Downtown / Kawaramachi–Shijo (Central Kyoto) 

Best for first-time visitors who want shopping, dining, nightlife, and easy transport access. Everything from dept stores, arcades, restaurants and subway/train lines are nearby.  

• Tokyu Stay Kyoto Kawaramachi 

• Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo 

• Hotel Resol Kyoto Shijo Muromachi 

Gion / Southern Higashiyama  

Traditional Kyoto vibes: historic streets, temples, shrines, old wooden houses, plus close to sightseeing spots like Kiyomizu-dera.   

• Kyoto Granbell Hotel 

• Rinn Gion Kenninji  

Kyoto Station Area   

Super convenient for rail travel (Shinkansen, buses) — ideal if you plan lots of day trips or are arriving/leaving by train.    

• Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae  

• Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto   

• Kyoto Century Hotel   

Arashiyama (West Kyoto / Nature side)   

Perfect for those who love a quieter, scenic stay — nature, bamboo groves, riverside atmosphere and a slower pace. Great if you don’t mind being a bit farther from the city center.     

• Hotel Arashiyama    

• Oyado Kineya