The Best Hotels Closest to Pontocho Alley in Kyoto for 2026

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A narrow, wooden-floored corridor with a wooden door at the end, flanked by tall plants.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a walk-in closet, and a view through a sliding door.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden facade, a tiled entrance, and a small garden area.

A modern bathroom with wooden paneling, a glass shower enclosure, and a small wooden stool.

1. Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa

Karasuma, 0.7 km from Pontocho Alley

Anette

AED 1,620

AED 1,800 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

2. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley

Enkeleda

AED 3,844

AED 4,241 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A restaurant with a traditional Japanese entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

A small indoor garden with a wooden backdrop, a light source, and a variety of plants and rocks.

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and dining table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a seating area with a sofa and a small table, and a large window providing natural light.

3. Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa

Gion, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley

Susan

AED 1,109

AED 1,220 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A room with a sofa, a chair, a lamp, a small table, and a bed in the background.

A Japanese-style outdoor bath area with a wooden deck, a white towel hanging, and a potted plant.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a chair, and a large window with grid panes.

4. soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

Karasuma, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley

Kei Ying

AED 1,722

AED 1,895 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies on the upper floors and a well-lit entrance.

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

5. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Komatsucho, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley

Chris

AED 1,189

AED 1,308 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and large windows providing a view of the street.

A hotel entrance with a tiled floor, a wall-mounted sign with Chinese characters, and a small illuminated lantern.

A hotel entrance with a 24-hour parking sign, a reception desk, and a modern facade.

A hotel named 'hotel GOCO stay' with a 24-hour parking sign, a covered entrance, and a visible fire hydrant.

6. hotel GOCO stay Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Karasuma, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley

Ivan

AED 324

AED 359 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a decorative wall.

7. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 0.1 km from Pontocho Alley

Onofrio

AED 1,013

AED 1,160 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a central table with a chair.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a futon bed.

8. Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley

Julie

AED 1,320

AED 1,622 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

A modern hotel room with a spacious living area, a large window, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and ottoman, a small kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a glass shower enclosure, and a small seating area.

9. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley

Alexander h

AED 2,527

AED 2,779 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and chair, a small table with a plant, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern interior with a wooden wall, a stained glass window, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

A modern building entrance with a sign for 'Kabin Gion' and a 'KRFT' sign.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a wooden wall, and a coat rack.

10. KABIN Gion

Gion, 0.4 km from Pontocho Alley

Tyler

AED 891

AED 1,040 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a showerhead, and a window providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a traditional Japanese shoji screen.

A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, shelves with glassware, a seating area with a rock and white pebbles, and a bamboo plant.

A room with a chair, a small table, and a bamboo plant.

11. soyo-ka kyoto sanjo

Karasuma, 0.7 km from Pontocho Alley

Jeffery

AED 1,251

AED 1,376 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern building with large windows, a metal gate, and a traditional lantern.

A modern building with a sign for Mitsui Garden Hotel in Japanese.

A chef preparing sushi in a modern kitchen with a hexagonal tile backsplash and a hanging light fixture.

A spacious lobby with a wet floor, a large wall mural, and traditional decor elements.

12. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

Karasuma, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley

Alexandra

AED 1,005

AED 1,106 total

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

A hotel corridor with a wooden floor, a black mat at the entrance, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a bed, and a small table with a tray of items.

13. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley

Gary

AED 913

AED 1,025 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with a central potted plant, wooden paneling, and a staircase in the background.

An interior view of a modern hotel lobby with an escalator leading to a second floor, a reception desk, and a dining area with a wooden floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a sofa, a large window, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern hotel lobby with a central staircase, a dining area, and a reception desk.

14. Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Karasuma, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley

Ray

AED 457

AED 503 total

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

A modern building with a glass facade and a unique architectural design.

A reception area with a wooden counter, two black refrigerators, traditional Japanese artwork, and a shelf with various items including a framed certificate.

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, seating area, and large windows.

15. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi

Karasuma, 0.4 km from Pontocho Alley

Heng

AED 637

AED 705 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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.

16. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, 0.4 km from Pontocho Alley

Liam

AED 1,130

AED 1,404 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A large, symmetrical building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.

A narrow waterway flanked by traditional wooden buildings with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery.

A bar area with patrons seated at tables, a bar counter with bottles, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

17. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Karasuma, < 0.1 km from Pontocho Alley

Alberto

AED 1,085

AED 1,193 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a TV. The room has large windows with a view of a city and mountains.

A modern building entrance with a wooden slat wall and a lit sign.

