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Hotel Traveltine Kyoto Kiyamachi

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Attractively set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Hotel Traveltine Kyoto Kiyamachi is located a 12-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, one mile from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and...

N
Nico
From
Argentina
Location was impecable, walking distance from shopping, food and tourist locations!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,130 reviews
Price from
$114.95
1 night, 2 adults

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Hotel in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER features a fitness center, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kyoto. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi.

E
Eu Joe
From
Singapore
The hotel wqs beautiful, location was great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,736 reviews
Price from
$210.49
1 night, 2 adults

insomnia KYOTO OIKE

Hotel in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Attractively located in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, insomnia KYOTO OIKE is located a 14-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 0.9 miles from Nijo Castle and 1.1 miles from...

M
Micalene
From
South Africa
Great location and lovely rooms, with blackout blinds! Such a treat to have the bread and snacks available 24/7
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,218 reviews
Price from
$73.29
1 night, 2 adults

KABIN Taka

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

In a prime location in Kyoto, KABIN Taka provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

S
Suparit
From
Thailand
Staffs very polite Room very clean Gyms inside
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,680 reviews
Price from
$117.41
1 night, 2 adults

KABIN Kyoto

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Conveniently located in Kyoto, KABIN Kyoto provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar.

K
Kai En
From
Malaysia
Room is spacious and toilet is very clean. Quiet and comfortable stay. Location is excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,350 reviews
Price from
$115.25
1 night, 2 adults

Dusit Thani Kyoto

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto and with Kyoto Station reachable within a 11-minute walk, Dusit Thani Kyoto provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar.

Y
YUNG-CHIEN
From
Taiwan
IT WAS FANTASTIC!!! Everything was so perfect! The staffs were friendly and thoughtful. From the moment we arrived at the hotel, all the warm welcome, nice hot tea served while check-in, to the staff led us to the room and introduced all the facilities, breakfast area, checking the room temperature for you. They took care of all the details. It was far beyond my expectations. My room was a city view room, but it was way better than I expected. The view was facing a park, and the park had a beautiful maple tree out there and it was red leaves maple tree. What a beautiful coincidence! The zen-vibe room paired with the view, it was perfect. That's what I was looking for during the maple tree season when I visited Kyoto. Breakfast was great. Many choices out there. From traditional Japanese food to Western dishes, everything was tasty. You could also order dishes from the menu if you would like. We also went to the swimming pool, that was really nice too. The water temperature was comfortable, the pool was spacious. It also comes with sauna and a hot water tub, which is great for relaxing. I've recommended Dusit Thani to my friends already. It was a really great experience. I will definitely come back! If I travel to other places where there is a Dusit Thani hotel, I would like to stay and experience it again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,505 reviews
Price from
$271.42
1 night, 2 adults

ASAI Kyoto Shijo

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

In a prime location in the center of Kyoto, ASAI Kyoto Shijo provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

C
Cho
From
Taiwan
excellent location and staff the rooms were small but had everything we needed 🙌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,069 reviews
Price from
$65.14
1 night, 2 adults

Gion Elite Terrace

Hotel in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, a 9-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, Gion Elite Terrace provides accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

J
Jan
From
Australia
The place was new, clean and the staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,499 reviews
Price from
$215.54
1 night, 2 adults

THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi

Hotel in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Attractively set in Kyoto, THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi has a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

S
Stephanie
From
Thailand
The room was enormous for Japan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,158 reviews
Price from
$141.77
1 night, 2 adults

THE GENERAL KYOTO Bukkouji Shinmachi

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Attractively located in Kyoto, THE GENERAL KYOTO Bukkouji Shinmachi has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service.

m
mcparland
From
Australia
Great location with relatively close walking distances to most places. Rooms are very spacious and spotlessly clean with good amenities. The staff are awesome, friendly and very helpful. There are some great little cafe's close by serving Australian style coffees and lots of restaurants to satisfy every diet. The Hotel also has a cafe serving breakfast and afternoon/evening snacks and drinks as well. From the outside it doesn't look like much but inside this place is one of the better boutique hotels for sure. I highly recommend this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,201 reviews
Price from
$136.58
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotel Traveltine Kyoto Kiyamachi

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Attractively set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Hotel Traveltine Kyoto Kiyamachi is located a 12-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, one mile from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and...

