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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 rooms, fast check-in process, and friendly staff

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9
Superb
6,956 reviews
Price from
US$37
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. Hi, once i left my comment but disapeared :/ Ok trying once more :D Very nice hote and had tradicinal ryokan, they also provide yukata for everyone, polite staff, they do nice traditional breakfast, also they can organize traditional tea ceremony with renting the kimono. We had very nice stay.

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9
Superb
4,712 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
1,215 reviews
Price from
US$29
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. Quaint and beautiful hotel. The hotel makes you feel like you entered a different dimension, back to the old feel of Kyoto. Location is wonderful with all the top rated meals.

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9.1
Superb
2,314 reviews
Price from
US$261
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 location next to the strain staton, clean, modern and this amazing helping staff. Thank you!

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9
Superb
3,641 reviews
Price from
US$30
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. The price-performance ratio far exceeded our expectations. To date, this is the best experience we have had in Japan.

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9
Superb
2,092 reviews
Price from
US$261
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. Its stylish with an old school charm! The shuttle bus is amazing

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9.1
Superb
1,693 reviews
Price from
US$242
per night

Boasting luxurious guest rooms with each unique design, The Screen is a boutique hotel located just a 3-minute walk to Kyoto Imperial Palace. Jingu Marutabashi Train Station is a 7-minute walk away. Free WiFi is provided in the rooms. The concept is unique where every room has different design. I was lucky to get the design that I like. The room is spacious and there is jet bath, ideal for couple. It has big screen TV and sound bar. Upon check-in, we received welcome drink and

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9
Superb
273 reviews
Price from
US$229
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. Very traditional and beautiful

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9.4
Superb
367 reviews
Price from
US$366
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. I was looking for a ryokan experience and that's exactly what we got - a quality Japanese experience.

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9.4
Superb
345 reviews
Price from
US$614
per night

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