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La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo
Exterior

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (165)
"very nice area"
The price is €56
18 Jun - 19 Jun
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Lobby

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1268)
"Excellent hotel in every aspect."
The price is €145
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Kyoto Garden Palace
Lobby

Kyoto Garden Palace

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (795)
"An amazing deal for a great location and service."
The price is €69
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Kyoto Garden Palace
KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
Exterior

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (195)
"Great hotel, and a great location"
The price is €87
19 Jun - 20 Jun
KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
Capsule Hotel CONTINUE Njojo-Kita
Interior

Capsule Hotel CONTINUE Njojo-Kita

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (29)
"Great inexpensive social stay."
The price is €37
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Capsule Hotel CONTINUE Njojo-Kita
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Economy Suite

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

3.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (15)
"Clean and comfortable. Room a liitle small but did come at a good price. Well located for all the main tourist sites."
The price is €97
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Kefu Stay & Lounge
Front of property

Kefu Stay & Lounge

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (112)
"It’s a beautiful place to stay but away from most visiting place in Kyoto "
The price is €38
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Kefu Stay & Lounge
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Standard Room (with Loft), Non Smoking

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (79)
"Wonderful hotel for families and great location too!"
KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
RESI STAY JISCO HOTEL Kyoto Gosho Nishi
Property entrance

RESI STAY JISCO HOTEL Kyoto Gosho Nishi

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (232)
"We loved the room, it was well equipped and was clean and modern! "
RESI STAY JISCO HOTEL Kyoto Gosho Nishi
Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium
Exterior

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (606)
"Generally very satisfactory. Has onsen bath. Gowns provided."
The price is €47
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium
Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西
Exclusive Triple Room

Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (16)
"Great hotel, loved the area as it was quiet and away from the crowds, but close enough for the grocery stores and eateries. The room itself was amazing and the bathroom was gorgeous. Would highly recommend this place and would stay again if I come back to Kyoto. "
The price is €79
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西
First Cabin Kyoto Nijojo
Hallway

First Cabin Kyoto Nijojo

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (105)
"It was nice"
The price is €84
12 Jun - 13 Jun
First Cabin Kyoto Nijojo
MATERIAL Fuchomae
Executive Penthouse, Non Smoking

MATERIAL Fuchomae

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (48)
"Clean and friendly staff"
The price is €72
25 Jun - 26 Jun
MATERIAL Fuchomae
OKU Kamishichiken
Koubai | Bathroom

OKU Kamishichiken

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
"Very nice hotel. Excellent service."
The price is €205
20 Jun - 21 Jun
OKU Kamishichiken
Kyoto Uraraka Guest House
View from property

Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (409)
"Super well located, laundry service super useful. Buses pass just outside"
The price is €68
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Kyoto Uraraka Guest House
HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi
Exterior

HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (126)
"Pretty average hotel, clean, convenient location."
The price is €27
29 Jun - 30 Jun
HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi
HOTEL NINJA BLACK
Deluxe Triple Room

HOTEL NINJA BLACK

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
"Great stay!"
HOTEL NINJA BLACK
Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto
Superior Family Room

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (210)
"Very good hotel and the staff are very professional and polite."
Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto
HOTEL ECCLESIA
Family Room

HOTEL ECCLESIA

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (76)
"The room was very spacious for two. Enjoyed our stay."
The price is €43
25 Jun - 26 Jun
HOTEL ECCLESIA
HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo-kita
Reception

HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo-kita

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (123)
"I was able to sleep.. check-in strictly at 3pm. "
The price is €32
22 Jun - 23 Jun
HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo-kita
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Where to stay in Central Kyoto

Find the best Central Kyoto areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Gion which includes cycling, street scenes and night 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

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.

Kyoto featuring mountains and a river or creek
Downtown Kyoto map

Downtown Kyoto

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

Shoren-in Temple showing signage and a temple or place of worship
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

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'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 Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's the best accommodation in Central Kyoto?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Kamo Residences by Reflections is the highest ranked property in Central Kyoto. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street, and it offers a winery and free breakfast. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto and THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West.

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

Expedia has 358 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, Kitamura Museum and Orinasu-kan feature a variety of exhibits to peruse while you're in Central Kyoto. You could also plan a visit to Seimei-Jinja Shrine or Nishijin Textile Center while you're in the neighbourhood. Kiyomizu Temple, Soushunan and Goo Shrine are just a few of the places to visit in and around Central Kyoto. Uhoin and Hokyo-ji Temple 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.