Palace Side Hotel – Central Kyoto

October 2022: Please note Palace Side Hotel has now permanently closed. Please see our Central Kyoto page for other places to stay in the area.

An inexpensive traveler’s hotel next to the Imperial Palace, The Palace Side Hotel is a decent choice for budget travelers who want to be based in midtown.

Overlooking the west side of the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park, the Palace Side Hotel is a basic but serviceable hotel that was designed with foreign travelers in mind. It’s got everything you need: laundry facilities, free internet terminals, an onsite restaurant, and English-speaking staff. Due to its location directly across the street from the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park, this is a good spot for those who like to start their day with a contemplative stroll or a jog.

Most people, however, find that the location isn’t that great for sightseeing: it too far west to comfortably walk to the major sightseeing districts on the east side of town (but, it’s within easy striking distance by bicycle). It’s also very close to a subway station and it not too far from Doshisha University, meaning that there are plenty of cheap restaurants nearby. The major downside here is that the place is getting a bit long in the tooth and some of the rooms need refurbishing. Still, considering the prices they charge, it’s hard to complain.

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Check-in date

Sun 04 Jun 2023

Check-out date

Mon 05 Jun 2023

English address:
Karasuma-dori, Shimotachiuri agaru, Kamigyo-ku,

Japanese address:
上京区烏丸通下立売上ル

Price:
Moderate

Internet: wifi and LAN cable access

Non-smoking rooms: Yes

Nearest Transport:
3min walk from Marutamachi Station Karasuma subway line

Telephone: 415-8887

Website:
:: Check availability and pricing for The Palace Side Hotel on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

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