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A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

A two-story building with a modern facade, large windows, and a traditional wooden gate.

A restaurant interior with a traditional Japanese aesthetic, featuring tatami mat flooring, wooden furniture, and a view through large windows.

1. Ayanishiki Gion

Gion, 1.6 km from Murin-an

Oscar

AED 556

AED 613 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, two cups of tea, and a traditional Japanese building in the background.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a shoji screen door.

A modern interior with a bonsai tree in a woven pot, a wooden chest with intricate carvings, and a textured wall with a light fixture.

2. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Komatsucho, 1.5 km from Murin-an

Gillian

AED 1,191

AED 1,310 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool, and seating.

A swimming pool with a stone wall, a metal ladder, and a tiled floor.

A rooftop terrace with a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

3. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 1.5 km from Murin-an

Enkeleda

AED 4,101

AED 4,542 total

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a bed, and a sliding door leading to another room.

A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A table with two glasses of champagne, a candle, and a bowl of ice on a wooden deck overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

4. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Murin-an

Gabriel

AED 1,669

AED 1,836 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a view of greenery outside, and a traditional Japanese-style chair.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a tiled entrance, and a small garden area with plants and rocks.

A narrow pathway with a stone and pebble border, bamboo railings, and a wooden fence.

A wooden interior with a sliding door leading to a room with a tiled floor and a small step.

5. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

1.6 km from Murin-an

samantha

AED 1,225

AED 1,348 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional facade.

A corridor with glass railings and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a traditional Japanese-style window with tatami mats.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

6. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 1.4 km from Murin-an

Alexey

AED 813

AED 895 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a minimalist design, featuring a central bed area with a circular light fixture above it.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with outdoor furniture, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, a visible name plaque, and a balcony with lights.

7. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 1.6 km from Murin-an

Whitney

AED 926

AED 1,024 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A wooden bathtub in a room with a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A hallway with a central stone sculpture, metallic walls, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.

8. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 1.5 km from Murin-an

Christian Michael

AED 1,536

AED 1,689 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a lantern, and a sign with Japanese characters.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

9. SOWAKA

Gion, 1.3 km from Murin-an

AED 3,846

AED 4,231 total

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A compact kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, a microwave, a coffee maker, and wooden cabinetry.

A traditional Japanese building with a sign for Rinn Gion Shirakawa.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area, and a living space with a sofa and TV.

10. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 1.5 km from Murin-an

Owen

AED 1,182

AED 1,347 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

A modern library with bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a person reading.

11. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 1 km from Murin-an

Mariana

AED 465

AED 511 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of traditional buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 0.6 km from Murin-an

Roselyn

AED 1,299

AED 1,643 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted artwork, and a simple, clean design.

A modern bathroom with a large vessel sink, a handheld showerhead, and a separate bathtub.

13. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Murin-an

Colette

AED 610

AED 671 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a small entrance area with a sign, and potted plants outside.

A conference room with a large wooden table and several benches.

A room with bunk beds, wooden walls, and a carpeted floor.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

14. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Gion, 1.3 km from Murin-an

Dylan

AED 376

AED 433 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A traditional building entrance with a wooden door, stone steps, and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a television on a dresser, and a small table with a vase.

A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.

15. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 1.3 km from Murin-an

Zara

AED 688

AED 757 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

A modern dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.

A modern dining area with a round table, dark wood finish, and a unique centerpiece.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

16. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 0.4 km from Murin-an

Amanda

AED 586

AED 645 total

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding shoji doors, and a view of greenery outside.

A room with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a wicker chair.

A stone pathway leading through a lush garden with a lantern and a traditional Japanese structure.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone pathway, and well-maintained greenery.

17. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Sakyo Ward, 1.3 km from Murin-an

Michael

AED 3,215

AED 3,940 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, and a potted plant.

A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

18. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 0.6 km from Murin-an

Kurtis

AED 848

AED 943 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern indoor dining area with bamboo decor, tables, and chairs.

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign for "DHAWA TUSK STUDIO".

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table, and a headboard with a decorative panel.

A modern lobby with two seating areas, a chandelier, and a small table.

19. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, 1.2 km from Murin-an

Liam

AED 1,272

AED 1,581 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A traditional Japanese-style building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden veranda, and a view of a lush garden.

A dimly lit hallway with a wooden floor, a small illuminated lantern, and a potted plant.

A traditional Japanese-style building with multiple levels, illuminated windows, and a garden area with a pathway.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden accents, a view of greenery, and a desk with a chair.

20. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

Okazaki, 0.2 km from Murin-an

Launi

AED 2,446

AED 2,737 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Murin-an

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ayanishiki Gion	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Rinn Gion Hanatouro	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Shikikaboku	10.0 Exceptional 27 reviews	View
Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado	9.8 Exceptional 80 reviews	View

Top Murin-an Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Stay was great and staff was very helpful. Location was perfect!"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Good property. Excellent breakfast. Good shopping and easy access to public transport."

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel, amazing location a great staff. We love the hotel and enjoyed our stay"

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"I like the cleanliness, comfort, size and decor of the room."

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was awesome, no complaints."

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Modern hotel. Nice lounge with drinks for guests tasty Japanese breakfast tray."

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Tres belle hôtel personelle à l'écoute très bon petit déjeuner gym très bien équipée"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The Nohga Hotel was one of the best hotels we stayed at during our 21 day trip to Japan. Highly recommend this hotel if you’re staying in Kyoto. Great location and hats off to everyone working there. What a delight."

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel. Rooms were very nice. Comfortable beds, nice bathrooms. Lounge and lobby area not only beautiful but very stylish, with wonderful cocktails. Location could not have been better. 5 minute walk to Gion or central Kyoto. Steps from a subway station also. Highly recommend."

Other attractions near Murin-an

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Kyoto Municipal Zoo

See the exotic and native animals who live at Kyoto Municipal Zoo during your trip to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Lake Biwa Canal Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lake Biwa Canal Museum in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Konchi-in Temple

After visiting Konchi-in Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Awata Shrine

After visiting Awata Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Okazaki Park

Okazaki Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kampo Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Kampo Cultural Center during your stay in Kyoto. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Tenju-an

You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Tenju-an. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Murin-an?

Murin-an is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 293 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Murin-an?

Adjacent to Murin-an, THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good choices close by include The Westin Miyako Kyoto and SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Murin-an?

Expedia has 293 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Murin-an.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Murin-an, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Murin-an.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Murin-an?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Murin-an, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Murin-an?

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and Sannenzaka Museum feature captivating exhibits. Nanzen-ji Temple, Heian Shrine, and Chion-in Temple are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater, and Kyoto Concert Hall if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Murin-an?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Murin-an is easy. Local metro stations include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you'd like to explore more of the area, jump aboard a train from Chayama Station, Mototanaka Station, or Ichijoji Station.

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Our top choices for Murin-an hotels

1. Ayanishiki Gion

2. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

3. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

4. Shikikaboku

5. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

6. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

7. Gion Elite Terrace

8. Hotel Gion Ichirin

9. SOWAKA

10. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

11. Giappo Franca Kyoto

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

13. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

14. Ryokan Hostel Gion

15. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

16. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

17. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

18. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

19. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

20. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

Compare popular hotels close to Murin-an

Top Murin-an Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Other attractions near Murin-an

Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

Lake Biwa Canal Museum

Konchi-in Temple

Awata Shrine

Okazaki Park

Kampo Cultural Center

Tenju-an

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