I love staying in Kyoto with my family and these are my favourite Kyoto Hotels.
For other Kyoto travel tips with kids see my post here.
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Just quickly, before you start reading, if you are looking for an apartment hotel with up to three bedrooms, I highly recommend staying at Mimaru Kyoto Shijo Suites (this is the only Mimaru branch that has 3 rooms as an option! Mimaru Shijo Suites also run free Japanese calligraphy experiences in the lobby on certain days) It can sleep up to 6 people.
They have a smart tv with netflix too and a little bakery called Mash Kyoto around the corner – opens at 7am.
The Mimaru Shinmachi Sanjo option in Kyoto has the Pokemon Rooms!
PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST HOTELS ONLY OPEN UP THEIR BOOKING SYSTEMS 6 MONTHS AHEAD OF TIME.
If you look earlier than 6 months it may look like a hotel is completely booked – but it is because they haven’t yet opened these dates. . If you are able to find rooms earlier than 6 months in time they can often be more expensive as the sites are assuming they will be able to get the rooms once the dates are officially open (so compare current and future prices to be sure.)
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JUST A REMINDER: IN JAPAN YOU MUST DISCLOSE HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE STAYING IN THE HOTEL ROOM. SMALL CHILDREN INCLUDED. I’ve seen hotel guests asked to leave or asked to pay for an additional room in Japan for not doing this. Also, Japan is a country with earthquakes. This means that staff need to know exactly how many people are staying in a hotel room in the case of evacuation. All heads must be accounted for.
See here if you are interested in renting a bike in Kyoto – it can be a great way to get around. I have a list of great Kyoto options here – including some options that will deliver bikes to your hotel.
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Only a few mins walk from Kyoto Station this apartment hotel has a little kitchenette and the most amazing modern interior. The reception also has games and appliances for guests to borrow – bicycles too, actually!
Some room types offer two double beds in their rooms which was perfect for my family of four. Breakfast isn’t provided at the hotel as there is not a restaurant. You can buy a hamper with bread from a local artisan bakery and Kyoto based butter and jams.
Just a heads up, the rooms with a terrace do let more light in but the terrace garden isn’t accessible from the room.
Also -if you choose an apartment style hotel with a kitchenette and a manned front desk – did you know that can have different types of milk and gluten free and vegan options delivered anywhere in Japan via the National Azabu website? This international supermarket is located in Hiroo, Tokyo (you can also, of course, visit in person). You can also order online and have them deliver groceries to you if you are staying in Minato-ku, Tokyo (aka the Minato ward, Tokyo) OR you can have these items delivered anywhere in Japan using the Yamato delivery service (price is from 1200 yen per box of food delivered.) This is one of many reasons to stay at a hotel and not an airbnb in Japan – so that a hotel can accept parcels on your behalf -if you’re super clever, you can order ahead and have a box of low-allergen foods for you arrive the day you check in to your hotel (if you email the hotel ahead – they will put cold items in the fridge for you.) National Azabu in Tokyo stocks almond milk, oat milk, walnut milk, soy milk as well as pistachio milk. Here is my general advice on buying different types of milk in Japan.
HOTEL KANRA
This is a beautiful hotel made up of suite style rooms. This is a higher end hotel for those with a higher end budget to match. Rooms can accommodate up to 4 adults. They have an in-house spa. They have an in-house cafe lounge and restaurant too. 12 mins walk from Kyoto Station.
RIGHA ROYAL HOTEL KYOTO
Righa Royal Hotel Kyoto has triple rooms and some connecting twin rooms. This hotel has an indoor pool that is open year round – kids must be 3 years or older (and toilet trained) to use the pool. Please note that pool use is not included in the hotel room price – it is 3,300 yen per use for adults and 1650 yen for children. This hotel has a complimentary shuttle between the hotel and Kyoto Station. This hotel has gluten free bread at the breakfast buffet.
GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO
Good Nature Hotel in Kyoto has beautiful big modern rooms. Their Deluxe Corner Room, Purple Dried Flower Room, White Dried Flower Room and Superior Twin sleeps 3 adults. The “Welcome Baby” room sleeps 4.
HOTEL TAVINOS KYOTO
This business hotel is made for travellers. Small rooms but a lovely communal lounge, English speaking staff and everything tourists could need for their travels. They have a complimentary light breakfast for guests too and an on-site coin laundry around the clock. It is 3 mins walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station, 7 mins from Gojo Station and 10 mins from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station. It is 7 mins by cab from Kyoto Station (you can also take a bus.)
