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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. It is a hotel you are happy to return to after a day of Sightseeing. Location is great!

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9
Superb
4,902 reviews
Price from
US$114
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. The location is great, easy access to everything you need! The rooms are so unique and have everything you need. The staff speak great English and are extremely friendly and helpful! This place is a gem!

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9.6
Exceptional
1,258 reviews
Price from
US$22
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. Great room quality and facilities overall. Exceptional staff service.

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9
Superb
2,407 reviews
Price from
US$149
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. the bunk bed is pretty large for a hostel, it's nice and comfy. There's one indonesian staff, it's recommended for any solo traveller from indonesia~

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9
Superb
3,846 reviews
Price from
US$24
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. Wonderful staff treatment and room cleanliness and size

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9
Superb
2,168 reviews
Price from
US$217
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. Gorgeous hotel, restaurants were incredible, staff 10/10

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9.1
Superb
1,794 reviews
Price from
US$174
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. We loved our stay. Super friendly staff and fantastic Japanese breakfast

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9.4
Superb
374 reviews
Price from
US$211
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. We came here during our honeymoon in Japan. The staff was very friendly and made us feel at home. It was a great experience to stay at a traditional Ryokan run by a family for generations.

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9.5
Exceptional
385 reviews
Price from
US$600
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. 6 min from kyoto station and walking distance to many attractions. Since the station is nearby, day trips are easily done. The room was big in japanese standards, very clean, comfortable, well lit, warm and comfortable. It was very quiet and easy to sleep. The staff,a gentleman at the reception, was very welcoming and helpful. I was offered clean towels and tea every day. There was complimentary water in the room, a kettle and effective AC.

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9.4
Superb
790 reviews
Price from
US$77
per night

Towa Ryokan is a ryokan located just a 10-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station.

A welcome drink of green tea will be prepared upon arrival.

It also offers a spacious basement bath for guests to refresh and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Lovely hospitality from the staff, lovely facilities, spacious rooms, beautiful breakfast

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9.1
Superb
513 reviews
Price from
US$218
per night

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