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Our top choices for Kyoto University hotels

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

1. Rinn Niomon

Rinn Niomon
3.0 star property
Sakyo Ward, 1.7 km from Kyoto University
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Great stay. Would definitely stay again in Kyoto. Location was excellent for walking "
Canada
Dwayne
The price is 2.961.377 ₫
3.257.515 ₫ total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Rinn Niomon
A modern multi-story building with a curved roof, balconies, and large windows.

2. Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa

Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa
2.5 star property
Kamigyo Ward, 1.1 km from Kyoto University
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. We are so grateful we chose to stay here for our trip to Kyoto!"
Canada
jordan
The price is 5.288.492 ₫
5.817.341 ₫ total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.

3. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamo Residences by Reflections
5.0 star property
Kamigyo Ward, 0.9 km from Kyoto University
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay all around. New, extremely well appointed, suite, and great staff, who were gracious and responsive. Highly recommend!"
United States
Marc
The price is 17.876.565 ₫
19.664.221 ₫ total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Kamo Residences by Reflections
A room with a sofa, a chair, a lamp, a small table, and a bed in the background.

4. soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

soyo-ne kyoto sanjo
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 2.3 km from Kyoto University
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Very Clean room & comfortable stay & very good location ! Will recommend for a family trip ! "
United Kingdom
Kei Ying
The price is 9.145.917 ₫
10.060.509 ₫ total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
soyo-ne kyoto sanjo
A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.

5. AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA

AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 2 km from Kyoto University
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Wonderful experience."
United States
Osmany
The price is 12.084.159 ₫
13.292.575 ₫ total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
A modern outdoor area with a wooden fence, a stone basin, and a pathway.

6. Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura

Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura
3.5 star property
Downtown Kyoto, 2.2 km from Kyoto University
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"It was spacious, clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful garden patio view. The staff was so very friendly and helpful."
Canada
Patrick
The price is 7.407.610 ₫
8.148.371 ₫ total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto Nijo Takakura
A modern hotel with large windows, a wooden entrance, and a well-lit interior.

7. Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Art Mon Zen Kyoto
3.0 star property
Gion, 2.2 km from Kyoto University
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Location!"
United States
Alexander h
The price is 16.213.872 ₫
17.835.259 ₫ total
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Art Mon Zen Kyoto
A multi-level atrium with a central floral display, seating areas, and retail spaces.

8. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Kyoto Brighton Hotel
4.5 star property
Nishijin, 2.1 km from Kyoto University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,021 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast, staff, room…"
United States
Jairo
The price is 5.217.472 ₫
5.739.219 ₫ total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

9. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 2.2 km from Kyoto University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,501 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, amazing location a great staff. We love the hotel and enjoyed our stay"
United States
Dora
The price is 7.377.311 ₫
8.115.042 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Cross Hotel Kyoto
A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

10. Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto
5.0 star property
Karasuma, 2.1 km from Kyoto University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (624 reviews)
"Staff throughout stay was absolutely amazing."
United States
Sonya
The price is 8.326.396 ₫
10.677.264 ₫ total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hilton Kyoto
A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

11. Hyatt Place Kyoto

Hyatt Place Kyoto
4.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto, 2.3 km from Kyoto University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (848 reviews)
"Perfect location, nice family room"
United States
Cristian
The price is 3.932.154 ₫
4.757.906 ₫ total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hyatt Place Kyoto
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a large window.

12. Hotel Gion Misen

Hotel Gion Misen
3.5 star property
Gion, 2.3 km from Kyoto University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (556 reviews)
"Great location! Small hotel, amazing traditional Japanese breakfast, easy walking to all cool spots."
United States
Yulia
The price is 4.626.511 ₫
5.416.715 ₫ total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Hotel Gion Misen
A room with two rocking chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of autumn trees and a traditional building.

13. Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei

Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
4.5 star property
Okazaki, 1.3 km from Kyoto University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (255 reviews)
"Hotel Okura is a beautiful hotel away from the crowded areas of Kyoto. Splurge on a garden room and you'll get a gorgeous view of temples and shrines. Everything is very lovely: staff, amenities, complimentary happy hour, breakfast service, the gym..."
United States
eumi
The price is 8.120.207 ₫
10.272.062 ₫ total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
A corridor with a central pathway leading to a seating area, flanked by vertical paneling on both sides.

14. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto
4.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 2 km from Kyoto University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (811 reviews)
"Very well located hotel."
United Kingdom
Elaine
The price is 4.230.750 ₫
5.258.822 ₫ total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a small entrance area with a sign, and potted plants outside.

15. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion
2.0 star property
Gion, 2.3 km from Kyoto University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (87 reviews)
"Easy to check in and check out. "
United States
Dylan
The price is 2.653.179 ₫
3.049.518 ₫ total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Ryokan Hostel Gion
A building with a sign reading "Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East" and a brick facade.

16. Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East

Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East
3.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 1.9 km from Kyoto University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Steal of a deal for this spacious room. Hotel was spotless. Location was great as well."
Canada
INGRID
The price is 2.128.189 ₫
2.341.008 ₫ total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Rinn Sanjo Ohashi East
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, and a view of a garden.

17. HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo

HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
3.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 1.9 km from Kyoto University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"An ideal location to get around with some nice coffee / cafes around for breakfast. Rooms were basic but clean and the beds and bedding were very comfortable."
United Kingdom
Colette
The price is 3.805.476 ₫
4.186.024 ₫ total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
HOTEL LEGASTA Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
A corridor with glass display cases, a bench, and a potted plant.

18. TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa

TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa
3.5 star property
Okazaki, 1.9 km from Kyoto University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"Happy hour was great. Very nice hotel in a perfect location. Enjoyed our stay. "
United States
Kurtis
The price is 6.551.059 ₫
7.206.165 ₫ total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
TASSEL HOTEL Sanjo Shirakawa
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding shoji doors, and a view of greenery outside.

19. Ryokan Yoshida-sanso

Ryokan Yoshida-sanso
4.5 star property
Sakyo Ward, 0.7 km from Kyoto University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (73 reviews)
"We have been return guests at Yoshida Sanso for many years. it is the easily the best ryokan in Japan. "
United States
Michael
The price is 25.726.905 ₫
31.129.556 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Ryokan Yoshida-sanso
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.

20. HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi

HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi
3.0 star property
Okazaki, 1.9 km from Kyoto University
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"Second time staying here - perfect location and impeccably clean."
Canada
Amanda
The price is 5.059.205 ₫
5.565.126 ₫ total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
HOTEL MASTAY jingumichi
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Compare popular hotels close to Kyoto University

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A traditional Japanese-style room with sliding doors, a wooden platform, and a bed with a blue blanket.
Rinn Niomon
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
13 reviews
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A modern multi-story building with a curved roof, balconies, and large windows.
Hotel Riverte Kyoto Kamogawa
2.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
21 reviews
View
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.
Kamo Residences by Reflections
5.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
24 reviews
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A room with a sofa, a chair, a lamp, a small table, and a bed in the background.
soyo-ne kyoto sanjo
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
14 reviews
View
A modern building with large windows and a stone wall in front.
AKEKURE KYOTO SHIRAKAWA
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
27 reviews
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Top Kyoto University Hotel Reviews

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike

8/10 Good
"Clean room and shops nearby"
Wenmar Yves 5-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike

Other attractions near Kyoto University

Yoshida Shrine

You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Yoshida Shrine. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kyoto University?
Kyoto University 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, take a look at the 71 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
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What can I see and do near Kyoto University?
Study the collections at Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto or Kyoto International Manga Museum. Heian Shrine, Shimogamo Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at Minamiza Theater, Gion Corner and Kyoto Concert Hall.
How can I get to Kyoto University?
With so many ways to get around, exploring the area around Kyoto University is simple. Metro stations nearby include Matsugasaki Station and Kokusaikaikan Station. If you're taking a train into town, Chayama Station, Mototanaka Station and Ichijoji Station are the stations closest to Sakyo Ward.