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5 best 2 Star Hotels in Kyoto at a glance

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo — 2-star hotel in Central Kyoto. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi — 2-star hotel in Gion. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
The Millennials Kyoto — 2.5-star hotel in Downtown Kyoto. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo — 2.5-star hotel in Shimogyo Ward. Guest rating: 8.2/10 — Very Good.
INA HOUSE GION — 2-star hotel in Gion. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.

2 Star Hotels in Kyoto

A modern waiting area with seating, a water dispenser, and a large screen wall.

A modern waiting area with a reception desk, seating, and a decorative wall.

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Central Kyoto

$24

$26 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a framed artwork on the wall, and the hotel's name displayed on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, an air conditioning unit, and a large window with curtains.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, and shelves displaying products.

Rinn Kyoto Gion Shinbashi

Gion

$43

$48 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern office space with a leather couch, wooden coffee table, and potted plants.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "THE MILLENNIALS" and a modern glass door.

A kitchen with a large window, a sink, and a cutting board.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a large window providing natural light.

The Millennials Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto

$38

$42 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A modern office space with cubicles, large windows, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel reception desk with a striped design, a wooden counter, and a digital screen. There is a map on the wall and a sign indicating the floor number.

The exterior of the Smile Hotel with a modern facade, a prominent entrance, and a sign indicating the direction to the 2F lobby.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, and a window providing natural light.

Smile Hotel Kyoto karasumagojo

Shimogyo Ward

$24

$26 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A vertical garden wall with the text "INA HOUSE GION" and a traditional Japanese building facade.

A staircase with a handrail, leading to an upper floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a wall-mounted coat rack, and a window with curtains.

INA HOUSE GION

Gion

$38

$42 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A modern hotel entrance with glass doors, a visible reception desk, and a sign indicating the name "The Pocket Hotel by SOTETSU".

A waiting area with wooden partitions, cushioned seating, and a view of a water feature.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a seating area with a sofa and ottomans, a dining table, and large windows providing natural light.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, wooden sliding doors, and a view of the outside.

The Pocket Hotel Kyoto-karasumagojo

Shimogyo Ward

$25

$30 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern interior with a round dining table, sofas, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with a view.

KIORI Collection Nishiki

Downtown Kyoto

$113

$125 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a small table, and a teddy bear on a bench.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and a small round table.

A stone pillar with Japanese characters, a glass door entrance, a red bench, and a metal grate on the sidewalk.

Gion Shijo Hotel

Gion

$58

$64 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating area with a sofa and coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a well-lit entrance, and a brick facade.

A spacious dining area with a long table, chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a sink, a television mounted on the wall, and a small wooden stool.

Sakura Terrace The Atelier

Minami Ward

$26

$29 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden staircase, a sliding door, and a small table with a bowl and chopsticks.

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding wooden doors, a small sign, and a ceiling fan.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, a television, and sliding doors.

A modern hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL" and a covered walkway.

West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

Gion

$38

$42 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Espasion Pontocho."

An elevator with a digital display showing the number 1, indicating the first floor.

A reception desk with two digital welcome screens, a door labeled "OFFICE," and a textured wall with a hotel name.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a doormat with the hotel's name, and a QR code on the wall.

Hotel Espasion Pontocho

Downtown Kyoto

$69

$75 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A hotel entrance with a traditional Japanese design, featuring a wooden facade and a signboard.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outside through a window.

A water dispenser and a refrigerator with the word "ICE" on it, both mounted on a wall.

Rinn Kiyomizu Gion

Gion

$49

$53 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, wooden exterior, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception area with a wooden counter, seating, and a large potted plant.

A room with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and hanging paper lanterns.

A traditional Japanese entrance with a wooden structure, a red banner with white text and a symbol, and a stone pathway leading to a lantern.

Caesar Gion Kyoto

Gion

$72

$110 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a sofa.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, a sofa, and a small table.

A modern building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a flat roof.

KYOTO GRANBELL HOTEL hanareya

Shimogyo Ward

$49

$54 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

The exterior of a building with the name 'Minn Shijo-Omiya' displayed above the entrance.

A reception area with a map on the wall, a reception desk, and wooden stools.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a large window with a view of mountains.

A modern room with a wooden table, red cushioned seating, and a large wall mural of a forest scene.

Minn Shijo Omiya

Nakagyo Ward

$48

$53 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

The entrance of Hotel The Point with a modern design, including a metal sign, a glass door, and a paved walkway with tactile paving.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a coat rack.

The entrance to Hotel The Point, featuring a modern design with a large sign, a glass door, and a paved pathway with tactile paving for accessibility.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, a towel hanging on the wall, and a visible control panel.

HOTEL THE POINT Kyoto Station South

Minami Ward

$24

$26 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

The exterior of Sakura Cross Hotel with a modern facade, vertical wooden slats, and a neon sign.

A modern office space with a long table, several chairs, and a green plant wall.

A reception area with a wooden slat wall and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, and a view of the city through sheer curtains.

Sakura Cross Hotel Kyoto Kiyomizu

Higashiyama Ward

$53

$59 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a coffee machine.

A modern building with a wooden balcony, a bicycle parking area, and a sign indicating a stay & lounge facility.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

A traditional Japanese building with a multi-tiered roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm body of water.

Kefu Stay & Lounge

Central Kyoto

$34

$37 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, two beds, a small table with cups, and a window.

A cozy seating area with a wooden table, cushions, and a vase with flowers.

A narrow urban street with a building featuring large windows and a modern entrance.

A bar area with a red counter, stools, and various bar equipment.

