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Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Hotel ALZA KYOTO
4.0 star property
Gion, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (450)
"Super location, nice staff, huge rooms, comfortable and clean "
United States
Lauren
Hotel ALZA KYOTO

Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Rinn Gion Shirakawa
2.5 star property
Gion, 0.1 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (64)
"Room was great and staff fantastic "
United States
David
The price is €152
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Rinn Gion Shirakawa

Miru Kyoto Gion

Miru Kyoto Gion
2.5 star property
0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (68)
"Located in the best area of Kyoto. The staff are so helpful and friendly."
Australia
Cameron
Miru Kyoto Gion

STITCH HOTEL Kyoto

STITCH HOTEL Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (36)
"One of the best hotel in Kyoto "
United States
HakLeng
The price is €393
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
STITCH HOTEL Kyoto

Onsen No Yado Gion Maisen Bettei

Onsen No Yado Gion Maisen Bettei
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19)
"very nice place to stay with your family"
United States
Xiaoying
Onsen No Yado Gion Maisen Bettei

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
4.0 star property
Karasuma, < 0.1 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (657)
"Great location, friendly staff, spotlessly clean rooms, excellent food."
United Kingdom
Tessa
The price is €139
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (916)
"Our stay was very comfortable and the location is very good."
United States
Daniela
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Miru Kyoto Nishiki

Miru Kyoto Nishiki
3.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.7 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (390)
"An amazing location with such friendly and helpful staff!"
Australia
Monique
Miru Kyoto Nishiki

Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto

Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto
3.5 star property
Karasuma, 0.4 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (253)
"Great hotel."
Canada
David
Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto

2254

2254
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"Fantastic 4 night stay for our family of 4 Great location and base in Gion Highly recommend"
United States
JAMES
2254

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
3.5 star property
Karasuma, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1884)
"Clean hotel in great location "
United States
YEONSOOK
The price is €72
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Cross Hotel Kyoto

KABIN Minamiza

KABIN Minamiza
2.5 star property
Gion, 0.4 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (64)
"Great room and great location. Would stay again. "
United States
Craig
KABIN Minamiza

Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Art Mon Zen Kyoto
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (60)
"We had an amazing 3 day stay at Art Mon Zen. From the moment we arrived to leaving, the staff were exceptional and extremely attentive. Probably the best hotel stay in Japan. Overall, the room was very comfortable and relaxing after a long day visiting all the sensational sights in Kyoto. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to stay near the main Gion district in Kyoto."
Australia
Peter
The price is €520
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Art Mon Zen Kyoto

soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

soyo-ne kyoto sanjo
2.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.6 km from Pontocho Alley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Superior gorgeous accommodations- and fantastic, lovely staff!"
United States
Frances
The price is €180
25 Dec - 26 Dec
soyo-ne kyoto sanjo

Hotel Gion Misen

Hotel Gion Misen
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (474)
"The clean and attentive service really impressed me. The friendly staff also made me feel very comfortable."
United States
Grace
The price is €113
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Hotel Gion Misen

Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei

Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (89)
"Hotel was clean, staffs were very nice. "
United States
Xian
Soraniwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei

Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Aoi Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Pontocho Alley
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (131)
"Beautiful room and really nice staff."
United States
Julie
The price is €211
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Aoi Hotel Kyoto

Yoshi-Ima

Yoshi-Ima
3.5 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (52)
"Staff were all 10/10 amazing. What a cool experience and very relaxing! "
Canada
Christopher
The price is €250
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Yoshi-Ima

Resi Stay Gion

Resi Stay Gion
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.2 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (23)
"Fantastic place to stay in Tokyo... especially with a family. Very clean. Nice view! Great kitchen, TVs, sitting area, washer / dryer. The only challenge was checking in at a separate location however that was a small price to pay for such a great overall experience! "
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is €183
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Resi Stay Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion
2.0 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Pontocho Alley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (82)
"Easy to check in and check out. "
United States
Dylan
Ryokan Hostel Gion
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pontocho Alley?
Pontocho Alley is located in Kyoto. This culturally rich area is known for its temples and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1113 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Pontocho Alley?
Adjacent to Pontocho Alley, Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Other good choices close by include The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo and Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Pontocho Alley?
Expedia has 1113 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Pontocho Alley.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pontocho Alley, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Pontocho Alley.
What can I see and do near Pontocho Alley?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, Kyoto International Manga Museum or Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art. Explore landmarks like Kiyamachi Street, Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre and Gion Tatsumi Bridge. You can check out the local talent at Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, Gion Corner and Kamishichiken Kabukai.
How can I get to Pontocho Alley?
With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near Pontocho Alley is easy. Head over to Karasuma Oike Station to catch metro transport. If you're taking a train into town, Karasuma Station, Shijo Station and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station are the closest stations to Karasuma.