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Hotels and Ryokan

Kyoto offers a wide range of accommodation for all budgets and tastes, including historic ryokan, Western style hotels and low-budget hostels. Among the most attractive districts to stay are the Kyoto Station area, the city center around Shijo Street and the Higashiyama District.

Sponsor Hotels Ryokan Hirashin 3min walk to Shijo Karasuma Sta. Spacious Japanese-style rooms. 140 years of history. Public baths renovated in 2006. Hotel Sugicho A ryokan in the center of Kyoto town. From 4000yen. 4 train stations are within walking distance. Try the Kyoto Kaiseki. Japanese hotel, Ryokan Nishiyama Experience the real Japan at our affordable ryokan. Close to major tourist spots in Kyoto.

Recommended Hotels around Kyoto - with lowest rates by selected hotel reservation websites Backpackers Hostel Ks House Kyoto One of Kyoto's most popular hostels. A ten minute walk from Kyoto Station. Agoda from $31 (1 person) from $63 (2 persons) Hotel Granvia Kyoto Located inside Kyoto Station, this is Kyoto's most convenient 4-star hotel. Agoda from $188 (1 person) from $188 (2 persons) Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto Inexpensive, no-frills business hotel conveniently located across Kyoto Station. Agoda from $66 (1 person) from $85 (2 persons) Hyatt Regency Kyoto Hotel Elegant luxury hotel located near Sanjusangendo Temple. Agoda from $235 (1 person) from $235 (2 persons) New Miyako Hotel Kyoto Just across the street from Kyoto Station, this is a very convenient 3-star hotel. Agoda from $204 (1 person) from $204 (2 persons)

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