Kyoto

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Heian Shrine showing a temple or place of worship, religious aspects and heritage architecture
Kyōto featuring landscape views, a garden and forest scenes
Otsu showing flowers
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka showing a sunset, a city and a house
Kyu Chikurinin Garden showing a park

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Where to stay in Kyoto

Nijo Castle showing a park and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(1,820 area reviews)

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

Central Kyoto
Gion which includes cycling, street scenes and night scenes

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.

Gion
Kyoto Tower featuring a city, a high rise building and night scenes

Shimogyo Ward

4.5/5(97 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.

Shimogyo Ward
Panoramic view of buildings containing Ninomaru reception rooms at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan. Stitched from 2 images using Canon PhotoStitch 3.1.

Downtown Kyoto

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like ShinPuhKan Shopping Center or Kyoto International Manga Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto
Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage

Higashiyama Ward

4.5/5(30 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.

Higashiyama Ward
The Gion Matsuri Festival is Japans most famous festival. Musicians sit in huge floats that are pushed/dragged around town in Kyoto while the musicians play their flutes. There are two types of floats in The Gion Matsuri Parade, Yama and Hoko. There are 23 Yama and 10 Hoko. The Hoko floats can be up to 25 meters tall and weigh up to 12 tons.
The main procession of the floats are held on the 17th of July, which is when this photo was taken. #Festival

Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Kyoto Art Center and Nishiki Market. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 1,250 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
SAR 1,250
SAR 1,375 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,937 reviews)
Laundry, air conditioning, breakfast buffet to die for, free ice cream and noodles and of course unlimited matcha latte. The perfect balance of traditional Japan and modern.

Reviewed on 24 March 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is SAR 846 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
SAR 846
SAR 930 total
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,731 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 March 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is SAR 756 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
SAR 756
SAR 832 total
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (242 reviews)
Highly recommend . I had an excellent stay.

Reviewed on 22 March 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
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.
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

4 out of 5
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (572 reviews)
Excellent hotel

Reviewed on 23 March 2026

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
nol kyoto sanjo

nol kyoto sanjo

3.5 out of 5
700, Osakazaimokucho, Nakagyoku Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (342 reviews)
Cannot say enough good things about this hotel!!!!! The location was so amazing, the service was incredible. All around amazing experience and recommend to any and all.

Reviewed on 13 March 2026

nol kyoto sanjo
Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

4 out of 5
387-1 Shiogamacho Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
A kids/family-friendly accommodation equipped with washing machine and small kitchen appliances to stay in Kyoto, there are some cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and public transport nearby. Staffs are friendly and they do cleaning services every 3 days. Bedding is comfy & clean.

Reviewed on 23 March 2026

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO
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.

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