Budget Hotels & Hostels
Apartments
Guesthouses and B&Bs
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Southern Higashiyama
The Hyatt Regency is an excellent, stylish and foreigner-friendly hotel at the southern end of Kyoto’s Southern Higashiyama sightseeing district. Many travellers consider this the best hotel in Kyoto...
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Northern Higashiyama
This grande dame of Kyoto hotels occupies a commanding position overlooking the Higashiyama sightseeing district (meaning it’s one of the best locations for sightseeing in Kyoto)...
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Kyoto Station Area
Imagine being able to step out of bed and straight into the shinkansen (bullet train). This is almost possible when you stay at the Hotel Granvia, a fine hotel located directly above Kyoto Station...
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto
Nikko’s entry into the Kyoto market is a welcome addition and maintains the chain’s high standards. Centrally located only a short walk from most Downtown attractions, this smart, understated hotel has excellent service and good on-site restaurants...
The Palace Side Hotel
Central Kyoto
Overlooking the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park, this excellent-value hotel has a lot going for it, starting with a friendly English-speaking staff, great service, washing machines, an on-site restaurant, well-maintained rooms and free internet terminals...
Ana Crowne Plaza Kyoto
Central Kyoto
Directly opposite Nijō-jō on the west side of Downtown Kyoto, this large hotel gets plenty of foreign guests. Rooms are typical for a hotel of this class, and there are all the usual on-site facilities (pool, restaurants and bars)...
Kyoto Hotel Okura
Downtown Kyoto
This towering hotel in the centre of town commands an impressive view of the Higashiyama Mountains...
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto Station Area
Though a little dated, and too busy and large for some people’s taste, this long-running hotel has all the facilities that you’d expect from a first-class hotel, including a revolving rooftop restaurant...
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo
Somewhere between business hotels and international-class hotels, the Mitsui Garden chain of hotels are a great choice for people who have graduated from guesthouses but don't want to bust the budget on luxury hotels...
Hotel Heian No Mori Kyoto
Northern Higashiyama
This large, pleasant hotel is located close to Ginkaku-ji, Nanzen-ji and the Tetsugaku-no-michi (Path of Philosophy). The hotel is getting a little long in the tooth, but the location is excellent...
Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
This busy place occupies the middle ground between a business hotel and a standard hotel, with clean, well-maintained rooms. It’s very popular with business people and travellers, many of whom enjoy the convenience of a Starbucks right in the lobby...
Apa Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
Kyoto Station Area
This excellent business hotel is a good midpriced choice. Rooms are on the large size, with firm, clean beds and unit baths. The staff are professional and seem at ease dealing with foreign guests.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Downtown Kyoto
Just west of the downtown dining and shopping district, this is a clean and efficient hotel that offers good value for the price and reasonably comfortable rooms.
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Central Kyoto
The Brighton is a large hotel located on the west side of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, something of an out-of-the-way location. The lobby here is vast, with a couple of restaurants. The rooms are similarly large and well appointed, and service is good...
International Guest House Tani House
Central Kyoto
This place is an old favourite for both short-term and long-term visitors on a tight budget. There is a certain charm to this fine old house with its warren of rooms and quiet location next to Daitoku-ji...
Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto
Kyoto Station Area
K’s House is a large ‘New Zealand–style’ guesthouse with both private and dorm rooms. The rooms are simple but adequate and there are spacious common areas...
Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel
The best hostel in Kyoto, Utano is friendly and well organised and makes a convenient base for the sights of Northwest Kyoto (but keep in mind that it’s a hike to reach any other part of town)...
Hanakiya Inn
Southern Higashiyama
Hanakiya is a very charming little guesthouse very close to the famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Operated by a kind Japanese lady, this place is like staying at a friend's house (a very welcoming friend)...
Ryokan Yachiyo
Northern Higashiyama
Located just down the street from Nanzen-ji, this large ryokan is at home with foreign guests. Rooms are spacious and clean, and some look out over private gardens. English-speaking staff are available.
Capsule Ryokan Kyoto
Kyoto Station Area
This unique new accommodation offers ryokan-style capsules (meaning tatami mats inside the capsules etc), as well as comfortable, cleverly designed private rooms...
Royal Park Hotel The Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
Apa Villa Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
Kyoto Station Area