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Two individuals seated at a bar with a selection of bottles and a menu in the background.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a refrigerator, and three leather bar stools.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a signboard with Japanese text, and a small garden area.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wardrobe, and a small table.

1. Ayanishiki Gion

Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Oscar

￥22,582

￥24,840 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, and a window with blinds.

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.

2. Caesar Gion Kyoto

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Michael

￥26,975

￥34,793 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 balcony with wicker chairs and a table, two cups of tea, and a traditional Japanese building in the background.

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

3. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Gillian

￥41,537

￥48,263 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 rooftop terrace with a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

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.

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Enkeleda

￥169,409

￥187,625 total

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

5. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Anne

￥70,732

￥77,805 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

6. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 0.2 km from Otani Sobyo

Philip

￥166,528

￥183,181 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a view of greenery outside, and a traditional Japanese-style chair.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a cushioned seating area.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a tiled entrance, and a small garden area with plants and rocks.

A narrow pathway with a stone and pebble border, bamboo railings, and a wooden fence.

7. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

samantha

￥49,563

￥54,836 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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 modern interior with wooden flooring, a long table, and chairs, overlooking a traditional pagoda through large windows.

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

8. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Iryna

￥172,615

￥191,859 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

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

9. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Christian Michael

￥66,090

￥72,699 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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.

10. SOWAKA

Gion, 0.3 km from Otani Sobyo

Sophie

￥177,902

￥195,692 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

11. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Whitney

￥46,031

￥51,083 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, low wooden tables, and benches.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with tatami mats, low wooden tables, and a sliding door.

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

12. Gion - Kinpyo

Gion, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Narinchai

￥47,454

￥57,419 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and ottoman, a small kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

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

13. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexander h

￥107,690

￥119,790 total

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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 interior with a wooden wall, a stained glass window, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a wooden wall, and a coat rack.

A modern building entrance with a sign for 'Kabin Gion' and a 'KRFT' sign.

14. KABIN Gion

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Tyler

￥44,281

￥50,709 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 modern bathroom with a large vessel sink, a handheld showerhead, and a separate bathtub.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted artwork, and a simple, clean design.

15. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Colette

￥29,350

￥32,285 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.

A traditional building entrance with a wooden door, stone steps, and a tiled roof.

16. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Zara

￥26,000

￥28,600 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a long sofa, multiple chairs, and tables, providing a view of greenery outside.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami mat flooring, a low table with four chairs, and large sliding doors with a view of bamboo outside.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, and a large table.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central courtyard with trees and a gravel path.

17. Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Komatsucho, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Arianna

￥78,472

￥89,043 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a small entrance area with a sign, and potted plants outside.

A room with bunk beds, wooden walls, and a carpeted floor.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

A conference room with a large wooden table and several benches.

18. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Dylan

￥18,000

￥20,600 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a skylight, and a view of a room with tatami mats.

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

Marcus

￥67,636

￥74,909 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, and a potted plant.

A covered walkway with glass walls, surrounded by trees with green and autumn leaves.

20. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Kurtis

￥36,527

￥40,627 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Otani Sobyo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Ayanishiki Gion	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Caesar Gion Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 56 reviews	View
Rinn Gion Hanatouro	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 Exceptional 24 reviews	View

Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

8/10 Good

"This hotel was mainly for the location, and the location is awesome for shopping. The room and hotel itself were okay. The rooms are a little outdated, and the beds had a few minor stains on the blankets, nothing that was terrible (all of our group had some kind of stain on the blankets in every room) but definitely made an impact on our visit to the hotel. The premium lounge is awesome, but located directly next to a smoking area, and was often just filled with smoke, which made it so we never went. Again the location is 100% worth it, and if you just want to use it as we did as a place to sleep while shopping in Kyoto, then its awesome."

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, upscale property in a lovely neighborhood. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful."

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente ubicacioooooon lo ame"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The Cross hotel was wonderfully quiet — a real retreat after busy days of sightseeing — yet surprisingly convenient. It sits just off major streets with walking paths radiating out in every direction, so exploring Kyoto on foot was easy and enjoyable."

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location and very helpful staff"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing hotel! So clean and spacious with a great coffee shop and rooftop bar. Super close to kiyomizu & nannenzaka. Loved our stay - thank you!"

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and everything made our visit enjoyable. We would happily stay here again!"

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly and helpful staff as well as nice rooms."

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

8/10 Good

"Stay was comfortable and good. But halal food was not considered in the buffet, and the hotel was missing a prayer room, I asked for a room to pray while waiting for check-in, staff did not help."

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

Choraku-ji Temple

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Maruyama Park

9.4/10 (6 reviews)

Maruyama Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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

Kodai-ji Temple

8.6/10 (27 reviews)

A widow built this temple in 1606 to pay homage to her late warrior husband. Today, it survives as an eye-catching site of tranquility with postcard-pretty gardens.

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

Entokuin Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

Visitors come to this ancient site for its pleasant temple but stay to relish the nature and tranquility of its serene Zen garden.

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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?

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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. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

5. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

6. Hotel Chourakukan

7. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

8. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

9. Hotel Gion Ichirin

10. SOWAKA

11. Gion Elite Terrace

12. Gion - Kinpyo

13. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

14. KABIN Gion

15. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

16. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

17. Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

18. Ryokan Hostel Gion

19. Campton Kiyomizu

20. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

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Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Cross Hotel Kyoto

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

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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