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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. The location is excellent, staff are friendly, clean place, comfortable and well-equipped. I‘m extremely happy that I chose to stay here during my trip to Kyoto.

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9
Superb
7,093 reviews
Price from
US$43
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 nice place en traditional style. Staff very kind.

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9
Superb
4,851 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. Friendly environment, comfortable room, great Japanese breakfast.

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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. Great location and friendly staff that was delighted to help with anything. Clean room

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9.1
Superb
2,366 reviews
Price from
US$250
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 facilities, convenient location close to the station, helpful and kind staff, nice common area with drinks, library, computers... They organize activities like gaming night and they curate some contents for the guests such as cafe recommendations, interesting events in Kyoto... I liked everything about my stay there

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9
Superb
3,757 reviews
Price from
US$44
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 exceptional, just few steps from the Kyoto station, you dont even suffer with your bags, everything is near, restaurants, malls, services, convenience stores, everything .... The staff is also very nice and helpful, they give you recomendations if you request them and also help with your lugagge if you need to send it. The rooms are spacious and confortable

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9
Superb
2,145 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. Fantastic facilities, great breakfast. My kids loved it! Among the many hotels we stayed at, at this one all the hotel staff were very fluent in English.

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9.1
Superb
1,756 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. We loved our stay. Super friendly staff and fantastic Japanese breakfast

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9.4
Superb
372 reviews
Price from
US$415
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 loved everything: the service, the attitude of the staff and their kindness, the ceremony of tea and the Japanese breakfast. The room was very nice and the futons were comfortable.

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9.4
Superb
362 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. 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
781 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

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