Kyoto Brighton Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 4 restaurants and 24-hour front desk

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Located close to Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle, Kyoto Brighton Hotel provides shopping on-site, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Japanese cuisine. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$232
16 Dec - 17 Dec

Room options

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Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Partager Room

  • Sleeps 2

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room, Non Smoking (42㎡)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Executive Triple Room, Non Smoking (42㎡)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Executive Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (42㎡)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking (EN, 42㎡)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Luxury Double Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Suite, Non Smoking (Hollywood Twin, 84㎡)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Luxury Corner Double Room with Terrace, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Twin Room, Non Smoking (East Side, 42㎡)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking (East, 42㎡)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Luxury Triple Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Premium Twin Room, Non Smoking (EN, East, 42㎡)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Royal Suite, Non Smoking (86㎡)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 86 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Premium Room Partager, Non Smoking(42㎡)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking (42㎡)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Luxury Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Run of House (Single Use Only), Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking (36㎡)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Mountain View Twin Room EN - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Premium twin room en

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury Twin Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury Mountain View Twin Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury Corner Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (38㎡)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2011
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Luxury Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
Nakadachiuri, Shinmachi-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8071

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Gyoen National Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Doshisha University - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nijō Castle - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Demachiyanagi Station - 3 min drive
  • Imadegawa Station - 11 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪燔 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪フェリエ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪喫茶 ゾウ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪自家焙煎珈琲 カフェ デ コラソン - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪虎屋菓寮京都一条店 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Luxury hotel near Kyoto Imperial Palace
Located close to Nijō Castle and Kyoto University, Kyoto Brighton Hotel provides shopping on-site, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Japanese cuisine. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket information, a gift shop and a lift
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 182 rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
  • 32-inch HDTVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (JPY 2,000 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,500 for adults and JPY 1,900 for children
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Chinese resuaurant KAKAN
  • Japanese HOTARU
  • Steak house HIMOROGI
  • Terrace restaurant FEERIE

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Breakfast is not included in the breakfast rates for children 0-5 years old, and can be requested on-site for the listed child breakfast fee.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 100-10,000 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 3500 for adults and from JPY 1900 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: JPY 2000 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Brighton Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Brighton Hotel?

As of 20 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kyoto Brighton Hotel on 16 Dec 2025 start from NZ$232.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kyoto Brighton Hotel?

Self-parking is available for JPY 2000 per night.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Brighton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Brighton Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Kyoto Brighton Hotel located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kawaramachi Street. Nijō Castle and Shijo Street are also within 2 mi (3 km). Imadegawa Station is 11 minutes by foot and Marutamachi Station is 13 minutes.

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Kyoto Brighton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1275 out of 1567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1567 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Great room, great service, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful, hotel was clean and food options were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful clean room, kind staff, and fabulous Japanese set breakfast with garden view. Great amenities and good quiet location close to the Imperial Palace.
Japanese set breakfast, beautiful and delicious!
Breakfast view.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Kyoto Brighton. Staff were wonderful and concierge very helpful. Room was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect choice for a home base to explore Kanazawa.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service, the staff, the room, the shuttle are all excellent! Best hotel we had on our Japan trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zelenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. The staff was friendly and the restaurants were delicious. I would definitely visit this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tionne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and spacious with a good view of Kyoto. The hotel was clean and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. They handled the luggage transfer very well and made everything easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parveen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amazing staff
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was fantastic. I would definitely book this again if I stay in kyoto. It is a bit far from main tourist attractions but not too bad at all
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

elina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a quiet area. Wonderful helpful staff, excellent service. Would love to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff were excellent, not central butntheybuave a free shuttle running all day, hotel bed like many in Japan are very firm, like sleeping on floor :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chu chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and great location. Breakfast is very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Good amenities. No meals had at hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jegan Mohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and comfortably accommodated four guests. This was easily the best hotel we stayed at during our trip to Japan. The staff were incredibly courteous and went out of their way to help. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great stay! The staff were so friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend people to stay here and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was awesome. Huge rooms, felt safe and staff were helpful. Unfortunately it was a bit of a walk to the station, and it seemed quite far away from a lot of things.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DUMITRU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, great breakfast choices, staff just fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025