Solaria Nishitetsu Kyoto Premier Sanjo Kamogawa

Japan , Kyoto
Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku Kamiosaka-cho 509
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Elisa

Great hotel, beautifully decorated and extremely well located, right down on the river walk, in city center with plenty of options for restaurants and a subway station.
Room was comfortable and spacious.
Friendly and professional staff
We took the breakfast option and both food and seevice were excellent.
If you travel with kids, check the activities they organize at the hotel.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Shelley

We had a beautiful room on the ground floor with a lovely garden and close to the private baths. I would stay here again.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Kimberly

The staff was so friendly and the room was so clean!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Keith

Right by the train station this is a first class hotel. Everyone has been friendly and helpful. We are very happy here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Keith

A great facility at the northern end of the shopping district, right on transit lines and very well run. An excellent breakfast awaits.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

norma

Excelent location

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Maritza

The service at the hotekwhere excellent!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

George

Relaxing bath indoor and outdoor.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

wonseon

Great location. Clean room with

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Cynthia

Stylish, conveniently located. Well appointed rooms. Helpful friendly staff. Wonderful views of the Kamo River. Delightful public bath. Would absolutely stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Edith

Room was very comfortable and immaculate. Great bed, albeit the pillows could use an upgrade.
Shower was fantastic and the towels were great.
Breakfast is delicious—Good variety and excellent coffee.
Excellent housekeeping.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Young Chul

방은 깨끗했고 직원들은 친절했습니다. Sapporo Solaria 좋은 기억이 京都 에서도 느꼈습니다. 건승을 기원 합니다. 다음 일본여행에서도 이용 하겠습니다. 감사합니다.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Angelica

We had a wonderful stay! The space was clean, comfortable, and perfectly located for exploring the area. Yoshi was incredibly hospitable and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. Communication was easy, and check-in/check-out were seamless. Highly recommend staying here — five stars!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Barbara

Perfect location. Nice room. Helpful staff. I 1

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Alexander

It’s my second time there. Staff is exceptional and I always stay in the garden room.
It’s convenient to nearly everything including the Kyoto Museum of Art, Another C (great Restuarant, get a reservation), Nishikki Market, convenience stores, good ramen, cafes, etc. Not cheap, but lots of value.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Yuen Yi Yonne

Clean room, friendly staff and good service

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Kristy

Breakfast dejection and quality best so far in our Japan travels. Perfect location! Room was updated and comfortable, loved the bathroom space. Overall the hotel was just a casual and relaxing vibe. We walked so many places from there.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

09 Jan 2026

Kimberley

Great location, easy check in. Hotel was a lot smaller and darker than expected, we booked a garden view room and the view was a wall with plants not much natural light. Good budget hotel but found it to be a little underwhelming. Staff were lovely though.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Kimberly

Beautiful hotel with a beautiful room. Very spacious and the tub was perfect for relaxing. The staff were very kind and helpful. In a great location by the river and a lot of restaurants.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Jeffrey

My 2nd stay during 2025. Perfect location in Kyoto. Big rooms. Great dining room experience.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

HIE

Great view, convenient transportation

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2025

Mehran

The room was great, and the staff members were excellent. I forgot my watch at the hotel. And she called my foreign phone to tell me. I am most grateful.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

giulia

Amazing! We got the garden room for 6 nights and it was the best choice ever, near to the train station, Nishiki Market, and lots of shopping places and restaurants, we did a lot of walking just so we could enjoy the view and the city. The river that is just a few blocks away can comec

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Carl

Very special room , great breakfast , and a nice bath!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

yuko

お部屋もとても綺麗で広く凄く快適でした。朝ご飯もとっても美味しかったです。駅からも近く、アクセスも良いので次回もこちらに宿泊したいです。大浴場も広くはないけれど、清潔で気持ち良かったです。

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Wallace

Staff was excellent. Room awesome

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

Carl

Great service and a most comfortable stay

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Agnieszka

Good location , simple but comfortable , laundry facility on site , staff to
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8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2025

Alyson

Very nice hotel. Would happily go back. Room very clean and nice bathroom with view of garden. Fav hotel in Kyoto.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2025

Dan

This was a surprise hit in our trip. I booked this mainly for its convenience to the items we want to do in the city. However we were shocked at how well the place was run, the public onsen on property and the staff. I would highly recommend this for anyone going to kyoto

