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Our top choices for Kinkaku-ji Temple hotels

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ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
5.0 star property
Kita Ward, 1.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (58)
" Best hotel in the area, cleanest, nicest staff and services, will come back again "
United States
Cathy
The price is S$966
23 Dec - 24 Dec
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Lobby
Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Kyoto Brighton Hotel

Kyoto Brighton Hotel
4.5 star property
Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1590)
"The facilities were amazing Staff were fantastic loved our stay"
Australia
Kim
The price is S$151
12 Jan - 13 Jan, 2026
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Exterior
THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West

THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West
3.5 star property
Nishijin, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (77)
"Fantastic hotel. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Elizabeth
THE JUNEI HOTEL Kyoto Imperial Palace West
Restaurant
Kefu Stay & Lounge

Kefu Stay & Lounge

Kefu Stay & Lounge
2.5 star property
Nishijin, 1.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (134)
"Best place I’ve stayed in Japan "
Australia
Harrison
The price is S$49
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Kefu Stay & Lounge
Exterior
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo

La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo
4.0 star property
Nakagyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (249)
"Very good hotel in Kyoto. Easy walk to train station. "
United States
Terrell
The price is S$76
16 Dec - 17 Dec
La'gent Hotel Kyoto Nijo
Exterior
Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium
3.0 star property
Nakagyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (661)
"Staff was great, great breakfast, great room"
Canada
Rosemary
The price is S$67
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium
Desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

Kyoto Uraraka Guest House
3.0 star property
Kamigyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (414)
"First time in Japan, easy to check in and check out no complaints. "
United States
Kenny
The price is S$38
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Kyoto Uraraka Guest House
Exterior
Ryokan Nenrinbo

Ryokan Nenrinbo

Ryokan Nenrinbo
3.5 star property
Kita Ward, 1.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (112)
"Very friendly staff!"
Canada
Marvin
The price is S$152
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Ryokan Nenrinbo
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons
3.0 star property
Nakagyo Ward, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (93)
"Very nice rooms. Has everything you need for your stay and the staff are super helpful with anything you need."
United States
Jason
Stay SAKURA Kyoto Nijo Seasons
Living area
Hostel Otro Mundo

Hostel Otro Mundo

Hostel Otro Mundo
2.0 star property
Nishijin, 2.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (55)
"The Staff were very friendly and make my stay easy and enjoyable."
Canada
Conor
The price is S$42
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Hostel Otro Mundo
Public bath
The Gran Resort Elegante Kyoto

The Gran Resort Elegante Kyoto

The Gran Resort Elegante Kyoto
3.0 star property
Nishijin, 2.6 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (85)
"Very nice large room, only amenity missing is laundry but one is 3 minute walk."
United States
Joan
The price is S$156
25 Dec - 26 Dec
The Gran Resort Elegante Kyoto
Interior
Ryokan Yamazaki

Ryokan Yamazaki

Ryokan Yamazaki
3.0 star property
Ukyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (624)
"clean, roomy and comfortable"
Canada
brian
The price is S$109
12 Jan - 13 Jan, 2026
Ryokan Yamazaki
Front of property
HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi

HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi
2.5 star property
Nakagyo Ward, 2.8 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
7.8 out of 10, Good, (158)
"Good"
United States
Esdgar
The price is S$29
21 Dec - 22 Dec
HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo Nishi
Interior
Capsule Hotel CONTINUE Njojo-Kita

Capsule Hotel CONTINUE Njojo-Kita

Capsule Hotel CONTINUE Njojo-Kita
2.0 star property
Kamigyo Ward, 2.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
7.8 out of 10, Good, (80)
"Clean rooms and decent enough location"
Canada
Richard
The price is S$46
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Capsule Hotel CONTINUE Njojo-Kita
Lobby
HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo-kita

HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo-kita

HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo-kita
2.5 star property
Kamigyo Ward, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
7.8 out of 10, Good, (144)
"The room was pretty tiny but for the price I enjoyed it immensely. The amenities were great and the area around had so much to do. "
United States
Evan
The price is S$38
9 Jan - 10 Jan, 2026
HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojo-kita
Garden view
Tanoya

Tanoya

Tanoya
3.0 star property
Nishijin, 2.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"I loved how authentic the experience felt and looked, curated by such amazing and sweet souls. "
United States
Jeremy
The price is S$266
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Tanoya
Flat-screen TV
Miun Kinkakuji

Miun Kinkakuji

Miun Kinkakuji
4.0 star property
Nishijin, 0.9 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"It was very special experience to stay at Japanese traditonal house with my family. It was a little bit far from the main sightseeing site but we were ok because we had a car. Kinkakuji was especially awesome."
South Korea
SEUNGMIN
The price is S$301
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Miun Kinkakuji
1 bedroom, free WiFi
Rinn Shiki Juraku

Rinn Shiki Juraku

Rinn Shiki Juraku
3.0 star property
Nishijin, 3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (42)
"We enjoyed our stay at Rinn Shiki Juraku. The rooms were clean and very beautifully decorated. The breakfast was delicious and a great way to start the day. The staff was friendly and accommodating, particularly Riku who helped us fix a malfunctioning AC unit in our room. Overall it was an incredibly lovely experience and we would definitely come back."
United States
ryan
The price is S$483
8 Jan - 9 Jan, 2026
Rinn Shiki Juraku
Bathroom
OKU Kamishichiken

OKU Kamishichiken

OKU Kamishichiken
3.5 star property
Nishijin, 1.3 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"Private onsen, private bath tub"
United States
Genevieve
The price is S$287
19 Dec - 20 Dec
OKU Kamishichiken
Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado

Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado
3.0 star property
Nishijin, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (44)
"Great stay "
Australia
Helen
The price is S$280
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Heian Kyu Dairi No Yado
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Top Kinkaku-ji Temple Hotel Reviews

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent
"AC worked great, very clean"
john 4-night trip
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Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotels near other Kinkaku-ji Temple attractions

Kitano Tenmangū

This shrine was created in 947 to mollify a furious spirit. Now, students and tourists gather to soak in the ambience of its traditional architecture and gardens.
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Kyoto Museum for World Peace

You can study the exhibits at Kyoto Museum for World Peace, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kinkaku-ji Temple?
Kinkaku-ji Temple is located in a culturally rich area of Kyoto known for its temples and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 91 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Kinkaku-ji Temple?
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kinkaku-ji Temple. Other good options within a short distance include HOTEL LEGEND PLUS - Adults Only and Kefu Stay & Lounge.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Kinkaku-ji Temple?
Expedia has 91 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kinkaku-ji Temple.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kinkaku-ji Temple, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Kinkaku-ji Temple.
What can I see and do near Kinkaku-ji Temple?
Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum and National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto feature captivating exhibits. Toji-in Temple, Kitano Tenmangū and Ryoan-ji Temple are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Kyoto Concert Hall, Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater and Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre.
How can I get to Kinkaku-ji Temple?
With so many choices for transport, exploring the area around Kinkaku-ji Temple is easy. Local metro stations include Kitaoji Station and Kitayama Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Kitano-Hakubaicho Station or Tojiin Station.

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