The Best Hotels Closest to Otani Sobyo in Kyoto for 2026

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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 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.

1. Caesar Gion Kyoto

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Michael

SAR 536

SAR 708 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies on the upper floors and a well-lit entrance.

2. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Chris

SAR 829

SAR 914 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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.

3. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Anne

SAR 1,458

SAR 1,604 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 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

SAR 3,569

SAR 3,953 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, a television, and sliding doors.

5. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

Gion, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

dat

SAR 350

SAR 385 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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.

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

6. Ayanishiki Gion

Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Oscar

SAR 329

SAR 363 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A narrow alleyway with wooden fences and traditional Japanese doors.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a window with a view of a wooden fence, and a cabinet.

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.

7. Kyoto Gion no Yado

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Anonymous traveler

SAR 632

SAR 696 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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.

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

8. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Ann

SAR 634

SAR 701 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a traditional Japanese-style window with tatami mats.

A corridor with glass railings and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

9. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexey

SAR 870

SAR 957 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

SAR 5,105

SAR 5,615 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A traditional Japanese building with a sign for Rinn Gion Shirakawa.

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

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

SAR 850

SAR 939 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami mats, a low wooden table, and a shoji screen 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

SAR 1,051

SAR 1,272 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

13. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Mark

SAR 1,572

SAR 1,729 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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.

14. 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

SAR 5,013

SAR 5,570 total

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

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

15. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Alexander h

SAR 2,538

SAR 2,798 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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.

16. KABIN Gion

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Tyler

SAR 583

SAR 701 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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.

17. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Kurtis

SAR 581

SAR 643 total

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

A hallway with a patterned wall, a stone accent wall, and a tiled floor.

18. Hotel Gion Misen

Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo

charlene

SAR 745

SAR 867 total

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern dining area with a round table, dark wood finish, and a unique centerpiece.

19. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Quinn

SAR 471

SAR 519 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

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.

A modern building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

20. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Agnesa

SAR 562

SAR 619 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Otani Sobyo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Caesar Gion Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Rinn Gion Hanatouro	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu	9.8 Exceptional 237 reviews	View

Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Delightful property. Room was a good size with an excellent shower. Beds were comfy and room was quiet. Bakery on the main floor made all sorts of delectable delights. We had fried egg sandwiches on fresh baguettes on the first and last mornings. Rooftop bar was also a nice place to spend time and have a couple of beverages and very delicious vegan tacos made with falafel croquettes. It's far enough away from the train station that I would recommend a taxi (about 1600 yen on a weeknight arrival, but return trip was about 2000 on a saturday morning - don't know why there was a difference, but not unreasonable either way). Otherwise, the location is good for exploring all the wonders of Kyoto. Great place to spend some time."

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Second stay ^as good as ebfore. PErfect location for getting places but quiet and comfortable"

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent choice, very useful Centeral location"

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was awesome! Friendly and helpful staff. The onsen was a nice experience. The room was large for a Japan hotel. The only room for improvement feedback I have is to have them have more washer and dryer machines. I had to wait 50 minutes just to get a washer. The dryer setting on the first cycle doesn’t dry clothes so two other people in front of me had to do another dry cycle. I also had to do an extra dry cycle. It was a little ridiculous having to wait so long to do some laundry. I think there could be a better system or more machines for guests. The location was perfect! Right next to a train and subway station which made it super easy to get around to all of our destinations. There is also tons of shopping and wonderful restaurants in walking distance. Overall, this was our favorite place that we stayed at on our trip. It was very nice!!"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"Kabuki room decor is awesome! Location is very convenient. The facial amenities already provided in room were very much appreciated. Although laundry machines are available, I would discourage use of dryer due to its limited (1/2 load) capacity. Overall, our stay was excellent!"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing amenities of hot spring and ramen bar late night options. Its trendy japanese tatami style room which make it fun to experience."

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

8/10 Good

"Comfortable bed. Clean room. You have to step up into the bathroom and down to get out which could be a problem if you have knee issues. Location is good. Breakfast was priced high for the selection. We didn’t take it for the second morning. We were able to sleep with our window open which was good because we did not have control of the AC, and it cooled down enough at night that the outside air came in."

SOWAKA

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing"

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."

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)

Find out about the history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Kodai-ji Temple. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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

Entokuin Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Entokuin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this family-friendly area.

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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. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

3. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

5. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

6. Ayanishiki Gion

7. Kyoto Gion no Yado

8. Gion Elite Terrace

9. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

10. SOWAKA

11. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

12. Gion - Kinpyo

13. Hotel Gion Ichirin

14. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

15. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

16. KABIN Gion

17. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

18. Hotel Gion Misen

19. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

20. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

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Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Cross Hotel Kyoto

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

SOWAKA

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

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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