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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. Great location, lots of amenities

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9
Superb
7,077 reviews
Price from
US$104
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. Very friendly, multi lingual staff

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9
Superb
4,834 reviews
Price from
US$158
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. Everything is clean and comfortable

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9.6
Exceptional
1,247 reviews
Price from
US$42
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. I loved the hotel! The room was big, comfortable and clean. The location is 15 minutes walking from the train station and from the hotel is easy to move around the city.

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9.1
Superb
2,366 reviews
Price from
US$287
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. Very nice hostel, at Kyoto station which is convenient for bus, subway and trains to all temples and places of interest! Hostel is very clean, showers and toilets included. Would definitely recommend to stay here!

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9
Superb
3,747 reviews
Price from
US$34
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 location is right next to Kyoto Station making it perfect to getting anywhere in the city and transport to other cities like Osaka, Nara Himeji and Tokyo. So many restaurant options nearby as well. The hotel staff was nice and very professional.

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9
Superb
2,143 reviews
Price from
US$236
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. Excellent hotel in a quiet area, a bit far from the center. The staff is very helpful. I will definitely be back.

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9.1
Superb
1,742 reviews
Price from
US$240
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. Staffs are super helpful and kind, breakfast is wonderful and totally beyond expectations. Highly recommended!

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9.4
Superb
370 reviews
Price from
US$227
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. This staff was just exceptional, made us feel at home and paid attention to this one as details

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9.4
Superb
359 reviews
Price from
US$610
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. The room was really nice. It was cool to stay in a Japanese style bedroom. The man working there was super nice and helpful.

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9.4
Superb
784 reviews
Price from
US$91
per night

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