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      Budget Ryokan in Kyoto: 9 Affordable Traditional Inns

      Find budget-friendly ryokan in Kyoto near stations and temples. 9 top-rated inns with free WiFi, public baths, and traditional meals. Book now for exclusive deals.

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      Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura UrushiteiRyokan
      9.0
      Perfect5604 total reviews
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      1470 yd from City Center616 yd from Nishiki Market
      JacuzziPrivate BathTeahouse
      • Private teahouse cultural experience
      • In-house Kyoto-style bento dinners
      • Traditional futon bedding experience
      FromUS$ 100 /nightSelect
      Matsubaya RyokanRyokan
      8.6
      Great2276 total reviews
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      1.4 mi from City Center885 yd from Kyoto Station
      Japanese GardenTatami RoomsComputer Station
      • Operating since 1884
      • Traditional tatami and futon rooms
      • Serene on-site Japanese garden
      FromUS$ 146 /nightSelect
      Ryokan Sawaya HontenRyokan
      9.3
      Perfect592 total reviews
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      1211 yd from City Center605 yd from Heian Shrine
      Public BathAdults-OnlyShared Lounge
      • Adults-only traditional ryokan
      • On-site public bath spa
      • Steps from Samurai Kembu show
      FromUS$ 163 /nightSelect
      Luck You KyotoRyokan
      9.5
      Perfect1761 total reviews
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      1.4 mi from City Center1582 yd from Kyoto Station
      Bicycle RentalPublic Bath AccessShared Lounge
      • Traditional Kyomachiya architecture
      • Free tickets to public bathhouse
      • On-site bicycle rental service
      FromUS$ 118 /nightSelect
      Ryokan YamazakiRyokan
      8.1
      Great497 total reviews
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      4.2 mi from City Center1555 yd from Ninna-ji Temple
      Public BathFree ParkingKaiseki Dinner
      • Futon bedding on tatami floors
      • Soothing indoor public bath
      • Free parking, rare in Kyoto
      FromUS$ 69 /nightSelect
      Matsumoto RyokanRyokan
      8.4
      Great714 total reviews
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      1.8 mi from City Center244 yd from Kyoto Station
      Public BathKaiseki DiningLuggage Storage
      • Across from Kyoto Station exit
      • Traditional tatami rooms available
      • Seasonal kaiseki dinner option
      FromUS$ 109 /nightSelect
      Watazen Ryokan - Established In 1830Ryokan
      9.4
      Perfect394 total reviews
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      726 yd from City Center232 yd from Nishiki Market
      LiftAsian BreakfastLuggage Storage
      • Historic ryokan since 1830
      • Central Kyoto near Gion district
      • Asian breakfast available
      FromUS$ 176 /nightSelect
      Gion Ryokan Q-Beh - Hostel StyleRyokan
      9.0
      Perfect1758 total reviews
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      1682 yd from City Center806 yd from Gion Shijo Station
      Shared KitchenGardenLuggage Storage
      • Dormitory & Japanese-style rooms
      • 3-minute walk to Yasaka Shrine
      • Board games available
      FromUS$ 132 /nightSelect
      Ryokan ShimizuRyokan
      9.5
      Perfect761 total reviews
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      1.6 mi from City Center663 yd from Kyoto Station
      Private BathGardenBike Rental
      • Traditional machiya-style building
      • Private-use hot bath
      • Adults-only traditional ryokan
      FromUS$ 121 /nightSelect
      Hotel SugichoRyokan
      9.0
      Perfect448 total reviews
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      296 yd from City Center785 yd from Sanjo Station
      Public BathKyoto CuisineMassage Services
      • Large public bath house
      • Traditional tatami-floored rooms
      • Kyoto cuisine breakfast dinner
      FromUS$ 51 /nightSelect
      Inn KawashimaRyokan
      8.9
      Great515 total reviews
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      1188 yd from City Center325 yd from Nishiki Market
      Family BathIn-Room DiningTatami Rooms
      • In-room Japanese meals
      • Family bath available
      • Tatami floor rooms
      FromUS$ 69 /nightSelect
      Kyoto Ryokan HirashinRyokan
      7.7
      Very good286 total reviews
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      934 yd from City Center365 yd from Nishiki Market
      Public BathsBusiness CenterBicycle Rental
      • 3-min walk to Shijo Station
      • Traditional public baths on-site
      • Japanese-style tatami rooms
      FromUS$ 146 /nightSelect
      Kyoto Takasegawa BetteiRyokan
      9.6
      Perfect3094 total reviews
