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Piece Hostel Sanjo offers private and dormitory rooms in the heart of Kyoto. Featuring a lounge and terrace of modern design, the property is located within walking distance from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Line, Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line and Kyoto Shiyakusyomae Station on the Tozai Line. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while pocket WiFi can be rented at the front desk. Everything about this posh hostel was wonderful. Absolutely loved the staff,the jazz bands,the AMAZING rooftop,shared spaces, kitchen, and library. Stayed in a private room. Would definitely return and have already recommended to a few friends.

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9
Superb
6,893 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Situated a 10-minute walk from lively Kawaramachi area, Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei offers Japanese-style accommodation with modern facilities and traditional design. It provides a tour desk and a bar on the ground floor. Free WiFi is available in all areas. service was wonderful. The room was huge and had all the services i could think. We ask for dinner and they showed us a list of a lot of nearby restaurants and offered to make a reservation on any restaurant we want,

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9
Superb
4,659 reviews
Price from
US$165
per night

Ideally located just a 10-minute walk from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Guesthouse Soi offers various rooms including private Japanese-style rooms and dormitory rooms. Both Kiyomizu Gojo and Shichijo stations for the Keihan Main Line are situated within a 10-minute walk. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Free and paid breakfast options are superb. The guesthouse owner and stuff are extremally friendly and helpful. A washing machine (200JPY) worked great for me.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,207 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Opening in March 2014, Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei offers accommodations with a modern yet traditional décor. Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire property and guests can refresh in the public bath. Shijo and Karasuma Station are both within a 10-minute walk away. Right in the center of Kyoto, also in the traditional neighbourhood so you can easily walk out of the hotel exploring various Japanese culture and food. The hotel itself is of strong Japanese style and it’s really clean, bright and spacious. The staff are very welcoming. Also we enjoy the indoor bath there. Defo an amazing place to stay.

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9.1
Superb
2,295 reviews
Price from
US$290
per night

Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. It features a spacious and comfortable lounge, a tatami (woven-straw) terrace and a wall-size map with latest event information around Kyoto. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property, while portable WiFi devices are available for guests to use during their stay for an additional fee. Very good location, close to the main station (less than 5min walking), staff friendly, super quiet place

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9
Superb
3,602 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Only a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Station, Kyoto Century Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with free internet. The hotel features 3 dining options and massage treatments.

All rooms at Century Kyoto feature a TV with satellite channels, refrigerator and electric kettle. The private bathrooms have a bathtub, shower and hairdryer. Free toiletries including toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner and body soap are provided. - Very helpful and professional staff - The room was spacious and in a very good condition - Breakfast was very good, a huge variety of different foods and the staff was very professional - Beautiful overall ambient - Perfect location to start exploring Kyoto - Also the perfect location if you travel to Kyoto by train, it's so close to the Kyoto station

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9
Superb
2,074 reviews
Price from
US$283
per night

Nestled in a quiet residential area, Kyoto Brighton Hotel is located in the heart of Kyoto, a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

All guest rooms are non-smoking and soundproofed. An air-purifier/humidifier and a matcha tea set are provided in each room for guests' comfort. The bathroom comes with a deep bathtub where guests can relax after a long day. Spacious room. Exceptionally all round good services and housekeeping.

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9.1
Superb
1,665 reviews
Price from
US$252
per night

Boasting luxurious guest rooms with each unique design, The Screen is a boutique hotel located just a 3-minute walk to Kyoto Imperial Palace. Jingu Marutabashi Train Station is a 7-minute walk away. Free WiFi is provided in the rooms. Probably one of the best hotels I’ve stayed in Japan for now. Extra spacious room, big bath with jacuzzi, unique design for each room, super comfy beds and pillows and great location.

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9
Superb
273 reviews
Price from
US$238
per night

Ideally located just a 2-minute walk from lively Nishiki Market and Ponto-cho Street, Matsui Honkan boasts large public baths and chic Japanese-style rooms. It is within a 10-minute walk from Shijo, Karasuma and Kawaramachi subway stations. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the public area. The best hotel experience both of us has ever had. The room was huge and the futon beds were very comfortable, the staff were incredibly helpful and kind. We will definitely return here in our next trip to Kyoto.

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9.4
Superb
367 reviews
Price from
US$409
per night

* Reservations are usually accepted up to four months in advance. Only a 5-minute walk from Shiyakusho-Mae Subway Station, Nishiyama Ryokan - Established in 1953 features Japanese-style rooms, a garden and rental bicycles. This non-smoking hotel provides in-room massages service can be arranged. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises. The hotel is in a very quiet place,which is also very convenient to every where. Staffs are very very friendly. There is tea ceremony and local area walk organized by the hotel for free.

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9.4
Superb
341 reviews
Price from
US$844
per night

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