Hotel MyStays Kyoto ShijovsTawaraya Ryokan
Hotel MyStays Kyoto Shijo and Tawaraya Ryokan are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Tawaraya Ryokan is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel MyStays Kyoto Shijo. Tawaraya Ryokan comes in at #7 in Kyoto with praise from 4 reviewers such as concierge.com, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Hotel MyStays Kyoto Shijo
52 Kasaboko-cho, Shijo-dori Aburanokoji Higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8494
From $31/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"This tourist/business hotel is a step ahead of older competitors, offering stylish rooms with contemporary furnishings." Full review
Tawaraya Ryokan
278 Nakahakusancho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8094
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Frommer's
"With refined taste reigning supreme, each room is different and exquisitely appointed." Full review
Concierge
"A favorite of heads of state, movie stars, and obsessive Japanophiles... devastatingly expensive."
Star Service
"Located east of the Oike subway station, this expensive hostelry numbers among the most famous ryokan in Japan, along with Hiiragiya across the street." Full review
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The hotel rarely responds to special requests in advance.
Hideaway Report
96.0
"Celebrated ryokan in the center of the city, owned by the same family for nearly 300 years. Stepping inside feels like a form of time travel." Full review
Fodor's
"The hotel is known not only for its hospitality, but also for the sumptuous but subdued decor, impeccable service, and splendid gardens." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Tawaraya has been operating for more than three centuries and is one of the finest places to stay in the world." Full review