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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. Incredible vibes in the heart of downtown Kyoto, had an absolute lovely experience! All staff members were incredible, super friendly and helpful! 10/10, will totally come back!

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9
Superb
7,043 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. Thank you very much for everything!

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9
Superb
4,815 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. Such an amazing guesthouse! I cannot recommend it enough. The people running it are so lovely and helpful. The rooms are great, as well as the facilities. I would definitely recommend.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,239 reviews
Price from
US$39
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. One of our best stay in Japan. Location works for us, minutes of walk to the subway station and bus station depending on your go. Facilities are great, from lobby, onsen, to our room. Really enjoy our stay. Staffs are super helpful, fluent in multi-lingual and super helpful to foreign travellers like us throughout arranging our luggage delivery to the next hotel. I would come back for Mitsui!

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9.1
Superb
2,356 reviews
Price from
US$299
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. Great facilities, convenient location close to the station, helpful and kind staff, nice common area with drinks, library, computers... They organize activities like gaming night and they curate some contents for the guests such as cafe recommendations, interesting events in Kyoto... I liked everything about my stay there

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9
Superb
3,721 reviews
Price from
US$33
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. Lovely and polite staff. Amazing location right outside the train station. The rooms are lovely, very boutique.

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9
Superb
2,130 reviews
Price from
US$231
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. Large room with sofa and table area, cleanliness, quietness, excellent service, very good breakfast, parking facilities, very comfortable beds, bathroom with large bath.

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9.1
Superb
1,727 reviews
Price from
US$243
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. The Hotel and Staff were amazing. I’d highly recommend to all my friends.

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9.4
Superb
370 reviews
Price from
US$249
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. Everything from the ryokan to the activities

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9.4
Superb
358 reviews
Price from
US$615
per night

Ryokan Kyoraku is centrally located just a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station's north exit. It's a 3-minute walk from Higashi Hongan-ji temple. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

All rooms have air conditioning and an LCD TV, while some are fitted with an attached bathroom. -Location (6 minutes walking from Kyoto station) - Cleanliness - Quiet - Good Shower & complete toiletries - The owner/staff is super friendly and helpful, he even gave me free umbrella when I check-out and it was pouring rain.

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9.4
Superb
781 reviews
Price from
US$85
per night

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