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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 Saka-no-ue Traditional, cozy ryokan with 12 rooms. Japanese cottage style houses available. Located near Yasaka Shrine and Gion. Gion Shinmonso A fine ryokan in the Gion near geisha streets. Easy access to Kiyomizu-dera and Yasaka-jinja. Special offers available. Gion Hatanaka A real Japanese inn in a quiet area of Gion, famous for Geisha. 15min walk to Kiyomizu-dera. 5min to Yasaka-jinja.

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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