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Where to stay in Central Kyoto

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Gion

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

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Higashi Honganji in Kyoto, Kyoto prefecture, Japan

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

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

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like ShinPuhKan Shopping Center or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

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Kodaiji Temple which includes landscape views, a garden and religious aspects

Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Ryozen Kannon War Memorial and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.

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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

Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

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Top Central Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, friendly staff and in a great neighborhood "

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji

8/10 Good

"Loved this hotel. Bed was comfortable. Room was a good size, was soundproof and had a blackout blind. Slept brilliantly every night. Heating was good during the cold weather. The private baths were a bonus which I made good use of to ease my aching feet each night. Great that you can check how crowded it is from your room, who knew midnight was a popular time! Handy to have the family mart connected to hotel and aa starbucks next door. Note, it is a bit far out if you like any nightlife but the buses are very easy to get to other areas of the city. "

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely property with magnificent staff in every station. Room was lovely, bed comfortable and temperature easy to control. Breakfast varied and everything tasty. Coffee really good. English primary language. Bed very comfortable. 10 out of 10. Beware of one thing, avoid low square footage rooms thinking your saving money…"

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel but breakfast was cold and very boring. nit enough choices for Westerners and ask fir awake call and the refused. king of strange fur a hotel. The evening staff was rude in my opinion. Hotel was clean and on the cusp on weather or not i would stay there again "

Hotel Emion Kyoto

6/10 Okay

"The hotel itself is nice and spacious for Japanese standards. Unfortunately, the location has little to offer- the locals nearby definitely do not like foreigners. Also, it was the only hotel in our trip that was adamant on the check in time. We arrived an hour early and had to sit in the lobby for an hour. (I get it, rules are rules but our Tokyo and Osaka hotels were more lenient). On the bright side, it’s close to the train station. "

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central Kyoto?

Central Kyoto is an historic neighbourhood known for its picturesque gardens and sightseeing. Are you looking for Central Kyoto travel tips? Make sure that you visit Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I find in the Central Kyoto area?

Expedia has 385 hotels and other accommodation options 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, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in Central Kyoto.

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 neighbourhood. Soushunan, Uhoin and Zuishunin are just a few of the places to visit in and around Central Kyoto. Senbon Shakado and Nijō Castle 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.

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Where to stay in Central Kyoto

Gion

Shimogyo Ward

Downtown Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward

Karasuma

Top Central Kyoto Hotel Reviews

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