Kyoto City Center Hotels

Are you planning a trip to Kyoto, Japan and looking for the perfect accommodations? Look no further than Central hotels. With their prime locations, top-notch amenities, and unbeatable hospitality, Central hotels are the ideal choice for any traveler looking to make the most of their time in this beautiful city. In this blog post, we will explore the many reasons why Central hotels should be at the top of your list when planning your trip to Kyoto.

One of the main reasons to choose Central hotels when traveling to Kyoto is their convenient locations. Whether you want to be in the heart of the city, near popular attractions, or in a more secluded area, Central hotels offer a variety of options to suit every traveler's needs. From bustling downtown districts to serene countryside settings, you'll find the perfect location to match your travel style.

In addition to their fantastic locations, Central hotels also provide top-notch amenities and services. From luxurious spa facilities and on-site restaurants to complimentary breakfast and concierge services, Central hotels go above and beyond to ensure that their guests have everything they need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, you can rest assured that you'll have everything you need at your fingertips when staying at a Central hotel.

Last but not least, Central hotels are known for their exceptional hospitality. From the moment you step through the door, you'll be greeted with a warm welcome and attentive service that will make you feel right at home. The staff at Central hotels are dedicated to providing a memorable and stress-free experience for every guest, whether it's answering questions, providing local recommendations, or arranging transportation, their commitment to customer satisfaction is unmatched. When you choose a Central hotel for your stay in Kyoto, you can expect to be treated like royalty from start to finish.

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Ibis Styles Kyoto Station Hotel Apa Hotel Kyoto Ekimae Hotel Monterey Kyoto Yuzuya Ryokan Hotels in Kyoto City Centre With Parking The Thousand Kyoto Park Hyatt Kyoto Hotel Muromachi Yutone Kyokoyado Kyoto Hotels in Downtown Kyoto With Pool Kyoto Century Hotel Hotel Keihan Kyoto Ekiminami Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi By Vessel Hotels

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Ibis Styles Kyoto Station Hotel

📍 Minami-Ku Kamitonodacho Higashikujo 47

Located within 18 minutes' walk of the Jลdo Shinshลซ Nishi-Hongan-ji Buddhist Temple, the 3-star Ibis Styles Kyoto Station Hotel provides guests with baggage storage and a restaurant. Featuring 215 rooms with views of the city, this environmentally friendly hotel is 10 minutes by car from Kiyomizu-dera Temple 3 Storey Tower.

The smoke-free accommodation is nestled in the Kyoto district, about 13 minutes' walk from business venues like Kyoto Steel Tower and a minute's walk from Aeon Mall Kyoto. Tofuku-ji Temple can be found about 10 minutes' drive from the Ibis Styles Kyoto. Guests can make memories with their children by visiting the modern Kyoto Aquarium, which is about 17 minutes' walk away. Ibis Styles Kyoto Station Hotel is conveniently located a walk from Kujo underground station.

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Apa Hotel Kyoto Ekimae

📍 Shimogyo-Ku Nishinotoin Shiokoji-Sagaru Minami Fudodo-Cho 806

The 3-star Apa Hotel Kyoto Ekimae is situated in the very heart of Kyoto about 10 minutes' drive from the cyprus-wood Nijo Castle. In close proximity to the 800 - ton Kyoto Tower, the hotel with 287 rooms features various recreational opportunities and a garden, plus an ร  la carte restaurant, serving Japanese specials.

The property has a central setting within a 10-minute drive of Kyoto Imperial Palace, while natural sights like the sprawling Umekoji Park are approximately 14 minutes' walk away. Tofuku-ji Temple is 10 minutes by car from the Apa Hotel Kyoto Ekimae and Itami airport is 50 km away. Standing 1.8 km away, Sanjusangendo Temple is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination. Apa Hotel Kyoto Ekimae is approximately a 5-minute walk from Kyoto underground station and just near Shimogyoku Sogochosha-mae bus stop.

