hotel · Imperial Palace & Nishijin
Kyoto Brighton Hotel Review
A full-service hotel on Shinmachi-dōri in Kamigyō, a short walk west of the Kyoto Imperial Palace grounds.
Best for
Longer stays and second visitsTravellers who want a quiet night near the centreAnyone who would rather walk in a park than down an arcade
Why it stands out
The park at the end of the street. Kyoto Gyoen is the one large piece of open ground in central Kyoto and almost nobody stays beside it.
Main trade-off
Nothing headline is within walking distance, and the district closes early. Reaching the Higashiyama temples means the subway and usually a change.
Why we recommend it
Best for a quiet centre
Our pick for the quiet centre because it stands on Shinmachi-dōri at Nakadachiuri, five minutes from the Imperial Palace park, in a residential grid rather than on a shopping street — which is the reason to choose this area at all.