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      1.4 mi from City Center1054 yd from Kyoto Station
      Private ParkingBlu-ray PlayerAdults Only
      • Free private parking on-site
      • Adults-only ryokan in central Kyoto
      • Private wooden bathtubs in rooms
      FromUS$ 179 /nightSelect
      Ryokan SanoyaRyokan
      8.7
      Great286 total reviews
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      1.7 mi from City Center425 yd from Kyoto Station
      Public BathMassageCafe Terrace
      • 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station
      • Traditional tatami and futon rooms
      • Indoor onsen with massage services
      FromUS$ 141 /nightSelect
      Kamoya RyokanRyokan
      8.7
      Great1272 total reviews
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      1.8 mi from City Center1346 yd from Kyoto Station
      Bicycle RentalPrivate BathTatami Rooms
      • Tatami flooring in all rooms
      • Private bathrooms in all rooms
      • Bicycle rental for exploration
      FromUS$ 15 /nightSelect
      Ryokan RyokufusoRyokan
      9.3
      Perfect1346 total reviews
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      1.4 mi from City Center1128 yd from Kyoto Station
      Public BathKaiseki DiningMassage
      • Traditional Kyoto kaiseki meals
      • Spacious public onsen bath
      • Views of Kyoto from bath
      FromUS$ 138 /nightSelect
      Takao Kanko HotelRyokan
      9.0
      Perfect408 total reviews
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      6.2 mi from City Center300 yd from Jingo-ji Temple
      Open-Air DiningHot SpringTatami Rooms
      • Seasonal open-air river dining
      • Adults-only traditional retreat
      • Tattoo-friendly communal baths
      FromUS$ 168 /nightSelect
      Nagomi-Ryokan YuuRyokan
      8.0
      Great931 total reviews
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      1.4 mi from City Center1084 yd from Kyoto Station
      Kimono RentalTea CeremonyFuton Beds
      • Futon beds on tatami floors
      • Kimono dressing experience
      • 5-minute walk from Gojo Station
      FromUS$ 157 /nightSelect
      Ryokan KohroRyokan
      8.7
      Great174 total reviews
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      681 yd from City Center347 yd from Nishiki Market
      Public BathHot TubJapanese Restaurant
      • Individually designed rooms
      • On-site public bath and hot tub
      • Authentic Japanese cuisine dining
      FromUS$ 142 /nightSelect
      Kyoto Ryokan Gion SanoRyokan
      9.6
      Perfect573 total reviews
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      1656 yd from City Center780 yd from Gion Shijo Station
      Tatami RoomsMassage ServicesGarden
      • In historic Gion geisha district
      • Rooms with views of Higashiyama
      • Free laundry machines for guests
      FromUS$ 131 /nightSelect
      Yumoto Onsen OharasansouRyokan
      9.2
      Perfect441 total reviews
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      8.3 mi from City Center72 yd from Jakko-in Temple
      Open-air BathHot SpringFree Bikes
      • Onsen cafe with foot bath
      • Indoor and open-air hot springs
      • Complimentary bicycles included
      FromUS$ 171 /nightSelect
      Ohto RyokanRyokan
      6.5
      Nice1256 total reviews
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      1.6 mi from City Center1175 yd from Kyoto Station
      Coin LaundryShared BathroomsRooftop Terrace
      • Tatami rooms with futon bedding
      • Reservable shared bathrooms
      • Rooftop terrace with garden views
      FromUS$ 23 /nightSelect
      Kyo No Minshuku Ohara No SatoRyokan
      8.5
      Great661 total reviews
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      8.3 mi from City Center181 yd from Jakko-in Temple
      Open-air BathPublic BathFree Shuttle
      • Century-old miso-making tradition
      • Original garden vegetable miso hot pot
      • Open-air hot spring with countryside views
      FromUS$ 126 /nightSelect
      Ebisu RyokanRyokan
      7.5
      Very good868 total reviews
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      2.2 mi from City Center506 yd from Kyoto Station
      Bicycle RentalConcierge ServiceLaundry Facilities
      • 5 min from Kyoto Station
      • Tatami rooms with futon bedding
      • Bicycle rentals for exploring Kyoto
      FromUS$ 40 /nightSelect
      Ryokan UemuraRyokan
      9.0
      Perfect246 total reviews
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      1.0 mi from City Center855 yd from Gion Shijo Station
      Tatami RoomsKaiseki DinnerPublic Onsen
      • Traditional tatami guest rooms
      • Kaiseki multi-course dinner
      • Shared indoor onsen bath
      FromUS$ 52 /nightSelect
      Hotel Clam ChowderRyokan
      7.0
      Very good156 total reviews
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      493 yd from City Center373 yd from Nishiki Market
