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Our top choices for Motoyoshichō hotels

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1. Miru Kyoto Gion

Miru Kyoto Gion
2.5 star property
Motoyoshichō
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"Excellent location, amazing service, and wonderful stay"
United States
Lu
The price is NT$5,244
NT$5,768 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Miru Kyoto Gion
A large, symmetrical building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

2. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.3 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (907 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
Canada
edward
The price is NT$10,449
NT$11,494 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
A modern indoor dining area with bamboo decor, tables, and chairs.

3. Dhawa Yura Kyoto

Dhawa Yura Kyoto
4.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward, 0.4 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (788 reviews)
"Great area very nice hotel great staff"
Canada
Liam
The price is NT$7,969
NT$9,906 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Dhawa Yura Kyoto
A modern multi-story building with large windows and a stone retaining wall.

4. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
3.5 star property
Downtown Kyoto, 0.6 km from Motoyoshichō
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing hotel! Impeccably clean, great service, if I’m ever back in Kyoto I will be staying here again!"
United States
Deena
The price is NT$7,125
NT$7,838 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and a tiled roof.

5. Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Kyoto Granbell Hotel
4.0 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Motoyoshichō
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Location, design, staff, amenities, breakfast public bath, and little bar amazing!!"
United States
Tracy
The price is NT$7,160
NT$7,876 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Exterior

6. APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT
3.0 star property
Gion, 0.3 km from Motoyoshichō
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room and helpful staff"
Australia
Patrick
The price is NT$4,129
NT$4,996 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT
A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

7. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,433 reviews)
"Great location, great breakfast, very nice stay!"
United States
Gary
The price is NT$9,591
NT$10,551 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Cross Hotel Kyoto
The entrance of Hotel Musse with a modern design, featuring a wooden ceiling, glass doors, and a patterned wall.

8. Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.4 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,127 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Shirley
The price is NT$4,398
NT$4,838 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
A modern building with large windows, a metal gate, and a traditional lantern.

9. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.7 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Outstanding location, helpful staff."
United States
Tenney
The price is NT$6,802
NT$7,483 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
A pathway leading to a building entrance with a modern design, featuring a brick pathway and a metal fence on one side.

10. Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo

Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo
3.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Motoyoshichō
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (886 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Daniel
The price is NT$6,004
NT$6,605 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a sofa, and a city view.

11. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Motoyoshichō
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,564 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Raul
The price is NT$3,223
NT$4,077 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
A spacious indoor atrium with a central fire pit, seating areas, and a view of the building's exterior.

12. Good Nature Hotel Kyoto

Good Nature Hotel Kyoto
4.5 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Motoyoshichō
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (794 reviews)
"Great location"
Canada
Mahyar
The price is NT$13,222
NT$14,544 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Good Nature Hotel Kyoto
A hot tub with a view of mountains through a balcony.

13. Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
3.5 star property
Karasuma, 0.5 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (375 reviews)
"Amazing place!"
United States
Arianna
The price is NT$7,470
NT$8,278 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Hotel Ohura."

14. Hotel Okura Kyoto

Hotel Okura Kyoto
4.5 star property
Downtown Kyoto, 0.8 km from Motoyoshichō
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Will stay there again"
United States
Artem
The price is NT$6,291
NT$7,612 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hotel Okura Kyoto
A modern hotel with a traditional facade, large glass entrance, and potted plants outside.

15. Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4.0 star property
Gion, 1.2 km from Motoyoshichō
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,181 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Joshua
The price is NT$7,073
NT$7,780 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
A dining area with a bonsai tree, a glass table, and a modern interior design.

16. Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.6 km from Motoyoshichō
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,112 reviews)
"Well run, clean and centrally located hotel."
United Kingdom
David
The price is NT$4,415
NT$4,856 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
A hotel lobby with a large mirror reflecting a person taking a photo. The hotel name 'HOTEL GRANDBACH SELECT KYOTO' is visible on the wall.

17. Hotel Grand Bach Kyoto Select

Hotel Grand Bach Kyoto Select
4.0 star property
Karasuma, 0.8 km from Motoyoshichō
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"The shower was amazing, best one we’ve ever used! Super clean and great amenities. The room is small, but the staff and everything else makes it so worth staying"
United States
Anjaneen
The price is NT$7,234
NT$7,957 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel Grand Bach Kyoto Select
A modern interior with a central potted plant, wooden paneling, and a staircase in the background.

18. Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
3.5 star property
Karasuma, 0.8 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,640 reviews)
"Amazing room and staff Great location"
United Kingdom
Ana Sofia
The price is NT$3,296
NT$3,626 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

19. Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi

Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi
3.5 star property
Karasuma, 0.6 km from Motoyoshichō
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (786 reviews)
"You can’t beat the location in Kyoto! It was very easy to access all the shops, stations, and bus stops. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful."
United States
June
The price is NT$6,567
NT$7,224 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Tokyu Stay Kyoto Sakaiza Shijo-Kawaramachi
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL REVL TRINITY".

20. Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto

Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
3.0 star property
Karasuma, 1 km from Motoyoshichō
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"great hotel with a convenient location"
Canada
Rachelle
The price is NT$5,504
NT$6,054 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
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Where to stay in Motoyoshichō

Find the best Motoyoshichō areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Central Kyoto

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

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Gion

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

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Shimogyo Ward

Discover bustling Shijō Street's shopping district and explore attractions like Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum. Easily navigate the area from Kyoto Station, a major transport hub.

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

Downtown Kyoto

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

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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 Motoyoshichō Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

8/10 Good
"A little too far from city centre. Not a good view from hotel because hotel building is low."
Alexander 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is Motoyoshichō like?
Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Kyoto's Motoyoshichō neighborhood. Consider a visit to Gion Shirakawa Area as part of your Motoyoshichō travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Motoyoshichō?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Miru Kyoto Gion is the highest ranked property in Motoyoshichō. This hotel is steps from Pontocho Alley, and offers free WiFi and Smart TVs.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Motoyoshichō, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Motoyoshichō.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Motoyoshichō?
For additional details about updating your trip to Motoyoshichō or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do in this Kyoto neighborhood?
Gion Shirakawa Area is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Motoyoshichō. Hanamikoji Street and Pontocho Alley are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Kyoto.