"Onsen was lovely, my favorite was the open air one."
Kelly from United States
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"Breakfast just incredible - Japanese style, varied each morning, no need for a large lunch later!"
Sean from United Kingdom
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"Close to Gion short walk and a lovely quiet onsen open til midnight, fantastic after a long day walking and exploring."
Stephanie from Australia
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3-star ryokan with 6 public baths in central Kyoto
Japanese-Style Rooms
Hotel Honnoji offers 14 rooms with tatami mats, futon bedding, and private bathrooms with bidets. Each room includes hypoallergenic bedding and city views, with access to a tea room in the Japanese-Style Room category. The hotel provides rental yukatas for women, with staff setting up the futons each evening.
Wellness & Public Baths
The hotel has 6 different kinds of public baths, including an open-air onsen on the top floor with views of Kyoto. Guests can book massage services at the on-site spa and wellness centre. The public baths are separated by gender and provide amenities like traditional Japanese sleepwear.
Dining
The on-site restaurant serves multi-course contemporary local cuisine, including Kaiseki traditional dinners and traditional Japanese breakfasts. Breakfast is served from 7:00 AM and features a varied menu each morning. A convenience store and a noodle restaurant are located downstairs in the same building as the hotel.
Location & Transport
The hotel sits directly in front of Kyoto City Hall and 30 seconds from Temple Honnoji, with Kyoto International Manga Museum within 1 km. The Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae metro station is a few minutes walk from the entrance, with bus stops and a taxi rank around the corner. Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace, and Nishiki Market are all within walking distance from the property.
Family & Accessibility
The hotel accommodates families with children under 2 years and offers rooms that fit families of four comfortably. Luggage storage and luggage delivery services for next hotels are available through the front desk. The building has a lift, wheelchair-accessible facilities, toilets with grab rails, and a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff.
Highlights
Public Baths: 6 types including open-air onsen
Dining: Kaiseki dinners & Japanese breakfast
Location: 30 seconds from Temple Honnoji
Transport: Metro station at a few minutes walk
Family: Rooms for families of four
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible & lift
“This ryokan-style hotel, centrally located near Kyoto's key attractions and opposite the city hall, balances cultural immersion with modern comforts. Its spacious, Japanese-style rooms and diverse dining, including Kaiseki meals, promise an authentic experience. I especially note the public baths, which provide a rejuvenating respite after exploring nearby sites like Nijo Castle.”
Grace WhitmanContent & Editorial Director at Familyhotels
Choose from a variety of room types
Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Family Suite
2 persons
550 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Air conditioning
Bathtub
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Japanese-Style Room
2 persons
230 sq. feet
4 Futon Mats
Air conditioning
Bathtub
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Superior Triple Room
2 persons
230 sq. feet
2 Single beds and 1 Futon mat
Air conditioning
Bathtub
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