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A modern bathroom with a wooden interior, a bathtub, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

A traditional Japanese setting with a tatami mat table, a sake set, a stone lantern, and a large stone hot spring bath.

A traditional Japanese building with a dark facade, a lantern, and a sliding door.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a sofa, tatami flooring, and a view through an open door.

1. OKU Kamishichiken

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Aimee

￥35,955

￥39,551 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern spa area with a water feature, snow-covered plants, and a view of a hilly landscape.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a bed, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A modern indoor space with a round table, two chairs, and a view of a garden through a glass wall.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with a central bonsai tree, wooden beams, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

2. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kita Ward, 1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

"The tranquility of the place the peacefulness the wonderful staff nothing was too much from the time we arrived the staff were superb. The ammenities fabulous. This hotel was at another level we stayed 2 nights breakfast was amazing and delicious the rooms were excellent the bed so comfortable very clean !!! 10/10 I didn’t want to leave !!! The most amazing stay and experience from the stunning views pool, and fabulous staff !!!"

BRANSKI RENTALS PTY LTD

￥90,200

￥124,703 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

The exterior of Sakura Hotel with a prominent neon sign, a brick facade, and a clear blue sky in the background.

A hotel with a prominent sign, large windows, and a brick facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a sofa, and a stone wall with a phone on it.

A bathtub with a control panel, a handheld showerhead, and a wall-mounted faucet.

3. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

Kita Ward, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Robert

￥15,080

￥16,768 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a coffee machine.

A modern building with a wooden balcony, a bicycle parking area, and a sign indicating a stay & lounge facility.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

A small, modern bathroom with a wooden chair, a white sink, and a mirror.

4. Kefu Stay & Lounge

Nishijin, 1.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Jason

￥5,455

￥6,025 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern hotel entrance with a dark facade, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A person seated at a wooden table with a laptop, a white cup, and a chair in a modern room with large windows and a brick wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A modern hallway with a long wooden bench, stone walls, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

5. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

julie

￥7,200

￥7,920 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern indoor pool area with a checkered floor, a glass barrier, and a view of the night sky.

A lobby with a black and white marble floor, a reception desk, and a brick wall.

A brick building entrance with a dark door labeled "LIBRARY".

A hotel facade with large columns, balconies, and illuminated signage.

6. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Alina

￥8,816

￥11,444 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

A modern bar area with a DJ booth, seating, and a staircase leading to a bar counter.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large potted plants, and hanging light fixtures.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and a wooden ceiling structure.

7. Ace Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Calogera

￥35,401

￥39,379 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A spacious living area with large windows, a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A dining table with plates of food, a cup, a glass, and a salt shaker.

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by a wooden deck and a glass wall.

A modern spa room with a wooden bench, a small table, and a large window offering a view of a forested area.

8. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Karasuma, 4.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Aramis

￥19,807

￥21,788 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a fire feature, and large windows offering city views.

A modern lounge area with seating, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

9. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

Karasuma, 4.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Krista

￥17,582

￥19,603 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A traditional Japanese garden with a rock arrangement, a stone lantern, and bamboo plants.

A modern interior with a seating area, a wooden floor, and a view through large windows.

A modern interior with a large window, a sofa set, and a wooden table.

A modern interior with large windows, wooden flooring, and a mix of seating options including sofas and chairs.

10. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

Karasuma, 4.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kurtis

￥8,734

￥9,726 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

A modern outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, lounge chairs, and ambient string lights.

A hallway with potted plants, wooden beams, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A bakery with wooden beams, a central display table, and shelves of baked goods.

11. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Gion, 6.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

JIAYING

￥14,663

￥16,158 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Ohura."

A modern dining area with round tables, grey chairs, and a central floral arrangement.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large columns, and a central seating area.

A hotel room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table with flowers, and a view of the city.

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 4.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Artem

￥16,227

￥19,635 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A room with tatami mats, a low ceiling, and a view of a tree-lined path leading to a water body.

A hotel entrance with a traditional Japanese design, featuring sliding doors with Japanese characters, a sign reading "HANARE TOKYU STAY", and a modern, illuminated facade.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, wooden tables, and striped chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a kitchenette.

13. HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo

Karasuma, 4.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Ava

￥13,700

￥15,189 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern building with large glass windows, a seating area with chairs, and a garden with plants and gravel pathways.

A buffet with various food items including fruits, pastries, and cereals.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden beams, and a view through a glass door.

A modern building entrance with a glass door, a concrete planter, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

14. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

Karasuma, 4.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Sabrina

￥7,418

￥8,291 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a sofa.

