The Best Hotels Closest to Otani Sobyo in Kyoto for 2026

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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 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.

1. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Chris

￥36,780

￥40,458 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

2. 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

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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.

3. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Brandi

￥45,922

￥50,514 total

Sep 27 - Sep 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 dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

4. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion, 0.2 km from Otani Sobyo

Philip

￥110,890

￥121,979 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A wooden interior with a sliding door leading to a room with a tiled floor and a small step.

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

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

5. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

samantha

￥36,290

￥39,919 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A narrow alleyway with traditional wooden fences and a stone pathway.

A room with a view through a wooden-framed window, a stone lantern, and a stack of papers on the floor.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a small table with items, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

A narrow alleyway with wooden fences and traditional Japanese doors.

6. Kyoto Gion no Yado

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Filip

￥25,455

￥33,400 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area, and a living space with a sofa and TV.

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.

7. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Onofrio

￥31,644

￥34,808 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

8. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Ann

￥37,950

￥41,880 total

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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.

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

9. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Mark

￥50,909

￥56,000 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel entrance with a traditional Japanese design, featuring a wooden facade and a signboard.

A water dispenser and a refrigerator with the word "ICE" on it, both mounted on a wall.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window with a bamboo garden view, and a shower area with geometric tile patterns.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outside through a window.

10. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

Gion, 1 km from Otani Sobyo

Evgeniya

￥18,389

￥21,030 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional facade.

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.

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

11. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexey

￥32,289

￥36,319 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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.

12. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Susan

￥93,500

￥102,850 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

13. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

julie

￥194,371

￥213,808 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

14. SOWAKA

Gion, 0.3 km from Otani Sobyo

sonia

￥199,523

￥219,475 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

15. KABIN Gion

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Tyler

￥32,662

￥37,030 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a large window.

A modern conference room with a wooden table, chairs, and bookshelves.

A traditional Japanese house with a sliding door, a small garden, and a car parked outside.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a small tray, and a wall with a textured pattern.

16. Hotel Gion Misen

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

charlene

￥19,952

￥23,647 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

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

17. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Kurtis

￥19,754

￥22,134 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

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

18. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Agnesa

￥19,318

￥21,250 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.

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.

19. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Zara

￥35,273

￥38,800 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

20. Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Komatsucho, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Xiran

￥58,771

￥67,191 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Otani Sobyo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Rinn Gion Hanatouro	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Shikikaboku	10.0 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
Hotel Chourakukan	10.0 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado	9.8 Exceptional 78 reviews	View

Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property, captures the aesthestic"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"This was my second time staying at this hotel and it won’t be my last! The property is easy to get to from Kyoto station, the staff are all so friendly and professional, the amenities are great, rooms are clean and comfortable. The onsen is one of my favorite things about staying here. The breakfast is excellent too!"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the helpfulness of staff."

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Well run, clean and centrally located hotel."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Cleanliness everywhere. Staff always helpful and friendly. Spectacular views from roof terrace. Very well situated for visiting Old Kyoto and the Gion area. Our room was equipped with all the essential amenities, and quiet. Thank you for a relaxing visit."

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely love Kyoto and this hotel too. It’s beautiful, rooms are gorgeous and the amenities are amazing. Friendly staff. Definitely recommend staying here"

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at Kyoto Granbell Hotel. Coming from Canada, we expected the room and bathroom to be quite small by our standards, and they were, but that was not a surprise and didn’t take away from the overall experience. The service was excellent, the hotel was clean and comfortable, and the food was very good. The location was also fantastic, making it very convenient to explore Kyoto and get around the area. The hotel is close to Gion and many restaurants, shops, and attractions, while still being a comfortable place to come back to after a long day. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily stay here again when visiting Kyoto."

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay"

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent choice of hotels! The rooms were immaculate, and clean towels were delivered to the room daily. Bonus is the laundry room: 500 yen (use 5 x 100 yen coins) to wash and 100 yen to dry. On the bottom floor is a Starbucks, also with a friendly, helpful staff. This hotel is a great find!"

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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 temple surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.

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 615 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 615 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 Nishiki Market, Kodai-ji Temple, and Yasaka Shrine 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. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

2. Shikikaboku

3. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

4. Hotel Chourakukan

5. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

6. Kyoto Gion no Yado

7. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

8. Gion Elite Terrace

9. Hotel Gion Ichirin

10. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

11. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

12. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

13. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

14. SOWAKA

15. KABIN Gion

16. Hotel Gion Misen

17. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

18. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

19. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

20. Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

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Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kyoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

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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