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Hotel Banister Kyoto

3.5 star property

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Family Room (Japanese Western Room)
Property grounds
Courtyard
Property grounds
Café

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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290,Daikoku-cho, Mimami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 601-8402
  • Place, To-ji Temple
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Twin

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Double

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Twin (Japanese Western Room)

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

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Family Room (Japanese Western Room)

Family Room (Japanese Western Room)

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

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at Hotel Banister Kyoto in Kyoto (Minami Ward), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Aquarium and a 2-minute drive from Kyoto Tower. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Nishiki Market.

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

  • Toji Station - 11 min walk
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 14 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TOP OF KYOTO - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪ALL DAY DINING KAZA - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪天下一品八条口店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪京都ラーメン研究所 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪市電カフェ - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Banister Kyoto

Hotel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Kyoto Aquarium
Hotel Banister Kyoto offers 10 accommodations with tablet computers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, bidets, and toilets with an electronic bidet.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring tablet computers and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy Fusion cuisine at BANISTER CAFE, a bistro which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Limited parking is available onsite.
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.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • BANISTER CAFE
  • BANISTER CAFE

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 11:00 AM

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (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

  • Early check-in 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Property is also known as

HOTEL BANISTER
BANISTER KYOTO
Hotel Banister Kyoto Hotel
Hotel Banister Kyoto Kyoto
Hotel Banister Kyoto Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Banister Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 106 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lei

The air conditioning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kseniya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We're a group of 6. This room provided us more than enough space for each of us. The tatami area is spacious that we could lay 4 futons + the table with sitting for tea in there. Sliding doors provide privacy from the bedding and tatami areas. So, my husband and I could sleep without feeling like 6 people in a room. Also, the bathroom is nice and big. I could bath in an American standard bathtub each day. I loved it! Also, the hotel was the only one that we would receive bottle waters each day comparing with other 3 hotels we stayed in our trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet place , near to the Kyoto Station
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

fayth anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

georgia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, staff were friendly and very accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Depti

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a problem with our room so they upgraded us to a nicer one!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James A

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super quiet room. Could not even hear the train from ours.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blacksoull

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leidy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellissa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wonyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
15min walk.to station, only difficult in the heat. Only issue was hearing people walk around loudly at night on the floor above.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mashuk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and the space in the rooms are perfect more than enough space for literally everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024