The entrance to Koko Hotel Residence with a modern facade, clear signage, and a well-lit pathway leading to the entrance.

A narrow, dimly lit corridor with a stone pathway, wooden panel walls, and a metal door on the right.

A modern interior with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

15. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Nakagyo Ward, 3.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Tony

￥9,556

￥10,512 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a series of balconies and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned wall, a wooden door, and a staircase with tactile paving.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small round table, and a view of a cityscape through a window.

16. hotel MONday Kyoto Marutamachi

Downtown Kyoto, 3.8 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Michelle Rea

￥5,362

￥5,362 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.

A modern interior with a seating area, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A view through a window of a snow-covered outdoor area with a pond, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, framed by stone pillars, and a sign above the door.

17. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Downtown Kyoto, 3.6 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Stephen or Michele

￥120,000

￥151,800 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, directional signs, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern lobby with a marble reception desk, potted plants, and a staircase.

A modern room with a sofa, a small table with two cups and a book, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

18. Hyatt Place Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 3.8 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Raffi

￥10,000

￥12,100 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple seating areas, and a restaurant.

A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with two wooden chairs and a table.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a mirror.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

19. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Manish

￥15,494

￥17,330 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and wall-mounted lights.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

A modern interior with seating arrangements, large windows, and a view of an outdoor garden.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

20. Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

Karasuma, 4.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple

Damian

￥9,617

￥11,637 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet. Laundry facility was full all the time due to only having 2 machines on 2 floors only."

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

8/10 Good

"The hotel had a wonderful apartment-style setup, including a kitchenette that made it easy and convenient to prepare our own breakfast. We especially appreciated having two toilets and separate bedrooms, which worked perfectly for our family since we were traveling with our adult daughter. The location was convenient with 7-11 nearby, food options, with a wonderful small Italian inspired cafe next door- with excellent cappuccino. It was also also within a short walking distance of Nijo Castle and the Anime museum, making it easy to explore the area. The only downside was the sliding door to the main bedroom. It tended to stick and was quite loud when opening or closing. Unfortunately, this sometimes woke us up when we needed to get up to use the bathroom during the night. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and really appreciated the spacious, home-like setup and convenient location."

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

10/10 Excellent

"Best choice I made"

Ryokan Yamazaki

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful home and garden. Staff was exceptionally nice and helpful. Loved the dinner and breakfast. Very pleased with our stay."

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent value. Location is somewhat convenient. We weren’t looking for a big city feel. The nearest train station was about 7 min walk and connect us to everything. We walked mostly, even to Gion (about an hour) but we like to explore new city that way. Didn’t get to use the public amenities but the room is comfortable albeit smaller. We stayed for 4 nights and loved that there is a 7-11 across the street;)"

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful experience with polite and professional staff"

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

8/10 Good

"The room was small but neat. Amenities downstairs were good. Staff was courteous."

RESI STAY Nishijin

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Very clean place with everything you need. Fantastic costumer service and great shuttle to the apartment. Great for families with teens!"

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Kitano Tenmangū

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Kyoto Museum for World Peace

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Kinkaku-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its temples and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 79 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kinkaku-ji Temple. Another good option is Kefu Stay & Lounge, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Expedia has 79 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kinkaku-ji Temple.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kinkaku-ji Temple, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation'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 get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Kinkaku-ji Temple.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

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What can I see and do near Kinkaku-ji Temple?

Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto, and National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto feature captivating exhibits. Kitano Tenmangū, Ryoan-ji Temple, and Funaoka Thermal Bath are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Kamishichiken Kabukai, Kyoto Concert Hall, and Minamiza Theater.

How can I get to Kinkaku-ji Temple?

With so many transportation options, seeing the area around Kinkaku-ji Temple is simple. Nearby metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Kitano-Hakubaicho Station or Tojiin Station.

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Our top choices for Kinkaku-ji Temple hotels

1. OKU Kamishichiken

2. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

3. HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only

4. Kefu Stay & Lounge

5. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

6. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

7. Ace Hotel Kyoto

8. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

9. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

10. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei

11. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

12. Hotel Okura Kyoto

13. HANARE by Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo

14. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

15. KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

16. hotel MONday Kyoto Marutamachi

17. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

18. Hyatt Place Kyoto

19. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

20. Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

Compare popular hotels close to Kinkaku-ji Temple

Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Ryokan Yamazaki

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

RESI STAY Nishijin

Other attractions near Kinkaku-ji Temple

Hirano Shrine

Kitano Tenmangū

Kyoto Museum for World Peace

Jobonrendaiji Temple

Funaokayama Park

Toji-in Temple

Kamishichiken Saihoni Temple

Kamishichiken Kabukai

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