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3 Star Hotels in Kyoto

A modern interior with glass walls, a seating area with cushions, and a small garden path.

1. LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO

Downtown Kyoto

$45 total

Dec 16 - Dec 17

A hotel with multiple floors and a prominent sign on the side.

2. Hotel Keihan Kyoto GRANDE

Minami Ward

A stone-walled hot tub with a water feature and a clock.

3. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Shimogyo Ward

$127 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

A variety of dishes including meatballs, a salad with beets, and a bowl of soup.

4. APA Hotel Kyoto Ekihigashi

Shimogyo Ward

$68 total

Dec 16 - Dec 17

A modern building with a restaurant named "Fresa Inn" on the ground floor.

5. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo

Shimogyo Ward

$48 total

Dec 13 - Dec 14

An indoor space with tables, chairs, and potted plants.

6. Hotel The M's Kyoto

Minami Ward

$42 total

Dec 15 - Dec 16

A buffet with various dishes and drinks, including seafood, salads, and desserts, arranged on a counter with a decorative bamboo backdrop.

7. Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

Shimogyo Ward

$78 total

Dec 15 - Dec 16

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden beams, and a view through a glass door.

8. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sanjo-Karasuma

Downtown Kyoto

$68 total

Dec 16 - Dec 17

A modern lounge area with a long bench, seating area, and a bar counter.

9. The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward

$59 total

Dec 13 - Dec 14

A spacious lobby with wooden ceiling panels, large windows, and seating areas with sofas and chairs.

10. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

Minami Ward

$71 total

Dec 13 - Dec 14

A professional kitchen with chefs preparing food, a stainless steel counter, and a large oven in the background.

11. Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

$65 total

Dec 13 - Dec 14

A modern hotel building with a prominent tower in the background.

12. Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

$53 total

Dec 15 - Dec 16

A modern interior with seating arrangements, large windows, and a view of an outdoor garden.

13. Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

Downtown Kyoto

$77 total

Dec 15 - Dec 16

A hotel room with two beds, a patterned wall, a large window with a view of a traditional building and hills.

14. APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Gion

$88 total

Dec 15 - Dec 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

15. hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo

Downtown Kyoto

$43 total

Dec 15 - Dec 16

A corridor with a modern design, featuring a wooden slat wall and recessed ceiling lights.

16. Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Downtown Kyoto

$48 total

Dec 16 - Dec 17

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large wall mural.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Station

Shimogyo Ward

$114 total

Dec 14 - Dec 15

A modern building entrance with a wooden slat wall and a lit sign.

18. Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

$150 total

Dec 13 - Dec 14

A modern interior with large glass windows, a seating area with a teal sofa, and a visible outdoor garden.

19. Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo

Downtown Kyoto

$51 total

Dec 16 - Dec 17

A modern interior with a curved seating area, a wooden partition with vertical slats, and a small table.

20. Hotel Keihan Kyotoeki Minami

Minami Ward

$212 total

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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Top neighborhoods in Kyoto

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

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

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 pagoda with a red and white color scheme, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

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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Two people walking through a 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 torii gate with cherry blossoms, a traditional Japanese building, and a clear blue sky.

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 and is a popular place to see in Kyoto. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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