      Luggage StorageLaundry ServiceAir Purifiers
      • Historic Japanese townhouse setting
      • Deep soaking bathtubs in rooms
      • 5-min walk to subway station
      FromUS$ 81 /nightSelect
      Kyo No Yado Sangen NinenzakaRyokan
      9.4
      Perfect789 total reviews
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      1.2 mi from City Center505 yd from Kiyomizu-dera Temple
      Rooftop TerraceJapanese GardenHot Tub
      • Complimentary nightly manager's reception
      • Full-service spa with private treatments
      • Rooftop terrace with city views
      FromUS$ 178 /nightSelect
      Kyonoyado KagiheiRyokan
      9.5
      Perfect797 total reviews
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      757 yd from City Center112 yd from Nishiki Market
      Public BathHot TubPrivate Dining
      • Traditional tatami and futon rooms
      • Public bath and jacuzzi
      • Allergy-free rooms and facilities
      FromUS$ 170 /nightSelect
      Gion Oyado KikutaniRyokan
      9.2
      Perfect609 total reviews
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      1693 yd from City Center815 yd from Gion Shijo Station
      GardenFamily RoomsShared Lounge
      • Set in historic Gion district
      • Complimentary Asian breakfast included
      • Traditional Japanese room design
      FromUS$ 112 /nightSelect
      Daiya RyokanRyokan
      7.9
      Very good1484 total reviews
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      1.5 mi from City Center700 yd from Kyoto Station
      Public BathBicycle RentalShared Kitchen
      • Walk 5 min to Kyoto Station
      • Private-use public bath
      • Traditional tatami & futon
      FromUS$ 39 /nightSelect
      Kyomachiya Hotel MifukuRyokan
      8.6
      Great501 total reviews
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      1.3 mi from City Center751 yd from Kiyomizu-dera Temple
      Tatami RoomsPrivate GardenSoaking Tub
      • Traditional tatami rooms with garden views
      • Family rooms with kitchenette
      • Edo-period culture with modern amenities
      FromUS$ 97 /nightSelect
      Roman KanRyokan
      7.9
      Very good754 total reviews
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      1.4 mi from City Center1033 yd from Kyoto Station
      Private KitchenTatami FloorsLuggage Storage
      • Private kitchen in every room
      • Traditional tatami-floored rooms
      • Less than 1 km to Kyoto Station
      FromUS$ 45 /nightSelect
      Kyoto HigashiyamasoRyokan
      9.5
      Perfect570 total reviews
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      1.2 mi from City Center668 yd from Kiyomizu-dera Temple
      Tatami RoomsPublic BathBicycle Parking
      • In Gion, Kyoto's geisha district
      • Public bath with tatami rooms
      • Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free breakfast
      FromUS$ 109 /nightSelect
      Fujiya RyokanRyokan
      9.4
      Perfect511 total reviews
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      1.7 mi from City Center457 yd from Kyoto Station
      OnsenMassageFamily Rooms
      • On-site public bath with yukata
      • Budget from JPY 1500 per night
      • Resident cat adds homey atmosphere
      FromUS$ 45 /nightSelect
      Enso MachiyaRyokan
      9.5
      Perfect148 total reviews
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      1.6 mi from City Center1346 yd from Imperial Palace
      Hot tubWashing machineConcierge service
      • Historic machiya-style ryokan
      • Serene garden with hot tub
      • VIP check-in/out services
      FromUS$ 149 /nightSelect
      Yamadaya RyokanRyokan
      9.5
      Perfect491 total reviews
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      1.4 mi from City Center843 yd from Kyoto Station
      Public BathWine CellarPrivate Dining
      • Century-old ryokan since 1911
      • Sake expert for beverage pairings
      • Wine cellar with craft beer
      FromUS$ 150 /nightSelect
      Yadoya KikokusoRyokan
      9.6
      Perfect612 total reviews
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      1.5 mi from City Center835 yd from Kyoto Station
      GardenTatami RoomsPrivate Parking
      • Adults-only traditional ryokan
      • In-room breakfast with local cuisine
      • Tatami-floored rooms with yukata
      FromUS$ 91 /nightSelect
      Ryokan InakateiRyokan
      9.1
      Perfect249 total reviews
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      1.0 mi from City Center829 yd from Gion Shijo Station
      Public BathIn-Room BreakfastGarden Views
      • Gion geisha district location
      • Asian breakfast in room
      • Public bath for relaxation
      FromUS$ 103 /nightSelect
      Yadoya NishijinsoRyokan
      8.4
      Great258 total reviews
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      1.4 mi from City Center991 yd from Imperial Palace
      Bicycle RentalJapanese GardenPublic Bath
