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Our top choices for Pontocho Alley hotels

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign reading "MIRU KYOTO NISHIKI".

1. Miru Kyoto Nishiki

Miru Kyoto Nishiki
3.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (452 reviews)
"Great place. Perfect location"
United States
Nakysha
The price is RM821
RM903 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Miru Kyoto Nishiki
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a seating area with a sofa and a small table, and a large window providing natural light.

2. Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa

Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa
2.5 star property
Gion, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"The room was beautiful, clean and staff were efficient and gracious. "
United States
Susan
The price is RM674
RM741 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa
A narrow, wooden-floored corridor with a wooden door at the end, flanked by tall plants.

3. Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa

Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa
2.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.7 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Elegant, small hotel in a beautiful location on the river."
Canada
Anette
The price is RM1,886
RM2,075 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa
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4. STITCH HOTEL KYOTO

STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (108 reviews)
"Clean rooms and friendly staff"
United States
Noah
The price is RM2,450
RM2,695 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
A room with a sofa, a chair, a lamp, a small table, and a bed in the background.

5. soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

soyo-ne kyoto sanjo
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Very Clean room & comfortable stay & very good location ! Will recommend for a family trip ! "
United Kingdom
Kei Ying
The price is RM1,550
RM1,705 total
5 Dec - 6 Dec
soyo-ne kyoto sanjo
A room with a view through a wooden-framed window, a stone lantern, and a stack of papers on the floor.

6. Kyoto Gion no Yado

Kyoto Gion no Yado
2.5 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Charming place, but hit my head on the 175cm door entrance many times 😆"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is RM701
RM910 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Kyoto Gion no Yado
A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass facade and a prominent illuminated logo.

7. GRAND MONday KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI

GRAND MONday KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Fantastic location near so many sights and shops"
United States
Martin
The price is RM1,088
RM1,197 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
GRAND MONday KYOTO SHIJO KAWARAMACHI
A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.

8. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Rinn Gion Shirakawa
2.5 star property
Gion, 0.1 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"We loved staying here and would definitely stay again if we visited Kyoto. Very friendly and helpful staff, amenities available to us were really useful and our room was perfect for what we needed. We also loved the convenient location to local temples, shopping, restaurants and multiple local train stations which made getting around very easy even with our baby. Very glad we chose to stay at this hotel and would recommend to anyone."
Australia
Adam
The price is RM831
RM914 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Rinn Gion Shirakawa
A modern hotel entrance with a minimalist design, featuring a central bed area with a circular light fixture above it.

9. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion Elite Terrace
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.8 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (309 reviews)
"Amazing room, great location and friendly and helpful staff"
United States
Susan
The price is RM796
RM876 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Gion Elite Terrace
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a central table with a chair.

10. Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Aoi Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Beautiful room and really nice staff."
United States
Julie
The price is RM1,004
RM1,215 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Aoi Hotel Kyoto
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a traditional Japanese shoji screen.

11. soyo-ka kyoto sanjo

soyo-ka kyoto sanjo
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.7 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"Great place, great location."
United States
Jeffery
The price is RM1,413
RM1,554 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
soyo-ka kyoto sanjo
A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional facade.

12. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Hotel ALZA KYOTO
4.0 star property
Gion, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (522 reviews)
"Perfect boutique hotel in a great location."
United Kingdom
Dipali
The price is RM1,012
RM1,114 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Hotel ALZA KYOTO
A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

13. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Art Mon Zen Kyoto
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Location!"
United States
Alexander h
The price is RM2,170
RM2,387 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Art Mon Zen Kyoto
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and chair, a small table with a plant, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. KABIN Gion

KABIN Gion
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.4 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (111 reviews)
"Excellent sized rooms for a family and excellent staff"
Canada
Tyler
The price is RM914
RM1,057 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
KABIN Gion
A large, symmetrical building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

15. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
4.0 star property
Karasuma, < 0.1 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (952 reviews)
"Great location and room. Would stay here again."
United States
Nasreen
The price is RM1,052
RM1,158 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

16. Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto
5.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (626 reviews)
"Staff throughout stay was absolutely amazing."
United States
Sonya
The price is RM1,290
RM1,654 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Hilton Kyoto
A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

17. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,517 reviews)
"Clean hotel in a great location."
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is RM1,162
RM1,278 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Cross Hotel Kyoto
A modern elevator entrance with glass doors, a metal frame, and a tiled floor.

18. Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
3.5 star property
Karasuma, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,684 reviews)
"This hotel has a great location and it’s super clean highly recommend."
Canada
brodie
The price is RM603
RM664 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed, a sofa, and a large window with a bonsai tree.

19. nol kyoto sanjo

nol kyoto sanjo
3.5 star property
Karasuma, 0.8 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (416 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff. Love the design of the hotel!"
United States
Michael
The price is RM1,296
RM1,425 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
nol kyoto sanjo
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

20. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"An ideal location to get around with some nice coffee / cafes around for breakfast. Rooms were basic but clean and the beds and bedding were very comfortable."
United Kingdom
Colette
The price is RM663
RM729 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
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Compare popular hotels close to Pontocho Alley

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign reading "MIRU KYOTO NISHIKI".
Miru Kyoto Nishiki
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
452 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a seating area with a sofa and a small table, and a large window providing natural light.
Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa
2.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
10 reviews
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A narrow, wooden-floored corridor with a wooden door at the end, flanked by tall plants.
Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa
2.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
8 reviews
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STITCH HOTEL KYOTO
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
108 reviews
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A room with a sofa, a chair, a lamp, a small table, and a bed in the background.
soyo-ne kyoto sanjo
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
14 reviews
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Top Pontocho Alley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel and staff. Lovely designs too"
Kareem 3-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Other attractions near Pontocho Alley

Gion Shirakawa Area

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gion Shirakawa Area in Kyoto. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pontocho Alley?
Pontocho Alley is located in Kyoto. This culturally rich area is known for its temples and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 920 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Pontocho Alley?
Adjacent to Pontocho Alley, Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Other good choices close by include Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo and Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Pontocho Alley?
Expedia has 920 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Pontocho Alley.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pontocho Alley, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Pontocho Alley.
What can I see and do near Pontocho Alley?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Samurai and Ninja Museum, Museum of Kyoto or National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto. Explore landmarks like Kiyamachi Street, Minamiza Theater and Gion Tatsumi Bridge. You can check out the local talent at Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, Gion Corner and Kyoto Concert Hall.
How can I get to Pontocho Alley?
With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near Pontocho Alley is easy. Head over to Karasuma Oike Station to catch metro transport. If you're taking a train into town, Karasuma Station, Shijo Station and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station are the closest stations to Karasuma.