Room types are mostly for two people but there are some triple rooms (one of the triple types even has a bunk bed and a single) and there are also connecting rooms.
This hotel is a good option if you are trying to keep costs down.
I have lots of pictures of our stay at Hotel Tavinos Kyoto here as well as details on supermarkets and family-friendly restaurants nearby – all written in an article here.
MIMARU IN KYOTO ( There are actually 5 properties)
This hotel caters to large groups and has connecting rooms too. All rooms have little kitchenettes which is fantastic for families. All Mimaru properties have cots / cribs for children 24 months and younger.
Even the newer Mimaru in Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo has this cute little play area for babies and toddlers.
There is a Fresco supermarket just a few mins walk from Mimaru in Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo
This restaurant is 6 mins walk from Mimaru in Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo
Sugarhill Kyoto
This restaurant is very English-friendly, Kid-friendly and also Gluten Free Friendly.
They can get busy so it is a good idea to make a reservation. Make a reservation at Sugarhill Kyoto online here. I recommend budgeting 4000 yen per adult for a meal here – the cuisine is Japanese & Italian Fusion. This is also a great place for parents to try hot and cold sake. The entire restaurant is non-smoking. Learn more about Sugarhill Kyoto on Trip Advisor here.
SUGARHILL KYOTO
京都市下京区河原町通り松原下る植松町725-3
725-3 UEMATSUCHO, SHIMOGYO-KU, KYOTO
OPEN 5PM-10PM
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
Toriyaki Oudori – this restaurant is 6 mins walk from Mimaru in Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo
This is a family-friendly Yakitori restaurant. They also have edamame, fried chicken, tofu salad but the rest of the menu is mostly yakitori. This is.a very casual pub style restaurant – if you want fancy fine dining you’ll be disappointed as it’s local and vibey. This restaurant is 3 mins walk from Kiyomizu Gojo Station. I recommend budgeting 3000 yen per adult for a meal here. They accept most major credit cards. There is a designated smoking area here so ask to be seated away from this section. They have an English menu. They also have space to store strollers while you dine. See pictures of the menu at Toriyaki Oudori here. You can also read about Toriyaki Oudori on Trip Advisor here.
TORIYAKI OUDORI
京都市下京区植松町729 中徳ビル 1F
GROUND FLOOR, 729 UEMATSUCHO, SHIMOGYO-KU, KYOTO
OPEN 5PM-MIDNIGHT
CLOSED WEDNESDAYS
Mimaru Kawaramachi Gojo
I wrote about the Mimaru chain here ( specifically about one in Tokyo but it is the same chain.)
The Mimaru near Nijo Castle is a little bit out of the way compared to some other Mimaru options so requires a train or bus change or two but the rooms here do have a washing machine inside each room and lots of space. They rent out games here and a rooftop space for guests to use.
Mimaru Shinmachi Sanjo is walking distance to Nishiki Market and an easy 8 min walk to the closest train station (just a few stops from Kyoto Station.) There is a supermarket and convenience stores close by too. 15 mins walk to Nishiki Market. This hotel also has Pokémon rooms. Rooms here can sleep 4, 6 or 8 people (the 8 people room is actually a connecting room.) Many of the rooms have a washer and dryer in the rooms. The staff here are so good at booking restaurants for their guests.
This Mimaru is often more affordable than the other locations. Mr Maurice’s rooftop Italian restaurant (very kid-friendly) is also right around the corner. It’s in my recommended Kyoto restaurants here. Another one of my recommended restaurants nearby? Tiger Gyoza Hall.
Aussie level coffee is also a short walk away from this hotel (11 mins walk, in fact) at Goodman Roaster Kyoto. Open 8am-5pm (closed Wednesdays) 10 mins walk from Karasuma Subway Station too.
Mimaru Kyoto Nishinotoin Takatsuji is a 7 min walk from Shijo Station (take Exit 6.) You can also take a city bus to Nishinotoin Bukkoji bus stop and then it’s a 1 min walk. If you’re taking a cab from Kyoto Station – it will take approx 10 mins. It is also walking distance to the Pokemon Centre in Kyoto. This hotel is also 5 mins walk from one of my recommend Japanese katsu curry spots called Stephen Curry (I talk about it here.) If you are gluten free I recommend going to nearby restaurant Kyoto Italian Kappa- just 7 mins walk away. I speak about it in my Kyoto Restaurants with Kids article here.
