Must-see hotels in Downtown Kyoto

  • Tawaraya

    Downtown Kyoto

    Operating for more than three centuries, Tawaraya is one of the finest places to stay in Japan. From the decor to the service to the food, everything is…

  • Hiiragiya Ryokan

    Downtown Kyoto

    This elegant ryokan has long been favoured by celebrities from around the world. Facilities and services are excellent and the location is hard to beat…

  • Royal Park Hotel The Kyoto

    Downtown Kyoto

    Located on Sanjō-dōri, a stone's throw from the river, the Royal Park has a super-convenient location, with lots of shops and restaurants within easy…

  • Ritz-Carlton Kyoto

    Downtown Kyoto

    The Ritz-Carlton is an oasis of luxury that commands some of the best views of any hotel in the city – it's located on the banks of the Kamo-gawa and huge…

  • Yoshikawa

    Downtown Kyoto

    Located in the heart of downtown, within easy walking distance of two subway stations and the entire dining and nightlife district, this superb ryokan has…

  • Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo

    Downtown Kyoto

    Perfectly placed for shopping, dining, nightlife and transport, Hotel Resol is a smart-looking boutique hotel offering great value. Rooms are compact …

  • Millennials

    Downtown Kyoto

    While you don't have to be a Millennial to stay here, it might help when it comes to the iPod-controlled 'rooms' at this modern take on a capsule hotel…

  • Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjō

    Downtown Kyoto

    Just west of the downtown dining and shopping district, this smart, modern hotel offers reasonably comfortable rooms. The lobby has a lovely garden…

  • Citadines Karasuma-Gojō Kyoto

    Downtown Kyoto

    On Gojō-dōri, a bit south of the main downtown district but within easy walking distance of the Karasuma subway line (as well as the Keihan line), this…

  • Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

    Downtown Kyoto

    Roll out of bed and into a shopping spree – this smart hotel is conveniently located in the Teramachi covered arcade in Downtown Kyoto. Split between the…

  • Mitsui Garden Shinmachi Bettei

    Downtown Kyoto

    Tucked away in a quiet downtown location yet still close to the action, this chic hotel blends traditional Japanese and modern contemporary design with…

  • Tōyoko Inn Kyoto Gojō Karasuma

    Downtown Kyoto

    Those familiar with the Tōyoko Inn chain know that this hotel brand specialises in simple, clean, fully equipped but small rooms at the lowest price…

  • Unizo Inn Kawaramachi Shijo

    Downtown Kyoto

    They don’t get more convenient than this business hotel: it’s smack in the middle of Kyoto’s nightlife, shopping and dining district. While the colour…

  • Kyoto Hotel Ōkura

    Downtown Kyoto

    This towering hotel in the centre of town commands an impressive view of the Higashiyama Mountains. Rooms are clean and spacious and many have great views…

  • Kaede Guesthouse

    Downtown Kyoto

    Ignore the unattractive former apartment building facade, this new hostel brightens up significantly once inside. Dorms come with everything you need,…

  • Hotel Vista Premio Kyoto

    Downtown Kyoto

    Tucked into a lane between two of Kyoto's main downtown shopping streets, this is a smart business hotel with excellent service. There are some nice…

  • Hotel Sunroute Kyoto

    Downtown Kyoto

    In a great location within easy walking distance of downtown and Gion, this hotel is a good choice in this price bracket. Rooms aren't large, and some are…

  • Kyoto Itoya Hotel

    Downtown Kyoto

    Good things come in small packages at Itoya – the rooms aren't huge but they are stylish, contemporary and excellent value. English-speaking staff go out…

  • Hotel Monterey Kyoto

    Downtown Kyoto

    Within a few minutes’ walk of the Karasuma-Oike subway station, this upmarket business hotel is a good place to stay if you want to be downtown: it’s on…

  • Len Hostel Kyoto Kawaramachi

    Downtown Kyoto

    Len has minimalist yet stylish mixed dorms, as well as a female-only dorm, and private rooms with shared bathroom. Rooms are on the small side, but who…

  • 9 Hours Capsule Hotel

    Downtown Kyoto

    If George Lucas ever designed a hotel, it might look something like this. With its sci-fi all-white minimalist design, it's easy to imagine Storm Troopers…

  • Super Hotel Kyoto Shijō-Kawaramachi

    Downtown Kyoto

    Right in the middle of the main shopping district, a short walk from the Shinkyōgoku covered arcade and Nishiki Market, this business hotel is great for…