Even in busy seasons, it’s possible to find hotel bargains in Kyoto. Some hotels are consistently cheaper than others in their class and offer superior value for the money. Here are our favorites.
Kyoto Hotel Okura (upper mid-range)
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The Okura offers classical elegance and the best location in town – within walking distance of all of downtown and the Higashiyama sightseeing districts. Rates here are half or even a third of other luxury hotels in town. Frankly, we don’t understand why, but we’re not arguing!
Kyoto Hotel Okura
Cross Hotel Kyoto (mid-range)
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Right in the heart of downtown, the Cross is a popular and stylish hotel with incredibly reasonable rates. A corner room here will cost half what a standard room at Kyoto luxury hotel will cost, and it will be at least as spacious and pleasant.
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Hyatt Regency Kyoto (luxury)
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Until very recently, the Hyatt Regency was considered the best hotel in town. Now, wealthy travelers are gravitating to the Ritz, the Four Seasons or the new Park Hyatt. The Hyatt Regency is the same great hotel it always was but rooms are half the price of the trendier options.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
The Blossom Kyoto (mid-range)
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A short walk south of downtown, the Blossom is a boutique hotel with nice Japanese touches and rates far below those of others in its class. Notably, it’s one of the few mid-range hotels with a fitness center.
The Blossom Kyoto
Hyatt Place Kyoto (mid-range)
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This new entry from the Hyatt brand offers a relatively convenient location (near the Gosho, the subway and walking distance to downtown) for rates that sometimes border on the budget range. It’s a fantastic value.
Hyatt Place Kyoto
The Pocket Hotel (budget)
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If you want something nearly as cheap as a capsule hotel, but with a bit more space and privacy, along with an incredibly convenient location right downtown, the Pocket Hotel is sure to please. How can you argue with a room for about $50? Laundry facilities are the icing on the cake.
The Pocket Hotel
Sotetsu Fresa Kyoto-Shijokarasuma (budget)
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If location and cost are your two main criteria, you’ll be happy with the Sotetsu Fresa Kyoto-Shijokarasuma. It’s a typical business hotel within steps of downtown. Room rates often hover around $100.
Sotetsu Fresa Kyoto-Shijokarasuma
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier (mid-range)
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We can’t figure this place out: It’s right downtown, some rooms look right over the Kamo-gawa River, it’s got heaps of style, and yet rooms consistently go for between $200 to $300 (a bit more in busy seasons). Rooms may be on the small side, but it’s a great value.
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
More Kyoto Hotel Information
- For more Kyoto hotel bargains, check out Best Value Hotels in Kyoto.
- For an overview of the accommodation in different Tokyo districts, check out our Where to Stay in Kyoto page.
- And for more recommendations and suggestions, check out our guides to Kyoto Hotels and Kyoto Ryokan.
Kyoto Hotel Guide
- Where To Stay In Kyoto
- The Best Places To Stay In Kyoto
- Best Kyoto Hotels For Sightseeing
- Kyoto Hotels Overview
- Best Luxury Hotels in Kyoto
- Best Mid Range Hotel in Kyoto
- Best Budget Hotels in Kyoto
- Best Kyoto Hotels For Families
- Best Boutique Hotels in Kyoto
- Best Value Hotels in Kyoto
- Kyoto Hotel Bargains
- Kyoto Ryokan
- Kyoto Vacation Rentals
More Kyoto Ryokan info:
- Kyoto Ryokan overview
- Best Luxury Ryokan In Kyoto
- Best Mid Range Ryokan In Kyoto
- Best Budget Ryokan In Kyoto
- Best Ryokan Near Kyoto
- Kyoto’s Best Ryokan For Families
- Kyoto’s Best Ryokan For Couples
- Kyoto Machiya
Best High-End Ryokan In Kyoto
- Tawaraya (Read guest reviews of Tawaraya on TripAdvisor.com)
- Hiiragiya Ryokan (Read guest reviews of Hiiragiya on TripAdvisor.com)
- Ugenta (Read guest reviews of Ugenta on TripAdvisor.com)
- Hoshinoya (Read guest reviews of Hoshinoya on TripAdvisor.com)
- Seikoro (check availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com)
- Yoshida Sanso (check availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com)
- Garden Ryokan Yachiyo (check availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com)
Best Mid Price Ryokan In Kyoto
- Hirashin Ryokan (check availability on Booking.com or Agoda.com)
- Nishiyama Ryokan (check availability on Booking.com or Agoda.com)
- Ryokan Izuyasu (check availability on Booking.com or Agoda.com)
Best Budget Ryokan In Kyoto
- Kyoto Yoshimizu (Read guest reviews of Kyoto Yoshimizu on TripAdvisor.com)
- Ryokan Shimizu (check availability on Booking.com or Agoda.com)
- Uemera Ryokan (check availability on Booking.com or Agoda.com)
- Matsubaya Ryokan (check availability on Booking.com or Agoda.com)
- Hanakiya Ryokan (check availability on Booking.com or Agoda.com)
- Tanaka-ya (check availability on Booking.com or Agoda.com)
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com – usually you can reserve a room with no upfront payment. Pay when you check out. Free cancellations too
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
- See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- Buy a data-only SIM card online for collection when you arrive at Kansai International Airport (for Osaka and Kyoto) or Tokyo's Narita Airport. Or rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
- Compare Japan flight prices and timings to find the best deals
- If you're visiting more than one city, save a ton of money with a Japan Rail Pass – here's my explanation of why it's worth it
- A prepaid Suica card makes travelling around Kyoto easy – here's how
- World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