Aussie level coffee is also a short walk away from this hotel (4 mins walk, in fact) at Goodman Roaster Kyoto. Open 8am-5pm (closed Wednesdays) 10 mins walk from Karasuma Subway Station.
The Mimaru at Kyoto Station is also fantastic. Especially if you want a central location for taking many day trips and even more so if you have little kids who love watching trains.
This is also a fabulous option if you need more options open earlier in the morning (and especially if you are staying in Kyoto during the New Year period – as there are more open options in the immediate Kyoto Station area.)
They have an on-site coin laundry (although the number of machines is quite limited compared to the number of families who are stay here – which is a shame. However, there is another coin laundry near by.) This hotel has some pokemon rooms. The reception desk staff are also happy to help with luggage forwarding and restaurant reservations.
On top of the normal luggage forwarding takyubin service – Mimaru offers a separate luggage forwarding service (only for to or from Mimaru properties). It’s a clever business move by the company – 1) because many international visitors think that same-day service is important 2) because it is only available to or from Mimaru properties (so it keeps guests stay at Mimaru.)
It’s a nice option – for me, the more affordable standard takyubin option is more than adequate and is very reliable.
HOTEL IMAGINE KYOTO
Right in the heart of Kyoto, is a brand new family-focused hotel called Hotel Imagine Kyoto.
See my blog post on this hotel here. I know the room photos are lush but the room price is so reasonable and only 6 minutes walk from Kyoto Station
ANDROOMS KYOTO SHIJIJO
This hotel is 5 mins walk from the Karasuma Exit of Kyoto Station. This is a budget hotel so the rooms are small – but they are modern and clean. They have two breakfast sets to choose from the cafe in the lobby – a croque madame with salad and yoghurt or a salmon, eggs benedict and toast plate. Rooms sleep 2 or 3 people (more if children are small enough to bed share.)
OAKWOOD HOTEL OIKE KYOTO
This hotel is the BEST value for money for families! Most hotel rooms accommodate just two people (plus a child who is small enough to bedshare if you’re open to that) BUT their Suite Style rooms accommodate up to 5 people (over 3 beds) and they have a kitchenette (with a microwave, rice cooker, large refrigerator with a freezer), Japanese bath and a washer and dryer inside the room! Many of the rooms are accessible so I highly recommend booking here if one of your family members are in a wheelchair. The prices are EXTREMELY reasonable – especially considering all of the amenities for families.
They have a manned 24 front desk (great for assistance with sightseeing, reserving restaurants and if you were to require any medical assistance.)
This hotel is across the road from the Nishiki Market and is 8 mins walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station (takes 12 mins from this station to get to Kyoto Station, changing trains once.) Also 8 mins walk from Karasuma-Oike Station (takes 6 mins from this station to get to Kyoto Station, no changing trains.)
For gluten free diners, this hotel is not far from Kyoto Engine Ramen.
KYOTO CENTURY HOTEL
This is another hotel just two minutes walk from Kyoto Station (take the central exit.) This hotel has family rooms that sleep 3-4 people (3 large singles and 1 pull out bed.)
The hotel has an on-site restaurant with a breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet. They also often host dessert buffets and high teas here. This hotel asks for at least 1 month’s notice if you will be using the restaurant and have specific allergies. There is all a hotel bar here with some bar food (adults only.) Kyoto Century Hotel can also provide cots for babies who are younger than 12 months. This hotel is happy to assist with luggage forwarding (sending and receiving.)
Now moving away from Kyoto Station to other areas…
KYOTO MACHIYA AT KAMOGAWA GARDENS
Kyoto Machiyas (old tea houses) are a BEAUTIFUL stay for families. I recommend the Kamogawa Gardens options. They have a private in-room bath (a beautiful ceramic bath) and also a dyson hairdryer. The rooms sleep up to four people ( a queen bed + a double futon.)
Please remember to remove your shoes at the entrance. They provide yukata style pyjamas for during your stay and can provide baby-friendly options such as a diaper-genie etc.
Please note that you cannot check in later than 9pm (so not great after a late flight in.)
House keeping comes in every second day of your stay. Breakfast and dinner are not included in your stay but you can arrange for both or one of these options, if you’d like.
This machiya is 5 mins walk from Kiyomizu Gojo Keihan Station or you can take a 10 min taxi ride from Kyoto Station.
