Japan
Hotels in Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto is a major city in Japan with about 1.5 million residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 121 hotels and other stays here, with member prices from $139 a night when we checked on 2026-10-09. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), about 39 km away. The most comfortable months are usually April, May and August, with average highs around 17–29°C.
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- Hotels found
- 121
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member price from
- $139
- 1 night, 2026-11-08
- Nearest airport
- ITM · 39 km
- Osaka Itami International Airport
- Best months
- April and May
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Kyoto
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
★★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
$222 member · $244 guest
9.1
Exceptional
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kyoto by IHG
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
$145 member · $159 guest
8.0
Very good
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
★★★★★Hotels7.4 km from centre
$1392 member · $1461 guest
9.2
Exceptional
The Gran Resort Elegante Kyoto
★★★Ryokansunder 1 km from centre
8.4
Very good
Moxy Kyoto
★★★★Hotels1.6 km from centre
$164 member · $180 guest
8.9
Excellent
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo
★★★★Hotels1.2 km from centre
$139 member · $153 guest
10.0
Exceptional
Theatre and Library Residence -Kyoto Murasakino-
★★★Private vacation home2.2 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
KYOTO yadomachi Kamishichiken
★★★Private vacation home1.8 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
ZEN Kyoto
★★★Private vacation home1.6 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Trad Guest House Kyoto
★★★Private vacation homeunder 1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Kyoto?
| 5-star | 12 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 27 |
| 3-star | 50 |
| 2-star | 15 |
| 1-star | 1 |
| Hotels | 51 |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 29 |
| Private vacation home | 26 |
| Villas | 8 |
| Aparthotels | 3 |
| Resorts | 2 |
When to go
Weather in Kyoto by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 6 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| Low °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 97 | 92 | 114 | 119 | 140 | 178 | 210 | 149 | 192 | 161 | 96 | 108 |
Month-by-month guides: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Things to see
Famous places in Kyoto
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Kyoto
- ITM · Osaka Itami International Airport39 km
- UKB · Kobe Airport65 km
- KIX · Kansai International Airport81 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Kyoto at a glance
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Kyoto
- Population
- 1,463,723 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 50 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 35.021, 135.754
About
About Kyoto
Kyoto, officially Kyoto City , is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan's largest and most populous island of Honshu. As of 2020, the city had a population of 1.46 million, making it the ninth-most populous city in Japan.
From the Wikipedia article “Kyoto”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Kyoto
FAQ
Kyoto hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Kyoto?
Search Kyoto on book.maqami.co and sign in with a free MAQAMI account before you book. Signed-in members see member prices, which are up to 10% below the guest price shown to visitors who are not signed in. Prices are live and change with dates and availability.
How many hotels can I book in Kyoto?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 121 hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Kyoto (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Kyoto?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, April, May and August usually offer the most comfortable weather in Kyoto. August is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and July is the wettest (210 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Kyoto?
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) is about 39 km from the centre of Kyoto. Kobe Airport (UKB) is 65 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Kyoto?
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What are the most famous sights in Kyoto?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Kyoto are Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Ginkaku-ji Temple, Ryōan-ji Temple.
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