The Best Hotels Closest to Kyoto Imperial Palace in Kyoto - 2026 Updated Prices

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs.

A pathway lined with bamboo plants and a wet surface, leading to a building entrance.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, moss, rocks, and a small pond.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and wooden chairs.

1. Tanoya

Nishijin, 1.3 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Jeremy

4.873.051 ₫

6.197.911 ₫ total

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and a view through large windows.

The exterior of Mimaru Suites in Kyoto Central, featuring a stone facade, signage, and a well-lit entrance with surrounding greenery.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table with tea set, a futon bed, and shoji screens.

A room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a window with a view. Shelves are mounted on the wall, and there are cushions on the floor.

2. MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central

Karasuma, 1.7 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Jose

10.959.979 ₫

12.055.977 ₫ total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern multi-story building with a curved roof, large windows, and balconies.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the mountains.

A hot tub with a waterfall feature, large windows, and a view of greenery.

3. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Kamigyo Ward, 1 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Simon

3.830.218 ₫

4.213.240 ₫ total

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern outdoor seating area with a round table, a bottle of champagne, and a plate of fruit.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a framed photograph on the wall.

4. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamigyo Ward, 0.9 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Marc

16.227.260 ₫

17.849.986 ₫ total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A room with a sofa, a chair, a lamp, a small table, and a bed in the background.

A wooden interior with a table and hanging lights.

A Japanese-style outdoor bath area with a wooden deck, a white towel hanging, and a potted plant.

5. soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

Karasuma, 1.8 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Kei Ying

15.803.889 ₫

17.384.278 ₫ total

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with a plaid blanket, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A dimly lit stairwell with a light fixture above the door, leading to a bright room.

A modern living room with a large potted plant, a flat-screen TV, a wooden side table, and a green armchair.

A modern bathroom with a stone floor, wooden benches, and a large bathtub.

6. HOTEL Inc.

Downtown Kyoto, 1.3 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Sandeep

2.192.721 ₫

2.411.993 ₫ total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A sign with the text "PLAY!! RESI STAY" in a well-lit indoor setting.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window, and a desk area.

A children's play area with a green carpet, wall murals of animals, and a wooden door.

7. PLAY!! RESI STAY

Downtown Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Jeannette

1.580.650 ₫

3.129.895 ₫ total

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, seating area, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by large windows and a wooden ceiling structure.

A spacious lobby with a variety of seating options, including sofas, chairs, and a central coffee table. There is a large plant display on the upper level, and the area is well-lit with natural and artificial lighting.

A modern bar area with a DJ booth, seating, and a staircase leading to a bar counter.

8. Ace Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.7 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Robert

5.754.342 ₫

6.329.776 ₫ total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern outdoor area with a wooden fence, a stone basin, and a pathway.

A modern two-story building with a sign for Tamoya Residence Hotel.

A wooden shelving unit with various decorative items and books.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a wooden headboard.

9. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

Downtown Kyoto, 1.3 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Lee

3.903.543 ₫

4.293.897 ₫ total

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A room with two beds, wooden walls, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A wooden interior with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and a blue hanging sign.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a small shelf with a vase.

10. Yadoya Sanbou

Nishijin, 1.6 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Shu Xin

3.106.570 ₫

3.417.227 ₫ total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern bathroom with wooden vanity, large mirror, and a freestanding bathtub.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed, and a view of a garden through a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, a woven chair, and a view of a garden through a shoji screen.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view of the city through large windows.

11. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

Downtown Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Anna

16.751.112 ₫

18.426.223 ₫ total

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A building with a green facade, vertical blinds on the windows, and a banner with Japanese characters.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a telephone, a kettle, and two mugs, a small ottoman, and a window with curtains.

A room with a wooden table, two spray bottles, and a white curtain with a pink design.

12. KYOTO INN MIO

1.6 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Ray

1.315.683 ₫

1.447.251 ₫ total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern lounge area with a central fire feature, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.

A modern lounge area with seating, large windows, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a fire feature, and large windows offering city views.

13. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

Karasuma, 1.6 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Kiran

3.771.284 ₫

4.148.412 ₫ total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern lobby with a marble reception desk, potted plants, and a staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, directional signs, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

14. Hyatt Place Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Raffi

2.512.667 ₫

3.040.328 ₫ total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.

A modern building with a large entrance, a stone lantern, and a well-lit interior visible through the doors.

A modern interior with a seating area, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A view through a window of a snow-covered outdoor area with a pond, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

15. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Downtown Kyoto, 1.6 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Stephen or Michele

21.049.433 ₫

26.627.532 ₫ total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern interior with a dining area, bar, and seating.

A storefront with the name "insomnia" and "KYOTO OIKE" visible. There are bicycles with baskets parked in front.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.

