Downtown Kyoto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Kyoto
Stay near popular Downtown Kyoto attractions
Activities
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
AU$44
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
AU$142
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
AU$143
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
AU$170
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pedal Adventure Kyoto's iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour
AU$116
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
AU$49
per adult
Our pick of the best Downtown Kyoto Hotel Deals
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$91 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$91
14 July - 15 July
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,082 reviews)
"I love this hotel. It was located in a great spot in the middle of shopping heaven. It was all decorated and well kept. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Strong WiFi."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
Nakagyo-ku Kiyamachi-dori Sanjyo Agaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$166 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$166
12 July - 13 July
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Absolutely loved our stay here! Was very clean and in so much walking proximity to fun things."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
165-1 Moriyama-cho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$70 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$70
12 July - 13 July
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,029 reviews)
"I am genuinely baffled by the exceptionally high ratings of this hotel. This is simply not a four star hotel by any reasonable standard. The room was tiny and poorly designed, with virtually no storage space. There were no shelves or drawers, and I had to keep my suitcase open throughout my stay ..."
Reviewed on 8 July 2026
Cross Hotel Kyoto
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$148 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$148
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,330 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at Cross Hotel Kyoto. The room was smaller than some of the other hotels we stayed at during our Japan trip, but it was well designed and comfortably accommodated our family of three with one child. The hotel was spotless, and the staff were always friendly, welcoming, and ..."
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Ace Hotel Kyoto
245-2 Aneyakojidori Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$292 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$292
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay at Ace Hotel Kyoto. The room was very nice and the record player was a fun addition. We loved using the bikes to explore Kyoto. The staff in particular were very friendly, professional, and helpful. Would definitely recommend."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei
361 Rokkaku-cho, Rokkaku-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$122 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$122
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"This place is such a hidden gem, the location is perfect and the neighborhood has lots of restaurants within a 5 minute walk. The staff were so kind and the breakfast has a lot of variety. I would absolutely stay again."
Reviewed on 8 July 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Kyoto
Find the best Downtown Kyoto areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center.
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
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Railway Museum. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
Photo by Alexander Hagseth
Open Photo by Alexander Hagseth
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Higashiyama Ward
Consider a visit to Kodai-ji 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.
