Hotels in Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto has an extensive public transport system, meaning you can confidently stay at many locations around the beautiful city. If you stay at a spot like Fushimi Inari, you will have access to the train, which connects Kyoto Station to Nara Station. The subway is conveniently accessible from downtown Kyoto. Kyoto buses are also a great way to get around the city. Most neighborhoods, including Kurama and Yamashina, have bus stops within walking distance. There are also plenty of cheap hotels in Kyoto that are close to these public transport networks, like The Royal Park Hotel, which you can book through momondo.

Kyoto, the real heart of Japan, is a well-preserved, ancient city. If you’re traveling for leisure, the city center is an ideal place to stay because you’ll have easy access to public transport to take you to tourist attractions near and far, like the Nijō Castle. You will also find several clubs, shopping areas, and excellent hotels like Hotel Sunroute, which you can book through momondo. If you’re traveling as a couple, consider staying in Shinbashi Dori, a serene and magical neighborhood. Night strolls under these beautiful, well-lit streets make for a romantic evening. Book your stay at the nearby Hyatt Regency Hotel. If you are a business traveler, consider staying in downtown Kyoto. Several budget-friendly Kyoto hotels—like Ikoi Hotel—as well as conference halls and office buildings are located within this bustling neighborhood.

Kyoto has no shortage of great tourist destinations. The Kinkaku-Ji, located in northwest Kyoto, is a popular and historic site. This famous Zen Buddhist temple is a national landscape with historical monuments dating back to ancient Kyoto. The great Nijō Castle, located in Nakagyo, is another notable attraction that features the ancient Honmaru Palace, the old Ninomaru Palace, and some beautiful gardens. The old building has beautiful artwork and appealing interiors. Another great destination west of Kyoto is Arashiyama, a place of breathtaking natural beauty. You can visit the area in the spring to enjoy the sight of cherry trees in bloom. Near these attractions, you’ll find cheap hotels in Kyoto, like the Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo, located near the famous Nijō Castle. Book a night or two at this hotel through momondo.

Kyoto has plenty of neighborhoods with fine-dining establishments and notable bars; one such neighborhood is Pontocho. Located right beside the Kamogawa River, this community has plenty of bars and restaurants to try, like Yamafuku and Ki Bar. You can get to Pontocho by bus or a JR (Japan Rail) train from Kyoto Station. Gion is another neighborhood frequented by diners and those seeking fun entertainment joints like the popular Kappo bar. You can get to Gion by train from the Gion-Shijo station, or skip the transport and use momondo to book nearby hotels in Kyoto, like the Kyoto Tower hotel, which has convenient access to these dining establishments.

Kyoto attracts tourists from all over the world, largely thanks to its beautiful shrines and intriguing events and festivals. One such important festival, held every May, is the Aoi Matsuri (Aoi Festival). During this festival, a graceful parade makes its way through the Shimogamo Shrine from the Imperial Palace, and finally concludes at the Kamigamo Shrine. You can ride the train from Kyoto Station to Imadegwa Station to get to the festival. During the summer, Kyoto streets come alive during the lively Gion Matsuri (Gion Festival), held every July at Yasaka Shrine; you can get to the festival by taking city buses from Kyoto Station. Watch as wooden floats and mikoshi shrines are carried around the city. Another significant annual festival held every October at Heian Shrine is the beloved Jidai Festival. During this festival, a parade makes its way through Kyoto’s streets donning traditional Kyoto costumes. You can get to the event on a Kyoto city bus.

Visiting Kyoto for 7 nights is the most common choice for our users.

Hotels in Kyoto show a range of prices for their rooms. These are determined by factors such as availability, locale and amenities. On average, rooms will be around $385 per night.

Kyoto hotels are at their most economical to book in the month of February. The rates you are charged may be 37% lower than in the high season and is the best time to get a great deal.

Room prices for hotels in Kyoto will be at their lowest on Saturday and peak on Thursday.

$743 per person, per night, is on average, what you can expect to pay for luxury hotels in Kyoto. To put this in perspective, $385 per person, per night is the average price of a hotel in Kyoto, which is a price difference of around 45%% to stay at a luxury hotel.

Hostels in Kyoto (including hotels rated 2 stars and below) costs $28 per person, per night on average. This is $378 per night cheaper than the average cost of hotels in Kyoto.

When visiting Kyoto, people tend to book hotels in Yamashina, Sakyo, Nakagyo and Kita.

While temperatures are typically very high in Kyoto during June, there is a higher chance for rainfall as the average for the month is about 9.2″. Taking into account the higher potential for rain in June, those staying at a hotel in Kyoto should plan to visit popular indoor attractions such as Nishijin Textile Center, Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, and Kiyomizu Sannei-Zaka Seiryu-en.

Yes, Kyoto does have vacation rentals. Of the 4,910 vacation rentals in Kyoto, Ostay Kyoto Nijo-Jo Yama Hotel Apartment is the most popular among our users. Find vacation rentals in Kyoto.

Kyoto has 156 hostels if you aren’t interested in staying at a hotel. Mulan Hostel is the most popular based on our user data. Compare hostels in Kyoto.

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