5/5 - Excellent
Jennie
Love Kyoto!! Definitely recommend fir first time Japan travelers.
Kyoto
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Kyoto
Central Kyoto
4.5/5(1,806 area reviews)
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
Gion
5/5(208 area reviews)
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.
Shimogyo Ward
4.5/5(96 area reviews)
Discover bustling Shijō Street's shopping district and explore attractions like Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum. Easily navigate the area from Kyoto Station, a major transport hub.
Downtown Kyoto
If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Rokakkudo Temple and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Higashiyama Ward
4.5/5(29 area reviews)
Traditional-style buildings and protected status define this part of Kyoto, with entertainment in Gion near Yasaka Shrine. Must-see attractions include Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Namikawa Cloisonne Museum.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is SAR 478 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
SAR 478
SAR 525 total
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,104 reviews)
"Excellent service and new"
Reviewed on 2 June 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is SAR 308 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
SAR 308
SAR 338 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,650 reviews)
"The hotel room is beautiful. There are good restaurants right within the hotel. The location is convenient."
Reviewed on 5 June 2025
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is SAR 282 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
SAR 282
SAR 341 total
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,219 reviews)
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our stay in Kyoto was truly unforgettable, thanks to this wonderful hotel. The location was incredibly convenient — right next to public transport and within walking distance of many attractions. The staff were polite, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything we needed. Our room was ..."
Reviewed on 4 June 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Minn Gion
342-3 Miyoshicho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
"Location and room design."
Reviewed on 30 May 2025
Hiyori Stay Kyoto Kamogawa
485, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"Japanese-western fusion property: rooms are equipped similar to Japanese apartments - compact but everything you need is available. Breakfast however is western style only (sadly): eggs, sausages, cereals, toast, croissants, pancakes plus tea/coffee and juices. Overall a good experience though."
Reviewed on 3 June 2025
MONday Apart Premium Kyoto Sta. Kamogawa
137 Shinhiyoshicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and Netflix. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
"I love the Monday aprt chain! This was the second one on our Japan trip. Love the amenities. Love the service of the staff. Absolutely helpful with receiving and holding our bags, as well as the linked service for sending our bags forward. And the washing machine in the room was a huge selling point ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
4.5/5(759 reviews)
You can learn more about the history of Kyoto when you make a stop at a top site like Kiyomizu Temple. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Nishiki Market
4.5/5(253 reviews)
During your trip to Kyoto, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nishiki Market.
Nijō Castle
4.5/5(584 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Nijō Castle. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
4.5/5(1,177 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Fushimi Inari Shrine. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Kyoto Tower
4/5(463 reviews)
Find out about the history of Kyoto when you spend time at Kyoto Tower. Make time for the temples and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
4.5/5(26 reviews)
Find out about the history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Kinkaku-ji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Reviews of Kyoto
4.8
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
very easy to get around and visit all the sites in the area, trains and buses run regularly throughout the day, so you never have very long to wait for one to come along
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Quiet at the time of visit. A beautiful place.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
I would love to live here.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The city itself is great unfortunately didn't have enough time to explore the entire city. There are a TON of temples and shrines to visit in Kyoto, kind of off putting when most of the good ones are "Pay to enter," when others in the country are not
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Kyoto was a lovely place to visit. There is so much to see here. The traditional neighborhoods and bamboo homes are scenic. The city is safe and pleasant.
Other places like Kyoto
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Nishiki Market
- Kyoto University
- Nijō Castle
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kawaramachi Street
- Kyoto Tower
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Heian Shrine
- Yasaka Shrine
- Shijo Street
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Gion Corner
- Pontocho Alley
- Nintendo World Headquarters
- Mount Hiei
- Kifune Shrine
- Kyoto Racecourse
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Kyoto Station Building
- Nanzen-ji Temple
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- Togetsukyo Bridge
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- Hanamikoji Street
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