A modern building with a sign reading "insomnia Kyoto Oike".

16. insomnia KYOTO OIKE

Karasuma, 1.6 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Lee

1.800.775 ₫

1.980.852 ₫ total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple seating areas, and a restaurant.

A spacious atrium with a green table displaying items, surrounded by large floral arrangements and a red umbrella.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and a mirror.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a thatched roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.

17. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Nishijin, 0.5 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Manish

3.417.852 ₫

3.759.637 ₫ total

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a large vase with branches, and a pair of shoes on a low bench.

A traditional Japanese building with tatami mat flooring and a wooden exterior.

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

A narrow alleyway with wooden buildings, a stone pathway, and a potted plant.

18. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Nishijin, 1 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Anisha

5.651.964 ₫

6.217.160 ₫ total

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, a sign reading "The Tenei Hotel," and a person in traditional attire entering.

A person sitting on a tatami mat in a room with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony setup, including a tea bowl, a tea caddy, and a bamboo basket.

A hot spring area with a table and two glasses of champagne, surrounded by bamboo plants and illuminated candles.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a tatami mat floor, a small table with a basket, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

19. THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

Nishijin, 1 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Blair

7.028.729 ₫

7.731.602 ₫ total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden flooring, and a traditional sliding door.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a kitchen area.

20. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Nishijin, 1.7 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace

Helen

4.186.438 ₫

5.065.590 ₫ total

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Kyoto Imperial Palace

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Tanoya	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central	10.0 Exceptional 96 reviews	View
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Kamo Residences by Reflections	10.0 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
soyo-ne kyoto sanjo	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View

Top Kyoto Imperial Palace Hotel Reviews

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"

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent

"Really well positioned. Really helpful staff. A great place to stay to make the most of Kyoto."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"The staff , the room everything 5 stars! Definitely I’ll book again !"

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean and comfortable and the amenities were excellent."

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room, staff were amazing and kind, would book again"

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

10/10 Excellent

"I had a really great stay here. The laundry amenities were really nice and convenient for me. They have a live status on the TV so you can see when the laundry machines are available which was nice. I felt like the hotel was really eco friendly while also being really clean. There was no sacrificing of cleanliness. The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable and we and a very enjoyable stay."

Hilton Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, lovely breakfast"

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay! It was local to the metro and the property was very nice! The staff was excellent!"

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"スタッフさんの対応が素晴らしかったです。よく使わせていただいています。楽しい時間をすごせました。改修工事をすると聞きました。また楽しみに利用させてください。"

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A traditional Japanese garden with a pond, rocks, and autumn-colored trees.

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

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A stone pillar with a plaque and a metal fence with vertical bars.

Doshisha University

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the campus of Doshisha University as part of your travels around Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

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Sento Imperial Palace

After visiting Sento Imperial Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Goo Shrine

8.8/10 (12 reviews)

After visiting Goo Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Rozan-ji Temple

After visiting Rozan-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Nashinoki Shrine

After visiting Nashinoki Shrine, 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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Shusuitei Tea House

Explore the great outdoors at Shusuitei Tea House, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kyoto Imperial Palace?

Kyoto Imperial Palace is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its array of dining options and temples. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 220 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kyoto Imperial Palace?

Expedia has 220 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might 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 use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Kyoto Imperial Palace.

What can I see and do near Kyoto Imperial Palace?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Kyoto International Manga Museum, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto or Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art. Nishiki Market, Shimogamo Shrine and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at Minamiza Theater, Kyoto Concert Hall and Gion Corner.

How can I get to Kyoto Imperial Palace?

With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Kyoto Imperial Palace is easy. You can access metro transport at Imadegawa Station, Kuramaguchi Station and Nijojo-mae Station. If you're hopping a train into the city, Nijo Station is the closest station to Central Kyoto.

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Our top choices for Kyoto Imperial Palace hotels

1. Tanoya

2. MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central

3. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

4. Kamo Residences by Reflections

5. soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

6. HOTEL Inc.

7. PLAY!! RESI STAY

8. Ace Hotel Kyoto

9. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

10. Yadoya Sanbou

11. Nazuna Kyoto Gosho

12. KYOTO INN MIO

13. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto

14. Hyatt Place Kyoto

15. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

16. insomnia KYOTO OIKE

17. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

18. Rinn Shiki Juraku

19. THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

20. Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Compare popular hotels close to Kyoto Imperial Palace

Top Kyoto Imperial Palace Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hilton Kyoto

Agora Place Kyoto Nijo

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Other attractions near Kyoto Imperial Palace

Kyoto State Guest House

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Doshisha University

Sento Imperial Palace

Goo Shrine

Rozan-ji Temple

Nashinoki Shrine

Shusuitei Tea House

Frequently asked questions

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