The Best Hotels Closest to Kyoto Municipal Zoo in Kyoto for 2026

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A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two chairs, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area with a sink and stove, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

1. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Brandi

₩401,019

₩441,121 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A table with two glasses of champagne, a candle, and a bowl of ice on a wooden deck overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A modern building with a warm-lit entrance, large windows, and a visible reception area.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

2. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Kurt

₩588,177

₩646,995 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.

A modern building with a traditional entrance, a signboard, and a tiled roof.

A tatami mat room with a low wooden table and cushions.

A garden with a wooden fence, gravel path, and various plants.

3. Rinn Niomon

Sakyo Ward, 0.8 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Dwayne

₩176,522

₩201,274 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden table, and chairs. A large window provides a view of a tree outside.

A traditional Japanese building with a two-story structure, large sliding doors, and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushioned bench, and a sliding door.

A room with a wooden desk, a bench, and a view of a textured wall and a tree outside.

4. BenTen Residences

Gion, 1.6 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Felecia

₩498,362

₩548,198 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, a shoji screen, and a wooden ceiling.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies on the upper floors and a well-lit entrance.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a shoji screen door.

A modern interior with a bonsai tree in a woven pot, a wooden chest with intricate carvings, and a textured wall with a light fixture.

5. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Komatsucho, 1.6 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Chris

₩261,219

₩287,341 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A multi-story hotel with illuminated windows and a traditional facade.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a traditional Japanese-style window with tatami mats.

A corridor with glass railings and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

6. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Gion, 1.4 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Alexey

₩216,134

₩237,747 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a sliding door, and a hanging light fixture.

A traditional Japanese-style interior with tatami mats, low wooden tables, and a sliding door.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, low wooden tables, and benches.

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami mats, a low wooden table, and a shoji screen door.

7. Gion - Kinpyo

Gion, 1.2 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Jamie

₩362,179

₩438,237 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area, and a living space with a sofa and TV.

A compact kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, a microwave, a coffee maker, and wooden cabinetry.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a decorative wall.

8. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Gion, 1.5 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Owen

₩260,371

₩286,408 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

A modern spa room with two reclining chairs, a vanity with mirrors, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a glass shower enclosure, and a small seating area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and ottoman, a small kitchen area, and large windows offering a view.

9. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Gion, 1.3 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Susan

₩734,862

₩808,348 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and sliding shoji doors. There is a bed with white bedding, a small table, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a small table, and a chair.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, a lantern, and a sign with Japanese characters.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, dark tiles, and a large window with plants.

10. SOWAKA

Gion, 1.4 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

sonia

₩1,282,766

₩1,411,043 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern interior with a bookshelf, two rocking chairs, and a small table.

A modern building with large windows, a staircase, and a well-lit interior.

A modern library with bookshelves, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A modern building with large windows and a wooden facade.

11. Giappo Franca Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, 0.9 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Mariana

₩125,497

₩138,047 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT."

A room with a bed, a small indoor garden, and a sliding door.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a dark wall, and a planter with green plants.

A modern building with a wooden deck, indoor seating, and a TV.

12. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 1 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

vanessa

₩101,159

₩111,275 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a view of a lush garden with trees and rocks.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and an outdoor dining area.

13. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Okazaki, 0.5 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Roselyn

₩411,519

₩520,572 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

A modern interior with a wooden table, black chairs, and a potted plant.

A corridor with glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden accents, and a view of the outdoors.

14. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

Okazaki, 0.6 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Kurtis

₩172,639

₩189,903 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

15. Hilton Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.6 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

John

₩349,310

₩451,658 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A building with a sign reading "Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East" and a brick facade.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a small table, and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

16. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Higashiyama Ward, 1 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

INGRID

₩81,024

₩89,126 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A corridor with stone walls and a tiled floor, leading to a brightly lit interior space.

A modern dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a central decorative bowl.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.

17. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 0.5 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Quinn

₩127,077

₩139,785 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted artwork, and a simple, clean design.

A modern bathroom with a large vessel sink, a handheld showerhead, and a separate bathtub.

18. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

Higashiyama Ward, 0.8 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Agnesa

₩125,752

₩138,327 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern indoor dining area with bamboo decor, tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table, and a headboard with a decorative panel.

