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Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Station
Exterior

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Station

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (88)
"The hotel is just two blocks from the train station, very clean, and has friendly and helpful staff. I’ll definitely book it again."
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Station
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya East
Reception

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya East

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (114)
"値段が妥当 スタッフがさっぱりしている ゴタゴタしていない周辺環境 などの点が良い"
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya East
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station
Exterior

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (40)
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station
First Cabin Kyoto Nijojo
Hallway

First Cabin Kyoto Nijojo

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (111)
"Very clean and the amenities were great! I was worried I wouldn’t be able to use the on site onsen with tattoos even though there’s a sign that says no tattoos, but I asked the staff and they insured me it was fine! Had a great stay! "
The price is 2.363.461 ₫
2.599.843 ₫ total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
First Cabin Kyoto Nijojo
Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto-Shijo
Courtyard

Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto-Shijo

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (542)
"Great hotel for travelers visiting in Kyoto."
The price is 1.471.207 ₫
1.618.328 ₫ total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Shizutetsu Hotel Prezio Kyoto-Shijo
The OneFive Kyoto Shijo
Front of property – evening/night

The OneFive Kyoto Shijo

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (882)
"Nice and quiet place to stay."
The price is 808.932 ₫
889.825 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
The OneFive Kyoto Shijo
The Millennials Kyoto
Lobby lounge

The Millennials Kyoto

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (581)
"It's close to everything, good restaurants, good bars, both train and bus stations and the beds were really comfortable"
The price is 2.186.746 ₫
2.405.421 ₫ total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
The Millennials Kyoto
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa
Triple Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (95)
"Great hotel! Great area!"
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa
Carta Hotel KyotoBettei
Twin Room (with Extra Bed) | Extra beds

Carta Hotel KyotoBettei

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (26)
"Kyoto was beautiful and our stay was also amazing. Very easy access to markets, restaurants and shops. Nice and quiet location too if you are travelling with family "
Carta Hotel KyotoBettei
ORI Rokkaku
Terrace Double Suite, Non Smoking | Terrace/patio

ORI Rokkaku

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (96)
"Super clean hotel"
ORI Rokkaku
GRACE VILLA Nijo-jo Castle
Luxury Suite, Balcony, City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

GRACE VILLA Nijo-jo Castle

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (24)
"Exceptional place! Absolutely loved our stay at this property. The service was amazing and the rooms were top quality. Very spacious. Highly recommend "
The price is 1.808.587 ₫
1.989.446 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
GRACE VILLA Nijo-jo Castle
HOTEL ARU KYOTO
Exterior

HOTEL ARU KYOTO

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (177)
"The location is very convenient, with shoping area The room is exceptionally clean."
The price is 1.759.389 ₫
1.935.328 ₫ total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
HOTEL ARU KYOTO
Hotel Gimmond Kyoto
Front of property

Hotel Gimmond Kyoto

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (200)
"Convenient location that is very easy to reach from Kyoto Station."
The price is 1.223.691 ₫
1.346.060 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Hotel Gimmond Kyoto
Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya
Exterior

Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (164)
"Great place to stay , 5 min walk to the train station ."
The price is 1.315.336 ₫
1.446.870 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Omiya
The Celecton Kyoto Horikawa Sanjo
Exterior

The Celecton Kyoto Horikawa Sanjo

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (252)
"The hotel is a good, typical Japanese hotel. Rooms are small but it worked well for me. "
The price is 1.673.107 ₫
1.840.418 ₫ total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
The Celecton Kyoto Horikawa Sanjo
The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic&Books
Terrace/patio

The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic&Books

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (544)
"Very clean, helpful staff, the breakfast was lovely and unlimited hot drinks!"
The Hedistar Hotel Kyoto Nijo Comic&Books
Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Reception

Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (214)
"Room space is great, staffs speaks English well. "
The price is 1.479.753 ₫
1.627.728 ₫ total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (125)
"English speaking staff, great location, and plenty of nearby coffee shops. "
The price is 1.479.753 ₫
1.627.728 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Comfort Inn Kyoto Shijokarasuma
Park Hotel Kyoto
Reception

Park Hotel Kyoto

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (477)
"It was a nice hotel that me and my family enjoyed. Loved that the bus stop was just out front and 7-11 at the corner!"
The price is 1.193.668 ₫
1.313.035 ₫ total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Park Hotel Kyoto
HOTEL RINGS KYOTO
Café

HOTEL RINGS KYOTO

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (138)
"Amazing hotel! Will absolutely stay there again."
The price is 3.485.690 ₫
3.834.259 ₫ total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
HOTEL RINGS KYOTO
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Downtown Kyoto

Find the best Downtown Kyoto areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond
Central Kyoto map

Central Kyoto

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.

Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes
Gion map

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.

Shimogyo Ward map

Shimogyo Ward

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage
Higashiyama Ward map

Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Kiyomizu Temple 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.

Karasuma map

Karasuma

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Kyoto like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Kyoto's Downtown Kyoto neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Kyoto International Manga Museum and Rokakkudo Temple as part of your Downtown Kyoto travel plans.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Downtown Kyoto area?

Expedia has 318 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown 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 Downtown Kyoto, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Downtown Kyoto.

What is there to do around this Kyoto neighbourhood?

Some landmarks in Downtown Kyoto that you won't want to miss include Teramachi Street, Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya. You could also plan a visit to Kyoto International Manga Museum or Rokakkudo Temple while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kyoto include Kiyomizu Temple, ShinPuhKan Shopping Center and Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto. Museum of Kyoto and Shiori-an are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Kyoto.

How can I get around Downtown Kyoto and the greater Kyoto area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Karasuma Oike Station, Marutamachi Station or Shiyakusho-mae Station.