BENTEN RESIDENCES
Benten Residences is in the Higashiyama District (it’s so so beautiful here -especially at night.) This is a 3 bedroom restored old Japanese home. This home is beautiful but does require a short walk to the closest station for 11 mins and you’ll need to take a cab or bus to Kyoto Station. There are lots of stairs here. For the location and stair reasons, I, personally, only recommend this home to those with kids who are 8 or older (kids who can manage a little commute daily as it will get old quickly with little kids.) The Japanese bath here is stunning. Even though it is a home, the owners are happy for you to forward luggage to their office ahead of time. Some bedrooms are western style and others tatami.
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
This hotel accommodates up to 3 people per room- it has 3 single beds. There is a shower and ensuite in the room but no bath as there is a public bath in the hotel for all guests. This hotel is 3 mins walk from Gojo Station. Many people love how the beds here are a bit softer than the beds in many Japanese hotels. This hotel has an on-site coin laundry and they even have live info on the guest room tvs letting you know when the machines are free. The buffet breakfast here is good.
A large Fresco supermarket is just 1 min walk from this hotel. They stock quite a few gluten free options. It is open 24 hours a day.
I have written an article for those who don’t feel comfrotable being naked being in an onsen here.
CANDEO HOTEL KYOTO KARASUMA ROKKAKU
This hotel is in a beautiful part of Kyoto – less touristy too – but still convenient. The rooms are clean and modern.. My favourite part is the rooftop onsen which they call the Sky Spa. It is separated by gender (of course). There is an outdoor and indoor bath for both genders. Small tattoos allowed as long as they are covered ( and they provide the covers if you need.
3 mins walk from Karasuma Oike Station ( great directions with pictures on the Candeo Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku website here.)
SOWAKA LUXURY RYOKAN STYLE HOTEL
This luxury hotel has the perfect combination of ryokan features while also embracing some modern architecture.
The Annex Junior Suite Room can accommodate a family of 4 if children are able to bed share. and the Annex Deluxe Room would suit 2 adults and a small child.
If you love design and beautiful architecture – you will love this place so so much.
This hotel has an in-house restaurant and a beautifully appointed lobby lounge.
There is also a rooftop for guests to use that has an incredible view of the Kyoto – especially at night.
KYOMACHIYA SAKURA URUSHITEI
This building is a former tea house and is now a ryokan. This hotel is child-friendly and English friendly. They even have additional experiences lined up for guests such as the opportunity to try on a kimono, try Japanese calligraphy, take part in a tea ceremony and ikebana. Some of the traditional ryokan rooms can accommodate up to 5 people (of those 5, only 3 max can be adults.) Please note that this ryokan does not have an in-house restaurant – however you can order bento meals at the front desk.
This ryokan also doesn’t have an onsen but it does have a public bath that you can reserve a timeslot and have it all to yourself (2 people at a time but you can ask for more people if you are going as a family with small children.) Please note that you cannot wear a swimsuit in the public bath at any time.
This hotel/ryokan are able to help you forward your luggage to your next hotel.
This hotel is 7 mins walk from Shijo Station.
The staff here are so kind and there is a little rooftop patio with a view of Kyoto Tower.
If you are gluten free I recommend going to nearby restaurant Kyoto Italian Kappa- just 5 mins walk away. I speak about it in my Kyoto Restaurants with Kids article here.
This ryokan is 7 mins walk from Sugarhill Kyoto
This restaurant is very English-friendly, Kid-friendly and also Gluten Free Friendly.
They can get busy so it is a good idea to make a reservation. Make a reservation at Sugarhill Kyoto online here. I recommend budgeting 4000 yen per adult for a meal here – the cuisine is Japanese & Italian Fusion. This is also a great place for parents to try hot and cold sake. The entire restaurant is non-smoking. Learn more about Sugarhill Kyoto on Trip Advisor here.
SUGARHILL KYOTO
京都市下京区河原町通り松原下る植松町725-3
725-3 UEMATSUCHO, SHIMOGYO-KU, KYOTO
OPEN 5PM-10PM
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
THE ROYAL PARK HOTEL ICONIC KYOTO
This hotel is located near Nishiki Market. It’s 15 mins walk from Nijo Castle and 17 mins walk from the Imperial Palace.
To get here from Kyoto Station, it is 8 mins on the subway and 5 mins in a cab. Please note that these rooms don’t cater to more than groups of 3 people (although they may allow a baby too.)