A modern building with a glass facade, a visible entrance, and a sign for "DHAWA TUSK STUDIO".

A modern lobby with two seating areas, a chandelier, and a small table.

19. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, 1.2 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Liam

₩351,511

₩436,928 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled entrance and a small balcony.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a sliding door with vertical blinds, a refrigerator, and a microwave on a counter.

A hotel room with a traditional tatami mat floor, a bed with neatly folded white linens, and a modern ceiling light fixture.

20. Kanade Kawaramachinijo

Downtown Kyoto, 1.6 km from Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Gary

₩110,827

₩121,910 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
Shikikaboku	10.0 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
Rinn Niomon	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
BenTen Residences	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Rinn Gion Hanatouro	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View

Top Kyoto Municipal Zoo Hotel Reviews

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect Location to stay in Kyoto."

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is perfectly located in the Akasaka district, less than a 10-minute walk from the nearest subway station, making it easy to access the main areas and tourist attractions across Tokyo. The staff were incredibly lovely and welcoming throughout our entire stay. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, although they are the typical smaller size you would expect in Tokyo. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily recommend this hotel."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"The location was ideal and the roof top bar was picturesque. I most enjoyed being able to wake up to freshly baked goods in the mornings. The staff were 100/10 professional, helpful and exceeded expectations. Highly recommended."

Hilton Kyoto

8/10 Good

"Very clean. Beautiful room. Amazing breakfast. Perfect location"

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was beautiful and very well located. lots of restaurants and shops around. I will definitely be back if we come back to Kyoto again. Super recommended!"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Easy way to experience Japanese hospitality"

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean bed and pillows were not the greatest it was right in the shopping area food drinks shopping near train station and bus stations. Room was ok for size"

Shikikaboku

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was really helpful"

Other attractions near Kyoto Municipal Zoo

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Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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A modern building with a solar panel roof, a traditional red torii gate, and a clear blue sky.

National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

8.0/10 (1 review)

As a place that celebrates 20th-century contemporary art, this museum has innovative themes that are very different from traditional Kyoto culture.

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Murin-an

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Murin-an, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Okazaki Park

Okazaki Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Lake Biwa Canal Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lake Biwa Canal Museum in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Kampo Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Kampo Cultural Center during your stay in Kyoto. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kyoto International Exhibition Hall

Learn about the events happening at Kyoto International Exhibition Hall during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kyoto Municipal Zoo?

Kyoto Municipal Zoo is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its picturesque gardens and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 283 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Kyoto Municipal Zoo?

Adjacent to Kyoto Municipal Zoo, Kyoto Nanzenji Garden Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915 is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers a restaurant and private hot tubs. Other good choices close by include SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier and THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Kyoto Municipal Zoo?

Expedia has 283 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kyoto Municipal Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kyoto Municipal Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Kyoto Municipal Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kyoto Municipal Zoo?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Kyoto Municipal Zoo, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Kyoto Municipal Zoo?

Study the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, or Kyoto International Manga Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Nishiki Market, Heian Shrine, and Nanzen-ji Temple. You can check out the local talent at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater, and Kyoto Concert Hall.

How can I get to Kyoto Municipal Zoo?

With so many choices for transportation, seeing the area around Kyoto Municipal Zoo is easy. Local metro stations include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you're hopping a train into town, Chayama Station, Mototanaka Station, and Ichijoji Station are the closest stations to Sakyo Ward.

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Our top choices for Kyoto Municipal Zoo hotels

1. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

2. Shikikaboku

3. Rinn Niomon

4. BenTen Residences

5. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

6. Hotel ALZA KYOTO

7. Gion - Kinpyo

8. Rinn Gion Shirakawa

9. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

10. SOWAKA

11. Giappo Franca Kyoto

12. GOZAN HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENT Higashiyama Sanjo

13. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

14. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

15. Hilton Kyoto

16. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

17. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

18. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

19. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

20. Kanade Kawaramachinijo

Compare popular hotels close to Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Top Kyoto Municipal Zoo Hotel Reviews

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Shikikaboku

Other attractions near Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

Murin-an

Okazaki Park

Lake Biwa Canal Museum

Kampo Cultural Center

Kyoto International Exhibition Hall

Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts

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