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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 bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a digital clock, and a refrigerator.

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

1. Ayanishiki Gion

Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Oscar

AED 534

AED 588 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, wooden exterior, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception area with a wooden counter, seating, and a large potted plant.

A room with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and hanging paper lanterns.

A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden structure, a red banner with white text and a symbol, and a stone pathway leading to a lantern.

2. Caesar Gion Kyoto

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Michael

AED 555

AED 727 total

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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.

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

3. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

"The hotel was in a peaceful location of Kyoto very close to the Philosophers path and surrounding temples. The roof terrace and complimentary happy hour drinks was a wonderful edition at the end of long day of sight seeing to soak up the views and relax. The breakfast was excellent - a perfect balance of fresh vegetables, baked bread and fruit and yogurt. And the staff were so helpful with local restaurant recommendations. Would definately recommend"

Hannah

AED 1,667

AED 1,834 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

4. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 0.2 km from Otani Sobyo

Philip

AED 3,721

AED 4,093 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 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.

5. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Enkeleda

AED 3,844

AED 4,241 total

12 Nov - 13 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.

6. Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Susan

AED 1,112

AED 1,285 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area with a sink and stove, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

7. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Anne

AED 1,954

AED 2,149 total

12 Nov - 13 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 modern interior with a bonsai tree in a woven pot, a wooden chest with intricate carvings, and a textured wall with a light fixture.

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

8. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Chris

AED 1,189

AED 1,308 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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.

9. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexey

AED 848

AED 933 total

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape and a pagoda.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms.

A spacious library with bookshelves, seating areas, and a central decorative vase.

10. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Iryna

AED 4,510

AED 4,961 total

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A modern interior with a central seating area, wooden slats on the walls, and two small round tables.

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

11. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Ann

AED 698

AED 776 total

15 Oct - 16 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-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

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

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

12. SOWAKA

Gion, 0.3 km from Otani Sobyo

Sophie

AED 4,625

AED 5,087 total

9 Nov - 10 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 modern kitchen with a large island, dining area, and a living space with a sofa and TV.

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

13. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Owen

AED 1,129

AED 1,242 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

14. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Mark

AED 1,533

AED 1,687 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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 spa room with two reclining chairs, a vanity with mirrors, and a view of a staircase.

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

15. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexander h

AED 2,476

AED 2,729 total

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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, compact room with a wooden cabinet, a small bedside table with a plant, and a grey sofa.

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.

16. KABIN Gion

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Tyler

AED 1,151

AED 1,321 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A modern building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

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.

17. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Colette

AED 549

AED 604 total

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a large window.

A modern conference room with a wooden table, chairs, and bookshelves.

A traditional Japanese house with a sliding door, a small garden, and a car parked outside.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a small tray, and a wall with a textured pattern.

18. Hotel Gion Misen

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

mingwei

AED 727

AED 839 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a glass door leading outside.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a stone pathway, and a lantern-lit entrance.

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof and a stone pathway leading to a wooden gate.

A modern bathroom with a marble wall, a large plant in a pot, and a bathtub.

19. Campton Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Daniel

AED 1,367

AED 1,519 total

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.

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

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

20. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Zara

AED 888

AED 977 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Otani Sobyo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ayanishiki Gion	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Caesar Gion Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 54 reviews	View
Shikikaboku	10.0 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
Hotel Chourakukan	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View

Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was not expecting the eco hotel approach that greeted us and we were a little confused at first by the do-it-yourself approach to room cleaning etc but the staff were helpful and the system did work - reducing the burden of unnecessary cleaning or waste. The public onsen was lovely too - a real bonus plus an excellent location. The rooms were small but not noisy and had everything you needed right in the heart of Kyoto."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Loved how central this house was. The hotel itself is super chic and modern. Breakfast downstairs in the main room is delicious. The rooms are spacious for being Japan hotel. I’d stay here all over agai ."

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay overall 5/5! Room was modern and very nice with a TV that was easy to use in English and link stream account."

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing!"

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is in an excellent location. You can walk to amazing restaurants, shops and the local streets are beautiful. It’s really easy to get around from here. I would recommend this hotel to other travelers. However I did not find the reception staff very helpful. I wanted advice on day trips, booking a private car and booking a restaurant and they wouldn’t help me or were very reluctant to help. Booking various things on websites and via phone can be very difficult when you don’t speak Japanese. In addition the rooms are provided with fresh towels each day but the beds are not made. However the beds are very comfortable after a long day out!"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely breakfast, wonderful Onsen, and easy walk to Gion district and sights (with shuttle access to metro and train station)."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Everything is good"

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, wonderful breakfast. Rooms were clean and included amenities were much appreciated."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

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

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A traditional Japanese temple with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden gate.

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Maruyama Park

9.4/10 (6 reviews)

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A traditional Japanese gate, a cherry blossom tree, and a stone path.

Kodai-ji Temple

8.6/10 (27 reviews)

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A night view of a traditional Japanese garden with illuminated trees and rocks.

Entokuin Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Entokuin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this family-friendly area.

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Daiunin Temple

After visiting Daiunin 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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Weeping Cherry Tree

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Weeping Cherry Tree during your travels in Kyoto. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Anyoji Temple

Anyoji Temple 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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Gesshinin

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Gesshinin. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Otani Sobyo?

Otani Sobyo 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 618 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Otani Sobyo?

Adjacent to Otani Sobyo, Gion Ryokan Karaku is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers free WiFi and parking. Other good choices close by include Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto and Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu.

How many hotels will I find close to Otani Sobyo?

Expedia has 618 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Otani Sobyo.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Otani Sobyo.

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

For more details about updating your stay near Otani Sobyo or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Otani Sobyo?

You'll want to browse the collections at Sannenzaka Museum, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art. Sights like Kodai-ji Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and Chion-in Temple are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater, and Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Otani Sobyo?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around Otani Sobyo is a breeze. You can take advantage of metro transit at Higashiyama Station, Sanjo Keihan Station, and Keage Station. If you want to see more of the area, jump aboard a train from Gion-shijo Station, Kiyomizu-gojo Station, or Sanjo Station.

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Our top choices for Otani Sobyo hotels

1. Ayanishiki Gion

2. Caesar Gion Kyoto

3. Shikikaboku

4. Hotel Chourakukan

5. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

6. Rinn Gion Kenninji Villa

7. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

8. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

9. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

10. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

11. Gion Elite Terrace

12. SOWAKA

13. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

14. Hotel Gion Ichirin

15. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

16. KABIN Gion

17. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

18. Hotel Gion Misen

19. Campton Kiyomizu

20. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Compare popular hotels close to Otani Sobyo

Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Other attractions near Otani Sobyo

Choraku-ji Temple

Maruyama Park

Kodai-ji Temple

Entokuin Temple

Daiunin Temple

Weeping Cherry Tree

Anyoji Temple

Gesshinin

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