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Interior entrance

Retreat Kamikashiwano

Retreat Kamikashiwano
4.0 star property
Central Kyoto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
Retreat Kamikashiwano
Exterior

Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa
2.5 star property
Central Kyoto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"A fantastic location overlooking the river fork. Incredibly hospitable and professional staff tended to every question. Felt like a second home!"
United States
Marcos
The price is ₩227,349
₩250,084 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa
Standard Room (with Loft), Non Smoking | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
4.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (223 reviews)
"Clean room and very helpful staff. "
United States
Anita
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Exterior

ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse

ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Central Kyoto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Lovely hosts, great breakfast and love the tatami!!!"
United States
Liam
The price is ₩44,928
₩49,421 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse
Front of property

Nishijin Isa

Nishijin Isa
3.5 star property
Central Kyoto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"It was our of town property But good experience to stay in a traditional house"
United Kingdom
Aj
The price is ₩255,187
₩280,706 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Nishijin Isa
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamo Residences by Reflections
5.0 star property
Central Kyoto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Clean and peaceful "
Canada
Bryan
Kamo Residences by Reflections
Koubai | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer

OKU Kamishichiken

OKU Kamishichiken
3.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (34 reviews)
"Private onsen, private bath tub"
United States
Genevieve
OKU Kamishichiken
Lobby

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Kyoto Brighton Hotel
4.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,640 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful- good size room, great service, comfortable beds and the added bonus of shuttle bus was also great!"
Australia
Rachel
The price is ₩163,131
₩179,444 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Canata Suite Sora | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Hotel Canata Kyoto

Hotel Canata Kyoto
3.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (99 reviews)
"Great location, good services. "
United States
David
The price is ₩131,232
₩144,355 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Hotel Canata Kyoto
Premium Room | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn

THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn
4.5 star property
Central Kyoto
7.6 out of 10, Good, (11 reviews)
"Great accommodations and very quiet atmosphere ☺️"
United States
Steve
THE KAGAYA KYOTO Japanese Style Inn
Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Holiday home Nijo Sikibu An Kyoto

Holiday home Nijo Sikibu An Kyoto
3.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Very beautiful place in a quiet area. "
United States
Nutthakarn
Holiday home Nijo Sikibu An Kyoto
Japanese Style Quadruple Room | Garden view

Tanoya

Tanoya
3.0 star property
Central Kyoto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"I loved how authentic the experience felt and looked, curated by such amazing and sweet souls. "
United States
Jeremy
The price is ₩240,163
₩311,354 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Tanoya
Front of property

HOTEL ECCLESIA

HOTEL ECCLESIA
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (87 reviews)
"Spotless clean, and comfortable stay "
Singapore
Siti
The price is ₩60,865
₩70,732 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
HOTEL ECCLESIA
Premium Class Cabin | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

First Cabin Kyoto Nijojo

First Cabin Kyoto Nijojo
2.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (130 reviews)
"The mattresses could be softer but I had an awesome experience "
United States
Joshua
The price is ₩140,562
₩154,620 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
First Cabin Kyoto Nijojo
Economy Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
3.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (213 reviews)
"It’s a introvert friendly hotel"
United States
Fernando
The price is ₩64,611
₩71,072 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Exterior

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
4.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (309 reviews)
"Great and nice hotel!"
United States
Maria Francia A
The price is ₩118,108
₩129,919 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
Lobby

Kyoto Garden Palace

Kyoto Garden Palace
3.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (919 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful, clean, cozy room, lovely breakfast, good location "
United States
Rosanne
The price is ₩85,188
₩103,078 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Kyoto Garden Palace
Hallway

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae

Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (16 reviews)
"Great location, just short walk from station, spacious room, free simple breakfast. Pillow is not for me 😅. Too tiny. But other then that all good. Will recommend this hotel. "
Singapore
Anna Maria
The price is ₩43,741
₩48,119 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Hotel Excellence Enmachi Ekimae
Exterior

Miro Hotel Imadegawa

Miro Hotel Imadegawa
3.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"とても良い環境でした"
Japan
Taiga
The price is ₩42,882
₩47,170 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Miro Hotel Imadegawa
Restaurant

Kefu Stay & Lounge

Kefu Stay & Lounge
2.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (138 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay!"
United States
Patrick
Kefu Stay & Lounge
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Compare popular hotels in Central Kyoto

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Kamo Residences by Reflections
5.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
22 reviews
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Japanese Style Quadruple Room | Garden view
Tanoya
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
13 reviews
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Exterior
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa
2.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
13 reviews
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Townhome | Living area
Ryokan Tori
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
12 reviews
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Standard Room (with Loft), Non Smoking | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
223 reviews
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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 featuring street scenes and a city

Gion

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

Higashi Honganji in Kyoto, Kyoto prefecture, Japan
Photo by 663highland
Open Photo by 663highland

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.

Panoramic view of buildings containing Ninomaru reception rooms at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan. Stitched from 2 images using Canon PhotoStitch 3.1.
Photo by Pomakis
Open Photo by Pomakis

Downtown Kyoto

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

Kodaiji Temple which includes landscape views, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

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.

The Gion Matsuri Festival is Japans most famous festival. Musicians sit in huge floats that are pushed/dragged around town in Kyoto while the musicians play their flutes. There are two types of floats in The Gion Matsuri Parade, Yama and Hoko. There are 23 Yama and 10 Hoko. The Hoko floats can be up to 25 meters tall and weigh up to 12 tons. The main procession of the floats are held on the 17th of July, which is when this photo was taken. #Festival
Photo by Alexander Hagseth
Open Photo by Alexander Hagseth

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.

Top Central Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

10/10 Excellent
"This was a lovey hotel near the main station and walkable to the Gion District. Lots of amenities within the hotel, and nearby! Highly recommend this hotel!"
Tammy 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Price trends for hotels in Central Kyoto

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June
November
₩164,594
₩205,448
Month
Price
January
₩196,456
February
₩164,594
March
₩205,448
April
₩257,686
May
₩192,731
June
₩133,355
July
₩149,693
August
₩147,265
September
₩179,565
October
₩262,246
November
₩307,570
December
₩163,137
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Central Kyoto.

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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden while you're in the neighborhood.
What's the best accommodation in Central Kyoto?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto is the highest ranked property in Central Kyoto. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Nijō Castle, and it offers a restaurant and a bar. Other top choices in the neighborhood include THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West and KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Central Kyoto area?
Expedia has 376 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 Nishijin Textile Center or Kyoto Gyoen National Garden while you're in the neighborhood. Nishiki Market, Soushunan, and Uhoin are just a few of the places to visit in and around Central Kyoto. Zuishunin and Senbon Shakado 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.