WAYFARER KYOTO SHIJO
This apartment style hotel has beautiful spacious rooms and room options include triple rooms, essential tatami family rooms for up to 4 people and tatami rooms for up to 3 people. It’s not a ryokan but is a beautiful Japanese guest house. If you are gluten free I recommend going to nearby restaurant Kyoto Italian Kappa- just 9 mins walk away. I speak about it in my Kyoto Restaurants with Kids article here.
I do speak about “Private Onsens” or “Private Baths” in this article. Please please note that “Private” does NOT mean you can wear swimwear. Onsens and private and public baths in Japan are still about respecting Japanese culture. It is not a hot tub. It is a bath for bathing (which is why there are facilities next to the bath for washing your body.) I know that they nudity idea is a bit much for some people – sure was for me for many years – but, if it isn’t something you can try at this time, please skip this experience and wait until you stay somewhere overseas that has a hot tub / jacuzzi instead.
KYOISUKE INN, HOKOMACHI
Kyoisuke Inn, Hokomachi is a stand alone house (an old tea house actually) and it has an outdoor and indoor private bath.
This house is just 6 minutes walk from Kyoto’s Nishiki Market and sleeps up to 7 adults. Their website is a bit tricky to navigate so I recommend looking at booking via booking.com
MIZUNOHA MACHIYA HOUSE, GION
Another stand alone Machiya (old tea house) home is Mizunoha Machiya House in Gionmachi. This townhouse has 3 bedrooms (2 futon beds, 2 double beds and 2 single beds.). This house has a small japanese garden (not a kick a footy around garden – a japanese ornamental garden) and there is also a washing machine. The entire property is, of course, non-smoking.
Some people who are new to Japan worry about staying in Gion because of those news articles about streets being closed to tourists, but I explain there real story here.
GION MINAMI BANKA MACHIYA
This is also a stand alone Machiya (old tea house) – a beautiful Japanese traditional building. Three bedrooms. Full kitchen. There is also a proper dining table. There is also a washing machine within the house. This house can sleep up to 8 people. It’s a 9 min walk to Gion Shijo Station.
SOTETSU FRESA INN, KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI
This is a great option if you are watching your budget or need multiple rooms. This hotel is very simple and I don’t recommend it for families with small children as there really is only space to sleep (which sounds great in theory until you all need to take a breather for a minute.) But if the budget is top priority – this hotel is clean, you can collect all of your toiletries in the lobby and it’s only 4 mins walk from Kyoto Station, Hachijoguchi Exit. There is a Don Quijote store across from the hotel and a Lawson convenience store just a few doors down.
RESI STAY KYO RYUVILUX NIJO
This hotel has beautiful big rooms and can accommodate families of up to four people (4 separate beds or futons, depending on the room type.) Some rooms have a tatami section and two separate toilets and bathrooms per room. There are sliding room dividers so it’s a great option if you want the kids to sleep first.
It is near Nijo Castle and 14 mins walk /6 mins (600 yen) cab ride from Nishiki Market. 14 mins (1500 yen) in a cab from Kyoto Station or 25 mins on public transport. It’s a quieter part of town – this is a good thing in Kyoto although it does make travel and packing up to head back to the station a little bit more difficult – but I think it is worth it for the space and a more authentic experience, if that’s what you are after.
KYOTO TOKYU HOTEL
This is a lovely “standard” hotel. Lovely and clean. You could be anywhere in the world type of room but if you get a good price or availability I would go for it. The Hollywood Triple and Concept Triple Rooms accommodate 3 people and the Superior 4th Room and the Function Room accommodates 4 (4 separate beds in the room.) They have a complimentary shuttle bus from Kyoto Station to the hotel (or you can walk for 8 mins from Exit 4 of Gojo Station.)
HILTON GARDEN INN KYOTO, SHIJO KARASUMA
This hotel can do connecting rooms (they also will provide doorstops in order to keep the doors open between the rooms) and their Twin Queen Family Suite sleeps up to 6 adults. This hotel has an all day restaurant called Together & Co. (salads, burgers, steak, pasta.) This hotel is 10 mins (approx 900 yen) in a taxi from Kyoto Station. If you are gluten free I recommend going to nearby restaurant Kyoto Italian Kappa- just 7 mins walk away. I speak about it in my Kyoto Restaurants with Kids article here.
MIYAKO KINTETSU HOTEL KYOTO
This is a simple business hotel within Kyoto Station (so super convenient and often much more affordable than other hotels.) They have a simple breakfast restaurant. Rooms aren’t fancy but have all you need. Rooms here can accommodate 3-4 people, depending on the room type and the ages of your children.