N
Nico
From
Argentina
Location was impecable, walking distance from shopping, food and tourist locations!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,130 reviews
Price from
$114.95
1 night, 2 adults

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Hotel in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER features a fitness center, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Kyoto. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi.

E
Eu Joe
From
Singapore
The hotel wqs beautiful, location was great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,736 reviews
Price from
$210.49
1 night, 2 adults

insomnia KYOTO OIKE

Hotel in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Attractively located in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, insomnia KYOTO OIKE is located a 14-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 0.9 miles from Nijo Castle and 1.1 miles from...

M
Micalene
From
South Africa
Great location and lovely rooms, with blackout blinds! Such a treat to have the bread and snacks available 24/7
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,218 reviews
Price from
$73.29
1 night, 2 adults

KABIN Taka

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

In a prime location in Kyoto, KABIN Taka provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

S
Suparit
From
Thailand
Staffs very polite Room very clean Gyms inside
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,680 reviews
Price from
$117.41
1 night, 2 adults

KABIN Kyoto

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Conveniently located in Kyoto, KABIN Kyoto provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar.

K
Kai En
From
Malaysia
Room is spacious and toilet is very clean. Quiet and comfortable stay. Location is excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,350 reviews
Price from
$115.25
1 night, 2 adults

Dusit Thani Kyoto

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto and with Kyoto Station reachable within a 11-minute walk, Dusit Thani Kyoto provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar.

Y
YUNG-CHIEN
From
Taiwan
IT WAS FANTASTIC!!! Everything was so perfect! The staffs were friendly and thoughtful. From the moment we arrived at the hotel, all the warm welcome, nice hot tea served while check-in, to the staff led us to the room and introduced all the facilities, breakfast area, checking the room temperature for you. They took care of all the details. It was far beyond my expectations. My room was a city view room, but it was way better than I expected. The view was facing a park, and the park had a beautiful maple tree out there and it was red leaves maple tree. What a beautiful coincidence! The zen-vibe room paired with the view, it was perfect. That's what I was looking for during the maple tree season when I visited Kyoto. Breakfast was great. Many choices out there. From traditional Japanese food to Western dishes, everything was tasty. You could also order dishes from the menu if you would like. We also went to the swimming pool, that was really nice too. The water temperature was comfortable, the pool was spacious. It also comes with sauna and a hot water tub, which is great for relaxing. I've recommended Dusit Thani to my friends already. It was a really great experience. I will definitely come back! If I travel to other places where there is a Dusit Thani hotel, I would like to stay and experience it again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,505 reviews
Price from
$271.42
1 night, 2 adults

ASAI Kyoto Shijo

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

In a prime location in the center of Kyoto, ASAI Kyoto Shijo provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

C
Cho
From
Taiwan
excellent location and staff the rooms were small but had everything we needed 🙌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,069 reviews
Price from
$65.14
1 night, 2 adults

Gion Elite Terrace

Hotel in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, a 9-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, Gion Elite Terrace provides accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

J
Jan
From
Australia
The place was new, clean and the staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,499 reviews
Price from
$215.54
1 night, 2 adults

THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi

Hotel in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Attractively set in Kyoto, THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijou Shinmachi has a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

S
Stephanie
From
Thailand
The room was enormous for Japan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2,158 reviews
Price from
$141.77
1 night, 2 adults

THE GENERAL KYOTO Bukkouji Shinmachi

Hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Attractively located in Kyoto, THE GENERAL KYOTO Bukkouji Shinmachi has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service.

m
mcparland
From
Australia
Great location with relatively close walking distances to most places. Rooms are very spacious and spotlessly clean with good amenities. The staff are awesome, friendly and very helpful. There are some great little cafe's close by serving Australian style coffees and lots of restaurants to satisfy every diet. The Hotel also has a cafe serving breakfast and afternoon/evening snacks and drinks as well. From the outside it doesn't look like much but inside this place is one of the better boutique hotels for sure. I highly recommend this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,201 reviews
Price from
$136.58
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Kyoto

Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
From $966.25 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
From $1,023.09 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
From $1,139.90 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
From $150.97 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

柏・四条大宮4(Haku Shijo Omiya4) offers accommodations in Kyoto, 1.4 miles from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.5 miles from Kyoto Station.

