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Discover 3,125 Downtown Kyoto hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto-Shijo
Courtyard

Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto-Shijo

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (540)
"Great hotel for travelers visiting in Kyoto."
The price is ￥9,025
￥9,928 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto-Shijo
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Amazing location with easy access to main attractions. Clean and comfortable."
The price is ￥7,904
￥8,846 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
Pet-friendly amenities

hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
"Friendly and kind staff. Many cute doggies! Very happy here."
The price is ￥10,447
￥11,684 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
hotel anddoggy Kyoto Nijo
Kyoto Shinmachi Rokkaku Hotel grandereverie
Front of property - evening/night

Kyoto Shinmachi Rokkaku Hotel grandereverie

3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (91)
"A beautiful space that is so quiet and serene you feel like you're the only people staying in the hotel. The staff are incredibly helpful and the room was comfortable and spacious with lots of goodies. We loved our stay."
The price is ￥17,818
￥19,600 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Kyoto Shinmachi Rokkaku Hotel grandereverie
Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
Indoor spa tub

Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (736)
"Beautiful property, and comfortable bed. "
The price is ￥10,080
￥11,088 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
Property grounds

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Amazing breakfast, wonderful location for the view of Kamo river and restaurant and shops in Kyoto with the free onsen."
The price is ￥20,520
￥22,572 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi
Terrace/patio

Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (579)
"Great location and comfortable room! "
The price is ￥18,335
￥20,544 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi
Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma
Front of property

Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great hotel, helpful staff, clean rooms, great location near train stations and Ginza shopping. "
The price is ￥8,149
￥9,131 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Economy Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (27)
"Wonderful stay and great location. Very clean and appreciative of the laundry facilities. Highly recommend "
The price is ￥6,818
￥7,500 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo
Property entrance

Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (715)
"Great hotel in great location "
The price is ￥13,636
￥15,000 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo
HOTEL RINGS KYOTO
Cafe

HOTEL RINGS KYOTO

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (138)
"Amazing hotel! Will absolutely stay there again."
The price is ￥12,515
￥13,979 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
HOTEL RINGS KYOTO
Hilton Kyoto
Bar (on property)

Hilton Kyoto

5.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (176)
"Fabulous hotel location amenities (pool) and breakfast. "
The price is ￥30,600
￥39,036 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Hilton Kyoto
MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE
Lobby

MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (355)
"Loved all the in-room amenities, the staff was super friendly, and the location was within walking distance of sights, shopping, and dining options."
The price is ￥26,157
￥28,773 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
MIMARU KYOTO NIJO CASTLE
Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 2750 per person)

Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (756)
"Immaculate Hotel centrally located. Staff is friendly and professional. Breakfast exceeds our expectations. Close to public transportation. "
The price is ￥9,982
￥12,078 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi
Mogana
MOGANA Black | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Mogana

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (59)
"Very unique hotel staff was very nice never seen anything like it very beautiful would come back again"
The price is ￥36,818
￥40,500 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Mogana
GRACE VILLA Nijo-jo Castle
Front of property

GRACE VILLA Nijo-jo Castle

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (24)
"Exceptional place! Absolutely loved our stay at this property. The service was amazing and the rooms were top quality. Very spacious. Highly recommend "
The price is ￥9,091
￥10,000 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
GRACE VILLA Nijo-jo Castle
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei
Japanese garden

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Beautiful hotel and incredibly friendly and helpful staff."
The price is ￥9,685
￥10,821 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei
The Screen
Outdoor banquet area

The Screen

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (296)
"We liked generous space, cleanliness, peace and quiet, closeness to areas we visited."
The price is ￥18,074
￥21,869 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
The Screen
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN KYOTO SHIJOMUROMACHI
Interior entrance

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN KYOTO SHIJOMUROMACHI

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (506)
"Hotel is in a pretty good spot near restaurants and train station"
The price is ￥6,753
￥7,428 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN KYOTO SHIJOMUROMACHI
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo
Property amenity

Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (351)
"It is close to a huge shopping area and also well connected with subway stations close by. The place is really clean and staff is very helpful."
The price is ￥6,863
￥7,549 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo
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Where to stay in Downtown Kyoto

Find the best Downtown Kyoto areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Nijo Castle showing a park and a pond
Central Kyoto map

Central Kyoto

Ancient temples blend with modern architectural treasures while markets, museums, dining and shopping streets showcase thousands of years of Japanese traditions. 

Gion which includes cycling, street scenes and night scenes
Gion map

Gion

Experience a traditional tea ceremony or a night of cultural entertainment within the historic wooden teahouses of this well-preserved Kyoto district.

Kyoto Tower featuring a city, a high rise building and night scenes
Shimogyo Ward map

Shimogyo Ward

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.

Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage
Higashiyama Ward map

Higashiyama Ward

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.

Central Kyoto
Karasuma map

Karasuma

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Experience sensory delights at the Kitchen of Kyoto, shop for souvenirs, take an art class and visit a sacred temple in this central neighborhood. 

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Kyoto like?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Kyoto's Downtown Kyoto neighborhood. Be sure to check out Kyoto International Manga Museum and Rokakkudo Temple as part of your Downtown Kyoto travel plans.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Downtown Kyoto?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Miru Kyoto Nishiki is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kyoto. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Nishiki Market, and it offers free WiFi and soaking tubs. Other favorite options in the area include Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto and THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Downtown Kyoto area?

Expedia has 318 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Kyoto to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Kyoto area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Kyoto, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Downtown Kyoto.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Kyoto?

For more information about updating your trip to Downtown Kyoto or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What is there to do around this Kyoto neighborhood?

Some landmarks in Downtown Kyoto that you won't want to miss include Teramachi Street, Nishiki Market, and Shijo Kyo Machiya. You could also plan a visit to Kyoto International Manga Museum or Rokakkudo Temple while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kyoto include Kiyomizu Temple, ShinPuhKan Shopping Center, and Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto. Museum of Kyoto and Shiori-an are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Kyoto.

How can I get around Downtown Kyoto and the greater Kyoto area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Karasuma Oike Station, Marutamachi Station, or Shiyakusho-mae Station.