Kiyomizu-dera
≈ 0.6 km away · Temple
Converted from the Kiyomizu Elementary School, rebuilt here in 1933.
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu sits in Kyoto's historic Higashiyama district, inside a restored former school building. It has 48 guest rooms, including one suite, in either classically inspired or contemporary styles. Dining options in the building include the modern French bistro Benoit Kyoto, SUSHI-BAR @library, in-room dining and the K36 rooftop bar, with a mostly Western semi-buffet breakfast. Families are catered for, with free bed-sharing for children up to 12 and childcare services.
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
ザ・ホテル青龍 京都清水
Rate
From US$757 per room per night
The lowest published rate we found for one room, two adults, one night — meals vary by property. Rates change by date: check live prices below. Shown in US dollars, converted from the yen the property quotes at the Oct 7, 2026 reference rate; the booking site charges at its own rate.
Dates and guests
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Practical details
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- Getting there
- About 15 min by taxi from Kyoto Station (approx. JPY 1,500-2,000), or Kyoto City Bus 206 to Kiyomizu-michi stop (approx. 16 min) then a 4-min walk; no dedicated parking
- Source: princehotels.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Nearest station
- Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan) - 7 min by City Bus 207 to Kiyomizu-michi, then a 4-min walk
- Source: princehotels.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Room capacity
- 2-4 adults depending on room type, plus children; the Panoramic Suite takes up to 4 adults + 1 child
- Source: princehotels.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Children
- Families welcome; children aged 0-12 can share a bed with an adult free of charge (one child per bed); cribs and childcare services available
- Source: princehotels.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Dinner
- Dinner at Benoit Kyoto (modern French bistro) or SUSHI-BAR @library inside the hotel, plus in-room dining and the K36 rooftop bar
- Source: princehotels.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Breakfast
- Well-being breakfast featuring local ingredients, mostly Western dishes, served semi-buffet style; in-room breakfast also possible
- Source: princehotels.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
Tattoos, special diets, accessibility and solo stays: see “Before you book: what the property officially says” below.
Before you book: what the property officially says
Answers taken from the property’s or its operator’s official website, with the exact wording. We only show what the site states.
Tattoos
Not clearly stated on the official site — ask the property before booking.
Dietary needs
Not clearly stated on the official site — ask the property before booking.
Accessibility
Step-free guest room: No — Show the property’s wording
ご利用いただけます。ただし専用客室のご用意はございません。
The property’s own words · Source: princehotels.co.jp (opens in a new tab) · Checked Sep 29, 2026 Accessible toilet: Yes — Show the property’s wording
ホテル内のトイレは車椅子でご利用いただけるタイプがございます。
The property’s own words · Source: princehotels.co.jp (opens in a new tab) · Checked Sep 29, 2026
Step-free entrance, Accessible bath: not clearly stated on the official site — ask the property before booking.
Travelling solo
Not clearly stated on the official site — ask the property before booking.
Against the 179
- Size
- 48 rooms— Just over the median of 28; the 179 run 1 to 508
- Award
- One MICHELIN Key
- Type
- Modern brand— 77 of 179
- Where
- Kyoto
The catalogue’s own axis
- 3 Keys7 stays
- 2 Keys23 stays
- 1 Key113 stays
- Relais & Châteaux15 stays
- The Ryokan Collection46 stays
One MICHELIN Key — the largest group in the catalogue.
For scale: the smallest stay in this catalogue is Hakone Kairai at 1 room, the largest The Okura Tokyo at 508.
Nearby
Fushimi Inari Taisha
≈ 3.3 km away · Shrine
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
≈ 6.5 km away · Temple
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
≈ 10 km away · Grove
Gion
District
Philosopher's Path
Path
Distances are in a straight line from this property, not travel times. Locations from OpenStreetMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Photos: © Martin Falbisoner (CC BY-SA 4.0) · © Paul Vlaar (CC BY-SA 3.0) · © Jakub Hałun (CC BY 4.0) · © Bjørn Christian Tørrissen (CC BY-SA 4.0) · © MichaelMaggs (CC BY-SA 2.5) · © Kirin7739 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
About the ratings
1 KEY
One MICHELIN Key
The MICHELIN Guide's distinction for hotels — a Key, not a star — for the places its inspectors judge among the most special to stay.
Good to know
How many rooms does The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu have?
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu has 48 rooms.
How do you get to The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu?
About 15 min by taxi from Kyoto Station (approx. JPY 1,500-2,000), or Kyoto City Bus 206 to Kiyomizu-michi stop (approx. 16 min) then a 4-min walk; no dedicated parking
What is the nearest station to The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu?
Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan) - 7 min by City Bus 207 to Kiyomizu-michi, then a 4-min walk
What time is check-in at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu?
15:00
What time is check-out at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu?
12:00
How many guests can stay in one room at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu?
2-4 adults depending on room type, plus children; the Panoramic Suite takes up to 4 adults + 1 child
What is the policy on children at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu?
Families welcome; children aged 0-12 can share a bed with an adult free of charge (one child per bed); cribs and childcare services available
What are the dinner arrangements at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu?
Dinner at Benoit Kyoto (modern French bistro) or SUSHI-BAR @library inside the hotel, plus in-room dining and the K36 rooftop bar
What are the breakfast arrangements at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu?
Well-being breakfast featuring local ingredients, mostly Western dishes, served semi-buffet style; in-room breakfast also possible
How do I book The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu?
Use the booking links near the top of this page. Prices and cancellation terms differ between sellers, so it is worth comparing more than one.
Also holding one MICHELIN Key
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