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 Kawaramachi Street and Seimei-Jinja Shrine. 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.
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.
Downtown Kyoto
If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Nishiki Market or Kawaramachi Street and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. 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 913 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
SAR 913
SAR 1,004 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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! (2,887 reviews)
"Location"
Reviewed on 4 April 2025
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is SAR 1,253 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
SAR 1,253
SAR 1,379 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,805 reviews)
"What a beautiful property. Also, the Osen is top notch after a long day of walking. Nothing to do in the immediate neighborhood, but it is close to bus stops and the subway station. Would definitely stay again: the one negative I have is that the shower in the room is Mickey Mouse. It is not functional ..."
Reviewed on 3 April 2025
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is SAR 296 per night from May 6 to May 7
SAR 296
SAR 326 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street ...
9/10 Wonderful! (193 reviews)
"property has good foods and service, location is very convenient to public transportation, room is clean and updated, room size is adequate, overall staying exetpierce is satisfactory."
Reviewed on 3 April 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.
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 Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
"Great family hotel to stay in Kyoto!"
Reviewed on 29 March 2025
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru, Yaoyacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (366 reviews)
"Nice stay"
Reviewed on 3 April 2025
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! (203 reviews)
"Minn Gion was so spacious for our family of four with older kids and everything was seamless from checkin to checkout. There was a family mart right next door which made it so convenient to grab snacks and drinks. And best of all, it was in a prime location that made it easy for casual strolls to ..."
Reviewed on 4 April 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.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
4.5/5(1,177 reviews)
Find out about the history of Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of the top monuments in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Nishiki Market
4.5/5(253 reviews)
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Nishiki Market, a favorite shopping spot in Kyoto.
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.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
4.5/5(566 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Kyoto Imperial Palace. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
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
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kawaramachi Street
- Nishiki Market
- Kyoto Tower
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Nijō Castle
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto University
- Heian Shrine
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Shijo Street
- Yasaka Shrine
- Pontocho Alley
- Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Gion Corner
- Nintendo World Headquarters
- Kyoto Station Building
- Kyoto Racecourse
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Arashiyama Onsen
- Nanzen-ji Temple
- Ryoan-ji Temple
- Sanzen-in Temple
- To-ji Temple
- Mount Hiei
- Kifune Shrine
- Philosopher's Path
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- Kyoto Aquarium
- Hanamikoji Street
- Togetsukyo Bridge