5/5 - Excellent
Jennie
Love Kyoto!! Definitely recommend fir first time Japan travelers.
Kyoto
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Where to stay in Kyoto
Central Kyoto
4.5/5(1,806 area reviews)
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
Gion
5/5(208 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.
Shimogyo Ward
4.5/5(96 area reviews)
Discover bustling Shijō Street's shopping district and explore attractions like Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum. Easily navigate the area from Kyoto Station, a major transport hub.
Downtown Kyoto
If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Rokakkudo Temple and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Higashiyama Ward
4.5/5(29 area reviews)
Traditional-style buildings and protected status define this part of Kyoto, with entertainment in Gion near Yasaka Shrine. Must-see attractions include Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Namikawa Cloisonne Museum.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AED 557 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
AED 557
AED 613 total
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,060 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay! The hotel is in a great location. The room was spotless, the staff were incredibly friendly. Breakfast was wonderful with all the options we had. Having unlimited ramen and ice cream at night was a cherry on the top. We loved onsen baths which were extremely clean. I would ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AED 290 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
AED 290
AED 319 total
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,632 reviews)
"This hotel was very nice, the staff were great and the room was very spacious and clean. Definitely had an upscale feel to it. Would highly recommend."
Reviewed on 22 May 2025
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AED 272 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
AED 272
AED 333 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,201 reviews)
Kyoto stay
"The hotel is close to the station which is good and the hotel has a shuttle bus that goes between the station and hotel. The room was more spacious than other Japanese hotel rooms and it was comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with Western as well as Japanese choices."
Reviewed on 20 May 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Minn Gion
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (235 reviews)
"The area was our favorite. Close to everything you need. The room was traditional but modern."
Reviewed on 19 May 2025
MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa
137 Shinhiyoshicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and Netflix. Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"Very nice, convinient to train, as first time travelers to Kyoto pleasantly surprised."
Reviewed on 22 May 2025
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru, Yaoyacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (390 reviews)
"Very friendly staff."
Reviewed on 14 May 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
4.5/5(759 reviews)
You can learn more about the history of Kyoto when you make a stop at a top site like Kiyomizu Temple. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
4.5/5(1,177 reviews)
Find out about the history of Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of the top monuments in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Nishiki Market
4.5/5(253 reviews)
During your trip to Kyoto, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nishiki Market.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
4.5/5(566 reviews)
Kyoto Imperial Palace is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Tower
4/5(463 reviews)
Find out about the history of Kyoto when you spend time at Kyoto Tower. Make time for the temples and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Nijō Castle
4.5/5(584 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Nijō Castle. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Reviews of Kyoto
4.8
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
very easy to get around and visit all the sites in the area, trains and buses run regularly throughout the day, so you never have very long to wait for one to come along
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Quiet at the time of visit. A beautiful place.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
I would love to live here.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The city itself is great unfortunately didn't have enough time to explore the entire city. There are a TON of temples and shrines to visit in Kyoto, kind of off putting when most of the good ones are "Pay to enter," when others in the country are not
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Kyoto was a lovely place to visit. There is so much to see here. The traditional neighborhoods and bamboo homes are scenic. The city is safe and pleasant.
Other places like Kyoto
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kawaramachi Street
- Nishiki Market
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kyoto Tower
- Kyoto University
- Nijō Castle
- Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Heian Shrine
- Yasaka Shrine
- Shijo Street
- Pontocho Alley
- Gion Corner
- Nintendo World Headquarters
- Mount Hiei
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Kifune Shrine
- Nanzen-ji Temple
- Kyoto Racecourse
- Sanzen-in Temple
- Arashiyama Onsen
- Ryoan-ji Temple
- Kyoto Station Building
- To-ji Temple
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- Ginkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto Railway Museum
- Gion Shirakawa Area
- Hanamikoji Street