If you're a first time visitor to Kyoto, you might prefer a more touristy area, but if you're a solo traveler, a local neighborhood could be more interesting. Some areas have lots of things to do within walking distance, but the hotels may be more expensive. To give you a starting point for your trip research, we looked at what people say about neighborhoods and places to stay in Kyoto.
Depending on the neighborhood you choose, you may want to research hotels in the area. If you'd rather start with the most recommended hotels in Kyoto, here's a list to get you started.
Here's what Trippy members had to say about hotels:
"Look into Kyoto Garden Ryokan Yachiyo, wasn't too pricey and it was clean place." See More
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If you're open to researching even more areas, some suggestions that might be less common but interesting to explore are:
Trippy is a great resource for planning your trip because you get advice from real travelers. We suggested neighborhoods and hotels based on the recommendations of the Trippy community. This gives you a quick overview, but if you're looking to do more research, here is a question that we used to find this information.
Dustin Rosen from asked:
What area should we stay in Kyoto for 2/3 nights? (5 answers)
This page is just a starting point, to really get personalized advice from Kyoto locals and experienced travelers, post a question on Trippy! You can start by browsing the questions other people have asked about Kyoto.
If you've changed your mind and decided to go somewhere else, go to the main page and explore where to stay in any city.
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