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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Miru Kyoto Nishiki	3.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 430 reviews	View
MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central	3.5 star property	10.0 Exceptional 91 reviews	View
soyo-ka kyoto sanjo	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 21 reviews	View
soyo-ne kyoto sanjo	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
ROJIYU KYOTO	2.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 128 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Kyoto

Find the best Downtown Kyoto areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Central Kyoto

Ancient temples blend with modern architectural treasures while markets, museums, dining and shopping streets showcase thousands of years of Japanese traditions.

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A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

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 Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Railway Museum. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi 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.

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Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Kodai-ji Temple 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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Top Downtown Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"Very unique breakfast. Close to attractions and so many restaurants and subway stations. Well maintained property, I highly recommend this hotel."

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Cross Hotel Kyoto. The room was smaller than some of the other hotels we stayed at during our Japan trip, but it was well designed and comfortably accommodated our family of three with one child. The hotel was spotless, and the staff were always friendly, welcoming, and eager to help. We also loved the relaxing fragrance in the lobby, it created a calm and inviting atmosphere every time we returned. The location is excellent, with both subway and bus stops just a few minutes’ walk away, making it easy to explore Kyoto. We also appreciated the luggage forwarding service available at the lobby, which made traveling to our next destination in Japan incredibly convenient. The breakfast buffet was one of the highlights of our stay. It featured an impressive variety of Japanese and Western dishes, all beautifully prepared with excellent quality. It felt refined and offered plenty of delicious choices each morning. Overall, Cross Hotel Kyoto provided outstanding service, a great location, and a comfortable stay. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Kyoto."

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Very reasonably priced. Room was small, but we were used to the Japanese standard. I believe there are larger rooms for higher prices. A ‘double’ bed is essentially a queen, so plenty of room. Fridge, 2 free waters daily, pick your own toothbrush, lotions, tea,etc. we stayed 3 nights but wish we had stayed longer!"

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Kyoto like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Kyoto's Downtown Kyoto neighbourhood. Experience the best of Downtown Kyoto with a visit to Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street during your trip.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Kyoto?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Kyoto. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the area include SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier and Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Downtown Kyoto area?

Expedia has 361 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Kyoto to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Kyoto area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Kyoto, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Downtown Kyoto.

What is there to do around this Kyoto neighbourhood?

Some landmarks in Downtown Kyoto that you won't want to miss include Nishiki Market, Teramachi Street and Shijo Kyo Machiya. You could also plan a visit to Kawaramachi Street or Kyoto International Manga Museum while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kyoto include ShinPuhKan Shopping Center, Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto and Museum of Kyoto. Shiori-an and Seiwemon Onishi Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Kyoto.

How can I get around Downtown Kyoto and the greater Kyoto area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Karasuma Oike Station, Marutamachi Station or Shiyakusho-mae Station.

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Where to stay in Downtown Kyoto

Central Kyoto

Gion

Shimogyo Ward

Karasuma

Higashiyama Ward

Top Downtown Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

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