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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. Very clean, central, and neat stay. The staff was cordial and the collective amenities in the common area were not short than spectacular, from prime coffee-making tools to high-quality beans and teas. Good common areas and architecture as well.

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9
Superb
7,173 reviews
Price from
US$30
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. Good location (close to shopping area and train station) with comfortable futon beds. We would love to have had more days to enjoy more of the hotel’s facilities.

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9
Superb
4,887 reviews
Price from
US$115
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. -comfy, cozy room -very comfortable tatami style mattress -baggage storage before check in/after check out -very clean -attention to details in the room

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9.6
Exceptional
1,254 reviews
Price from
US$23
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. The traditional Japanese ambiance with Onsen is a unique experience. Breakfast offered Japanese menu in addition to the regular breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.

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9
Superb
2,390 reviews
Price from
US$167
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. One of the top hostels I have been. Neat place, clean and good hygiene. near the metro and bus stations. there are laundry automats. they provide free coffee&tea. most importantly, its widely spaced and fresh.

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9
Superb
3,817 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. location right next to kyoto station

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9
Superb
2,174 reviews
Price from
US$220
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. Quiet location. Wonderfull hotel. Nice restaurents at the hotel.

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9.1
Superb
1,791 reviews
Price from
US$184
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 stayed 3 nights here and it was a great experience. Service was great, dinner incredible, room is also comfortable and clean. One impressive part is the little gift e.g. Japanese style bags shared during the stay- very unique during my entire trip in Japan.

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9.4
Superb
372 reviews
Price from
US$214
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. Staff was the friendliest we've experienced in Japan.

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9.4
Superb
383 reviews
Price from
US$609
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. Quiet, traditional tatami room, very clean and organized. There is a small table with a mirror, very cute. The manager was very nice and kind. Maybe he's the kindest person I have evert met during my trip to Japan. We even had hot water ready for tea upon arrival in our room. We were able to check in early as the room were available at that time. He also kept our luggages for a few hours on the day we checked out. The shared bathroom was super clean. The location is very good too, close to Kyoto station and there is a big and very beautiful pagoda nearby.

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9.4
Superb
789 reviews
Price from
US$78
per night

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