From $137.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,014 reviews

Located in Kyoto, Hotel Meldia Kyotoshijoomiya has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

From $45.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 729 reviews

Well located in the center of Kyoto, Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Horikawa provides continental breakfast and free WiFi. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

From $41.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 632 reviews

Rest inn Kyoto provides accommodations within half a mile of the center of Kyoto, with free Wifi and a kitchen with a microwave, a fridge, and a stovetop.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 790 reviews

FUGASTAY Shijo Omiya is located in Kyoto, 0.7 mi from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 0.8 mi from Nijo Castle.

From $47.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,066 reviews

Ideally located in the center of Kyoto, HOTEL CUORE Kyoto Shijo Omiya has free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. A sauna and a bicycle rental service are available for guests.

From $52.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 311 reviews

Attractively set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, THE MACHIYA KAZAHAYA is located one mile from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 1.2 miles from Gion Shijo Station and 1.3 miles from Nijo...

From $102.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 755 reviews

Well located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Rinn Horikawa Gojo is located 1.1 miles from Kyoto Station, 1.1 miles from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.4 miles from Kyoto International Manga...

From $102.18 per night

Hotels located in the center of Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

Conveniently set in the center of Kyoto, La Viola provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

From $186.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Tsumugi Horikawakichimonji is located in Kyoto, just 1.2 miles from Kyoto Station and 1.4 miles from TKP Garden City Kyoto. This apartment features air-conditioned accommodations with free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Yoshimigura Machiya House is located in Kyoto, just 1.3 miles from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.4 miles from Nijo Castle.

From $190.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

Kyoto Guesthouse Oyado Kei is a guest house featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Kyoto. This 1-star guest house offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge.

From $157.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

京一軒町家 染 SEN 五条一貫町 Gojo-Ikkannmachi is a recently renovated apartment in the center of Kyoto, a 12-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 1.4 miles from Kyoto Station.

From $194.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

A 14-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall in the center of Kyoto, 京一軒町家 染 SEN 大宮五条 Omiya-Gojo offers accommodations with free Wifi and access to a garden, hot tub, and open-air bath.

From $201.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

古月居 Koduki House京都四条 is a recently renovated guest house in the center of Kyoto, a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 1.1 miles from Kyoto International Manga Museum.

From $338.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

京一軒町家 染 SEN 五条上長 Gojo Kamicho is located in Kyoto, just 1.5 miles from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.6 miles from Kyoto International Manga Museum.

From $217.21 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews

Kuraya Kamigojocho is a 100-year old traditional Japanese townhouse with a charming garden and modern electronic facilities. The holiday home is a 10-minute walk from Tambaguchi Station.

From $447.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

京一軒町家 さと居 鉄仙 SATOI TESSEN Omiya-Gojo features accommodations in the center of Kyoto, a 14-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 1.5 miles from Kyoto Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 5,039 reviews

Conveniently set in the center of Kyoto, Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and free WiFi.

From $62.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 962 reviews

Ideally set in the center of Kyoto, APA Hotel Kyoto Gojo Omiya has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.

From $63.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews

Conveniently located in the center of Kyoto, Urban Hotel Kyoto Shijo Premium provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.

From $67.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,070 reviews

Ideally located in the center of Kyoto, Urban Hotel Kyoto Gojo Premium has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.

From $92.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 351 reviews

1.2 miles from Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. Provides accommodations with access to a hot tub and open-air bath.

From $850.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

Located within a 12-minute walk of Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 1.1 miles of Kyoto Station, KIORI Exec Gojo provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

From $34.49 per night

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What Guests Said About Kyoto:

10

Kyoto was my favorite city that we visited in Japan.

Kyoto was my favorite city that we visited in Japan. It is so peaceful and quiet but there are still plenty of things to do around the city. I loved all of the nature and temples that are around Kyoto as well as the copious amounts of restaurants that have such great food! I would say that it isn't exactly the easiest to get around Kyoto simply because the buses are a bit slower than Tokyo. However, Go and Uber work very well here and it never took too long to wait for a pickup.
Guest review by
Tran
United States
10

Kyoto is such a wonderful and historic part of Japan.

