I have created a list with the best hotels with sauna in Kyoto, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. I think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Charming boutique hotel with sauna.Opened April 2021. Attractively set in the centre of Kyoto, Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel provides a spa experience, with its sauna and hot tub. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Japanese, Korean and Mongolian. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Gion Shijo Station and Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most charming, cosy and well designed hotels in Kyoto! WOW!
Unique ryokan with sauna. Featuring an on-site public hot spring bath and Japanese restaurant, Yuno Yado Shoei is located an 8-minute walk away from JR Tambaguchi Station. Free private parking is available on site upon prior reservation. There is an on-site hot spring open-air bath, 2 indoor public baths in addition to a sauna facility. Free WiFi access is offered in public areas. All air-conditioned rooms are fitted with an air purifier, a flat-screen TV, refrigerator and an electric kettle. For guests’ comfort, a hairdryer and slippers are provided. Yukata robes are also available. A snack bar and drinks vending machine are available at this ryokan. Massage service is also provided at a surcharge. Luggage storage is offered, while laundry service is offered at an additional charge. Umekoji Park is a 10-minute walk away from Yuno Yado Shoei, while Nishi Hongan-ji Temple is a 13-minute stroll. JR Kyoto Station is set under a 10-minute train ride. The on-site dining room serves Japanese-style meals.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC ryokan in Kyoto.
Unique hotel with sauna.Opened December 2020. Attractively situated in the centre of Kyoto, Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo Natural Hot Spring features buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, and hot spring bath, as well as a restaurant. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a bidet. Speaking English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo Natural Hot Spring include TKP Garden City Kyoto, Kyoto Station and Sanjusangen-do Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Hotel with sauna. Conveniently situated in Kyoto, Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers a spa experience, with its sauna and spa centre. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium each room comes with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff are always at hand to help. Popular points of interest near Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoto International Manga Museum and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from the hotel.Show full description
Hotel with sauna. Attractively located in Kyoto, Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The hotel provides a sauna and luggage storage space. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom is fitted with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include TKP Garden City Kyoto, Kyoto Station and Sanjusangen-do Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 42 km from Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi.Show full description
Highly elegant luxury hotel with sauna.Opened April 2022. Situated in Kyoto, 300 metres from Ruriko-in Temple, moksa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.8 km from Shugakuin Imperial Villa. At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at moksa also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a river view. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at moksa can enjoy an American or an Asian breakfast. Speaking English and Japanese at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area. Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 7.7 km from the hotel, while Sanzen-in Temple is 7.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 55 km from moksa. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Kyoto.
Hip hotel with sauna.Opened August 2022. In a prime location in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, Sakura Cross Hotel Kyoto Kiyomizu is located 1.1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, 1.1 km from Gion Shijo Station and 1.7 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The hotel features a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. The units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. All units in Sakura Cross Hotel Kyoto Kiyomizu are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include TKP Garden City Kyoto, Kyoto Station and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from Sakura Cross Hotel Kyoto Kiyomizu.Show full description
I think this is one of the coolest hotels in Kyoto.
Luxurious hotel with sauna. A 3-minute walk from Kyoto Station and Kyoto Tower, Dormy Inn Premium Kyoto Ekimae Natural Hot Spring offers rooms with free internet. It features large natural hot spring baths, a sauna and massages. Rooms at the Kyoto Ekimae Dormy Inn feature a contemporary decor. They come with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a private toilet. Guests at Dormy Inn Premium Kyoto Ekimae Natural Hot Spring can relax in the top-floor indoor and semi-outdoor hot tubs. The Inn offers free laundry facilities and a convenience store. A breakfast buffet is available at the hotel's restaurant, which specialises in Japanese and Western favourites. Dormy Inn Premium Kyoto Ekimae Natural Hot Spring lies amidst shops and restaurants. Famous nearby sites include the Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and the Shosei-en Garden, both within a 5-minute walk.Show full description
Hotel with sauna. Well situated in Kyoto, Hotel Emion Kyoto offers a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Kyoto Station. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms come with a safety deposit box and certain rooms will provide you with mountain views. At the hotel every room includes bed linen and towels. Guests at Hotel Emion Kyoto will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kyoto, like cycling. Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. TKP Garden City Kyoto is 1.9 km from the accommodation, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 43 km from Hotel Emion Kyoto.Show full description
Luxurious hotel with sauna. Located in Kyoto and with TKP Garden City Kyoto reachable within 500 metres, Hotel Kuu Kyoto provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is around 2.3 km from Gion Shijo Station, 2.6 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 2.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The hotel features a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel Kuu Kyoto each room has bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 3-star hotel. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Station, Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 43 km from Hotel Kuu Kyoto.Show full description
I rate this as the most LUXURIOUS sauna hotel in Kyoto.
