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Palace Side HotelvsKarasuma Kyoto Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. Overall, Palace Side Hotel ranks marginally higher than Karasuma Kyoto Hotel. Palace Side Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 74 with accolades from 3 reviews including Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Palace Side Hotel
Fodor's
Frommer's
380 Oukakuencho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 602-8011
From $85/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "A great option for travelers on a budget, this hotel has a good location, convenient access to public transportation, and a helpful multilingual concierge." Full review
Frommer's "Located just west of the Imperial Palace...offering bare-boned small rooms (all nonsmoking) with the basics of fridge, desks too small for any serious work, free Internet connections" Full review
Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Karasuma Shijo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8412
From $25/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "This busy place occupies the middle ground between a business hotel and a standard hotel, with clean, well-maintained rooms. It’s very popular with business people and travellers." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Great location in the heart of the business district, with clean, spacious, and simple Western-style rooms (there are a few Japanese-style rooms, but not many)."
OysterMid-Range
"Located in downtown Kyoto near the intersection of two major subway lines, the 244-room, mid-range Karasuma Kyoto Hotel is well situated for both tourists and business travelers." Full review
