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 AED 958 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 958
AED 1,054 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 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! (2,862 reviews)
"We chose this hotel mainly for the spa and proximity to mount Fuji but I did not expect the views we received in the morning. We were blessed with clear skies and saw Mount Fuji in all of its glory. The room(s) were spacious and the bath tub was nice and comfortable. The property is a tad dated though ..."
Reviewed on 28 March 2025
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AED 883 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
AED 883
AED 971 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,770 reviews)
Convenient and relaxing!
"Once you check-in they provide a little refresher treat which was really nice since we took a train to Kyoto! The laundromat was a life saver and convenient to use. Overall the onsen, the hotel, and the atmosphere was very relaxing. Love that it was convenient near stores/shopping mall too (not too ..."
Reviewed on 25 March 2025
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AED 428 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
AED 428
AED 471 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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! (168 reviews)
"We love the breakfast and staff very nice specially the front desk staff."
Reviewed on 26 March 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! (26 reviews)
"Very spacious hotel and very comfortable !!"
Reviewed on 25 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! (362 reviews)
"This Hotel was amazing, one of the best Hotel stays I have ever experienced. The communication was amazing, the rooms were like mini apartments and the level of care felt like I was staying with family. I will definitely be returning here on our next trip !"
Reviewed on 21 March 2025
RESI STAY Kyo Ryuvilux Nijo
664 Seimeicho, Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and slippers. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
"Amazing location and fantastically appointed property!"
Reviewed on 23 March 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)
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Nishiki Market, a favorite shopping spot in Kyoto.
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.
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
- Nishiki Market
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kawaramachi Street
- Kyoto Tower
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kyoto University
- Nijō Castle
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Heian Shrine
- Shijo Street
- Yasaka Shrine
- Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Pontocho Alley
- Gion Corner
- Nintendo World Headquarters
- Kyoto Station Building
- Kifune Shrine
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Kyoto Racecourse
- Arashiyama Onsen
- Nanzen-ji Temple
- To-ji Temple
- Ryoan-ji Temple
- Mount Hiei
- Philosopher's Path
- Sanzen-in Temple
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- Hanamikoji Street
- Togetsukyo Bridge
- Kyoto Aquarium