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Discover 3,140 Central Kyoto hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Standard Room (with Loft), Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (93)
"Wonderful hotel for families and great location too!"
The price is ₩148,930
₩163,823 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Capsule Hotel CONTINUE Njojo-Kita
Interior

Capsule Hotel CONTINUE Njojo-Kita

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (35)
"Great inexpensive social stay."
The price is ₩24,787
₩49,082 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Capsule Hotel CONTINUE Njojo-Kita
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Economy Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (30)
"Very nice location, and well equipped to receive a family of 5 or more "
The price is ₩51,641
₩56,805 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Lobby

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1317)
"Staff was amazingly courteous, beautifully decorated, spacious."
The price is ₩193,463
₩212,809 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto
Superior Family Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (213)
"Clean and good! "
The price is ₩96,834
₩106,517 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto
KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
Exterior

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (203)
"By far one of the best hotels we stayed at during out time in Japan"
The price is ₩125,492
₩138,041 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
View from property

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (93)
"Amazing property spa and service"
The price is ₩1,088,808
₩1,377,342 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto
Lobby lounge

Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto

4.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (86)
"Staff was wonderful and restaurant was outstanding. "
The price is ₩554,452
₩701,382 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto
Kefu Stay & Lounge
Front of property

Kefu Stay & Lounge

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (115)
"It’s a beautiful place to stay but away from most visiting place in Kyoto "
The price is ₩51,646
₩56,811 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Kefu Stay & Lounge
Kyoto Garden Palace
Lobby

Kyoto Garden Palace

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (803)
"An amazing deal for a great location and service."
The price is ₩66,899
₩80,948 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Kyoto Garden Palace
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo
Exterior

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (174)
"very nice area"
The price is ₩77,058
₩84,764 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo
The Gran Resort Elegante Kyoto
Public bath

The Gran Resort Elegante Kyoto

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (67)
"It was a decent place with friendly staff. Close to the National Garden and easy transit. "
The price is ₩135,561
₩149,119 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
The Gran Resort Elegante Kyoto
RESI STAY JISCO HOTEL Kyoto Gosho Nishi
Property entrance

RESI STAY JISCO HOTEL Kyoto Gosho Nishi

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (238)
"We loved the room, it was well equipped and was clean and modern! "
The price is ₩81,788
₩89,967 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
RESI STAY JISCO HOTEL Kyoto Gosho Nishi
Yadoya Nishijinso
View from room

Yadoya Nishijinso

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (27)
"The host is very welcoming and enthusiastic to share places around. This is a traditional Japanese style living on tatami and Japanese futon along with a shared public bath. You will have the best rest sleeping on those futon in this quiet neighborhood. 7-11, Daiso, coin laundry and buses to major attractions are all within 5min of walk. "
The price is ₩258,215
₩284,037 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Yadoya Nishijinso
Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西
Exclusive Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (17)
"Loved the spaciousness and convenience to subway and imperial palace gardens. "
The price is ₩95,664
₩105,227 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西
Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium
Front of property - evening/night

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (609)
"Location !"
The price is ₩73,101
₩80,411 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium
OKU Kamishichiken
Koubai | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer

OKU Kamishichiken

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
"Very nice hotel. Excellent service."
The price is ₩280,724
₩308,796 total
Jul 11 - Jul 12
OKU Kamishichiken
Kamo Residences by Reflections
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Kamo Residences by Reflections

5.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
"Amazing views, wonderful service. "
The price is ₩717,233
₩867,851 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Kamo Residences by Reflections
MATERIAL Fuchomae
Exterior

MATERIAL Fuchomae

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (48)
"Clean and friendly staff"
The price is ₩102,253
₩112,478 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
MATERIAL Fuchomae
KKR Kyoto Kuniso
Exterior

KKR Kyoto Kuniso

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (29)
"It has a showa type charm. Really excellent staff and lovely Japanese room overlooking river and garden."
The price is ₩198,310
₩218,141 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
KKR Kyoto Kuniso
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Where to stay in Central Kyoto

Find the best Central Kyoto areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Central Kyoto
Learn more about Central Kyoto
Gion which includes cycling, street scenes and night scenes
Gion map

Gion

Experience a traditional tea ceremony or a night of cultural entertainment within the historic wooden teahouses of this well-preserved Kyoto district.

Kyoto Tower featuring a city, a high rise building and night scenes
Shimogyo Ward map

Shimogyo Ward

Discover bustling Shijō Street's shopping district and explore attractions like Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum. Easily navigate the area from Kyoto Station, a major transport hub.

Kyōto showing a river or creek and mountains
Downtown Kyoto map

Downtown Kyoto

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Rokakkudo Temple and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage
Higashiyama Ward map

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.

Central Kyoto
Karasuma map

Karasuma

Experience sensory delights at the Kitchen of Kyoto, shop for souvenirs, take an art class and visit a sacred temple in this central neighborhood. 

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central Kyoto?

Central Kyoto is a historic neighborhood known for its picturesque gardens and sightseeing. Are you looking for Central Kyoto travel tips? Be sure to check out Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in Central Kyoto?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Kamo Residences by Reflections is the highest ranked property in Central Kyoto. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street, and it offers a winery and free breakfast. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto and THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Central Kyoto area?

Expedia has 356 hotels and other accommodations in Central Kyoto to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Kyoto area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Kyoto, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Central Kyoto.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Central Kyoto?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Central Kyoto, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What are the top things to see and do in Central Kyoto?

Raku Art Museum, Orinasu-kan, and Jotenkaku Museum feature a variety of exhibits to peruse while you're in Central Kyoto. You could also plan a visit to Seimei-Jinja Shrine or Nishijin Textile Center while you're in the neighborhood. Kiyomizu Temple, Soushunan, and Goo Shrine are just a few of the places to visit in and around Central Kyoto. Uhoin and Hokyo-ji Temple are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Kyoto.

How can I get around Central Kyoto and the greater Kyoto area?

If you want to see more of the city, Imadegawa Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Kuramaguchi Station and Nijojo-mae Station. To venture out of town, take a train from Nijo Station.