Men-ya Inoichi

Wood-accented dorms & laid-back private rooms in a simple hostel with free bikes & Wi-Fi. A 4-minute walk from Tetsugaku-no-michi, a cherry-lined walkway, this simple hostel in 2 houses is 1 km from both Higashiyama Jisho-ji temple and Yoshida Shrine. Featuring wood floors, and bunk beds with privacy curtains, the single-sex dorms offer free Wi-Fi and minifridges; bathrooms are shared. Private rooms add flat-screen TVs, and Japanese-style sitting areas with tatami mats. Loaner bikes, laundry facilities and guest-use computers are free. A sleek, traditionally furnished lounge, a tea ceremony room and a garden are offered at a nearby property. Breakfast and parking are available for a fee. Children age 13 and over are welcome.

"We are a traditional tea house in the heart of the city that provides AUTHENTIC tea ceremony experience in English. As the recipient of the BEST TRAVELERS' CHOICE AWARD, we allow visitors to have private tea ceremony, geisha tea ceremony in downtown Kyoto near the Gion District and Nishiki market. The hosts speak perfect English. The tea ceremony with casual clothes costs 2400 JPY ( 5200 jpy with kimono). MAIKOYA offers private tea ceremony, tea ceremony in kimono (mens kimono, or different size kimono ok) tea ceremony in a casual style, tea ceremony for families with kids, tea tasting, and green tea ceremony. MAIKOYA is open everyday as the best tea ceremony in Kyoto. 茶道"

Contemporary hotel featuring a tranquil bathhouse & a streamlined restaurant/bar. Featuring a mix of modern and traditional Japanese styling, this contemporary hotel surrounded by restaurants is a 3-minute walk from Gion–Shijo train station and a 13-minute walk from Kōdai–ji, a 17th-century Buddhist temple. Streamlined rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some add sitting or living areas. Kids age 6 and under stay at no charge with an adult. Complimentary coffee is served in a lounge. There's also a sleek restaurant/bar, and a tranquil communal bathhouse with a garden. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available. Breakfast is available for a surcharge.

Simply furnished rooms in a relaxed business lodging offering complimentary breakfast. A 5-minute walk from the nearest metro stop, this casual business hotel is housed in a modern building on a tree-lined avenue. It's 2 km from the mountain-top Kiyomizu-dera temple, and 3 km from the cypress-wood Nijō Castle and gardens. Featuring pine furnishings and simple decor, the down-to-earth rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. Free breakfast is provided. There's a business center, along with coin-operated laundry facilities. Massage services, laptop rentals and limited parking are available for a fee.

Buddhist temple founded in the 8th century, featuring more than 1,200 stone heads on its grounds.

Nestled in a stylishly repurposed 1920s building, this hip hotel offers spacious rooms with record players, trendy dining, and prime access to Kyoto's coolest spots.

Discover Kyoto's bustling Nishiki Market, a vibrant, 400-year-old culinary hub where you can indulge in a feast of Japanese delicacies amid lively stalls.

Contemporary rooms & suites in a chic property with a Western restaurant & a swanky bar. A 4-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae subway station, this modern hotel is 3 km from both the Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist temple and Nijō Castle. The casual rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Plush suites add living areas with sofas. There's a floor reserved for female guests only. A chic restaurant serves Western cuisine, and there's also a swanky bar and a bakery.

Ginkakuji, the serene Silver Pavilion of Kyoto, boasts exquisite gardens and a stunning sand mound, making it a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle.

Unpretentious restaurant in an intimate setting presenting avant-garde French meals & desserts.