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Our top choices for Katsura hotels

A modern hotel room with a dark leather sofa, a small round table, a flat-screen TV, and a city view through large windows.

1. RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward, 4.6 km from Katsura
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,236 reviews)
"Perfect location and a great stay"
United Kingdom
Goktug
The price is €64
30 Aug - 31 Aug
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

2. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4.0 star property
Gion, 6.7 km from Katsura
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,105 reviews)
"Very good hotel to stay"
United States
JIAYING
The price is €54
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
A modern indoor corridor with a reception desk, bamboo plants, and a smoking area.

3. Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi

Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi
4.0 star property
Minami Ward, 5 km from Katsura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (698 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay."
Canada
FARRUKH
The price is €69
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Royal Twin Hotel Kyoto Hachijoguchi
A spa area with a hot tub, wicker chairs, and tiled flooring.

4. APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
3.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward, 4.6 km from Katsura
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,146 reviews)
"Staff we’re great clean"
Canada
Joseph
The price is €40
25 Aug - 26 Aug
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a wet floor, and a view of greenery outside.

5. Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto
4.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward, 3.7 km from Katsura
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,278 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Andres
The price is €59
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel Emion Kyoto
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a distinctive glass-roofed pavilion.

6. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
4.0 star property
Minami Ward, 4.8 km from Katsura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,915 reviews)
"Great room, great breakfast!!"
United States
Richard
The price is €49
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
A hot spring area with a stone wall, a wooden bench, and a small waterfall.

7. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward, 5.5 km from Katsura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (4,138 reviews)
"Great location and nice room"
United States
Fenglei
The price is €78
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
A modern interior with a long wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a rock garden view.

8. Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo

Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo
4.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward, 4.9 km from Katsura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,161 reviews)
"Great place to stay. It is a little further out of the main area than we would have like but cannot fault the hotel or staff and they were wonderful."
Australia
Eva
The price is €43
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo
A modern lounge area with a long bench, seating area, and a bar counter.

9. The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo
3.5 star property
Nakagyo Ward, 5 km from Katsura
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (830 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, room spacious and amenities very good. Location if you are traveling around very convenient next to train stations. We traveled from Kyoto to Osaka, very easily. Breakfast it’s amazing! I loved matcha coffee. Staff speaks english.Great service in general."
United States
Lilia
The price is €45
25 Aug - 26 Aug
The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a reception area.

10. Umekoji Potel KYOTO

Umekoji Potel KYOTO
4.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward, 4 km from Katsura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (326 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, clean, modern with great and courteous staff and an amazing breakfast. Hotel was close to the subway station."
United States
Percio
The price is €91
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Umekoji Potel KYOTO
A corridor with a wooden floor, bamboo plants, and a traditional Japanese lattice structure.

11. THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward, 5.7 km from Katsura
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,834 reviews)
"Very convenient location, spacious and comfortable rooms with big shower, very good quality and variety of food at breakfast, welcoming and supportive hotel staff"
Italy
Andrea
The price is €72
26 Aug - 27 Aug
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, hexagonal stone flooring, and seating areas labeled "WATER TOWER LOUNGE" and "FRONT DESK."

12. Sakura Terrace The Gallery

Sakura Terrace The Gallery
3.0 star property
Minami Ward, 5 km from Katsura
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,239 reviews)
"Incredible place. Great location, staff is very polite and courteous. Many food options around."
United States
Jose
The price is €55
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Sakura Terrace The Gallery
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a city view through the window.

13. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
4.5 star property
Shimogyo Ward, 5.2 km from Katsura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,860 reviews)
"Great staff and room"
United States
Osvaldo
The price is €136
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
A swimming pool with tiled walls and a wooden ceiling, equipped with multiple changing rooms and a bench area.

14. Sakura Terrace

Sakura Terrace
3.0 star property
Minami Ward, 5.1 km from Katsura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"The rooms were spacious and clean."
Canada
Almira
The price is €37
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Sakura Terrace
A modern reception area with a wooden wall feature, a reception desk, and a bench.

15. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
3.5 star property
Minami Ward, 5.1 km from Katsura
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,400 reviews)
"lovely stay, connected to 7/11 on the GF so was very convenient :) staff were really nice too"
Australia
Renzelyn Julia Lagat
The price is €55
25 Aug - 26 Aug
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
A building entrance with a sign reading 'KAYA KYOTO NISHI CASTLE'.

16. KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle

KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle
4.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto, 6.2 km from Katsura
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (381 reviews)
"Great place to stay, Genial."
United States
CARLOS
The price is €60
31 Aug - 1 Sept
KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle
The exterior of Kyoto Tokyo Hotel with a prominent illuminated sign, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

17. Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
4.5 star property
Shimogyo Ward, 4.8 km from Katsura
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"This was an excellent hotel and location. Our stay was easy, comfortable and enjoyable."
Canada
Wayne
The price is €55
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
The exterior of Hotel M's Plus with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and large letter signage.

18. Hotel M’s Plus Shijo - Omiya

Hotel M’s Plus Shijo - Omiya
3.0 star property
Nakagyo Ward, 4.9 km from Katsura
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean room"
United States
Ruiyuan
The price is €18
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel M’s Plus Shijo - Omiya
A pathway lined with rocks and greenery, leading to a traditional stone lantern and a building with large windows.

19. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
4.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward, 4.8 km from Katsura
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,020 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Canada
chatty
The price is €65
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
A modern hotel building with a prominent tower in the background.

20. Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto

Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto
3.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward, 5.1 km from Katsura
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,022 reviews)
"Very clean room and super nice staff and great location"
Canada
Yee Lok Enoch
The price is €34
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto
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Where to stay in Katsura

Find the best Katsura areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

Central Kyoto

Ancient temples blend with modern architectural treasures while markets, museums, dining and shopping streets showcase thousands of years of Japanese traditions.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

Gion

Experience a traditional tea ceremony or a night of cultural entertainment within the historic wooden teahouses of this well-preserved Kyoto district.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
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Karasuma

Experience sensory delights at the Kitchen of Kyoto, shop for souvenirs, take an art class and visit a sacred temple in this central neighborhood.

Top Katsura Hotel Reviews

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. Rooms that face city have glazed windows so may as well forget it has a window"
Richard 4-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Frequently asked questions

What is Katsura like?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring Kyoto's Katsura neighbourhood.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Katsura, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Katsura.
What can I see and do in this Kyoto neighbourhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Katsura include Katsura Imperial Villa, Nizaemonnoyu and Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium. While you're out sightseeing in Kyoto, make sure that you visit other sights such as Bamboo Forest Muko City or Aeon Mall Kyoto.
How can I get around Katsura and the greater Kyoto area?
To venture out of town, take a train from Katsura Station.

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