The Best Hotels Closest to Kyoto Municipal Zoo in Kyoto for 2026

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

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

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

1. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Gabriel

￥76,494

￥84,143 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a trash bin, and a wooden wardrobe.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk labeled "MIRU KYOTO SION".

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bench, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a tray of white cups.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, a TV, and a wooden wardrobe.

2. Miru Kyoto Gion

1.4 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

￥34,773

￥38,455 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small sitting area with a table and cushions.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and storage shelves.

A narrow alleyway with traditional Japanese architecture, including bamboo fences and stone walls.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

3. Ishibekoji MUAN

1.5 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

John

￥82,493

￥93,504 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 1.6 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Enkeleda

￥184,106

￥203,086 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

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, 1.6 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Gillian

￥41,537

￥48,263 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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.

6. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Osmany

￥75,619

￥83,181 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

A modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

7. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 0.8 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Dwayne

￥24,534

￥27,789 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

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

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

8. SOWAKA

Gion, 1.4 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Sophie

￥166,137

￥182,751 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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, 1.4 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Dipali

￥37,596

￥42,156 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

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 Kyoto Municipal Zoo

"We loved staying here and would definitely stay again if we visited Kyoto. Very friendly and helpful staff, amenities available to us were really useful and our room was perfect for what we needed. We also loved the convenient location to local temples, shopping, restaurants and multiple local train stations which made getting around very easy even with our baby. Very glad we chose to stay at this hotel and would recommend to anyone."

Adam

￥32,703

￥36,776 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low platform bed, and a shoji screen with a decorative pattern.

11. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 1.6 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Christian Michael

￥66,899

￥73,589 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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.

12. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 1.6 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Susan

￥40,850

￥45,125 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

13. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 1.3 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Alexander h

￥102,300

￥113,300 total

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

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

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.

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 0.5 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Roselyn

￥52,617

￥66,560 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern restaurant with a long dining area, wooden flooring, and large windows offering city views.

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.

15. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Karasuma, 1.6 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Justin

￥39,776

￥43,754 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

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.

16. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.6 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Dora

￥45,920

￥51,520 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

17. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 0.9 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Mariana

￥22,691

￥24,960 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

A modern indoor pool area with a long, narrow pool and lounge chairs along one side.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.

18. Hilton Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.6 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Sonya

￥54,000

￥69,122 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

19. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Colette

￥25,923

￥28,515 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

20. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 1.3 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Sam

￥26,182

￥28,800 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Shikikaboku	10.0 Exceptional 28 reviews	View
Miru Kyoto Gion	10.0 Exceptional 107 reviews	View
Ishibekoji MUAN	10.0 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Rinn Gion Hanatouro	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Kyoto Municipal Zoo

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a seating area with a table, and a view of a natural landscape.

A modern dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and a contemporary interior design.

A modern spa area with a glass-enclosed hot tub, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Higashiyama Ward

￥25,172

￥31,288 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a stone retaining wall.

A room with a tatami mat table, two chairs, a tea set, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a seating area with a TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small side table, a nightstand, and a view of a lush indoor garden through a glass door.

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Downtown Kyoto

￥38,059

￥41,865 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A bamboo grove with lanterns in a courtyard.

A modern building with a flat facade, large windows, and a visible entrance.

A corridor with a central pathway leading to a seating area, flanked by vertical paneling on both sides.

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, round coffee table, and a large window with blinds.

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward

￥51,580

￥64,115 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Downtown Kyoto

￥39,776

￥43,754 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and a tiled roof.

A modern interior with a glass partition, a minimalist design, and a small outdoor area with a tree and gravel path.

A modern interior with a dining area, bookshelves, and a large window.

A bar area with a brick wall, hanging pendant lights, and a shelf with bottles.

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Gion

￥47,070

￥51,777 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto

￥45,920

￥51,520 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a city view.

A modern lobby with marble flooring, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a decorative wall with shelves.

A corridor with vertical wooden panels and a tiled floor, leading to a room with a visible sign.

A buffet area with various food stations and a well-lit interior.

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Downtown Kyoto

￥24,957

￥32,038 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern lobby with a marble floor, seating area with patterned chairs, and large pendant lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large painting on the wall.

A compact kitchenette with a built-in stove, sink, and wooden cabinets.

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Gion

￥21,621

￥26,245 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Top Kyoto Municipal Zoo Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was fantastic! Perfect location"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Great hit spring hotel. We cannot wait to go back."

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente ubicación Los cuartos muy amplios"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel. Great location. Food was phenomenal; best we had during our two week vacation in Japan. In addition, staff spoke English very well which was such a pleasant surprise. The only negative is the TV's in room did not have an English option and the rooftop was closed a lot due to rain when it never rained."

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent

"We were very happy with the hotel and the location, and the staff were wonderful."

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice property, staff were excellent, helpful and accommodating. Very comfortable, well designed room."

Hotel Okura Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Great location - the staff were excellent! Would recommend."

The Millennials Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, staff very friendly, check in and out process was smooth and very clean. The breakfast was ok."

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was beautifully decorated and rooms were spacious- especially having spent previous nights in smaller rooms elsewhere. The hotel is a bit further from train stations but hotel has a shuttle available every hour that made it very easy to go back and forth. Would def stay again."

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National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

8.0/10 (1 review)

As a place that celebrates 20th-century contemporary art, this museum has innovative themes that are very different from traditional Kyoto culture.

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Murin-an

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kyoto Municipal Zoo?

Kyoto Municipal Zoo 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 280 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Kyoto Municipal Zoo?

Adjacent to Kyoto Municipal Zoo, Kyoto Nanzenji Garden Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915 is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers a restaurant and private hot tubs. Other good choices close by include THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel and SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier.

How many hotels are there close to Kyoto Municipal Zoo?

Expedia has 280 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kyoto Municipal Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kyoto Municipal Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Kyoto Municipal Zoo.

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What can I see and do near Kyoto Municipal Zoo?

Study the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, or Sannenzaka Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Heian Shrine, Nanzen-ji Temple, and Eikan-do Temple. You can check out the local talent at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater, and Kyoto Concert Hall.

How can I get to Kyoto Municipal Zoo?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Kyoto Municipal Zoo is easy. Local metro stations include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you're hopping a train into town, Chayama Station, Mototanaka Station, and Ichijoji Station are the closest stations to Sakyo Ward.

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Our top choices for Kyoto Municipal Zoo hotels

1. Shikikaboku

2. Miru Kyoto Gion

3. Ishibekoji MUAN

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

5. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

6. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

7. Rinn Niomon

8. SOWAKA

9. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

10. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

11. Hotel Gion Ichirin

12. Gion Elite Terrace

13. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

15. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

16. Cross Hotel Kyoto

17. Giappo Franca Kyoto

18. Hilton Kyoto

19. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

20. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Compare popular hotels close to Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Hotels recommended for families near Kyoto Municipal Zoo

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Dhawa Yura Kyoto

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Cross Hotel Kyoto

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Top Kyoto Municipal Zoo Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Hotel Okura Kyoto

The Millennials Kyoto

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Other attractions near Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

Murin-an

Okazaki Park

Lake Biwa Canal Museum

Kampo Cultural Center

Kyoto International Exhibition Hall

Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts

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