Downtown Kyoto

Kyoto

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.
A traditional Japanese building with tiled roofs and wooden structures.
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Traditional Japanese buildings with tiled roofs and wooden structures, surrounded by well-maintained grass and trees.
A stone-lined canal with trees and a traditional building in the background.
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A traditional Japanese garden with a stone pond, pathways, and various trees, including some with pink blossoms.
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Stay near popular Downtown Kyoto attractions

A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.

Nishiki Market

8.8/10 (4,133 reviews)
<p>Nishiki Market offers a vibrant shopping experience, bustling with local delicacies, crafts, and unique souvenirs, all infused with the lively spirit of Kyoto's business atmosphere.</p>
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Things to do

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

CA $47
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

CA $168
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

CA $70
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Nakagyo

Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto

CA $21
per adult
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

CA $103
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

CA $138
per adult
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
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Downtown Kyoto Hotel Deals

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is CA $75 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
CA $75
CA $84 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,094 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Monterey Kyoto

Hotel Monterey Kyoto

4 out of 5
604 Manjuya-cho, Sanjo-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is CA $57 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
CA $57
CA $74 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,073 reviews)
"Great location staff helpful and kind"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

Hotel Monterey Kyoto
SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

3.5 out of 5
Nakagyo-ku Kiyamachi-dori Sanjyo Agaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is CA $113 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
CA $113
CA $125 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"The rooms, baths, and entire hotel was very clean. The buffet breakfast had numerous choices and empty trays were quickly refilled by attentive staff. The bathroom designs were lovely and modern. Ours had a privacy wall of plants. The rooms were a nice size and beds were very comfortable. Towels ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

4 out of 5
165-1 Moriyama-cho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is CA $63 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
CA $63
CA $69 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,060 reviews)
"It was right off a main street"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

4.5 out of 5
45-1, Hishiya-cho, Higashiiru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is CA $179 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
CA $179
CA $204 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Fushimi ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (527 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean and conveniently located! However, I would say it’s definitely made for people coming from out of town !"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

4 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto
The price is CA $139 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $139
CA $156 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,377 reviews)
"Lovely rooms, amazing location. Staff could be a little hit and miss and it felt like the room was half cleaned when requested."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

Cross Hotel Kyoto
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Where to stay in Downtown Kyoto

Find the best Downtown Kyoto areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Kyoto
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A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

Central Kyoto

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

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.
A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

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.
A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
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Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.

Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Ryozen Kannon War Memorial 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.

Downtown Kyoto

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