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Katy

Super clean room with a beaitful bathroom overlooking the garden. Very polite staff and good amenities

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

DENIYA

Excellent buffet, clean rooms and onsen

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2025

Jonathan

My second time staying at the hotel. The hotel has a great location but the service has declined. They make it difficult to get daily housekeeping, standard is every other day.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Christa

The staff was super helpful, the room was comfy and the bathroom was spacious! The location of the hotel was in a great location as well, super walkable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Theresa

Excellent hotel for the value. We had a twin room with a view of the garden wall. Ñ

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Khang

staff was great

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

kwok ho

Feet nice hotel

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Julie

Lovely hotel in Kyoto. Our garden room was very nice with a modern feel. Staff all very helpful. Happy for us to leave our cases on our last to day and collect later. Very close to metro stations, restaurants and bars.
Easy walk to many areas including Nishiki market, Imperial Palace and across the bridge to Yasaka and Sannenzaka.
Would definitely stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2025

Jasmine

Very nice. Could use more laundry machine

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2025

Mariajose

Overpriced for the type of hotel. Beds are not very comfy, pillows were bad, wifi in basement rooms was awful. The price they charged us (+500/night) was too much for the quality. They charged like a 5 star while being a 3 star tops.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Gary

I liked this property a lot. Convenient location for food and transportation. I could've lived in the basement garden bathroom. Luxurious beyond words. The AC was a bit finicky, but really a non factor. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Angelo

Our stay was absolutely phenomenal and truly elevated our entire trip to Kyoto. From its stunning design to its impeccable service, every aspect of this hotel exceeded our expectations.
The location is, without a doubt, a 10 out of 10. Situated directly on the banks of the beautiful Kamo River, the hotel offers a tranquil escape while being just steps away from the heart of the action. We loved starting our mornings with a coffee overlooking the river. In the evenings, we could simply walk out the door and be in the middle of the vibrant Pontocho Alley for dinner, or take a short stroll across the bridge to explore the historic Gion district. The convenience is simply unmatched.
The room was a perfect blend of modern luxury and Japanese elegance. It was spacious, immaculately clean, and thoughtfully designed with incredible attention to detail.
Finally, the service was exceptional. Every staff member we encountered was professional, warm, and genuinely welcoming. They went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable.
If you are looking for a special place to stay in Kyoto that combines a prime location with a luxurious and peaceful atmosphere, this is the place to stay.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2025

Rosalie

We were disappointed when we checked into our room. The room appeared dated and run down and not well spaced out. So we decided to check out early.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Steven

Fantastic staff and location. Room was spacious with a nice view. We really enjoyed it and would stay again. Mata ne.

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

David

Friendly staff and great breakfast buffet.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2025

Kelly

Lovely. Had a great time.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2025

Kelly

It was a very nice hotel. Within walking distance to great restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Check in time is 3:00, so don’t expect to check in early. They don’t allow that. We had to pay $84 USD to check in at noon. I would totally stay here again. Had great room on the river.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

Nazanin

Friendly staff and location

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Noel

We have stayed in many hotels and Solaria Kyoto ranks one of the best hotels we have stayed in. We highly recommend this hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Eric

Amazing experience for a centrally located hotel

The hotel is centrally located for tourist visits and of easy access with public transportation. The staff is extremely helpful upon request. I liked the modern and automated approach for requests: you send a request via your mobile phone.
I enjoyed the garden view. While there is no outside view, you feel like being in a tropical forest. Amazing experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Irene

Fantastic breakfast buffet!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

David

Excellent hotel with fairly large rooms, a good onsen and a huge breakfast buffet. Excellent location for sightseeing and shopping.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Martin

By the river and close to plenty of restaurants, with good public transport options.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

Stephen

Great place to stay in Kyoto!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Victoria

Loved my stay here. I stayed in the garden view room and it was amazing. The staff was friendly and the area was safe and walkable. The breakfast is really good and worth it if contemplating adding it to your stay. The space was quiet and clean. Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Clara

Wonderful place very convenient location. Staff are very helpful.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

Denis

Clean and quite

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

Clara

It was well located and people were very friendly and helpful. TV didn’t have much options except for Japanese Baseball and golf!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Lanore