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Hotel Monterey Kyoto

📍 604 Manjuya-Cho, Sanjo-Sagaru

Enticing guests with a hot tub and sauna facilities, the 4-star Hotel Monterey Kyoto is around a 5-minute ride from Kyoto Imperial Palace. Centrally located in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto within close distance of the historic marketplace "Nishiki Market", the family hotel has 327 rooms.

This Kyoto property has a prime location 13 minutes on foot from Honno-ji Buddhist Temple, while shopping venues like Nishiki Market Shopping District are 600 metres away. The flatland Nijo Castle is within 5 minutes' drive of the Monterey Kyoto, which is also situated close to Rokkaku-do Buddhist Temple. Entertainment options in the area feature the primary kabuki Minami-za Theatre within 15 minutes' walk of the accommodation. Hotel Monterey Kyoto is located in the heart of Kyoto near an underground station.

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Hotels in Kyoto City Centre With Parking

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Yuzuya Ryokan

📍 545, Yasaka Shrine Minamitonari

Located a mere 5 minutes on foot from Yasaka Shrine, the 5-star Yuzuya Ryokan Kyoto features massage therapy and a garden. The smoke-free ryokan is situated in the heart of Kyoto, 5 minutes by car from such cultural attractions as The Museum of Kyoto.

This Kyoto property is within 15 minutes' walk of Kiyomizu-dera Temple 3 Storey Tower and a stroll from the grand circa-1618 Buddhist Chion-in Temple Complex. The area includes such religious sights as the historic Kennin-ji Zen Buddhist Temple (0.6 km) and Heian Shrine (1.8 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Rokuya-on Garden, which is nearly 6 minutes' walk away. Kyoto International Manga Museum lies 10 minutes away by car, and Higashiyama is approximately a 10-minute walk from Yuzuya Ryokan. This Kyoto property is also situated within minutes of Chion-in-mae bus stop.

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The Thousand Kyoto

📍 570 Higashi Shiokoji-Cho

The 5-star Thousand Kyoto lies approximately a 5-minute walk from Dell, offering 222 rooms and featuring facials and a satellite flat-screen. Centrally located near a tube station, this Kyoto hotel is approximately 3.3 km from a historical landmark called the historic wooden Nijo Castle.

The property is nestled in the heart of Kyoto, close to The Cube. Religious sights in the area include Yasaka Shrine (2.5 km) and the head Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (2.4 km). The superb Kyoto Railway Museum is about 25 minutes' walk from the hotel. For those travelling from afar, Itami airport is 49 minutes' drive away.

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Hotels in Kyoto

Hotel with a view ๐Ÿ” Ibis Styles Kyoto Station Hotel
Best Price Hotel ๐Ÿค‘ Apa Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
Hotel with balcony ๐ŸŒค๏ธ Hotel Monterey Kyoto

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Park Hyatt Kyoto Hotel

📍 360 Kodaiji Masuyacho

Located 1.9 km from Sanjusangendo Temple, the 5-star Park Hyatt Kyoto Hotel offers modern comforts such as a currency exchange and a lift. Boasting a location only a short distance from Kodai-ji Temple, this luxury hotel features 70 rooms as well as luggage storage and a restaurant.

The property is nestled in Gion where geisha performed for the ruling classes, within 15 minutes' walk of entertainment sites like World. Guests can visit Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka Region, which is a 6-minute walk away, and Hokan-ji Pagoda which is opposite the Park Hyatt Kyoto. The accommodation is also surrounded by heritage sites. Located within 700 metres of Park Hyatt Kyoto Hotel, the historic Kennin-ji Zen Buddhist Temple is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists. Higashiyama Yasui bus stop is situated a minute's walk from this Kyoto property.

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Hotels in Downtown Kyoto With Pool

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Muromachi Yutone Kyokoyado Kyoto

📍 Shimogyo-Ku Tokumancho 199

Featuring a central location, Muromachi Yutone Kyokoyado Kyoto offers views of the garden, and is at a distance of 2.9 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace. This ryokan also features Wi-Fi throughout the property.

