Downtown Kyoto Holidays

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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Kyoto

Find the best Downtown Kyoto areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Kyoto
Nijo Castle showing a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4.5/5(593 area reviews)

Ancient temples blend with modern architectural treasures while markets, museums, dining and shopping streets showcase thousands of years of Japanese traditions.

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Our pick of the best Downtown Kyoto Hotel Deals

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$445 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$445
26 Oct - 27 Oct
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,295 reviews)
"Close to everything"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"Excited to come back"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Monterey Kyoto

Hotel Monterey Kyoto

4 out of 5
604 Manjuya-cho, Sanjo-sagaru, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
9/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"Clean rooms friendly staff"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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Hotel Monterey Kyoto
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Downtown Kyoto

Nishiki Market featuring street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

4.5/5(125 reviews)

Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Nishiki Market

Mikane Shrine

Mikane Shrine is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Mikane Shrine

Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater

Get tickets for a show at Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, a popular theatre in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater

Activities

Kyoto: Kimono Experience in Gion

Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience

NZ$6
per adult
Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

NZ$6
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

NZ$59
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
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