A small boutique hotel very close to the Higashiyama sightseeing districts, the Legasta Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo is a serious bargain.
Hotel Legasta Sanjo exterior
Hotel Legasta Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo At A Glance
- Great for: couples, solo travelers, budget travelers
- Strong points: location, reasonable rates, close to subway station
- Sample rates: from US$100 to $300 per night
Twin room with shower
The Legasta is one of the best hotel bargains in Kyoto. The rates in firmly in the budget range, but the location is among the most convenient in the city for sightseeing: You’re steps away from Nanzen-ji Temple and Shoren-in Temple, not to mention the Okazaki museum district. Better yet, it’s a short walk to Higashiyama subway station.
Deluxe family room
The rooms are stylish, clean and comfortable. The staff is very helpful and multilingual. All in, for those on a relatively tight budget, the Legasta has to be on your shortlist.
Name in English:
Hotel Legasta Kyoto Higashiyama Sanjo
Name in Japanese:
ホテルレガスタ京都東山三条
English address:
49 Saikaishi-cho, Sanjodori-ohashihigashi 5 chome, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan 605-0012
Japanese address:
〒605-0012 京都市東山区三条通大橋東5丁目西海子町49
Price range: budget to moderate
Nearest Transport:
2 minutes’ walk from Higashiyama Station (exit 2) of Subway Tozai Line
Telephone: 81-75-600-2550
Website: hotel-legasta.com/higashiyama-sanjo/en/
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- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
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