Hotels near Sanjo Bridge Kyoto

"Great stay. Would definitely stay again in Kyoto. Location was excellent for walking "

"AKEKURE Kyoto Shirakawa — 10/10. Full stop. There are hotels that get everything right. And then there’s AKEKURE. This nine-room boutique opened in December 2025 and it already feels like it’s been here forever — like it was always supposed to exist exactly where it does, tucked among willow trees along a small river in one of Kyoto’s most quietly beautiful neighborhoods. We arrived at 3pm. The exterior stopped us before we even walked in. The facade is considered and deliberate — the kind of...

"Very Clean room & comfortable stay & very good location ! Will recommend for a family trip ! "

"We loved our stay at Hotel Alza Kyoto. The staff was polite and kind, and helped forward our luggage to our hotel in Tokyo (for a fee). The room was spacious, clean, and the quietest we'd ever stayed in. It's slightly off the beaten path, yet within 3 minutes of the Sanjo JR station, 5 minutes of the Sanjo Keihan subway station, and within walking distance to Nishiki Market. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is about a 30-minute walk, partly uphill. A bus will get you close to Philosopher's Path. The...

"We had an amazing 3 day stay at Art Mon Zen. From the moment we arrived to leaving, the staff were exceptional and extremely attentive. Probably the best hotel stay in Japan. Overall, the room was very comfortable and relaxing after a long day visiting all the sensational sights in Kyoto. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to stay near the main Gion district in Kyoto."

"Great Location, great hotel. Location is ideal to make as homemade and explore Gion and all of Kyoto. 15-20 minute bus ride from Kyoto station. "

"A great facility at the northern end of the shopping district, right on transit lines and very well run. An excellent breakfast awaits."

"Perfect location, in the center of all the action. A short walk to Nishiki market and Gion. Helpful and pleasant staff. Washer and dryer in the room. Free Sake, wine and soft drinks between 1-9PM Try Koe donuts next door….different and great"

"Best place to do and experience a ryokan. Service was so good and attentive when it came to our tea and our traditional Japanese breakfast she walked us on how to eat everything. It was amazing "

"Boutique style hotel right in the center of Kyoto. Great for travelers looking to explore Kyoto. "

"Staff is very friendly and the property is very clean. It is also walking distance to many shrines and parks, and very close to the subway station, so you can easily access many parts of the city from there. "

"Very central location. The staff is super helpful! If you like to have the option to socialize in the lobby area, this is a great place to stay. Make plans with randoms and do all sort of weird stuff. I will definitely recommend this place, and will be back if Im in Kyoto again."

"非常好的住宿體驗，房間乾淨整潔，地點也很不錯"

"Rooms a bit small, but the hotel and staff are wonderfull."

"Short walk from train station. Right in Gion district. Lots of restaurants minutes away. A temple within walking distance. Great amenities in bathroom. Biggest room we stayed in while in Japan. Next time in Kyoto definitely staying here again."

"とてもきれいで便利"

"Great amenities themselves, but in the most highly foot trafficked part of Kyoto. "

"Clean rooms and spacious for 2 people but we had 4 adults single beds and the room was a bit cramped which is expected in Japan. Very close to all shops and attractions. "

"Great central, quiet hotel. Very comfortable beds, and decent breakfast"

"More comments Trip@dvisor - "Kyoto Resident Experience" - December 2024. Roomy for our family of four adults; manager was very responsive to our requests; neighborhood offers nice dining and shopping, including a useful grocery store around the corner. Higashiyama subway station is very close, and Gion is a leisurely walk south."