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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. everthing is great! I arrive the hostel real late around 1am, and the staff over the shift at o:oo. Thanks so much for wait and let me check in~~~ staffs know much about Kyoto when I ask question related visiting Kyoto by a bike renting app. Wonderful building and facilities designed of the hostel. Most pretty hostel with professical architecture design language and skills I have meet!

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9
Superb
6,963 reviews
Price from
US$38
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. quaint quiet Japanese culture GREAT BED SHOWER many pubs very quiet - very accommodating staff

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9
Superb
4,727 reviews
Price from
US$159
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
1,218 reviews
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US$30
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. Beautiful hotel in the center of Kyoto. The rooms were quite big and the staff were very friendly. About a 10-min walk to the metro and 10-min walk to Nishiki Market. Lots of things to eat nearby as well.

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9.1
Superb
2,315 reviews
Price from
US$262
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. It was clean and in a very convenient location, i. e., near the station.

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9
Superb
3,648 reviews
Price from
US$30
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. The staff was so nice and kind. We loved the room and had a good stay

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9
Superb
2,097 reviews
Price from
US$262
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. Excellent hotel in a quiet area, a bit far from the center. The staff is very helpful. I will definitely be back.

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9.1
Superb
1,703 reviews
Price from
US$243
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. I love how near it is to points of interest. Walking distance to the kyoto palace & gardens & restaurants. The rooms were very beautiful and much larger than most japan hotels. Breakfast was delicious and the staff were very helpful, honest and hospitable. I overpaid upon check out and they sent me the amount thru registered mail to my next hotel in osaka. Wonderful staff!

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9
Superb
273 reviews
Price from
US$230
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. People there were very welcoming and friendly. The place was clean. Great location.

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9.4
Superb
367 reviews
Price from
US$367
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. Very exquisite, clean and cozy. You can see the true traditional Japanese lifestyle, especially when Ms. Nishiyama demonstrated the tea ceremony 🍵 for us, and very patiently guided me to practice. I will come back next time.

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9.4
Superb
345 reviews
Price from
US$617
per night

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