TSUGU Kyoto Sanjo by THE SHARE HOTELS

Downtown Kyoto

$79

$94 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern reception area with a 'Smart Place Inn' sign, a wooden slatted ceiling, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a patterned wall, and a window with blinds.

The exterior of a hotel with a modern design, featuring a glass entrance, a signboard with the hotel's name, and a tiled pathway leading to the entrance.

A hotel hallway with doors numbered 403, 406, and 603.

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Horikawa

Shimogyo Ward

$23

$26 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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Top neighborhoods in Kyoto

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

A traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

A stone pathway lined with cherry blossoms and traditional buildings.

A traditional wooden building with a stone pathway and a cherry blossom tree in full bloom.

A cobblestone street lined with traditional wooden houses and bamboo fences.

Gion

Wander through Gion's narrow lanes where wooden machiya houses transport you to old-world Kyoto. Catch glimpses of geiko and maiko hurrying to appointments in elegant kimono along Hanamikoji Street. Yasaka Shrine's vermillion gates and the willow-lined Shirakawa canal create perfect photo backdrops for culture seekers. Temple gardens offer peaceful retreats from the bustling crowds. Exclusive kaiseki restaurants hide behind unassuming wooden facades, requiring reservations weeks ahead. Artisan shops sell handcrafted kimono accessories and traditional fans until early evening. Visit during morning hours to avoid the tourist crush. The neighborhood is best explored on foot, with the Gion-shijo Station connecting you to greater Kyoto.

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A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm pond with rocks.

A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

A traditional gate with ornate golden decorations and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese gate with ornate golden decorations and a tiled roof.

Central Kyoto

Central Kyoto's historic streets are home to breathtaking UNESCO treasures like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Castle. You can immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture through mesmerizing geisha performances in Gion or peaceful tea ceremonies amid picturesque gardens. Wander through the thousands of vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine or marvel at the gleaming Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion. Traditional ryokans offer tatami floors and cultural immersion while local shops showcase exquisite textiles and ceramics. The neighborhood is best explored on foot or via the convenient metro stations at Imadegawa, Kuramaguchi, or Nijojo-mae. Morning visits help you dodge crowds and soak up temple bell echoes across this living museum of Japanese heritage.

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A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.

A person in traditional Japanese attire descending stone steps, a lion statue, and a building with green and red accents in the background.

A traditional Japanese garden with a large tree, neatly trimmed bushes, a pond, and a pathway.

Cherry blossoms, a traditional Japanese house, and a mountain range.

A stone staircase leading to a traditional Japanese house surrounded by lush greenery.

Higashiyama Ward

Traditional-style buildings and protected status define this part of Kyoto, with entertainment in Gion near Yasaka Shrine. Must-see attractions include Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Namikawa Cloisonne Museum.

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A pathway through a bamboo forest with a wooden fence on one side.

Two people walking through a bamboo forest.

A pathway flanked by tall bamboo trees with a clear sky above.

A pathway flanked by tall bamboo trees and dry grass, leading into a dense bamboo forest.

Arashiyama

Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty, Arashiyama offers attractions like Iwatayama Monkey Park, Tenryū-ji temple, and Sagano bamboo forest. Easily accessible and walkable, it's perfect for exploring Kyoto's western outskirts.

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A traditional building with a curved roof, ornate decorations, and a tree in the background.

A traditional Japanese building surrounded by autumn foliage and a small pond.

A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.

A torii gate with cherry blossoms, a traditional Japanese building, and a clear blue sky.

A traditional Japanese building with a golden roof, surrounded by a serene pond and lush greenery.

Nishijin

Kyoto's cultural Nishijin neighborhood is loved for its castle and coffeehouses, and visitors often enjoy its varied attractions including Nishijin Textile Center and Funaoka Thermal Bath.

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Top landmarks in Kyoto

A traditional Japanese temple complex with autumn foliage, a prominent pagoda, and wooden walkways.

Kiyomizu Temple

9.0/10 (8,712 reviews)

Higashiyama Ward is home to Kiyomizu Temple, so why not stop by during your stay in Kyoto. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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A red torii gate with stone lion statues on either side, leading to a shrine with a red roof.

Fushimi Inari Shrine

9.2/10 (8,924 reviews)

Fushimi Ward is home to Fushimi Inari Shrine, so why not stop by during your stay in Kyoto. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.

Nishiki Market

8.8/10 (4,133 reviews)

If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Nishiki Market in Downtown Kyoto and take in the atmosphere. Splash some more cash at Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, Kawaramachi Street, and Pontocho Alley.

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A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.

Kawaramachi Street

8.8/10 (5,318 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Kawaramachi Street in Shimogyo Ward. Splash some more cash at Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, Nishiki Market, and Pontocho Alley.

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A traditional Japanese building with a stone wall and a canal reflecting the structure.

Nijō Castle

9.0/10 (4,696 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Nijō Castle— just one of the monuments in Central Kyoto. Our travelers also love the sacred temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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A traditional Japanese temple with red pillars and a tiled roof.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

8.8/10 (4,212 reviews)

Central Kyoto is home to Kyoto Imperial Palace, so why not stop by during your stay in Kyoto. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Kyoto Tower

8.2/10 (5,022 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Kyoto Tower— just one of the monuments in Shimogyo Ward. Our travelers also love the sacred temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by a tranquil pond, with reflections of the structure and surrounding trees.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

9.2/10 (2,270 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Kinkaku-ji Temple— just one of the monuments in Kita Ward. Our travelers also love the sacred temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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