Hotels in Kyoto
Kyoto enchants with centuries of temples, shrines, and imperial history — from the iconic Golden Pavilion to thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up sacred Mount Inari.
Places to stay in Kyoto
- Hotel M's Est Shijo Karasuma — 3★ · 8.2/10 · Shimogyo-ku Motoakuojicho 41
- HOME INN KUJO KAWARAMACHI — 4★ · 8.8/10 · 東九条北松ノ木町２５−１３
- Kyogura Bettei Nijo — 3★ · 8.9/10 · Nakagyo-ku Nishinokyo Hoshiikecho 181
- Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo — 4★ · 8.5/10 · Minami-ku Nishikujo-In-machi 17
- Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons — 3★ · 8.4/10 · 3-15, Matsushita-cho, Jyurakumawari, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8401
- Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo — 3★ · 9.6/10 · Shimogyo-ku, Shiogamacho, 391-1
- Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Rikyu — 3★ · 8.7/10 · Nakagyo-ku Nijonishinotoincho 646
- Stay SAKURA Kyoto Kiyomizu Gojo — 3★ · 8.8/10 · Higashiyama-ku Kojimacho 583
- APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi — 3★ · 8.5/10 · Shimogyo-ku Higashishio Kojicho 552-1
- Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo — 4★ · 9.2/10 · 420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8035
Where to stay in Kyoto
Stay in Gion, a historic geisha district next to Yasaka Shrine, for centuries-old wooden machiya houses and evening entertainment. Arashiyama in the west offers access to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where tall Moso bamboo stalks, some rising 20 meters or more, line a paved path; the sound of wind through the stalks, a creaking noise, is officially recognized as one of Japan's 100 Soundscapes. For easy access to temples and sights, stay in central Kyoto, close to Nijo Castle and the main shopping districts.
Why visit
Kyoto contains over 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines, with 17 locations designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. The city served as Japan's capital from 794 to 1868, preserving centuries of imperial architecture, sacred gardens, and traditional craftsmanship that remain largely intact today.
Getting around Kyoto
- Public transit — Kyoto's subway system includes the Karasuma and Tozai lines connecting major districts and temples throughout the city
- Nearest airport — Kansai International Airport (KIX) is approximately 75 km southwest; Haruka Express train reaches Kyoto Station in approximately 75 minutes