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hotel GOCO stay Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
hotel GOCO stay Kyoto Shijo KawaramachiDowntown Kyoto
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
"Clean room, perfect location and extremely polite and friendly personnel at the hotel"
Sonay
Super Hotel Kyoto Shijyo Kawaramachi
Super Hotel Kyoto Shijyo KawaramachiDowntown Kyoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (236 reviews)
"The hotel was in a perfect location with wonderful welcoming staff. Breakfast was great with alot of variety and the room was clean and tidy."
Bethan
The price is RM281
RM309 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
The Screen
The ScreenDowntown Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (333 reviews)
"The room was incredible, the staff were so welcoming and attentive, it was truly a magical experience. Dinner at the restaurant is a must!"
John
The price is RM516
RM624 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULICDowntown Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (682 reviews)
"Super clean, great service, and beautiful hotel!"
Rachel
The price is RM681
RM749 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
KIORI Hotel Takakura
KIORI Hotel TakakuraDowntown Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"New hotel it’s in a great area full of shops and places to eat. "
Rajesh
The price is RM445
RM489 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Kyoto Kinparo
Kyoto KinparoDowntown Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (30 reviews)
"We loved our time at Kinparo, authentic Japanese style accommodation in a great location with great access to Kyoto."
Tom
The price is RM567
RM623 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Hotel KADO Gosho - Minami Kyoto
Hotel KADO Gosho - Minami KyotoDowntown Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (59 reviews)
"Very very beautiful with traditional Japanese setting and very roomy. The hotel very safe and staffs were very helpful. Very convenient with washer/dryer inside the room. Also next to train station and bus station. "
Trung
The price is RM464
RM510 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae StationDowntown Kyoto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (71 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Nicolas
Homm Stay Nagi Shijo Kyoto By Banyan Group
Homm Stay Nagi Shijo Kyoto By Banyan GroupDowntown Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Spacious and comfortable accommodations."
Miguel
The price is RM528
RM581 total
20 Feb - 21 Feb
soyo-ne kyoto sanjo
soyo-ne kyoto sanjoDowntown Kyoto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Superior gorgeous accommodations- and fantastic, lovely staff!"
Frances
The price is RM798
RM878 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo CastleDowntown Kyoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (214 reviews)
"It’s a introvert friendly hotel"
Fernando
The price is RM168
RM184 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto PremierDowntown Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"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!"
Angelica
Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura
Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo TakakuraDowntown Kyoto
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"Staff was exceptional! They ma"
Christina
HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo
HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto SanjoDowntown Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"Gorgeous rooms, great amenities, and kind staff. Close to subway, shopping, and 7-11. Our family (with two teens) loved it. "
Lisbeth
The price is RM331
RM365 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Ryokan Kyo-no-yado Kagihei
Ryokan Kyo-no-yado KagiheiDowntown Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (473 reviews)
"The staff was amazing, the place was clean and convenient. Would definitely stay here again the next time I got to Kyoto."
Belinda
Hotel Espasion Pontocho
Hotel Espasion PontochoDowntown Kyoto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is RM278
RM306 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
soyo-ka kyoto sanjo
soyo-ka kyoto sanjoDowntown Kyoto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Nice location with spacious room"
Alan King Fai
The price is RM1,104
RM1,214 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo HorikawaDowntown Kyoto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (123 reviews)
"Very clean, staff were nice and good location!!"
serina
Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto
Villa Sanjo Muromachi KyotoDowntown Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (292 reviews)
"This is a small hotel with only 12 rooms so it felt very comfortable and private. Excellent rooms and service."
Jenny
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 MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central | 10.0 Exceptional 76 reviews | View | ||||||
 Miru Kyoto Nishiki | 10.0 Exceptional 398 reviews | View | ||||||
 Hiiragiya | 10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews | View | ||||||
 soyo-ka kyoto sanjo | 10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews | View | ||||||
 soyo-ne kyoto sanjo | 10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews | View |
Where to stay in Downtown Kyoto
Find the best Downtown Kyoto areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Central Kyoto
Ancient temples blend with modern architectural treasures while markets, museums, dining and shopping streets showcase thousands of years of Japanese traditions.
Gion
Experience a traditional tea ceremony or a night of cultural entertainment within the historic wooden teahouses of this well-preserved Kyoto district.
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Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
Higashiyama Ward
Consider a visit to Ryozen Kannon War Memorial and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.
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Karasuma
Experience sensory delights at the Kitchen of Kyoto, shop for souvenirs, take an art class and visit a sacred temple in this central neighborhood.
Top Downtown Kyoto Hotel Reviews
Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma
10/10 Excellent
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- Chion-In Temple
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