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…
Must-see hotels in Kyoto
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…
Southern Higashiyama
A short walk from the main Gojō Guest House, this homey quiet place in a traditional building offers private rooms with shared bathrooms and is decorated…
Imperial Palace & Around
This cool, spotless and well-run hostel is just a short hop from the Imperial Palace Park and comes with a range of dorms, including a female-only option…
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…
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…
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…
Downtown Kyoto
Ignore the unattractive former apartment building facade, this new hostel brightens up significantly once inside. Dorms come with everything you need,…
Arashiyama & Sagano
This elegant ryokan, with kind and friendly service, has a pleasant riverside location and serves wonderful kaiseki (Japanese haute cuisine). It has three…
Northwest Kyoto
Utano is a large, modern, well-organised and well-maintained hostel convenient for the sights of Northwest Kyoto (though it’s a hike to reach other parts…
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…
Imperial Palace & Around
There is a lot to appreciate about this fine eight-room ryokan in the northern part of town: there is a nice little garden; it’s entirely nonsmoking; and…
Southern Higashiyama
Tucked in a quiet part of Gion, the Granbell comes with a knockout location, standout service and a lot of style. Snug rooms (the Japanese-style feel a…
Imperial Palace & Around
Overlooking the Imperial Palace Park, this good-value hotel is looking a little dated but has a lot going for it, starting with friendly English-speaking…
Southern Higashiyama
This is a fine budget guesthouse in an old wooden Japanese house, which makes the place feel more like a ryokan than your average guesthouse. There are…
Kyoto Station & South Kyoto
While the bright, clean rooms may be a tight squeeze, they are packed with features at this great business hotel just outside the south entrance to Kyoto…
Kyoto Station & South Kyoto
A short walk from Kyoto Station, this renovated ryokan has a range of clean, well-kept rooms and friendly staff. Some rooms on the 1st floor look out on…
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…
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…
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…
Kyoto Station & South Kyoto
A short walk north of Kyoto Station, this friendly ryokan has a loyal following of foreign guests, and for good reason: it’s clean and well run. Rooms are…
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…
Dormy Inn Premium Kyoto Ekimae
Kyoto Station & South Kyoto
Located almost directly across the street from Kyoto Station, this smart hotel is a great choice. Rooms are small but well maintained and the on-site bath…
Southern Higashiyama
This beautiful little ryokan is on a quaint, quiet cobblestone alley, just down the hill from some of Kyoto’s most important sights. The owner prefers…
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…
Southern Higashiyama
Jam hostel boasts a convenient location on the edge of Gion and a sake bar downstairs that is a convivial place for guests to mix with local regulars. It…
Kyoto Station & South Kyoto
Just a couple of blocks south of Kyoto Station, The Garnet Hotel offers a convenient location and good-value comfortable rooms that come with nifty…
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…
Arashiyama & Sagano
This simple Japanese-style guesthouse is an OK choice if you're looking for affordable digs in Arashiyama. Dorms and private rooms are cramped and there's…