Elegant hotel with sauna. Ideally situated in Kyoto, Urban Hotel Kyoto Gojo Premium features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The hotel has a sauna and luggage storage space. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk. All rooms in Urban Hotel Kyoto Gojo Premium are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near Urban Hotel Kyoto Gojo Premium include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoto Station and TKP Garden City Kyoto. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from the hotel.Show full description
Luxurious hotel with sauna. Hotel Monterey Kyoto is 150 metres from Karasumaoike Subway Station and a 15-minute walk from the Imperial Palace. It offers European-style accommodation with a spa (additional cost) and sauna facilities Decorated in calm colours with sophisticated decor, guestrooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels and free wired internet. Massage and spa services are available at an additional cost upon request. Laundry services are provided. Parking is offered at a charge. Zuientei Restaurant serves Kyoto specialities in a classy venue. Escale offers French cuisine under a large skylight and chandeliers. Coffee and cocktails can be enjoyed at The Library Cafe and Bar. Monterey Kyoto Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Kyoto Art Centre and about a 15-minute walk from Honno-ji Temple. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Charming hotel with sauna. Only a 2-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, Elcient Kyoto offers air-conditioned rooms with free wired internet and an LCD TV. It features a buffet restaurant. Guests at Elcient Kyoto stay in compact, simply furnished rooms with an electric kettle and fridge. An en suite bathroom with a bathtub and amenities is included. Kyoto Tower is less than a 10-minute walk away, and Shosei-en Garden is a 15-minute walk. Kyoto-Minami Interchange is a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Coin-operated laundry machines are located on site, as are ramen noodle and drink vending machines. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Hotel with sauna.Opened July 2023. Located in Kyoto, 600 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, tamao-たま靑- provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.9 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 1.5 km from Kyoto Station and 1.6 km from Gion Shijo Station. The property is 1.1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, and within 1.4 km of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At tamao-たま靑- every room comes with bed linen and towels. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 2.1 km from the accommodation, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from tamao-たま靑-. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Hotel with sauna. Set in Kyoto and within 800 metres of Gion Shijo Station, Hotel Gion Ichirin has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 1.8 km away and Heian Shrine is 2.1 km from the hotel. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel Gion Ichirin the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Shoren-in Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from Hotel Gion Ichirin. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Apartment hotel with sauna. Well set in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, Minn Sanjo is set less than 1 km from Shoren-in Temple, a 11-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station and 1.4 km from Heian Shrine. It is located a few steps from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and offers a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides spa facilities, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet, slippers and a hair dryer. A microwave, a fridge and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the aparthotel, all units have bed linen and towels. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.8 km from the aparthotel, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from Minn Sanjo. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Elegant luxury hotel with sauna. The resort hotel in Kyoto and offering free WiFi throughout, The Westin Miyako features indoor pool, a fitness center and spa treatments. It provides concierge services and a free shuttle from JR Kyoto Station. Keage subway station is a 3-minute walk away and Gion district can be reached in 5-minutes by car. Rooms with wooden furniture are equipped with a seating area, a safety deposit box and an LCD TV. A minibar and complimentary water bottles are provided. The hotel's dining options include Buffet, French and Teppanyaki cuisines. The Westin offers a free shuttle service to downtown Kyoto. It is about a 15-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and Heian Jingu Shrine. Kyoto Gyo-en Garden and Kiyomizu-dera Temple are less than a 10-minute drive away. Nanzen-ji Temple is within a 10-minute walk and the famous Philosopher's Walk is a 15-minute walk away. Facilities at this hotel include sauna. Show full description
Luxury Hotel with sauna.Opened February 2022. Conveniently set in the Nishikyo Ward district of Kyoto, Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort is located 1.6 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, 3.7 km from Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple and 4.5 km from Katsura Imperial Villa. With a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Spa and wellness facilities including a sauna and a hot spring bath are at guests' disposal during their stay at Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort. Private parking is available on site. The units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Guest rooms in Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Speaking both English and Japanese, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay. Nijo Castle is 7.7 km from the hotel, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 8.2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort.Show full description
Hotel with sauna. APA Hotel Kyoto-eki Horikawa-Dori is conveniently located about a 7-minute walk of JR Kyoto Station and easy access to the Shinkansen bullet train and buses to Kansai Airport. It offers a public bath, a restaurant and free WiFi in the whole hotel. Guests can relax in the public baths and sauna on the top floor or request for a massage. The hotel is about 3 km from Nijo Castle, while Nishi Honganji temple is a 10-minute walk away. Other popular attractions like Gion and Kiyomizu-dera temple are a 30-minute drive away from Kyoto-eki Horikawa-Dori APA Hotel. Rooms are equipped with an original mattress optimising weight distribution, a fridge, a 50-inch flat-screen TV and a work desk. The en suite bathroom comes with a washlet and bath amenities. Bath amenities such as toothbrush set are also provided and made of enviromentally friendly material. The hotel also provides coin-operated laundry facilities, trouser press services and luggage storage at its 24-hour front desk. Guests can purchase drink and icecream from the vending machine on site. The restaurant, party & more Garden ANNEX - KYOTO HORIKAWA - offers a buffet breakfast with Japanese, Western and Asian dishes, including tofu and Kyoto Obanzai.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with sauna.Opened August 2022. In a prime location in the centre of Kyoto, Kyoto Umekoij Kadensho is within 1.8 km of Kyoto Station and 1.9 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. At Kyoto Umekoij Kadensho guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna and a hot spring bath. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a bidet. A buffet, American or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Staff at the accommodation are always available to provide guidance at the reception. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.9 km from Kyoto Umekoij Kadensho, while Sanjusangen-do Temple is 3 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 43 km from the hotel.Show full description
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