A modern hotel interior with a view of a cityscape and mountains.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a cityscape view at dusk.

18. Sora Niwa Teracce Kyoto Bettei

Karasuma, 0.4 km from Pontocho Alley

DAWNA

AED 2,126

AED 2,383 total

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A wooden hot tub with water, set against a backdrop of a wooden cabinet and a tiled floor.

A modern interior with a minimalist design, featuring a wooden cabinet with a vase containing a branch, a window with blinds, and a small statue on a shelf.

A modern hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed, a sofa, and a large window with a bonsai tree.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and benches, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.

19. nol kyoto sanjo

Karasuma, 0.8 km from Pontocho Alley

Hoi Ching

AED 1,365

AED 1,522 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

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

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

20. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 0.7 km from Pontocho Alley

Mariana

AED 425

AED 467 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Pontocho Alley

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
soyo-ne kyoto sanjo	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Rinn Gion Hanatouro	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View

Top Pontocho Alley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was good. We especially enjoyed the espresso machine! Room was nice and clean."

Good Nature Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved this hotel. The staff is friendly, the room was clean and very comfortable with a larger than expected shower, and the location was fantastic. The breakfast is delicious with a variety of Japanese and western breakfast items."

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent

"LOVED this hotel. Beautiful design, lovely staff…we will definitely be back!"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and nice breakfast buffet. The exclusive lounge was also nice, but food was not replenished quickly. Great staff and well maintained hotel."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"Très bon emplacement, et très bon rapport qualité prix"

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

8/10 Good

"This property was walking distance to a bunch of markets such as Nishiki, Termachi, etc. There are lots to do around the area and very close to Kamo river with restaurants. I got sick when I got to Kyoto so the staff gave me English speaking medical clinics around the area. The property is nice and has laundry downstairs but there is a long wait time as everyone is trying to wash/dry their clothes. The breakfast is decent even though it is a bit pricey for Japan I would say. But there are variety of food. We also upgraded our room upon check in to have more space and they were able to accommodate pretty quickly."

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location of this hotel. The room was a little small compared to our others throughout the stay but we had an amazing, wall to wall king size bed. Just wish there was an small area in the room for luggage"

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was Excellent!"

The Millennials Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay and great staff"

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Gion Shirakawa Area

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Gion Shirakawa Area in Kyoto. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, a storied theater in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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West Harlem

West Harlem is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Ryoma Shopping Street

You can enjoy retail therapy at Ryoma Shopping Street during your visit to Kyoto.

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Seiganji Temple

7.2/10 (9 reviews)

After visiting Seiganji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Kyoto Tourist Information Center

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

Kyoto Tourist Information Center is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Sanjo Bridge

Sanjo Bridge is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Shijo Ohashi Bridge

After visiting Shijo Ohashi Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pontocho Alley?

Pontocho Alley is located in Kyoto. This culturally rich area is known for its temples and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 920 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Pontocho Alley?

Adjacent to Pontocho Alley, Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Other good choices close by include Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo and Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Pontocho Alley?

Expedia has 920 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Pontocho Alley.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pontocho Alley, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Pontocho Alley.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Pontocho Alley?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Pontocho Alley, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Pontocho Alley?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Samurai and Ninja Museum, Museum of Kyoto, or National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto. Explore landmarks like Kiyamachi Street, Minamiza Theater, and Gion Tatsumi Bridge. You can check out the local talent at Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, Gion Corner, and Kyoto Concert Hall.

How can I get to Pontocho Alley?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing all of the area near Pontocho Alley is simple. Make your way to Karasuma Oike Station for metro transit. If you're taking a train into town, Karasuma Station, Shijo Station, and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station are the stations closest to Karasuma.

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Our top choices for Pontocho Alley hotels

1. Hotel VMG Kyoto Kamogawa

2. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

3. Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa

4. soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

5. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

6. hotel GOCO stay Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

7. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

8. Aoi Hotel Kyoto

9. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

10. KABIN Gion

11. soyo-ka kyoto sanjo

12. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

13. Cross Hotel Kyoto

14. Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

15. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi

16. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

17. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

18. Sora Niwa Teracce Kyoto Bettei

19. nol kyoto sanjo

20. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Compare popular hotels close to Pontocho Alley

Top Pontocho Alley Hotel Reviews

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Good Nature Hotel Kyoto

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

The Millennials Kyoto

Other attractions near Pontocho Alley

Gion Shirakawa Area

Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater

West Harlem

Ryoma Shopping Street

Seiganji Temple

Kyoto Tourist Information Center

Sanjo Bridge

Shijo Ohashi Bridge

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