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The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

4.5 star property
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Terrace Room Pagoda View, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)
Bar (on property)
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Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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2-204-2 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0862
  • Hokanji Temple
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kodai-ji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 44.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Corner King, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Standard Corner King, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite Modern, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Junior Suite Modern, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 69.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Terrace (with Free Lounge Access)

Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Terrace (with Free Lounge Access)

Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Terrace (with Free Lounge Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 54.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite Classic, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Junior Suite Classic, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Junior Suite Classic, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

  • 66.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Twin Pagoda View, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Deluxe Twin Pagoda View, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

  • 52.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Twin DEN, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Deluxe Twin DEN, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

  • 55.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking, Corner (with Free Lounge Access)

Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking, Corner (with Free Lounge Access)

  • 61.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 45.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room Pagoda View, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Superior Twin Room Pagoda View, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Superior Twin Room Pagoda View, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

  • 46.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Terrace Room Pagoda View, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Terrace Room Pagoda View, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior King Pagoda View, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Superior King Pagoda View, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Superior King Pagoda View, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

  • 46.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Twin Pagoda View, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Premium Twin Pagoda View, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

Premium Twin Pagoda View, Non Smoking (with Free Lounge Access)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu in Kyoto (Higashiyama Ward), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Three-Year Slope and Hokanji Temple. .This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Yasaka Koshin-do Temple and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

What's nearby

  • Hokanji Temple - 4 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min walk
  • Yasaka Shrine - 9 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street - 19 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪スターバックス - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪阿古屋茶屋 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪奥丹清水店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪梅園清水店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loose Kyoto - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Luxury Kyoto hotel in Higashiyama Ward with a fitness center
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and bike parking.
Enjoy a meal at レストラン, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
レストラン - Onsite restaurant.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: JPY 6900 for adults and JPY 6900 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • レストラン

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the 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 200-1,000 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.
Children aged 0-5 are not allowed in the restaurant, and breakfast will be served in the guestrooms.

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

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 82 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been lucky enough to stay in many wonderful hotels over the years but the Seiryu has to be one of the best: a lovely boutique size but with amenities such as a guest lounge with complimentary food and wine/spirits, gym, roof top bar…. And the staff were second to none!! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guest lounge is wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

he

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Araksya

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We had such a wonderful stay in this hotel. The balcony was so spacious with a lovely view of the Toji temple. The staff is wonderful & they made our stay enjoyable. And to top it off, we were treated to a fantastic performance by the Geikos right in the hotel. It was a truly unforgettable experience, especially being able to take pictures of them.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great bed, great washroom, luxury feel. Fantastic lounge access with beautiful and delicious small bites featuring local traditional snacks and beverages. Annoying to not receive the Silver reward despite having Silver status. Also annoying to have to pay extra for the onsen use. Front staff didn’t speak English well and were judgemental, demanding our room number when we walked into the lobby for the first couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a special hotel. Beautiful building and such attention to detail. Also the level of service was amazing. I would definitely stay there again and highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chadwick

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I had great conversations with a few staff members and learned a lot about the hotel's history—it was once a school that closed due to low attendance. The renovation was amazing, preserving all the original architecture and enhancing it with a beautiful garden and fixtures. The lounge was fantastic, offering complimentary drinks and snacks throughout the day. It's also where I learned to make traditional green tea. We were lucky to arrive on a day when two maiko performed for the hotel guests. Afterwards, we had the chance to chat with them and learn about their lives. Despite being in the heart of a popular tourist destination, the hotel was incredibly serene. The rooftop bar provided a stunning view of Kyoto, where my wife and I watched a breathtaking sunset. We hope to visit this hotel again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel. We hope to come and visit again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

harkeshwar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying at this property! The Hotel was amazing and the staff couldn’t have been nicer! We will definitely stay here again when we come back to Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jedi

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoon Sung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pre-arrival: Ms. Matsuzawa went above and beyond providing me with local information, assisting me with logistical matters with my itinerary. Overall, everything about Hotel Seiryu was above my expectation. Cleanliness, hospitality, relaxing rooms, best Japanese breakfasts I have had... only wish they had a spa/onsen on property. I would recommend this hotel for couples who seek luxury, elegant simplicity, the highest level of hospitality with the ease of being in the center of the tourist area of Kyoto. We will never stay anywhere else when in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing experience. The location was perfect, staffs were so polite, professional and extremely accommodating. I’m overall so pleased. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Kyoto. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and is comparable to other luxury hotels in Kyoto. Pro: Located close to Kiyomizu-dera so you can visit early before tourists arrive Beautiful property with great pagoda views Wonderful concierge that helps with local reservations Guest Lounge with high-end food and drinks during the day Con: Slow housekeeping. We had a 5:30 dinner reservation and when we checked on our room at 3:40, the cleaner was still there. We returned again at 4:30 and the cleaner was still there, when we asked how much longer they would need, they said at least 30 minutes. At this point, we had to get the front desk involved to ask the cleaner to leave the room. During the over 1 hour and 30 minutes the cleaner was in the room, they neglected to replace toilet paper. We were disappointed because the hotel asks at check-in what time you would like room cleaning and we said 10am. Not sure why this wasn't completed until almost 5pm Did not acknowledge our wedding anniversary, which they were notified of. Most luxury hotels would have left a note, but there was no acknowledgement from the hotel. Far from train lines. However, cabs and buses are easily available
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Masazumi, Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch hotel on the hill street to Kiyomizu temple. Very exclusive, palace style entry in the midst of busy area. Western style but in Kyoto taste and service. Had a pagoda view room right in front of Yasakanoto. Super clean, attention to detail. Large room for big luggage. You must be classy and not sloppy - be respectful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

federico

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint, but probably not worth the price.
The location of Hotel Seiryu is perfect. You're surrounded by the historic area of Kyoto, and our early morning walks around the property were particularly memorable. It is a tourist destination though, and it gets pretty crazy later in the day. The hotel is also a short walk to the Nishiki market and there are lots of great shopping and restaurants nearby. The room was huge by Japanese standards, and the bathroom was particularly well-designed for two people. The private Bistro restaurant that is on the property is fantastic and very affordable. We highly recommend eating there even if you don't stay at the hotel. The hotel concierge was especially helpful and friendly as was able to get us dinner reservations for an exclusive omakase experience that was sold out online. We were, however, extremely disappointed in the hotel breakfast. It was not anything special and was ridiculously overpriced. The K36 rooftop bar had a nice view of the city but was also disappointing. The off-menu drink I had was terrible, and they charged us an unadvertised "sitting fee" that was more than any of the drinks we had. Also, many of the staff were unable to speak beyond broken English (or Chinese), which is something they advertise as an international hotel. I'm sure we missed out on some things as a result. In general, it's a nice hotel, but probably not worth the price or the Forbes ranking. We'll probably explore other hotels in the area for our next visit to Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent & very impressive service from the hotel staffs !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023