Kyoto is such a wonderful and historic part of Japan. I stayed there for 2 days and visited quite a lot of places from the Arashiyama Bamboo forest to the Fushimi Inari Taisha. I wish I stayed there another day or 2 however loved every minute of old school Kyoto
Guest review by
Mohammed
New Zealand
6.0

I came to learn from a Zen meditation teacher.

I came to learn from a Zen meditation teacher. Kyoto is a big city and I would have liked to have someone to show me around the trains and busses. Some of us travel to Kyoto to sit meditation. We need affordable accommodation. For much of the accommodation was too expensive.
Guest review by
John Michael
Australia
6.0

ofc it's overcrowded, but it's worth visiting nevertheless -...

ofc it's overcrowded, but it's worth visiting nevertheless - for the sights, that is. The problem here is the general attitude of the locals. Lots of 'no photos', 'do not enter', 'private alley' (lol) signs, cool and aloof people (except super kind ones at one pharmacy) - the least welcoming place I've been to in Japan (when arriving to Osaka right after Kyoto, the contrast is staggering). I would not wish to return any time soon tbh.
Guest review by
tal_elmar
Poland
10

Kyoto has a rich history with many temples and gardens.

Kyoto has a rich history with many temples and gardens. Spring, cherry blossom (mid March til early April) and autumn foliage( mid November til early December) are the main attractions for us. There are many restaurants to suit everyone. The transport within the city is excellent, bus, train and metro and for the most part is fixed fare all of which accept the ICOCA card. If your interests are for the cultural aspects of the city you will need at least 10 days, our last visit was 21 days.
Guest review by
Ken
United Kingdom
10

I would recommend a minimum of 5 nights in Kyoto in order to...

I would recommend a minimum of 5 nights in Kyoto in order to enjoy so much more than just the big temple or shrine spots where most tour busses take you. Kyoto has some wonderful alternative experiences if you prepare for them in advance. The creative arts, the marshal arts, the variety of cuisines, can be explored in and around Kyoto with guides who provide special knowledge and experiences in each of the 5 areas of the city, north, east, west, central, and south. The only things the city does not provide is adequate space for comfort in walking the streets or finding seats on busses in many of its most crowded areas. Taxis are limited due to driver shortages. Learn the subway system: It's great for getting a seat and getting somewhere fast. Enjoy all types of Japanese cuisine and the many 'ethnic foods' around the city. Walk the length of Kiyamachi-dori and Pontocho. Walk the Gion Geiko district and the Nishiki Market street for sure starting from behind the Daimayu Department Store (Explore their basement market as well as that in Takashimaya. Nishiki market street leads easterly into the Teramachi district between Shijo and Sanjo streets. I loved Kyoto soI I chose to retire here ten years ago.
Guest review by
CLIFFORD
United States

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From $204.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews
We loved our stay at Sakara Gion. It's a spacious two-bedroom machiya house, perfect for a family. Located in the heart of Gion district, a short walk to Tatsumi bridge, Shinbashi-dori, Yasaka Shrine, Kenninji Temple and Gion corner, but on a quiet street. We saw geisha twice. The host was friendly and responsive, giving us tips on the best local restaurants. Two metro stations are close by. The house has a lived-in feel, which is great for families.
Guest review by
Bianca
New Zealand
From $77.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,503 reviews
The best location , infront of Kyoto station , easy to approach All facilities was perfect , had Public bath , room was very clean and bed was perfect There are a coffee and matcha machine for guest Near hotel had 7-11 and big department store that was location for pick up day tour
Guest review by
Kudkanang
Thailand
From $84.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,850 reviews
Everything. Best stay during our Japan trip. Great amenities and toiletries. Very attentive to details. Beautiful hotel. They offer throughout the day free drinks and some sweets. Small breakfast (croissants, patisserie) also offered for free. 5 min walk from a good train station/subway.
Guest review by
Cristiana
Romania
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 889 reviews
My best stay in Japan!! The hotel is fantastic! Its bang opposite the train station and everything is so conveniently available. The rooms are available good size too. We were very happy with our stay!
Guest review by
chhaya
India
From $57.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,956 reviews
The hotel is in the best location. We were close to both train station and bus stops. It is next to great restaurants that have the best prices.
Guest review by
PhumudzoT
South Africa