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

A reception area with a wooden counter, seating, and a large potted plant.

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.

1. Caesar Gion Kyoto

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Michael

￥21,109

￥28,219 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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 kitchen with a dining area, featuring a microwave, a coffee machine, and a variety of kitchenware on the counter.

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

2. Miru Kyoto Gion

0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

￥31,681

￥35,158 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

A swimming pool with a stone wall, a metal ladder, and a tiled floor.

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool, and seating.

3. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Enkeleda

￥156,505

￥172,640 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

4. 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

￥79,826

￥87,809 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 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.

5. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Anne

￥70,732

￥77,805 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

6. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

samantha

￥46,636

￥51,300 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A restaurant interior with a traditional Japanese aesthetic, featuring tatami mat flooring, wooden furniture, and a view through large windows.

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

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

7. Ayanishiki Gion

Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

"This is the most amazing little hotel we ever stayed at and we do travel a lot. Our superior room was big compared to the average Japanese hotel room and the bathroom was very modern. The staff are all incredibly friendly and helpful - special thanks to the chef who realised that we did not really eat much of our Japanese breakfast and made us a more European style breakfast the next day with coffee!!! We did not expect this so “arigato”"

Peter

￥16,805

￥18,593 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

8. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

Gion, 1 km from Otani Sobyo

Evgeniya

￥16,069

￥18,478 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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.

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

9. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Ann

￥28,746

￥31,834 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

10. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexey

￥40,070

￥46,078 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A compact kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, a microwave, a coffee maker, and wooden cabinetry.

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.

11. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Onofrio

￥37,228

￥40,951 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

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

12. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

"The most beautiful hotel with outstanding amenities and staff. The location was excellent right in the heart of a historic Kyoto neighborhood. We really enjoyed the history behind the building and how they preserved the elementary school memorabilia. The guest lounge is a wonderful option for afternoon tea or happy hour drinks. Breakfast was outstanding and all the staff were truly top notch. Would definitely go back!"

Sara

￥179,807

￥199,852 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

13. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Mark

￥66,899

￥73,589 total

Oct 9 - Oct 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 kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

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

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

14. SOWAKA

Gion, 0.3 km from Otani Sobyo

Sophie

￥217,643

￥239,407 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

15. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexander h

￥105,270

￥117,370 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a view of a traditional building.

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

A narrow alleyway between traditional wooden buildings with tiled roofs and a stone pathway.

A narrow alleyway with traditional wooden buildings, a metal fence, and potted plants.

16. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Garrett

￥39,318

￥43,250 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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, 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.

17. KABIN Gion

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Tyler

￥25,016

￥29,988 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

￥15,095

￥17,425 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, equipped with nameplates and table settings.

A modern bathroom with a large window, a bathtub, and multiple sinks.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, a television, and a view of greenery outside.

19. Gion Fukuzumi Inn

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

tamer

￥34,986

￥38,485 total

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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

20. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Zara

￥38,182

￥42,000 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Otani Sobyo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Caesar Gion Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Miru Kyoto Gion	10.0 Exceptional 96 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Shikikaboku	10.0 Exceptional 26 reviews	View
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View

Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay here! Great location!"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

8/10 Good

"Solid place to stay in Kyoto with lots of free amenities. The onsen is very nice and well maintained. Would love to stay again!"

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Didn't like needing smartphone to use laundry. Likely because I'm 73 years old ;) Otherwise, Nohga is my go-to if visiting Kyoto."

SOWAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing"

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

8/10 Good

"Convenient location, well maintained. Breakfast buffet ok, usually crowded."

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, spacious room (compared to other hotels), laundry machines available, complimentary capsules coffee . First floor has a Starbucks and is a few steps away from a temple. Theatre close by. Attentive and helpful staff."

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

10/10 Excellent

"Great location to temples/shrines and easy walk to Kyoto nightlife. This was a great traditional Japanese hotel experience and my son and I really enjoyed it. The on property laundry machines was really helpful after 1 week on the road."

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location!"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean hotel. Very good are close to lots of shopping and food and easy access to temples and museums."

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 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 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. Caesar Gion Kyoto

2. Miru Kyoto Gion

3. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

4. Shikikaboku

5. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

6. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

7. Ayanishiki Gion

8. Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

9. Gion Elite Terrace

10. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

11. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

12. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

13. Hotel Gion Ichirin

14. SOWAKA

15. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

16. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

17. KABIN Gion

18. Ryokan Hostel Gion

19. Gion Fukuzumi Inn

20. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

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Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

SOWAKA

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

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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