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Our top choices for Shimo-sakamoto hotels

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1. Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
4.0 star property
Nionohama, 6.4 km from Shimo-sakamoto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,015 reviews)
"Very beautiful lake scenery from a room. Very close to the lake side being able to see amazing sunrise view, which is one of my favourites. Room and facilities are excellent and staff is really professional and kind. A bit far away from sightseeing places, though."
Japan
TSUBASA
The price is CA $121
CA $150 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a large window.

2. Kyoto Garden Palace

Kyoto Garden Palace
3.0 star property
11.6 km from Shimo-sakamoto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The room was very clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is conveniently located near the Kyoto Imperial Palace and in a historic area, which made it a great place to stay. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the convenient location."
Japan
MIKIKO
The price is CA $106
CA $128 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Kyoto Garden Palace
A modern interior with a central potted plant, wooden paneling, and a staircase in the background.

3. Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
3.5 star property
12.1 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,656 reviews)
"Very friendly great access to shopping and food."
United States
Ray
The price is CA $173
CA $190 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
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4. APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT
3.0 star property
11.3 km from Shimo-sakamoto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room and helpful staff"
Australia
Patrick
The price is CA $175
CA $215 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT
A modern building with a courtyard featuring a circular water feature, surrounded by trees and illuminated by ambient lighting.

5. THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
4.5 star property
10.4 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (532 reviews)
"The hotel is wonderful"
United States
FRANCISCO JAVIER
The price is CA $232
CA $289 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel
A hot spring area with a stone wall, a wooden bench, and a small waterfall.

6. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3.0 star property
13.3 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (4,178 reviews)
"Loved staying here."
Canada
Kathy
The price is CA $218
CA $245 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
A modern interior with glass walls, a seating area with cushions, and a small garden path.

7. LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
3.0 star property
12.3 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (958 reviews)
"Excellent service."
United States
Doanh
The price is CA $162
CA $178 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
A modern lounge area with a long bench, seating area, and a bar counter.

8. The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo
3.5 star property
13.5 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (870 reviews)
"The stay was great!"
United States
Frances
The price is CA $118
CA $137 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

9. hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo

hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo
3.0 star property
12 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (998 reviews)
"clean , modern hotel. great location. great value for money. would stay there again"
United Kingdom
Stany
The price is CA $96
CA $106 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo
A modern indoor pool area with a checkered floor, a glass barrier, and a view of the night sky.

10. Hotel Monterey Kyoto

Hotel Monterey Kyoto
4.0 star property
12.3 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,133 reviews)
"It was close to everything, clean amenities"
Canada
Maria
The price is CA $127
CA $168 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
A modern interior with large glass windows, a seating area with a teal sofa, and a visible outdoor garden.

11. Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo

Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo
3.0 star property
11.6 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (628 reviews)
"Excellent Stay"
United States
Williams
The price is CA $106
CA $116 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo
A modern interior with a long wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a rock garden view.

12. Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo

Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo
4.0 star property
13.5 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,155 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Canada
Carlos Francisco
The price is CA $149
CA $167 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo
A modern hotel entrance with a dark facade, large windows, and a visible reception area.

13. Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
4.0 star property
11.7 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,118 reviews)
"Clean with decent amenities and helpful staff. Convenient location."
United Kingdom
Michael Kyaw-Kyaw
The price is CA $154
CA $169 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
A buffet with various food items and a coffee machine.

14. APA Hotel Kyoto Gojo Omiya

APA Hotel Kyoto Gojo Omiya
3.0 star property
13.7 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (624 reviews)
"It’s close to train stations and has many food options close by"
United States
Jorge
The price is CA $81
CA $90 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
APA Hotel Kyoto Gojo Omiya
A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

15. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4.0 star property
12 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,209 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Vi Thuy
The price is CA $325
CA $358 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
The entrance of Hotel Musse with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, glass doors, and a patterned wall.

16. Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
4.0 star property
11.7 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,140 reviews)
"Great location, beautiful hotel, spacious room."
United States
Aryel
The price is CA $186
CA $204 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
A building entrance with a large banner displaying the name "KANSEI" and some Japanese characters.

17. KANSEI Kyoto Hachijo

KANSEI Kyoto Hachijo
3.0 star property
13.4 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Very friendly staff and room and location was great"
United Kingdom
Matthias
The price is CA $113
CA $124 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
KANSEI Kyoto Hachijo
A modern multi-story hotel with illuminated windows, a crosswalk in front, and traditional architectural elements.

18. Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo
3.0 star property
12.6 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place!"
Australia
Vidul
The price is CA $126
CA $146 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo
A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a series of balconies and large windows.

19. hotel MONday Kyoto Marutamachi

hotel MONday Kyoto Marutamachi
3.5 star property
11.9 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"There was 3 of us and the room was really small. No space for the suitcases. Hotel is very close to the metro and has a nice location. Staff was friendly and helpful."
United States
louise
The price is CA $108
CA $108 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
hotel MONday Kyoto Marutamachi
A rooftop garden with various plants, rocks, and a seating area.

20. Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto
3.0 star property
12 km from Shimo-sakamoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,196 reviews)
"Very clean room, staff were amazing and kind, would book again"
Canada
Brandon
The price is CA $151
CA $166 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hearton Hotel Kyoto
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Where to stay in Shimo-sakamoto

Find the best Shimo-sakamoto areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with mountains in the background.

Ogoto

If you're spending some time in Ogoto, Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa are top sights worth seeing.

Noka

If you're spending some time in Noka, Ogoto Onsen and Lake Biwa are top sights worth seeing.

Chuo

If you're spending some time in Chuo, Lake Biwa and Otsu Festival Hikiyama Exhibition Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.

Katata

While visiting Katata, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Biwa and Biwako Quasi-National Park.

Kyomachi

Though Kyomachi might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Otsu Port and Biwako Hall.

Top Shimo-sakamoto Hotel Reviews

Rihga Gran Kyoto

Rihga Gran Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"It was a great experience overall with no major complains."
Reece 5-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Rihga Gran Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Shimo-Sakamoto?
The best time to visit Shimo-Sakamoto is during spring (April to early May) and autumn (late October to November). These seasons offer comfortable weather and stunning natural beauty, making them ideal for exploring the area.

Spring brings mild temperatures and the beautiful cherry blossoms, particularly around the temples and along the shores of Lake Biwa. It's a wonderful time for leisurely walks and enjoying the fresh air.

Autumn is equally appealing with its vibrant foliage, as the leaves turn brilliant shades of red and gold.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
Many Expedia hotel reservations are refundable, provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline – this is often within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable booking, it might still be possible to receive a refund if you cancel it within 24 hours of booking. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. For maximum flexibility, use our "Fully refundable property" filter during your search to find the right Shimo-sakamoto hotel for you.
How much is the nightly rate at a Shimo-sakamoto hotel?
Hotel prices in Shimo-sakamoto often vary, but you can find a great deal on Expedia. Different factors affect nightly hotel rates, such as the time of year or the days of the week you want to book. To find the best deals for your stay, be flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for our cheapest rates.