Best Budget Ryokan In Kyoto
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
There are plenty of great budget ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) in Kyoto. Here’s a list of the best budget ryokan in Kyoto that I’ve personally inspected.
If you’re looking for the best ryokan in Kyoto where money is no object, see our Best Ryokan In Kyoto list. Also see our Best Mid Price Ryokan In Kyoto list if you want something a little more upmarket.
Matsubaya Ryokan
[Matsubaya Ryokan entrance]
A newly renovated ryokan within easy walking distance of Kyoto Station.
Check Availability, Pricing and Guest Reviews of Matsubaya Inn on
Agoda.com.
Ryokan Shimizu
[Ryokan Shimizu guest room]
A short walk from Kyoto Station, this foreigner-friendly ryokan is a hit
with travelers.
Check Availability, Pricing and Guest Reviews of Ryokan Shimizu
on
Agoda.com.
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei
[Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei entrance]
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Urushitei is a modern ryokan with some
traditional Kyoto features located a very short walk south of downtown.
Check Availability, Pricing and Guest Reviews of Kyomachiya
Ryokan Sakura Urushitei on
Agoda.com.
Uemura Ryokan
[Ryokan Uemura guest room with garden view]
This tiny three-room ryokan is on the most beautiful pedestrian alley in
Gion.
Check Availability, Pricing and Guest Reviews of Uemura on
Agoda.com.
Hanakiya
[Hanakiya exterior]
A quaint and friendly Japanese-style guesthouse just down the hill from
Kiyomiu-dera, Hanakiya is a great place at a great rate.
Check Availability, Pricing and Guest Reviews of Hanakiya on
Agoda.com
More Kyoto Ryokan info:
- Kyoto Ryokan overview
- Best Luxury Ryokan In Kyoto
- Best Mid Range Ryokan In Kyoto
- Best Budget Ryokan In Kyoto
- Best Ryokan Near Kyoto
- Kyoto’s Best Ryokan For Families
- Kyoto’s Best Ryokan For Couples
- Kyoto Machiya
Best High-End Ryokan In Kyoto
- Tawaraya (Read guest reviews of Tawaraya on TripAdvisor.com)
- Hiiragiya Ryokan (Read guest reviews of Hiiragiya on TripAdvisor.com)
- Ugenta (Read guest reviews of Ugenta on TripAdvisor.com)
- Hoshinoya (Read guest reviews of Hoshinoya on TripAdvisor.com)
- Seikoro (check availability on Agoda.com)
- Yoshida Sanso (check availability on Agoda.com)
- Garden Ryokan Yachiyo (check availability on Agoda.com)
Best Mid Price Ryokan In Kyoto
- Hirashin Ryokan (check availability on Agoda.com)
- Nishiyama Ryokan (check availability on Agoda.com)
- Ryokan Izuyasu (check availability on Agoda.com)
Best Budget Ryokan In Kyoto
- Kyoto Yoshimizu (Read guest reviews of Kyoto Yoshimizu on TripAdvisor.com)
- Ryokan Shimizu (check availability on Agoda.com)
- Uemera Ryokan (check availability on Agoda.com)
- Matsubaya Ryokan (check availability on Agoda.com)
- Hanakiya Ryokan (check availability on Agoda.com)
- Tanaka-ya (check availability on Agoda.com)
More Kyoto Hotels info:
- Kyoto Hotels Overview
- Check availability and pricing for Kyoto hotels at Agoda.com
- The Best Places To Stay In Kyoto
- Where To Stay In Kyoto
- Best New Kyoto Hotels
- The Most Romantic Hotels and Ryokan in Kyoto
- Best Value Hotels In Kyoto
- Kyoto Vacation Rentals
- Best Luxury Hotels in Kyoto
- Best Boutique Hotels in Kyoto
- Best Small Hotels in Kyoto
- Best Mid-Range Hotels in Kyoto
- Best Budget Hotels in Kyoto
- Best Kyoto Hostels and Guesthouses
- Best Kyoto Hotels For Families
- Best Japanese Hotel Chains
- Best Ryokan In Kyoto
- Kyoto Machiya
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For a quick overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide.
- Check if a visa is required for Japan
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com.
- Buy Japan Rail Tickets and Shinkansen Tickets Online.
- For tips on where to stay, see Where To Stay In Kyoto.
- See my Packing List For Japan.
- Purchase an eSim or SIM card for Japan.
- Compare flight prices on Skyscanner.
- Consider a Japan Rail Pass - see if it’s worth for you.
- Consider a travel insurance.