The Best Hotels Closest to Otani Sobyo in Kyoto for 2026

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A traditional Japanese building with multiple floors, wooden exterior, and a well-lit entrance.

A room with a sofa, ottoman, and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and hanging paper lanterns.

A reception area with a wooden counter, seating, and a large potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, and a window with blinds.

1. Caesar Gion Kyoto

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Ka Yu

₩96,301

₩149,524 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small sitting area with a table and cushions.

A narrow alleyway with traditional Japanese architecture, including bamboo fences and stone walls.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and storage shelves.

A person sitting on a tatami mat in a room with a wooden slat wall and a bamboo plant in the background.

2. Ishibekoji MUAN

0.3 km from Otani Sobyo

John

₩316,644

₩348,310 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 balcony with wicker chairs and a table, two cups of tea, and a traditional Japanese building in the background.

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

3. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

Komatsucho, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Michael

₩204,387

₩224,826 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, stone pathway, and potted plants.

A narrow stone staircase leading up to a traditional wooden building with a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door, and a table with calligraphy.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a view of trees.

4. Yadoya Manjiro

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Joshua

₩282,484

₩310,732 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

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.

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

5. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Brandi

₩324,572

₩357,029 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a window with a grid pattern, and a built-in wardrobe.

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

6. BenTen Residences

Gion, 0.4 km from Otani Sobyo

Felecia

₩389,222

₩428,144 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a view of greenery outside, and a traditional Japanese-style chair.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a cushioned seating area.

A wooden interior with a sliding door leading to a room with a tiled floor and a small step.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a tiled entrance, and a small garden area with plants and rocks.

7. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

samantha

₩285,337

₩313,871 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

A rooftop terrace with a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool, and seating.

A swimming pool with a stone wall, a metal ladder, and a tiled floor.

8. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Enkeleda

₩1,191,285

₩1,310,414 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A wooden bathtub in a room with a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and decorative wall panels.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low platform bed, and a shoji screen with a decorative pattern.

A hallway with a central stone sculpture, metallic walls, and a wooden ceiling.

9. Hotel Gion Ichirin

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Joseph

₩212,220

₩233,442 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden staircase, a sliding door, and a small table with a bowl and chopsticks.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, a television, and sliding doors.

A room with tatami flooring, a low wooden platform, and a ceiling-mounted light fixture.

A traditional Japanese interior with sliding wooden doors, a small sign, and a ceiling fan.

10. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

Gion, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

dat

₩60,874

₩66,960 total

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A modern hotel entrance with a minimalist design, featuring a central bed area with a circular light fixture above it.

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, a visible name plaque, and a balcony with lights.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a balcony with outdoor furniture, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

11. Gion Elite Terrace

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Frank

₩162,286

₩178,515 total

Aug 27 - Aug 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 hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a small table with a cup, and a potted plant.

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

12. Shikikaboku

Higashiyama Ward, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Armen

₩580,976

₩639,074 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A narrow alleyway with traditional wooden fences and a stone pathway.

A room with a view through a wooden-framed window, a stone lantern, and a stack of papers on the floor.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a window with a view of a wooden fence, and a cabinet.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a small table with items, and a sliding door leading to a balcony.

13. Kyoto Gion no Yado

Gion, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Filip

₩225,666

₩248,233 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

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

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

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

14. Gion - Kinpyo

Gion, 0.7 km from Otani Sobyo

Jamie

₩356,672

₩431,573 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A multi-level wooden staircase leading to a lower level with a garden area visible through glass railings.

A traditional interior with a stone basin filled with green fruits, wooden pillars, and a view of the outside garden.

A room with a wooden bench, a window with vertical blinds, and a view of a garden with a stone path.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low tables, and cushions.

15. Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only

Gion, 0.4 km from Otani Sobyo

Nick

₩594,612

₩654,073 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

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

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window overlooking a wooden fence and greenery.

16. SOWAKA

Gion, 0.3 km from Otani Sobyo

sonia

₩883,298

₩971,628 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a view of a traditional building.

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

A narrow alleyway between traditional wooden buildings with tiled roofs and a stone pathway.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, an air conditioning unit, a window with blinds, and a bedside table with a lamp.

17. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

Garrett

₩270,357

₩297,393 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A building with multiple floors, a staircase leading to the entrance, and surrounding trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape and a pagoda.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a long table, and chairs, overlooking a traditional pagoda through large windows.

18. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, 0.6 km from Otani Sobyo

julie

₩1,031,527

₩1,134,680 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

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.

19. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

Okazaki, 0.8 km from Otani Sobyo

Quinn

₩100,282

₩110,308 total

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a television on a dresser, and a small table with a vase.

A room with a wooden bench and a fish sculpture.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.

20. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Gion, 0.5 km from Otani Sobyo

Zara

₩209,723

₩230,695 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Otani Sobyo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Caesar Gion Kyoto	10.0 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
Ishibekoji MUAN	10.0 Exceptional 34 reviews	View
Rinn Gion Hanatouro	10.0 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Yadoya Manjiro	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View

Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel, very easy to access the train station and other tourist areas."

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic hotel, excellent location. Plenty of sights to walk to and theres a tram station and bus stops all within a five minute walk. Breakfast is utterly delicious, rooftop bar a delight. Staff polite and helpful. Ultra clean everywhere"

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

8/10 Good

"Good breakfast but the sunny side up eggs were overhard. The laundry room was constantly full and not a lot of time to use the bath house. The amenities were really nice. The matcha latte and soda machine with nuts and ice cream to enjoy in the common area was a plus."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

10/10 Excellent

"Located in a great area. Very nice hotel"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Ver nice hotel. Will recommend."

Gion Ryokan Karaku

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in Gion and lovely facility!"

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"It was right off a main street"

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

10/10 Excellent

"Right in centre of town, tourist Central, best getting out early to shop and see sights, room was very quiet and beds comfortable, having the room configuration of two adjoining rooms with king size bedding and 2 bathrooms a luxury in Japan. Only 3 washing machines working, made for a VERY long wait to do 1 load late in evening. Parking confusing a quite a walk from hotel, advise to pay extra and park behind hotel."

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A traditional Japanese temple with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden gate.

Choraku-ji Temple

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Maruyama Park

9.4/10 (6 reviews)

Maruyama Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.

Kodai-ji Temple

8.6/10 (27 reviews)

A widow built this temple in 1606 to pay homage to her late warrior husband. Today, it survives as an eye-catching site of tranquility with postcard-pretty gardens.

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A night view of a traditional Japanese garden with illuminated trees and rocks.

Entokuin Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)

Visitors come to this ancient site for its pleasant temple but stay to relish the nature and tranquility of its serene Zen garden.

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Daiunin Temple

After visiting Daiunin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

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Weeping Cherry Tree

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Weeping Cherry Tree during your travels in Kyoto. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

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Anyoji Temple

Anyoji Temple 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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Gesshinin

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Gesshinin. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Otani Sobyo?

Otani Sobyo 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 945 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Otani Sobyo?

Adjacent to Otani Sobyo, Gion Ryokan Karaku is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ryokan offers free WiFi and parking. Other good choices close by include Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto and Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo.

How many hotels will I find close to Otani Sobyo?

Expedia has 945 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Otani Sobyo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Otani Sobyo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Otani Sobyo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Otani Sobyo?

For more details about updating your stay near Otani Sobyo or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Otani Sobyo?

You'll want to browse the collections at National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, and Kyoto National Museum. Sights like Kodai-ji Temple, Yasaka Shrine, and Chion-in Temple are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Gion Corner, Minamiza Theater, and GEAR - Art Complex 1928 if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Otani Sobyo?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around Otani Sobyo is a breeze. You can take advantage of metro transit at Higashiyama Station, Sanjo Keihan Station, and Keage Station. If you want to see more of the area, jump aboard a train from Gion-shijo Station, Kiyomizu-gojo Station, or Sanjo Station.

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Our top choices for Otani Sobyo hotels

1. Caesar Gion Kyoto

2. Ishibekoji MUAN

3. Rinn Gion Hanatouro

4. Yadoya Manjiro

5. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

6. BenTen Residences

7. Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado

8. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

9. Hotel Gion Ichirin

10. West Japan Kyoto Kiyomizu

11. Gion Elite Terrace

12. Shikikaboku

13. Kyoto Gion no Yado

14. Gion - Kinpyo

15. Yuzuya Ryokan - Adult Only

16. SOWAKA

17. Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

18. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

19. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

20. Kyoto no Yado Gion no Tsuki

Compare popular hotels close to Otani Sobyo

Top Otani Sobyo Hotel Reviews

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Gion Ryokan Karaku

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Other attractions near Otani Sobyo

Choraku-ji Temple

Maruyama Park

Kodai-ji Temple

Entokuin Temple

Daiunin Temple

Weeping Cherry Tree

Anyoji Temple

Gesshinin

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