Urban Hotel Kyoto  

In Fushimi, southern Kyoto — a short walk from Fukakusa Station (about 5 minutes) and roughly 10 minutes on foot to Fushimi Inari. Close to Kiyomizu-dera, Tofuku-ji, Kyoto Tower and a short drive to Kyoto Station, this hotel is a handy base for Southern Kyoto sightseeing.

199 non-smoking rooms, fully renovated in 2015, with individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms include fridges, electric kettles, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning/heating and private baths with deep soaking tubs and complimentary toiletries. Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet, newspapers, hairdryers and on-site launderette keep stays easy and tidy.

On-site restaurant, cafe & lounge Lavender and a bar/lounge for relaxed evenings. Spa and beauty services, a massage salon, tennis court and bicycle rentals for exploring temple-lined streets. Souvenir shop, paid on-site parking and laundry facilities add practical convenience — plus wired and wireless high-speed internet throughout.

Business center, conference rooms and banquet halls with event support and a meeting room of about 1,227 sq ft (114 m²). Fast wired internet in rooms and public areas makes this a solid pick for business trips and meetings.

Restaurant Kyo Wasabi serves a Japanese-style and Western buffet breakfast, while the cafe & lounge Lavender offers lighter toast sets and coffee. You’ll also find a bar/lounge and café on site for quick snacks and drinks with local Kyoto flavors.