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Hotel Gion Ichirin

Hotel Gion Ichirin

Hotel Gion Ichirin
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (145)
"Very serene hotel with nice relaxing lobby away from the Gion busyness"
Canada
Jordan
The price is NZ$293
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Gion Ichirin
Exterior
West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
2.5 star property
Gion, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (196)
"Love the spacious rooms with laundry, walk in shower room, kitchenette and a view Of Kyoto trees"
United States
Alice
West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu
Front of property
Gion Elite Terrace

Gion Elite Terrace

Gion Elite Terrace
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (161)
"Clean roomy and great service. Centrally located location in Gion! "
United States
Helena
The price is NZ$343
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Gion Elite Terrace
Studio 25 Queen (Non smoking)
KABIN Minamiza

KABIN Minamiza

KABIN Minamiza
2.5 star property
Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (64)
"Great room and great location. Would stay again. "
United States
Craig
KABIN Minamiza
Penthouse (East)
Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Art Mon Zen Kyoto
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (60)
"We had an amazing 3 day stay at Art Mon Zen. From the moment we arrived to leaving, the staff were exceptional and extremely attentive. Probably the best hotel stay in Japan. Overall, the room was very comfortable and relaxing after a long day visiting all the sensational sights in Kyoto. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to stay near the main Gion district in Kyoto."
Australia
Peter
The price is NZ$1,058
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Art Mon Zen Kyoto
Exterior
Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Rinn Gion Shirakawa
2.5 star property
Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (64)
"Room was great and staff fantastic "
United States
David
The price is NZ$309
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Rinn Gion Shirakawa
Front of property – evening/night
Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Hotel ALZA KYOTO
4.0 star property
Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (448)
"Excellent room and helpful staff!"
United States
Martin Edward
Hotel ALZA KYOTO
Deluxe Room
SOWAKA

SOWAKA

SOWAKA
4.5 star property
Gion, 0.4 km from Otani Sobyo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Excellent location - walking distance to restaurants and many temples and parks - room was well organized "
United States
Peter
The price is NZ$1,388
17 Dec - 18 Dec
SOWAKA
Japanese-style Villa | Bathroom
Kyoto INN Gion

Kyoto INN Gion

Kyoto INN Gion
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (369)
"This was a lovely hotel with great staff."
United States
Faiza
Kyoto INN Gion
Twin Room with Shower, Non Smoking
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (52)
"Best hotel ive stayed in "
United States
Abimarie
The price is NZ$183
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
Property grounds
Yoshi-Ima

Yoshi-Ima

Yoshi-Ima
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (52)
"Staff were all 10/10 amazing. What a cool experience and very relaxing! "
Canada
Christopher
The price is NZ$508
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Yoshi-Ima
Front of property – evening/night
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
4.5 star property
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (141)
"The stand out about this hotel is the people. Everything with the property is excellent. But a hotel is about people. The people that care for you here are so lovely and warm that they feel more like family. You really look forward to seeing them every day and engaging them on the traditions and culture of Japan. "
United States
Sean
The price is NZ$1,305
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking
Hotel Gion Misen

Hotel Gion Misen

Hotel Gion Misen
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.9 km from Otani Sobyo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (473)
"Amazing place, clean, beautiful decor, mesmerizing mix of traditional and modern and very friendly staff. The location is great"
United States
Nadia
The price is NZ$192
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hotel Gion Misen
Front of property – evening/night
Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion
2.0 star property
Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (82)
"Easy to check in and check out. "
United States
Dylan
Ryokan Hostel Gion
Front of property – evening/night
GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo
3.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 1 km from Otani Sobyo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (135)
"This was a charming little place very close to the river, restaurants and shopping and just a short walk to the subway. Check-in was easy, staff was nice and the rooms were well-designed, cozy and clean. The price was very reasonable and we would definitely return. "
United States
Marina
The price is NZ$121
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo
Traditional Room SYOEN, Twin Japanese Futons, With Garden, Shared bath, Pirvate toilet, Non Smoking | Garden view
Ryokan MOTONAGO

Ryokan MOTONAGO

Ryokan MOTONAGO
3.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 0.2 km from Otani Sobyo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (145)
"Room was spotless, bathroom was super clean and great service. Would recommend to anyone. "
Australia
Justin
The price is NZ$486
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Ryokan MOTONAGO
Courtyard
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
4.5 star property
Okazaki, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (275)
"Perfect service all around, I would gladly stay here again."
United States
Cesar
The price is NZ$297
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
Breakfast area
TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa
3.5 star property
Okazaki, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (78)
"We had a great stay at the Tassel. Loved the happy hour and the shower was amazing. Helpful kind staff as well. Would stay again"
Canada
Krista
The price is NZ$142
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa
Exterior
Gion Misen Furumonzen

Gion Misen Furumonzen

Gion Misen Furumonzen
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (261)
"Small hotel with good staff in a fabulous location. Hotel offers great freshly ground coffee, even providing a coffee grinder in the room! "
United States
Paula J
The price is NZ$198
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Gion Misen Furumonzen
Deluxe Quadruple Room, Non Smoking, Sauna
Minn Gion

Minn Gion

Minn Gion
4.0 star property
Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (385)
"Clean, close to historic area."
Canada
Geoffrey
The price is NZ$147
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Minn Gion
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Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, premium, updated rooms! Amazing atmosphere and the service from the staff was great! Also, it was convenient and walking distance from a lot of the main areas, including geisha district. We loved it!!!"
Pamela 2-night trip
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Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Otani Sobyo?
Otani Sobyo is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 735 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Otani Sobyo?
Adjacent to Otani Sobyo, Gion Ryokan Karaku is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this ryokan offers free WiFi and parking. Other good choices close by include Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo and The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Otani Sobyo?
Expedia has 735 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Otani Sobyo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Otani Sobyo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Otani Sobyo.
What can I see and do near Otani Sobyo?
You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art and Kyoto National Museum. Sights like Kodai-ji Temple, Yasaka Shrine and Chion-in Temple are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Gion Corner, Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre and Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater if you're interested in local theatre.
How can I get to Otani Sobyo?
With so many transport options, seeing all of the area near Otani Sobyo is easy. Take advantage of metro transport at Higashiyama Station, Sanjo Keihan Station and Keage Station. If you'd like to explore more of the area, jump aboard a train from Gion-shijo Station, Kiyomizu-gojo Station or Sanjo Station.

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