Downtown Kyoto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Our pick of the best Downtown Kyoto Hotel Deals

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$262 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$262
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,306 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel, amazing area, excellent staff and will book when visiting again!"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$188 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$188
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"Excellent location within shopping mall, with adjacent door into 7 eleven store. 6 minutes walk to nearest train station. Staff excellent with very good English."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto

Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto

3 out of 5
249, Kamihakusancho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$236 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$236
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (811 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

3 out of 5
Oike-agaru, Higashinotoin St. Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$125 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$125
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Easy to find, close to subway, clean, great stay!"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori, Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$277 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$277
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,765 reviews)
"The staff were very welcoming, helpful and accommodating. The only negative was they didn’t have onsite laundry facilities."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Cross Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

4 out of 5
301-1, Narayacho, Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$212 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$212
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (814 reviews)
"Clean room. Staff are friendly and helpful. The lounge is cozy and spacious. They provide free snacks at certain times. The hotel location is walkable to two subway stations."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kyoto

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Karasuma

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

Karasuma
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Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.

Nakagyo Ward
Gion featuring night scenes, cycling and street scenes

Gion

5/5(58 area reviews)

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

Gion
Kenninji Temple which includes a temple or place of worship, autumn leaves and interior views

Komatsucho

5/5(9 area reviews)

While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.

Komatsucho
Nijo Castle showing a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(593 area reviews)

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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

Central Kyoto
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Kamigyo Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Kitano Tenmangū are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.

Kamigyo Ward


Downtown Kyoto Travel Guide

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