The Best Hotels Closest to Kyoto Racecourse in Kyoto for 2026

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A rooftop terrace with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a city view.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a prominent sign, and a geometric ceiling design.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and tiled walls.

A buffet with various food items and condiments, set against a cityscape view.

1. APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

34.1 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Luigi

￥7,735

￥9,360 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and string lights against a backdrop of mountains.

2. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Gion, 10.7 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Joshua

￥25,190

￥27,709 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, a large ceramic bowl, and various rocks and plants.

A modern bathroom with a stone wall, a small wooden stool, a bathtub, and a window.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, recessed ceiling lights, and large windows offering views of greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

3. CHIKUYOAN

3.2 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Darcy

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a distinctive glass-roofed pavilion.

A hotel lobby with sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A buffet area with various food stations, a chef preparing food, and a modern interior design.

4. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Minami Ward, 9 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Shannele

￥11,760

￥14,431 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern bar with a city view, wooden flooring, and leather chairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large illuminated wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, and a ceiling fan.

A modern hotel with a glass facade and a distinctive pyramid-shaped structure in front.

5. Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

34 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Cathy

￥12,812

￥16,630 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hot spring area with a stone wall, a wooden bench, and a small waterfall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, bamboo plants, and a traditional Japanese-style window with vertical bars.

A traditional Japanese room with a wooden sign indicating separate areas for men and women, a small water feature, and a sliding door.

A building entrance with a sign indicating a Japanese-style hotel, a wheelchair-accessible ramp, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

6. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Shimogyo Ward, 9.7 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Kathy

￥11,829

￥13,447 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A corridor with a wooden floor, bamboo plants, and a traditional Japanese lattice structure.

A buffet with various food options, including a salad bar, and a seating area with chairs and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative vase with flowers.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a sign for 'KAMANZA' restaurant, and a clear blue sky.

7. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Shimogyo Ward, 10.5 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Ben

￥20,868

￥22,955 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern cafe with a central serving area, wooden flooring, and brick walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with a glass barrier, wooden panel walls, and a view of a garden outside.

8. Hotel Route Inn Kyoto Kumiyama

2.8 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Savanna A.

￥13,350

￥14,850 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a wet floor, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern corridor with a wooden floor, a table, and a refrigerator.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a reception desk, and a decorative wall with vertical panels.

A modern hotel with a grid-like facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a staircase.

9. Hotel Emion Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 9.4 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Aurelia

￥9,927

￥10,920 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, a desk, and a mirror.

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE entrance with a modern design, glass doors, and a visible reception area.

A hallway with a sign for Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE in Osaka.

A buffet table with various food items and a person serving themselves.

10. Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

30.8 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Jonathan

￥15,459

￥20,062 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

11. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 12 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Diane

￥30,710

￥34,410 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a sign for Hotel Monterrey Group, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a bathtub, and a small pool area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape at night.

A modern reception area with a geometric patterned wall, a reception desk, and a wooden shelving unit with plants.

12. Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

31.1 km from Kyoto Racecourse

ANDRES

￥11,152

￥14,475 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A pathway lined with rocks and greenery, leading to a traditional stone lantern and a building with large windows.

A dining table with various dishes and drinks, a window with a view of the street, and a person holding chopsticks.

A modern room with a sofa, bench, and a table.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, wooden paneling, and a carpeted floor.

13. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Shimogyo Ward, 9.3 km from Kyoto Racecourse

chatty

￥12,592

￥13,851 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A dining area with a bonsai tree, a glass table, and a modern interior design.

A reception area with a honeycomb-patterned wall, a wooden reception desk, and two standing lamps.

A woman pouring tea into a cup at a wooden table in a room with a window and curtains.

The entrance to Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo South with a signboard, a tiled pathway, and a small garden area with plants.

14. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Karasuma, 11.8 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Joseph

￥16,255

￥17,880 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

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

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

15. Hilton Kyoto

Karasuma, 12.2 km from Kyoto Racecourse

John

￥40,000

￥51,720 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

The exterior of RIhGA GRAN KYOTO with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a staircase and illuminated signage.

A corridor with a tiled floor, a brick wall, and bamboo plants in planters.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, multiple levels, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a large window with a view.

16. Rihga Gran Kyoto

Higashikujo Nishisannocho, 8.9 km from Kyoto Racecourse

nelson

￥14,896

￥16,386 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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 kitchen with wooden countertops, a central island, and a dining area with benches.

17. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Karasuma, 12.2 km from Kyoto Racecourse

julie

￥8,550

￥9,405 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern reception area with a wooden wall feature, a reception desk, and a bench.

A spacious lobby with wooden ceiling panels, large windows, and seating areas with sofas and chairs.

A modern hotel exterior with illuminated signage, a glass entrance, and a tiled pavement.

A modern hallway with a patterned ceiling, elevators, and a long corridor.

18. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

Minami Ward, 9 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Crystal

￥9,273

￥10,200 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

A bar with a modern design, featuring hanging spherical light fixtures and a dark wood finish.

19. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Karasuma, 12 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Raul

￥13,668

￥17,290 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a city view through the window.

A long, rectangular indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and walls, surrounded by a corridor with recessed lighting and a tiled ceiling.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a glass facade, and a parking area with several cars.

20. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 9.5 km from Kyoto Racecourse

Hiral

￥20,801

￥26,785 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Top Kyoto Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Big and busy hotel in very convenient location near Kyoto station. Didn’t get the chance to use the onsen but it looked pretty popular. Excellent breakfast choice."

Sakura Terrace The Atelier

10/10 Excellent

"great staff and the room is clean. The property is close to the city bus and makes it easier to go places."

Rihga Gran Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing"

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent

"tres. bien situé pres de la gare, centre d achat a coté , excellent rapport qualité prix"

Hotel Keihan Kyoto GRANDE

10/10 Excellent

"房间很舒适，服务很好，有免费供应的饮料。地理位置很方便。但是网络速度非常慢。"

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

10/10 Excellent

"Only 5 to 8 minutes from Kyoto station with nice inside and outside. Superior rooms are the best"

HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI

10/10 Excellent

"The property is nice and close to the Kyoto station. The rooms are well kept and the access to the onsen is a wonderful addition. The amenities are great and staff were very helpful. The baggage storage is lovely, especially when wanting to explore after checkout time. Great experience!"

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed the reading room/computer center in the lobby. Coffee and tea available all day long."

Sakura Terrace

10/10 Excellent

"Canadian here. Amazing experience at this hotel. Free coffee and tea after 10am. Free alcoholic/non—alcoholic beverage every day after 6pm. The public bath is gender separated and consists of a hot pool, cold pool, and dry saunas - all kept very cleanly and felt amazing, went twice per day (must follow Japanese customs of being nude but it was very nice). Amazing experience. Thank you very much!"

Other attractions near Kyoto Racecourse

Jifukuji Temple

Jifukuji Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Rakusai Joka Center Park

Explore the great outdoors at Rakusai Joka Center Park, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Aeon Mall Kumiyama

During your visit to Kumiyama, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Aeon Mall Kumiyama. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Nagaokakyo Municipal Nakayama Shuichi Memorial Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Nagaokakyo Municipal Nakayama Shuichi Memorial Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Nagaokakyo. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

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Shoryujijo Park

Find out about the history of Nagaokakyo when you spend time at Shoryujijo Park. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Suntory Kyoto Brewery

You can browse the exhibits at Suntory Kyoto Brewery, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Nagaokakyo. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Mt. Otokoyama Cable Car

You can take time to visit Mt. Otokoyama Cable Car during your travels to Yawata. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu

Find out about the history of Yawata when you take a trip to Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu. Visit the shops and temples in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kyoto Racecourse?

Kyoto Racecourse is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and array of dining options. You'll find 146 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Kyoto Racecourse?

Hotel Fine Garden Kyoto Minami is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Kyoto Racecourse. Other good options within 5 miles include Urban Hotel Kyoto and Ariston Hotel Kyoto Jujo.

How many hotels are there near Kyoto Racecourse?

Expedia has 146 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Kyoto Racecourse.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings 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 you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Kyoto Racecourse.

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

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What can I see and do near Kyoto Racecourse?

Nintendo Museum, Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art, and Kyoto Municipal Science Center For Youth feature captivating exhibits. Taian Teahouse, Fushimi Castle, and Uji Bridge are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Kyoto Racecourse. You can wander around Byodo-in Temple, Yodo Riverside Park Sewaritei District, or Manpuku-ji if you want a dose of fresh air.

How can I get to Kyoto Racecourse?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Kyoto Racecourse is a breeze. Walk to nearby metro stations like JR Fujinomori Station, Kuinabashi Station, and Inari Station. If you're taking a train into town, Fujinomori Station, Sumizome Station, and Fushimi Station are the closest train stations to Fushimi Ward.

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Our top choices for Kyoto Racecourse hotels

1. APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

2. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

3. CHIKUYOAN

4. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

5. Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

6. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

7. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

8. Hotel Route Inn Kyoto Kumiyama

9. Hotel Emion Kyoto

10. Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

11. Cross Hotel Kyoto

12. Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

13. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

14. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

15. Hilton Kyoto

16. Rihga Gran Kyoto

17. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

18. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

19. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

20. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Compare popular hotels close to Kyoto Racecourse

Top Kyoto Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Sakura Terrace The Atelier

Rihga Gran Kyoto

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Hotel Keihan Kyoto GRANDE

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

HOTEL ELCIENT KYOTO HACHIJOGUCHI

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

Sakura Terrace

Other attractions near Kyoto Racecourse

Jifukuji Temple

Rakusai Joka Center Park

Aeon Mall Kumiyama

Nagaokakyo Municipal Nakayama Shuichi Memorial Museum

Shoryujijo Park

Suntory Kyoto Brewery

Mt. Otokoyama Cable Car

Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu

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