      • Free bicycles for exploring Kyoto
      • Traditional Japanese garden
      • Indoor public bath
      FromUS$ 148 /nightSelect
      Ryoso ChataniRyokan
      9.6
      Perfect332 total reviews
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      8.1 mi from City Center812 yd from Sanzen-in Temple
      Hot Spring BathJapanese RestaurantBicycle Rental
      • Mountain-view tatami rooms
      • Natural hot spring bath
      • Free on-site parking
      FromUS$ 45 /nightSelect
      Izumiya RyokanRyokan
      8.6
      Great125 total reviews
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      1.7 mi from City Center791 yd from Kyoto Station
      Public BathHot TubMassage
      • Traditional tatami and futon rooms
      • On-site public hot spring bath
      • Private bathroom with bidet
      FromUS$ 142 /nightSelect
      Yamamoto RyokanRyokan
      8.9
      Great141 total reviews
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      1.2 mi from City Center1049 yd from Gion Shijo Station
      Public BathGardenOn-site Restaurant
      • Located in historic Gion district
      • Indoor public bath available
      • Rent period-style garments nearby
      FromUS$ 109 /nightSelect
      Takigawa RyokanRyokan
      8.9
      Great317 total reviews
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      1.3 mi from City Center1006 yd from Kyoto Station
      Public BathMassageBike Rental
      • Free kimono robe rental
      • Public bath and massage spa
      • Tatami floors and futon beds
      FromUS$ 90 /nightSelect
      Azumaya RyokanRyokan
      7.8
      Very good128 total reviews
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      1.7 mi from City Center779 yd from Kyoto Station
      Public BathTatami RoomsFamily Rooms
      • Traditional tatami-floored ryokan
      • On-site public bath
      • Family rooms for kids under 6
      FromUS$ 43 /nightSelect
      The Gran Resort Elegante KyotoRyokan
      8.1
      Great35 total reviews
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      1.3 mi from City Center950 yd from Imperial Palace
      Public BathPrivate ParkingBar
      • Ryokan-style rooms with shared baths
      • Public bath with full-service spa
      • Nightly turndown service offered
      FromUS$ 115 /nightSelect
      Kyomai InnRyokan
      7.5
      Very good11 total reviews
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      1.7 mi from City Center462 yd from Kyoto Station
      Tatami RoomsPrivate BathroomTerrace
      • 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station
      • Traditional tatami-floor rooms
      • Family-friendly quadruple rooms
      FromUS$ 120 /nightSelect
      Kyoto Machiya ShouanRyokan
      8.9
      Great35 total reviews
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      1.2 mi from City Center451 yd from Nijo Castle
      Deep Soaking TubsLuggage StorageMultilingual Staff
      • Traditional tatami interiors with shoji
      • Near Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo
      • Shared deep soaking tubs available
      FromUS$ 122 /nightSelect
      Ryokan KyorakuRyokan
      9.4
      Perfect813 total reviews
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      1.6 mi from City Center597 yd from Kyoto Station
      Lobby Garden24h SecurityElevator
      • Japanese garden lobby view
      • Strict 23:00 curfew policy
      • No meals served on-site
      FromUS$ 76 /nightSelect
      Rakucho RyokanRyokan
      9.6
      Perfect349 total reviews
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      2.3 mi from City Center798 yd from Kitayama
      Japanese GardenTatami RoomsFuton Bedding
      • Historic 80-year-old Japanese building
      • Japanese garden with antique furniture
      • Adults-only traditional ryokan
      FromUS$ 56 /nightSelect

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      Cheap and budget

      Travelers seeking an authentic Japanese experience without overspending can choose from several budget-friendly ryokan in Kyoto. These traditional inns offer tatami floors, futon bedding, and public baths-often within walking distance of major temples and transit hubs. Guests at Ryokan Shimizu (near JR Kyoto Station) enjoy free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom, while Ryokan Ryokufuso serves multi-course Kyoto cuisine. Most properties in this category average $60-$120 per night, providing excellent value for sightseers.

      Districts like Gion, Higashiyama, and Gojo are ideal for budget-conscious travelers, with easy access to Kiyomizu Temple and Nishihongan-ji Temple. Many ryokan include daily housekeeping, family rooms, and free parking. For example, Matsubaya Ryokan (since 1884) offers a garden and luggage storage, while Gion Ryokan Q-Beh provides hostel-style dormitories. Advanced booking is recommended-these affordable ryokan fill quickly, especially during cherry blossom season.