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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. Amazing place with lots of facilities and activities! Highly recommend.

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9
Superb
6,906 reviews
Price from
US$39
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. The room was very comfortable, and the location was excellent. The team at the Ryokan were very welcoming and briefed us on the facilities at the hotel and nearby. The map given at the time of check-in had information about nearby attractions and restaurants, and was very helpful.

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9
Superb
4,669 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. Wonderful staff and facilities.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,208 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. Perfect place to stay at Kyoto, staff was very helpful and kind. Room was comfy and clean. Location was good, a couple minutes walking distance from the metro station, bus station, main street, bars & restaurants.

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9.1
Superb
2,298 reviews
Price from
US$289
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 room, bathroom, and service

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9
Superb
3,607 reviews
Price from
US$34
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 location is exceptional, just few steps from the Kyoto station, you dont even suffer with your bags, everything is near, restaurants, malls, services, convenience stores, everything .... The staff is also very nice and helpful, they give you recomendations if you request them and also help with your lugagge if you need to send it. The rooms are spacious and confortable

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9
Superb
2,080 reviews
Price from
US$326
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. Its stylish with an old school charm! The shuttle bus is amazing

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9.1
Superb
1,669 reviews
Price from
US$251
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. Great service And mazing team

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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. We stayed 3 nights here and it was a great experience. Service was great, dinner incredible, room is also comfortable and clean. One impressive part is the little gift e.g. Japanese style bags shared during the stay- very unique during my entire trip in Japan.

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9.4
Superb
367 reviews
Price from
US$380
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. Beautiful place runs by a great family. Very quiet neighborhood right next to Gion (few min walk) Place gave as the experience we wanted of a Ryokan

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9.4
Superb
342 reviews
Price from
US$638
per night

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