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Hotel Banister Kyoto

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Kyoto Aquarium

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In the heart of Kyoto, Hotel Banister Kyoto welcomes you with a tranquil garden and playground. Savor breakfast at BANISTER CAFE, explore nearby To-ji Temple and Kyoto Tower, or unwind with a drink at the bar. With in-room WiFi and bike rentals available, previous guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY559
CNY615 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Twin

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Double

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Twin (Japanese Western Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (Japanese Western Room) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Room (Japanese Western Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
290,Daikoku-cho, Mimami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8402

What's nearby

  • To-ji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Umekoji Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kyoto Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 50 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 80 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 86 min drive
  • Toji Station - 11 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 13 min walk
  • Jujo Station - 19 min walk
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 14 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 18 min walk
  • Nishioji Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪TOP OF KYOTO - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪天下一品八条口店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪茶店 阿吽（あうん） - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪市電カフェ - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪京都ラーメン研究所 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Banister Kyoto

Hotel Banister Kyoto puts you just a 5-minute drive from Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out BANISTER CAFE, which serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Public transportation is close by: Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is just 14 minutes by foot.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Additional fees of JPY 1,000 (taxes excluded) per person per day apply for children ages 5 and younger when sharing a bed with an adult and using existing bedding. Fees are collected at the property.
    • Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 9 PM to receive dinner.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking nearby; reservations required
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (late night)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's menu

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Tablet computer
  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free international and local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

BANISTER CAFE - This bistro specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
BANISTER CAFE - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

HOTEL BANISTER

BANISTER KYOTO

Hotel Banister Kyoto Hotel

Hotel Banister Kyoto Kyoto

Hotel Banister Kyoto Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Banister Kyoto offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Banister Kyoto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Banister Kyoto?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Banister Kyoto?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Banister Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Hotel Banister Kyoto and nearby?

Hotel Banister Kyoto has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Banister Kyoto?

Yes, BANISTER CAFE offers Fusion cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel Banister Kyoto like?

Hotel Banister Kyoto is a short 15-minute walk from Kyoto Tower and 18 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very close easy walkable distance to mall, awesome train station, good for food shopping and sight seeing
Pavel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Authentic place and very nice staff
Valeriu, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel and staff were really great, they let us check in early as room was available, they kept our luggage next day after check out time so we could explore around, rooms are spacious. Overall we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel.
Rajbir, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was clean, staff were friendly and very accomodating.
Vinessa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service and great location
Joey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is not in the busy area but there are enough restaurants around and not too far to walk to Kyoto station so I think it’s good option for travelers. The rooms are very clean and large, very good for families.
Dan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We were a group of 6 and we had a lot of room. Very nice bathroom and had lots of amenities. Staff is very generous and friendly.
fayth anne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing little hotel close to Kyoto station. Very nice rooms and great service. It’s a nice mix of modern luxuries with some traditional features. Not an issue for us but we didn’t know about the accommodation tax that we had to pay when we checked in. It wasn’t a lot and it goes to keeping the city maintenance but we didn’t know about it till we got there.
Fidana, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great and the space in the rooms are perfect more than enough space for literally everything.
Mashuk, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is great, next to Kyoto aquarium and a nice park. Staff are all very nice and helpful, also English friendly. Some of the floor mattresses for the tatami room and pillows were heavily stained but other than that everything was nice and clean.
David, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great vacation in Kyoto

Excellent hotel with great location and exceptional service and people! We had spacious room with huge bed and fantastic bathroom. Great quality to price ratio as well! Highly recommended!
Aleksandr, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel and comfortable stay. Good accommodating for luggages storage before/after checkin. Too bad the breakfast required reservation and there wasn't much restaurant to close by. Close-by To-ji, train museum and aquarium.
Alvin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Not an easy way to pull up to hotel; parking for the hotel is around the corner. The restaurant was beautiful and the food was excellent, service was slow.
Abigail, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfy and new
Justin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hotel, close to Kyoto station

We had a fantastic stay at Hotel Banister Kyoto. The location was perfect – central and with easy access to Kyoto Station, making it very convenient to get around. The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and modern, with a great bathroom. We had a small issue with the hot water at first, but the staff quickly resolved it. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay and would definitely recommend Hotel Banister Kyoto to other travelers.
Beate, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super quiet room. Could not even hear the train from ours.
joel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Small space for family of 4 to stay. We had to store away table to be able to sleep. Not much counter top space inside bath to keep our bath items. Front desk staffs were very friendly.
Seungeun, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property had plenty of room for our family and with our luggage. It is a short walk from the Kyoto Station (10-15 minutes). There are several 7-11's located in the area so you can grab food/drinks. The hotel also has a restaurant/bar located in the lobby/common area. The staff was friendly and assisted us with any questions we had. They provided us with amenities such as toiletries, fresh towels daily, and water. The rooms are newer and the bathroom was new and had a nice shower/tub. We really enjoyed the space, we have stayed at plenty of hotels throughout Japan and this room had more room than other places which helps when you are traveling with a family. Tge neighborhood was quiet which was nice not hearing the cars and city life. We would stay there again.
Jennifer, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

The property itself was okay. The hotel itself was very quiet and staff weren’t always around. At times it felt like a ghost hotel. The room itself was spacious, with a nice bathroom. However, there wasn’t any cupboard space, the space I don’t think was used efficiently as it could have been. It is the first hotel I’ve ever been too around the world that doesn’t change your bed… I stayed 5 days and they don’t change the sheets at any point. They do come in to change the bins replace the item of clothing- the gown they provide. Staff were polite but there wasn’t any information about their restaurant or local area handed out. Would I stay here again? No.
Luke, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff were very friendly and helped us store our luggage for us before check in time. Our room was very spacious and clean. The bed and pillows were comfortable and there was also Netflix available (Japanese only but you can select Eng subtitles). Downside is that there is nothing in the area so you need to spend quite a bit of time travelling to the tourist attractions. Also it is also located near a train track and the windows are thin so you can hear trains running if you’re a light sleeper.
Michelle, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I wanted to give this place a perfect review, because the room was quite cozy and very beautiful. Unfortunately, my party and I discovered a roach in our room not even within 30 minutes of us getting situated. I understand that mistakes happen, unfortunately this was one that definitely threw a wrench in our overall enjoyment of our stay. I will say, however, the location was pretty and not too bad of a walk from Kyoto’s main train station.
James A, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved the location and room we stayed in! Short walk from Kyoto Station, lots of Family Mart , 7-Eleven and Lawsons nearby! Also walkable to many other dining options. If youre adventurous like my husband and I were, we walked to Nishiki Market and Fushimi Inari and got lost in the beauty of Kyoto ! The room was quiet and surprisingly being by the train tracks, we barely heard them pass by! The staff were so excellent with food/sightseeing suggestions and even helped us figure out how to work the shower LOL !!! We are from Canada and used to just turning the tap on and adjusting the heat. This bathroom has a keypad for the room hot water/shower/bath we couldn't figure out! The staff were so sweet when we went to ask how to work the hot water and bathroom tablet! I would definitely stay here again during our next Japan trip!
Melissa, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Daniel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet place , near to the Kyoto Station
Victor, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I didn’t expect this place to be as amazing as it was my only regret is is that we stayed at other places in Kyoto. This place is no joke, it’s utterly amazing
Warren, 1-night trip