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A room with two chairs, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a digital clock, and a refrigerator.

A two-story building with a modern facade, large windows, and a traditional wooden gate.

A hotel room with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

1. Ayanishiki Gion

Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Oscar

￥24,238

￥26,873 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden structure, a red banner with white text and a symbol, and a stone pathway leading to a lantern.

A room with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and hanging paper lanterns.

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

2. Caesar Gion Kyoto

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Michael

￥25,447

￥33,106 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

A modern interior with a bonsai tree in a woven pot, a wooden chest with intricate carvings, and a textured wall with a light fixture.

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

Chris

￥42,831

￥49,704 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

A person sitting on a tatami mat in a room with a wooden slat wall and a bamboo plant in the background.

4. Ishibekoji MUAN

0.3 km from Otani Sobyo

John

￥90,261

￥102,120 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

5. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Enkeleda

￥160,571

￥177,653 total

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden staircase, a sliding door, and a small table with a bowl and chopsticks.

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding wooden doors, a small sign, and a ceiling fan.

A room with tatami flooring, a low wooden platform, and a ceiling-mounted light fixture.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL" and a covered walkway.

6. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

Gion, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Azher

￥16,364

￥18,000 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

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

7. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 0.2 km from Otani Sobyo

Philip

￥178,182

￥196,000 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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 modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

8. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

"The hotel was in a peaceful location of Kyoto very close to the Philosophers path and surrounding temples. The roof terrace and complimentary happy hour drinks was a wonderful edition at the end of long day of sight seeing to soak up the views and relax. The breakfast was excellent - a perfect balance of fresh vegetables, baked bread and fruit and yogurt. And the staff were so helpful with local restaurant recommendations. Would definately recommend"

Hannah

￥70,432

￥77,475 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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.

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.

9. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Anne

￥60,495

￥66,545 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape and a pagoda.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms.

10. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Iryna

￥179,798

￥198,284 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

11. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Owen

￥49,224

￥56,825 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

12. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexey

￥42,717

￥48,990 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

13. SOWAKA

Gion, 0.3 km from Otani Sobyo

Sophie

￥155,185

￥170,704 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

14. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

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

15. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Ann

￥59,234

￥65,841 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

16. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexander h

￥111,320

￥123,420 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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, compact room with a wooden cabinet, a small bedside table with a plant, and a grey sofa.

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

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

17. KABIN Gion

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Tyler

￥77,973

￥88,263 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

18. Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Komatsucho, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Xiran

￥78,852

￥89,464 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a clock on the wall, and a set of lockers to the right.

19. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Dylan

￥15,840

￥18,440 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a glass door leading outside.

A traditional wooden building with a tiled roof and a stone pathway leading to a wooden gate.

A modern bathroom with a marble wall, a large plant in a pot, and a bathtub.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a stone pathway, and a lantern-lit entrance.

20. Campton Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Daniel

￥61,527

￥68,072 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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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 55 reviews	View
Rinn Gion Hanatouro	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Ishibekoji MUAN	10.0 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View

Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

8/10 Good

"Great location - rooms were fine - towels very sparse and not very nice - enjoyed the hot springs"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"We loved everything about this hotel. Seriously—there isn’t one thing they haven’t thought of to cover for your comfort. Highly recommend!"

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent

"The place had excellent location and convenience to dining, shopping and train station access. I do find that a bigger and more comfortable rooms was not an option when I booked this stay from 6 months ago, is it because that’s what is available for Expedia customers?"

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"The room was super clean and the staff were so helpful with any questions we had in the area. There are shops around this location and nishiki market is super close. There are buses that run constantly in front of the hotel as well as subways 5-10 minutes walking distance. It was a wonderful experience!"

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Concierge was very nice. Front desk nice. Beautiful hotel. The food was the highlight. Wow"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely holiday"

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Attentive and helpful staff - very clean and organized for checkin"

Gion Ryokan Karaku

8/10 Good

"Very convenient location, close to the main attractions."

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was not expecting the eco hotel approach that greeted us and we were a little confused at first by the do-it-yourself approach to room cleaning etc but the staff were helpful and the system did work - reducing the burden of unnecessary cleaning or waste. The public onsen was lovely too - a real bonus plus an excellent location. The rooms were small but not noisy and had everything you needed right in the heart of Kyoto."

Other attractions near Otani Sobyo

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

Choraku-ji Temple

After visiting Choraku-ji 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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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?

For more details about updating your stay near Otani Sobyo or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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. Ishibekoji MUAN

5. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

6. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

7. Hotel Chourakukan

8. Shikikaboku

9. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

10. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

11. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

12. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

13. SOWAKA

14. Hotel Gion Ichirin

15. Gion Elite Terrace

16. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

17. KABIN Gion

18. Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

19. Ryokan Hostel Gion

20. Campton Kiyomizu

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Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

Gion Ryokan Karaku

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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