Downtown Kyoto Travel Guide

Kyoto

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Stay near popular Downtown Kyoto attractions


Top hotels in Downtown Kyoto

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

3.5 out of 5
Nakagyo-ku Kiyamachi-dori Sanjyo Agaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp2.079.194 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
Rp2.079.194
Rp2.287.113 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"私たちにとって、とても便利な立地でした。またお部屋も機能的で使いやすかったです。"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.142.949 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
Rp1.142.949
Rp1.257.244 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,059 reviews)
"This hotel has a great location, we love it. Rooms are on the small size, and very well maintained. Check in system is so confusing (missing personal touch). Great breakfast. Staff shows limited help, but they are very friendly. Overall great stay."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp1.088.146 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
Rp1.088.146
Rp1.376.505 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,488 reviews)
"Excellent very clean and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

4 out of 5
165-1 Moriyama-cho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp947.391 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
Rp947.391
Rp1.042.130 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"Great hotel, clean and modern within walking distance of sights."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

4.5 out of 5
45-1, Hishiya-cho, Higashiiru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp2.669.616 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
Rp2.669.616
Rp2.936.578 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (468 reviews)
"The check-in took a very long time which I am still puzzled why! The picture of the hotel is very misleading. In expedia site, it gave the impression of beautiful green hills. In fact it’s location in city surrounded by buildings. Therefore, it’s kind of disappointing when I walked in the hotel because ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto
The price is Rp2.318.322 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp2.318.322
Rp2.550.154 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,281 reviews)
"This was by far our favorite hotel my partner and I visited in Japan. The staff is genuinely incredible. The breakfast is amazing. The location is great. And the price is fantastic. The next time we visit Japan we are 100% coming here!!"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Cross Hotel Kyoto
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Where to stay in Downtown Kyoto

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

Central Kyoto

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

Gion

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Sumiya Pleasure House. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Three-Year Slope 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.

Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.



Downtown Kyoto Travel Guide