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Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Station
Exterior

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Station

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (88)
"The hotel is just two blocks from the train station, very clean, and has friendly and helpful staff. I’ll definitely book it again."
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Station
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya East
Exterior

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya East

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (116)
"部屋が下水の匂いがしました。"
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya East
Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto-Shijo
Courtyard

Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto-Shijo

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (547)
"Clean, comfortable, good size bathroom, good breakfast "
The price is ฿1,856
฿2,042 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto-Shijo
First Cabin Kyoto Nijojo
Public bath

First Cabin Kyoto Nijojo

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (114)
"Modern, clean, quiet and great amenities"
The price is ฿2,751
฿3,026 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
First Cabin Kyoto Nijojo
The L.A. Mart Hotel Kyoto
Front of property – evening/night

The L.A. Mart Hotel Kyoto

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (102)
"Very convenient location. Friendly and helpful staff."
The price is ฿2,691
฿2,960 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
The L.A. Mart Hotel Kyoto
The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic&Books
Terrace/patio

The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic&Books

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (551)
"Very clean, helpful staff, the breakfast was lovely and unlimited hot drinks!"
The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic&Books
Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya
Exterior

Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (172)
"Clean hotel in nice area of the city. "
The price is ฿1,495
฿1,645 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya
The Millennials Kyoto
Lobby lounge

The Millennials Kyoto

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (590)
"Great place to stay, very friendly and helpful staff"
The Millennials Kyoto
HOTEL ARU KYOTO
Terrace/patio

HOTEL ARU KYOTO

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (184)
"The location is very convenient, with shoping area The room is exceptionally clean."
HOTEL ARU KYOTO
GRACE VILLA Nijo-jo Castle
Front of property

GRACE VILLA Nijo-jo Castle

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (25)
"Exceptional place! Absolutely loved our stay at this property. The service was amazing and the rooms were top quality. Very spacious. Highly recommend "
The price is ฿2,691
฿2,960 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
GRACE VILLA Nijo-jo Castle
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station
Exterior

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (40)
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station
ORI Rokkaku
Signature Group, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

ORI Rokkaku

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (100)
"Great location. Spacious room."
ORI Rokkaku
The OneFive Kyoto Shijo
Front of property – evening/night

The OneFive Kyoto Shijo

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (892)
"Nice and quiet place to stay."
The price is ฿981
฿1,079 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
The OneFive Kyoto Shijo
Hotel Gimmond Kyoto
Front of property

Hotel Gimmond Kyoto

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (204)
"It is an older hotel and the rooms are small, but the location is quite convenient to transportation, restaurants and shopping, and the staff are friendly and helpful. "
The price is ฿2,053
฿2,258 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Hotel Gimmond Kyoto
Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto
Property entrance

Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"We loved our stay at your hotel! Great hotel, great area and great experience!!!"
The price is ฿1,002
฿1,102 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto
The Celecton Kyoto Horikawa Sanjo
Exterior

The Celecton Kyoto Horikawa Sanjo

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (255)
"The hotel is a good, typical Japanese hotel. Rooms are small but it worked well for me. "
The price is ฿2,100
฿2,311 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
The Celecton Kyoto Horikawa Sanjo
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo
Property amenity

Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (360)
"It is close to a huge shopping area and also well connected with subway stations close by. The place is really clean and staff is very helpful."
The price is ฿1,624
฿1,786 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo
Hearton Hotel Kyoto
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1016)
"Very very clean, staff were very helpful, spacious rooms "
Hearton Hotel Kyoto
HOTEL Inc.
Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

HOTEL Inc.

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"I had a lovely stay in one of the double rooms which is very spacious for Japanese hotels. I loved the the design of the room as well as its amenities - especially the en-suite bathroom! It’s located in a quite side street and the downstairs gyoza restaurant was outstanding! Would highly recommend staying at hotel inc when in Tokyo! "
The price is ฿2,871
฿3,158 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
HOTEL Inc.
Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Reception

Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (224)
"Room space is great, staffs speaks English well. "
The price is ฿1,794
฿1,974 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
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.

Where to stay in Downtown Kyoto

Find the best Downtown Kyoto areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond
Central Kyoto map

Central Kyoto

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.

Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes
Gion map

Gion

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

Shimogyo Ward map

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

Karasuma map

Karasuma

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage
Higashiyama Ward map

Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Kiyomizu Temple and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.

Top Downtown Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing property, recommend for families. "
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Hilton Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Kyoto like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Kyoto's Downtown Kyoto neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Kyoto International Manga Museum and Museum of Kyoto as part of your Downtown Kyoto travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Kyoto?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Miru Kyoto Nishiki is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kyoto. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Nishiki Market, and it offers free WiFi and deep-soaking baths. Other favourite options in the area include Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto and THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijyo Shinmachi.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Downtown Kyoto area?

Expedia has 317 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Kyoto to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Kyoto area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Kyoto, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Downtown Kyoto.

What is there to do around this Kyoto neighbourhood?

Some landmarks in Downtown Kyoto that you won't want to miss include Teramachi Street, Nishiki Market and Kiyamachi Street. You could also plan a visit to Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kyoto include Kiyomizu Temple, ShinPuhKan Shopping Center and Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto. Rokakkudo Temple and Shiori-an are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Kyoto.

How can I get around Downtown Kyoto and the greater Kyoto area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Karasuma Oike Station, Marutamachi Station or Shiyakusho-mae Station.