This hotel does not have connecting/adjoining rooms but you can request to have rooms next to one another. Please note that you will have to use an after hours entrance if coming back to the hotel between 11:35pm -5am (as the main entrance if through the station- a section closed off during the night.) I have stayed here with my kids and, although it wasn’t particularly memorable, we loved the convenience of being right in the station. You can see the trains and bullet trains from your room (if you are on the train line side) so that’s very cool!
STAY SAKURA KYOTO APARTMENTS
There are several options in Kyoto under this brand name. Basically, the hotels are renovated apartment blocks. So the rooms are apartment style – clean but basic. All rooms have a kitchenette, refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, TV and a washing machine. Please note that there is no front desk here – although they do have a 24 hour phone for support line.
HOTEL MUSSE KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI
Musse Hotel in Kyoto is simple business hotel. Lovely clean rooms and an affordable price tag. The rooms have a traditional Japanese inspired theme. The perfect spot if you just need somewhere modern and convenient just for sleeping. The breakfast buffet here is delicious and perfect for travellers. There is a coin laundry on the 6th floor. There is also a drugstore on the ground floor. The hotel also has a drink vending machine and a microwave (so you can easily heat up your bento from the convenience stores nearby.). Close to Nishiki Market, Gion (7 mins on foot) and transportation options. This hotel is also 10 mins from bus from Kiyomizudera. Most rooms are for 2-3 people but I also recommend booking the connecting room. 3 mins walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Line and 7 mins from subway Kyoto Shiyakushomae Station.
POCKET HOTEL KYOTO SHIJO KARASUMA and POCKET HOTEL KYOTO KARASUMA GOJO (there are two locations)
This is a great option if you are on a tight budget. These are basically hostels but are clean and each room has it’s own lock for privacy.
For women travelling with just a female child- there is a women only floor option.
Bathrooms are communal – separated by gender (ie. there is a woman’s shower room and a men’s shower room.)
The hotel provides pyjamas for guests to use during their stay.
They also have connecting rooms -so you can have one set of bunks in one room connected to a room with another set of bunk rooms making it a total of 4 people (and you could get several of these types of rooms for larger families.) The Karasuma Gojo option has rooms with two sets of bunk beds (ie. sleeps 4 people in one room) AND they have an option with one set of bunk beds and two single beds pushed together to make one big bed (ie. sleeps 4 people in one room.)
If you are gluten free I recommend going to nearby restaurant Kyoto Italian Kappa- just 9 mins walk away. I speak about it in my Kyoto Restaurants with Kids article here.
Starbucks is just on the corner of the Kyoto Shijo Karasuma hotel . There is a gyoza restaurant literally next door called Motoi Gyoza. They welcome families with kids and have space to store strollers while you dine. The Kyoto Shijo Karasuma Hotel is also 1 min walk from Nishiki Market.
If you are gluten free I recommend going to nearby restaurant Kyoto Italian Kappa- just 7 mins walk away. I speak about it in my Kyoto Restaurants with Kids article here.
UMEKOJI POTEL
If you wanted to take a cab to the hotel from Kyoto Station it will take approximately 8 mins or you can take a train for 3 mins or so to Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Station and then walk for 5 mins. Umekoji Potel is also right near the Kyoto Railway Museum and the big playground at Umekoji Park.
Rooms here sleep 2 or 3 people (more if kids are young enough to bed share.) Please note that there is an additional surcharge of 2200 yen for each child in the room who shares a bed. They provide pyjamas for guests to use during their stay.
The hotel features communal play and chill areas for guests to play boardgames, read, listen to music or relax. These communal spaces also include an unlimited drink bar of soft drink, beer, umeshu and wine. There is also a rooftop for guests to use – it’s fabulous for train-spotting!
There is a public bath the ground floor of the hotel – complimentary for guests.
Umekoji Potel has an on-site coin laundry on the 5th floor.
I also have heard wonderful things about Hotel Resol Kyoto Shijo Muromachi – but I haven’t stayed personally.
Same goes for Granbell Hotel Kyoto in Gion. I haven’t stayed but I have it on my list as they have a regular Maiko show just for guests on Tuesdays and Fridays. It also has a public bath (onsen style) for guests to use. Please note though, the Granbell here can only sleep a couple plus a baby who can bedshare.
For other Kyoto travel tips with kids see my post here.
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See here if you are interested in renting a bike in Kyoto – it can be a great way to get around. I have a list of great Kyoto options here – including some options that will deliver bikes to your hotel.
