Name: Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo
Price range: CA $59
Rating: 9.2

Where to stay in Northern Kyoto

Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(419 area reviews)

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.

Panoramic view of buildings containing Ninomaru reception rooms at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan. Stitched from 2 images using Canon PhotoStitch 3.1.

Downtown Kyoto

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Nishiki Market or Kyoto International Manga Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

The Gion Matsuri Festival is Japans most famous festival. Musicians sit in huge floats that are pushed/dragged around town in Kyoto while the musicians play their flutes. There are two types of floats in The Gion Matsuri Parade, Yama and Hoko. There are 23 Yama and 10 Hoko. The Hoko floats can be up to 25 meters tall and weigh up to 12 tons.
The main procession of the floats are held on the 17th of July, which is when this photo was taken. #Festival

Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Sanjo bridge in Kamo river kyoto Japan; Shutterstock ID 551073904; Purchase Order: -

Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Travelers love Nakagyo Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishiki Market and Sanjo Street.

Kyōto showing landscape views, forest scenes and a garden

Arashiyama

5/5(8 area reviews)

Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty, Arashiyama offers attractions like Iwatayama Monkey Park, Tenryū-ji temple, and Sagano bamboo forest. Easily accessible and walkable, it's perfect for exploring Kyoto's western outskirts.

Philosopher\\\'s Walk which includes a garden and a river or creek

Sakyo Ward

Noted for its gardens and mountain views, there's plenty to explore in Sakyo Ward. Top attractions like Shimogamo Shrine and Yoshida Shrine are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Matsugasaki Station or Kokusaikaikan Station to see more of the city.

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto

CA $194

CA $214 total

Feb 12 - Feb 13

Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,533 reviews)

Nice room staff were amazing! Good location!

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Cross Hotel Kyoto

71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto

CA $158

CA $177 total

Feb 23 - Feb 24

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! (1,979 reviews)

We had a wonderful stay! Loved the breakfast buffet. The staff were very courteous; and helpful with our questions and assisting with luggage transfers. Will definitely stay here if we come visit Kyoto again.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo

391 Shiogamacho Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto

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CA $59

CA $65 total

Feb 15 - Feb 16

Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (937 reviews)

Great service from staff and nice rooms and amenities

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

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700, Osakazaimokucho, Nakagyoku Kyoto Kyoto

Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (323 reviews)

great

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

KOKO HOTEL Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

724 Shimomatsuya,Kamanza-dori Oike-agaru Kyoto Kyoto

Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nijō Castle and Shijo Street are located ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (216 reviews)

The hotel was very helpful in assisting us receiving our suitcases through Airporter service. Furthermore, they assisted us in paying cash for a parcel delivery that we organised from Tokyo. We booked two three night bookings separately and they made it very easy to link the two bookings so we did ...

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Minn Kawaramachi Gojo Riverside

393, Miyagawasuji 7-chome Kyoto

Stay at this aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, slippers, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are located nearby.

9.4/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)

Clean and great location. Staff was also very helpful.

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

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Popular places to visit

Nishiki Market

Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Nijo Castle which includes landscape views, heritage architecture and château or palace

Nijō Castle

Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

Kyoto Imperial Palace is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto University

Walk around the campus at Kyoto University during your visit to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Stairs up to mountain and maple tree in Japan. Stairs in Park at Kinkaku-ji Zen Buddhist Temple in Kyoto, Japan.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Heian Shrine

An important shrine for patriotic locals and curious tourists alike, this site has charming buildings and natural gardens that celebrate Kyoto’s fusion of past and present.