-line service. Needless to say, the staff was very friendly, but they also went above and beyond when giving recommendations an d fulfilling special requests. One thing that really struck me was that the hotel is located in such a way where it would be an excellent stay for both family and couples alike. When staying here, you will be right next to Kiyomizu-zaka, the bustling sampler of Kyoto culture and delights. However, the moment you step up to the gates of The Hotel Seiryu, silence. You really can't get it better than that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute luxury experience at the best location in all of Kyoto. Easily walkable to a number of sites, allowing one to beat the crowd early in the morning. The grounds are impeccable, as is the service. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Na

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
很愉快的入住！
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Amenities, location, and hospitality is unmatched.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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