Downtown Kyoto

Kyoto

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Popular places to visit

Nishiki Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Nishiki Market
Kyoto International Manga Museum featuring a city

Kyoto International Manga Museum

This institution is the home of manga in Kyoto. It holds exhibitions, workshops and events devoted to the promotion of Japanese literary art.

Kyoto International Manga Museum
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Kiyamachi Street

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kiyamachi Street. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Kiyamachi Street
Cherry blossom at one of the many temples in Kyoto

Ryoma Shopping Street

You can enjoy retail therapy at Ryoma Shopping Street during your visit to Kyoto.

Ryoma Shopping Street
Kiyomizu Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Kiyomizu Temple

Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Kiyomizu Temple
Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring interior views and a temple or place of worship as well as a small group of people

Fushimi Inari Shrine

This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Downtown Kyoto Hotel Deals

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

3 out of 5
Oike-agaru, Higashinotoin St. Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ₩75,608 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
₩75,608
₩83,169 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"A very nice and well located hotel with easy access to many attractions via a nearby train station. Rooms are clean and very functional. Walking to the river is roughly a 15 minute walk and train stations are between 2 minutes and roughly 10 minutes. Overall, a fantastic hotel!"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ₩84,199 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
₩84,199
₩92,619 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Great place to stay in kyoto
"The hotel is excellent. It is located in the middle of an entertainment and shopping area and is very convenient to go out from, but taxis cannot reach it directly. It has everything needed for a vacation, and the staff is kind and helpful with anything. The hotel also has self-service laundry facilities. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori, Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ₩226,824 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
₩226,824
₩249,506 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,650 reviews)
"It’s our first time in Kyoto and we made a good decision staying here Cross Kyoto Hotel. The hotel is very beautiful and the staff here are great & friendly. The buffet breakfast is superb with great selection of foods. Beautiful design with lots of seating. Recommend buying the breakfast during ..."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Cross Hotel Kyoto
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO

3 out of 5
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ₩52,582 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
₩52,582
₩57,840 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market ...
9/10 Wonderful! (532 reviews)
"Love this place! Def will be back"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
Hotel Okura Kyoto

Hotel Okura Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
537-4 Ichinofunairicho, Kawaramachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ₩162,386 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
₩162,386
₩196,488 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Hotel Okura Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ₩67,987 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
₩67,987
₩86,004 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,263 reviews)
"Excellent service, front desk staff were very helpful especially with them helping us call train station to retrieve a bag we left at the station location. We would definitely stay here again, hotel location was convenient and close to what we wanted to visit."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Kyoto

Central Kyoto

Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Kyōto showing a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(52 area reviews)

Travelers love Nakagyo Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle.

Nakagyo Ward
Gion which includes cycling, street scenes and night scenes

Gion

5/5(208 area reviews)

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

Gion
Kenninji Temple featuring interior views, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Komatsucho

5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.

Komatsucho
Nijo Castle showing a park and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(1,806 area reviews)

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

Central Kyoto
Kyōto showing fall colors, religious aspects and snow

Kamigyo Ward

4/5(5 area reviews)

Noted for its historic sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.

Kamigyo Ward

Downtown Kyoto