Downtown Kyoto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Kyoto which includes interior views and dining out
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Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Downtown Kyoto Hotel Deals

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful. Our room was spacious with a large bathroom. The hotel is in a perfect location being only a 15-minute walk from the train station, 50m from the amazing seafood markets and 5 minutes to the gardens."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori, Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$176 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$176
31 July - 1 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,558 reviews)
"Great customer service, friendly English speaking staff, attractive facility, ideally located, wonderful breakfast buffet, tasty free coffee in lounge, the list goes on...great stay, would definately come again, highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Cross Hotel Kyoto
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
3 out of 5
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$74 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$74
14 July - 15 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (434 reviews)
"Really nice, clean"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
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$125 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$125
13 July - 14 July
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,219 reviews)
"Excellent location!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
165-1 Moriyama-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$95 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$95
21 July - 22 July
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (871 reviews)
"The staff was a bit rude"

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
3 out of 5
249, Kamihakusancho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$111 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$111
22 July - 23 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (740 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay at this Japanese boutique style hotel. The hotel is in a great location - walking distance to food and shopping markets, restaurants, bars and tourist areas, and has a metro subway close by. On most evenings the hotel hosts events such as sake tasting and a Meiko performance, ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kyoto

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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.

Nakagyo Ward
Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes

Gion

5/5(58 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.

Gion
Kenninji Temple featuring interior views, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Komatsucho

5/5(9 area reviews)

While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.

Komatsucho
Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(593 area reviews)

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.

Central Kyoto
Kyoto featuring autumn colours, snow and religious aspects

Kamigyo Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.

Kamigyo Ward

Downtown Kyoto Travel Guide

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