The accommodation is situated in the Shimogyo Ward district, fairly close to Gojo underground station. The 3-star hotel is approximately 25 minutes' walk from Maruyama Park and about 6 minutes' walk from Ninja Dojo and Store. This property is relatively close to Rokkaku-do Temple and other main attractions of Kyoto. There is Karasuma Matsubara bus stop close to Muromachi Yutone Kyokoyado, it's only a 5-minute walk away.

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Kyoto Century Hotel

📍 680 Higashi Shiokoji-Cho

The 4-star Kyoto Century Hotel is centrally located in a shopping area and offers a currency exchange, a snack and drink vending machine. The hotel is situated right in the centre of Kyoto, about a 15-minute walk from such cultural attractions as Ryukoku Museum.

The non-smoking property is merely a 5-minute walk from Sinary Kanazawa Shoko Art Museum and just next door to Kyoto underground station. The Century Kyoto is at a distance of 150 metres from Shiokoji Takakura bus stop and merely a 5-minute walk from Aqua Fantasy. The accommodation has a superb location right at the 800-ton Kyoto Tower. For those travelling from afar, Itami airport is 49 minutes' drive away.

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Hotel Keihan Kyoto Ekiminami

📍 Minami-Ku Higashikujo Muromachi 55

Offering a restaurant and storage for belongings, the 4-star Hotel Keihan Kyoto Ekiminami lies in the Kyoto district, within a 5-minute drive of the head Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and approximately 5 minutes by car from Sanjusangendo Temple. Wi-Fi throughout the property, a bureau de change and a lift are featured at the hotel.

The property is situated right in the centre of Kyoto, near a tube station. Pampering its guests with wellness experiences, Nishiki-yu Public Bath is within a 5-minute drive of the Keihan Kyoto Ekiminami. The accommodation is also within a stone's throw of the primary kabuki Minami-za Theatre and Kyoto bus station is about 5 minutes' walk away. The nearest underground station is about 0.6 km away.

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Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi By Vessel Hotels

📍 57, Higashikujo Muromachi, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8001, Japan

Located 25 minutes on foot from Tofuku-ji Temple, the 4-star Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi By Vessel Hotels offers general facilities such as a snack and drink vending machine, and a lift. This Kyoto hotel is in the Kyoto district of Kyoto, relatively near such natural sights as the sprawling Umekoji Park.

The property is just 0.8 km from the 800 - ton Kyoto Tower and a walk from Lake Biwa. The Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi By Vessel Hotels is situated within 200 metres of Taisho-yu and in close proximity to Kujo underground station. Staying at the accommodation, family travellers have access to the modern Kyoto Aquarium, which is nearly a 17-minute walk away. Ref Kyoto Hachijoguchi By Vessel Hotels stands close to Aeon Mall Kyoto, within a 300-metre distance of Kyoto station Hachijo guchi bus stop.

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Kyoto Granbell Hotel

📍 27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama

Situated 5 minutes' walk from the fine and expansive kare-sansui Kennin-ji Garden, the 4-star Kyoto Granbell Hotel offers a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Centrally located only a short drive from the historic marketplace "Nishiki Market", which is a great place to shop, this Kyoto hotel provides 105 rooms.

The property boasts a prime location in the heart of Kyoto, within 2.3 km of Heian Shrine. The modern Kyoto Aquarium in Kyoto is around a 10-minute drive from the Granbell. Visit Rokuya-on Garden, within 950 metres of the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Japan. Kyoto Granbell Hotel is within close distance of Pontocho Park, and Sanjo Keihan lies just 750 metres away. Shijo Keihan-mae bus stop is situated only 150 metres from this Kyoto property.

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Sakura Terrace The Atelier (Adults Only)

📍 1-1 Higashikujo Kitakarasumacho, Minami

Located a 10-minute drive from the flatland Nijo Castle, the 3-star Sakura Terrace Atelier Hotel Kyoto offers general facilities such as a snack and drink vending machine, and a lift. The hotel is situated in the heart of Kyoto, within 5 minutes' drive of such cultural attractions as Ryukoku Museum.