Our room was beautiful. It was quiet and had blackout draperies, the beds were comfortable. The garden room was gorgeous, the view from the bathtub was just great. The breakfast had a wide variety of choices. The location was close to transportation and a short walk to Pontocho. We enjoyed our stay. We arrived early and asked if one room was available. It was and it was great to check it early and quickly shower after a long day of traveling. They prorated the daily cost, so $100 for 4 hours. While fair, we were staying for 4 nights with 2 rooms, so it seemed a bit penny pinching-and it took over 30 minutes for the front desk to calculate the fee.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Shingo

京都、河原町の端っこで市役所前駅の近く。と言うよりも駅からすぐのところにあるホテルです。中心街の喧騒から離れてゆっくりしたい人には良い場所だと思います。ホテルの階層もそこまで高くなく、よくある高層階まで行った。エレベーターがなかなか降りてこないと言うイライラが少ないです。ホテル自体も落ち着いた雰囲気で、部屋も落ち着ける雰囲気でした。惜しむらくは、清掃が2日にいっぺんと言う事。希望出せば毎日清掃していただけますが、基本2日にいっぺん。そのためゴミの回収も自ら外に出さないといけないためやや手間に感じました。できればベッドメイキング等は2日にいっぺんでもいいので、部屋のゴミを回収と簡単な掃除機をかける位の掃除はしていただけると助かります。お部屋のお風呂も立派ですが、シャワーがやや水圧が弱い感じがしました。大浴場は大きなお風呂が2つあり、薄暗い照明の中落ち着いてリラックスできる場所でした。ホテルを出ればすぐ裏手には鴨川が流れており、早朝及び夜の静かな雰囲気の中川を散歩出来るのは良かったです。食事に関しては素泊まりのコースを選んだため評価できません。移動においては、駅が近いということが、何より便利に観光しやすい場所だと思います。ちょっと足をのばせば河原町の中心街に出ることができるので、食事も買い物も困りません。昼間は観光、夜は静かの中、ゆっくりできるホテルがいいと言う方にはお勧めだと思います。

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Jemin

Highly recommended!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

YOUNGKI

Amazing breakfast, wonderful location for the view of Kamo river and restaurant and shops in Kyoto with the free onsen.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Madeline

Clean and staff was helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

GREGORY

Quiet oasis near the center of Kyoto but right next to the river and a subway stop. Staff was wonderful and the breakfast extensive with a good mix of western and Japanese items.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Tei

Everything was great! I’d stay there again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

Lucas

Generally just excellent. Very spacious rooms, well equipped, clean and modern, great location an easy walk from central Kyoto and just across the bridge from the major Sanjo station, couldn't ask for a better spot.

Did find the bathroom a little cramped and the bathroom lighting a little harsh, though it makes up for that with an enormous shower/bath wetroom

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

Nancy

Everything was excellent from check-in to daily breakfast to check-out. Staff is super helpful and polite! Hotel was very clean and in a great location.

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Jia

It was a great hotel!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Emily

I loved our stay here. We had a garden twin and the garden bathroom was to die for. Close to the bathhouse and laundry was a plus on the garden floor. Service was great and even provided luggage delivery to our next hotel. Breakfast was worth it and the hotel was also in a great area. Oh and the bathroom had American outlets so my blowdrier worker (only girls can understand how important that it)! Thank you we’ll definitely stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Arzu

Location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2025

Chinh

Love our atay in kyoto

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Alicia

This hotel is beautiful; we stayed in the bath view room and had a lovely experience with one of our biggest rooms in our Japan trip.
My only negative staying here was the fact our booking got lost when we first checked in and we almost didn’t have a room to stay in.. Expedia and the Solaria team both figured it out and helped us get checked in.

Onsen is nice too! Good addition to a hotel for the full experience.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2025

Erica

We really enjoyed our stay

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Anna

The hotel was in a quiet corner which was peaceful, but within a block you can get to the happening part of town filled with shopping and restaurants!

The staff was wonderful and polite, not reason to think, prefer place to stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

A really great location right near the metro. Great room size.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2025

Golnar

The location is perfect, close to the train station and a market of sorts filled with great places to eat and cute little shops. Easy to access other parts of Kyoto from the hotel. Our room, however, was cramped and dark and faced a wall. The staff removed our wet clothes from the dryer before it had finished as someone else wanted to use it. Little to no interaction with staff as you check in and out using a machine.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Danji

The basement garden room is peaceful. We enjoyed warm soaks in the tub looking into the small private garden area.

The location is convenient to many sites and areas.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Shirley

Best affordable hotel in Kyoto. Great location. Close to major malls and shopping districts. Great food options and shops around. Walking distance to everything. Staff were super nice and rooms are clean and modern. Would definitely book here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2025

Cheyenne

10/10 experience!

One of the best hotels ive stayed in! Clean, comfortable, beautiful, thoughtful, detailed… i loved the room we stayed in. The staff were helpful and friendly. The location is great and close to all of the shopping, restaurants, and market. I really loved it here! I didnt want to leave. I would absolutely stay here again.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2025

Chantel

The hotel is located in a central area that is ideal for tourists looking to visit the classic attractions Arashiyama bamboo forest, Fushimi Inari, as well as the Gion district. The bathroom was modern with a separate shower area and bathtub in the same area and the room was spacious enough. The setup of the room had a toilet and sink on the opposite end of the room from the shower/tub with its own separate sink. However the room only comes with one soap dispenser. When we asked for another soap dispenser for the sink with the toilet we were told that we could only have one soap dispenser for the room and that we were expected to carry the soap back and forth from one sink to another. Subsequently we spent our entire stay carrying the one bottle of hand soap back and forth across the room to try to wash our hands at either of the two sinks. If it weren't for this inconvenience it would have been a great stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Anthony

Calm

We enjoyed our stay at your hotel. It was calm and gentle and immaculately clean.
We would recommend a stay there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Michael

Very nice and elegant property
All staff were friendly and helpful.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Ayelet

The rooms can be updated and renovated. Rug and pain is coming off.
Great location, great breakfast and great service.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Apr 2025

John

When booking, upgraded room to deluxe twin. Was not informed room was in basement. Room smelled from smoke and other odors. Downgraded to another room to fourth floor. Difference in price was not refunded.

Not a bad hotel, but definitely overrated at 9.4. A rating of 8.8 would be more appropriate.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

Stefan

Very nice stay 6 nights

Very nice hotel in top location near restaurants. Quiet and nice neighbourhood. Our room and bed was large but only one wardrobe. Otherwise lots of space! Breakfast ok! Lots of different food but not so much for us europeans.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

John

I have nothing but praise for the very high standards this facility maintains.
Staff is exceptional, and their desire to make any accomodation you need is reinforced daily. The location for Sakura season is excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Rebecca

Our room was an oasis, loved our rooftop garden view! The location is super convenient, with easy access to subway and local train lines. Every staff person we interacted with was friendly and helpful. We could walk to excellent restaurants and shopping areas. What a fabulous visit!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Caroline

I would recommend

Extra clean, comfortable beds, well situated. Pillow could be more comfy. Staff very kind.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Tamra

nice

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

HANG

Staff showed exceptional customer service. For example they booked our airport shuttle bus and ensured we had transportation to the station.

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2025

Anita

Will return for longer stay

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2025

Jung

위치와 교통도 훌륭하며 다른 관광지로 접근도 아주 좋습니다

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

Kaixian

A very valuable staying experience

The location is excellent, especially for food lovers—there are plenty of must-try options just steps away from the hotel. The staff are incredibly friendly and supportive, making the stay even more enjoyable. The self check-in machine can be a bit tricky if you’re using it for the first time, but the staff are always there to assist. My room was spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained. Definitely planning to stay here again next time!

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2025

Eldad

A nice hotel in a perfect location to explore Kyoto.

The garden rooms are really magical with the bathroom facing a small zen garden.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2025

Ivan

The employees provided great service and rooms were nice and big

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2025

Hoh

I want to try other hotels in Kyoto, but I keep
coming back here. I really like the well-designed rooms at Solaria Nishitetsu and the convenient location. Every staff member is very hospitable and kind, which makes the stay a nice experience. Looking forward to returning soon!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

The rooms was clean and great. Staff were excellent, and the location by the river was excellent as well

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2025

Nadia

Really enjoyed our stay here. Walkable to Gion district, shopping and markets. Staff were lovely and accommodating