The property is nestled in the Kyoto district of Kyoto, about a 10-minute ride from the hard-to-miss historical sites like Kyoto Imperial Palace. The Sakura Terrace Atelier is within 5 minutes' walk of the date Kyoto Avanti Mall and close to Kujo underground station. Shoppers will enjoy the selection of a department store and shops a short walk from the accommodation. Kyoto Terrsa Hall is located 200 metres from Sakura Terrace The Atelier Hotel. This Kyoto property is within walking distance of Kyoto bus station.

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

📍 80 Mikura-Cho, Nakagyou-Ku

Offering a hot tub and massage therapy, the 4-star Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo is nestled in the Nakagyo Ward district, 17 minutes' walk from Kyoto Imperial Palace. Only a few minutes from Kyoto International Manga Museum, this modern hotel with 169 rooms features a lift and a vending machine.

Rokkaku-do Buddhist Temple is 300 metres from the family-friendly accommodation which is also within 300 metres of the historic marketplace "Nishiki Market". Located within a 300-metre distance of Karasumaoike underground station, the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo is not too far from Nishiki-Tenmangu Shrine. The best historical sights to visit here include the flatland Nijo Castle, situated within a 950-metre distance of this Kyoto property. Shijo Karasuma bus stop is relatively close to Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo.

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Saka Hotel Kyoto

📍 Higashiyama-Ku Kiyomizu 4-200

Situated a 25-minute walk from Kyoto Observation Tower, the 3-star Saka Hotel Kyoto features Wi-Fi throughout the property and a car park on site. Thanks to its prime location, the hotel is approximately 3.4 km from the cyprus-wood Nijo Castle, which guests can visit to explore the history of the area.

Yasakanoto Temple is located within walking distance of the property, and such natural sites as Maruyama Park is approximately an 8-minute walk away. The Zuiryusan Nanzen-ji is a 25-minute walk from the Saka Hotel Kyoto, while Itami airport is 50 km from it. Visit Rokuya-on Garden, 15 minutes' walk from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Japan. Saka Hotel Kyoto is also approximately 3.5 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace. This Kyoto property stands around an 8-minute walk from Nineizaka, only minutes from Kiyomizu-michi bus stop.

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Good Nature Hotel Kyoto

📍 318-6 Inari-Cho, Kawaramachi-Dori-Shijo-Sagaru, 2-Chome, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto

Offering cots and a push cart for guest's kids, the 5-star Good Nature Hotel Kyoto is located in Gion where an atmosphere unique to Kyoto drifts in the air, approximately 25 minutes' walk from the cyprus-wood Nijo Castle. Situated a short distance from Rokuharamitsu-ji Buddhist Temple, the hotel features an American-style restaurant serving American cuisine.

The charming property is in the centre of Kyoto, approximately 10 minutes' walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae underground station. Kinkaku-ji Zen Buddhist Temple is within 6 km of the Good Nature Hotel Kyoto, while Itami airport is 50 km from it. There is the grand circa-1618 Buddhist Chion-in Temple Complex nearly 20 minutes' walk from this accommodation. Shijo Kawaramachi bus stop is located a 5-minute walk away.

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Citadines Kyoto Karasuma-Gojo

📍 432 Matsuya-Cho Gojo-Dori

Offering a restaurant and a luggage room, the 3-star Citadines Kyoto Karasuma-Gojo Hotel lies in the Shimogyo Ward district, 5 minutes' drive from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 5 minutes by car from the modern Kyoto Aquarium. Located within 5 minutes' drive of the historic wooden Nijo Castle, this romantic hotel features 124 rooms with views of the city.

The property puts you in the centre of Kyoto, just a short drive from such entertainment sites as World. The area includes such religious sights as the head Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (3.4 km) and Kinkaku-ji Zen Buddhist Temple (6 km). There is a wide range of bars and restaurants close to this Kyoto hotel. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being within 14 minutes' walk of the historic marketplace "Nishiki Market". The property is nearly a 5-minute walk from Gojo Takakura bus stop and within easy walking distance of Gojo tube station.

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