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When is the best time to book a hotel in Kyoto?
Across the 87 Kyoto hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been three months, at about $225 per night. That is roughly 41% less than the average same-day price of $380. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Average nightly price by booking window
| Booking window | Avg. price, past year | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Same day | $380 | 85 |
| One week | $387 | 87 |
| One month | $386 | 87 |
| Three months | $225 | 84 |
| Six months | $414 | 82 |
Kyoto hotels: when each one is cheapest
- Ace Hotel Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 83% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $533 vs $599 (11% less) when it did. - Almont Hotel Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $126 vs $175 (28% less) when it did. - APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 67% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $128 vs $149 (14% less) when it did. - APA Hotel Kyoto Ekimae
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 83% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $119 vs $158 (24% less) when it did. - APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $184 vs $197 (7% less) when it did. - Carta Hotel Kyoto Gion Bettei
Over the last year, booking three months ahead has averaged $81 for this hotel — about $67 (45%) less than booking same day ahead, which has averaged $148. - Cross Hotel Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $383 vs $456 (16% less) when it did. - Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $187 vs $252 (26% less) when it did. - Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 83% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $132 vs $192 (31% less) when it did. - Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto-Hachijoguchi
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 83% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $142 vs $175 (19% less) when it did. - Dhawa Yura Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $407 vs $512 (20% less) when it did. - Dormy Inn Premium Kyoto Station
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $182 vs $256 (29% less) when it did. - Fauchon Hotel Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $606 vs $677 (11% less) when it did. - Good Nature Hotel Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $496 vs $642 (23% less) when it did. - Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 50% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $102 vs $119 (14% less) when it did. - Hilton Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $585 vs $748 (22% less) when it did. - Hotel Anteroom Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $154 vs $180 (15% less) when it did. - Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $136 vs $167 (18% less) when it did. - Hotel Gimmond Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 33% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $205 vs $1,105 (81% less) when it did. - Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $180 vs $220 (18% less) when it did. - Hotel Gran MS Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $168 vs $227 (26% less) when it did. - Hotel Grand Bach Kyoto Select
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 83% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $255 vs $297 (14% less) when it did. - Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $312 vs $360 (13% less) when it did. - Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $148 vs $169 (12% less) when it did. - Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $215 vs $236 (9% less) when it did. - Hotel Kanra Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $525 vs $530 (1% less) when it did. - Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 83% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $144 vs $161 (10% less) when it did. - Hotel Kyoto Garden Palace
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $132 vs $161 (18% less) when it did. - Hotel M's Est Kyoto Station South
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 67% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $143 vs $160 (11% less) when it did. - Hotel Monterey Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $195 vs $221 (12% less) when it did. - HOTEL MYSTAYS Kyoto Shijo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $153 vs $175 (13% less) when it did. - Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 67% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $161 vs $189 (14% less) when it did. - Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $290 vs $427 (32% less) when it did. - Hotel Okura Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $323 vs $326 (1% less) when it did. - Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $524 vs $606 (14% less) when it did. - Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $266 vs $296 (10% less) when it did. - Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 83% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $255 vs $272 (6% less) when it did. - Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $607 vs $868 (30% less) when it did. - Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $2,261 vs $2,479 (9% less) when it did. - Hotel Tou Nishinotoin Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $228 vs $258 (12% less) when it did. - Hotel Vischio Kyoto by Granvia
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $270 vs $378 (28% less) when it did. - Kamo Residences by Reflections
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,018 vs $1,220 (17% less) when it did. - Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $146 vs $188 (23% less) when it did. - Keio Prelia Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 50% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $213 vs $281 (24% less) when it did. - Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $309 vs $342 (10% less) when it did. - Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 50% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $269 vs $274 (2% less) when it did. - Kyoto Century Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $286 vs $318 (10% less) when it did. - Kyoto Granbell Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $398 vs $477 (16% less) when it did. - Kyoto Nanzenji Garden Ryokan Yachiyo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $844 vs $951 (11% less) when it did. - Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $199 vs $284 (30% less) when it did. - Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 83% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $131 vs $162 (19% less) when it did. - Loisir Hotel Classic Garden Kyoto Sanjo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $189 vs $213 (11% less) when it did. - MIMARU SUITES Kyoto Central
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $763 vs $779 (2% less) when it did. - Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 33% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $353 vs $353 (0% less) when it did. - Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $162 vs $168 (4% less) when it did. - Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Station
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $267 vs $306 (13% less) when it did. - Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $176 vs $234 (25% less) when it did. - Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $181 vs $202 (10% less) when it did. - Momijiya Bekkan Kawanoiori
Over the last year, booking one month ahead has averaged $406 for this hotel — about $89 (18%) less than booking one week ahead, which has averaged $495. - MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 83% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $176 vs $204 (14% less) when it did. - Nazuna Kyoto Nijojo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $1,127 vs $1,313 (14% less) when it did. - Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St.
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $918 vs $1,157 (21% less) when it did. - Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $302 vs $356 (15% less) when it did. - Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $248 vs $293 (15% less) when it did. - Park Hotel Kyoto Oike
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 67% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $178 vs $186 (4% less) when it did. - Piece Hostel Sanjo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $106 vs $128 (18% less) when it did. - Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $161 vs $243 (34% less) when it did. - Rihga Gran Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $210 vs $243 (13% less) when it did. - Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 50% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $193 vs $198 (2% less) when it did. - Ryokan Yamazaki
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $122 vs $135 (10% less) when it did. - Ryokufuso
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 83% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $285 vs $300 (5% less) when it did. - Sakura Terrace
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 50% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $177 vs $193 (8% less) when it did. - Sakura Terrace The Gallery
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 83% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $169 vs $206 (18% less) when it did. - Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier Sanjo Kamogawa
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $338 vs $359 (6% less) when it did. - The Blossom Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $374 vs $466 (20% less) when it did. - The Chapter Kyoto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $473 vs $501 (6% less) when it did. - THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 50% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $367 vs $389 (6% less) when it did. - The Junei Hotel 京都
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $446 vs $515 (13% less) when it did. - The Millennials Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $92 vs $110 (16% less) when it did. - The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $212 vs $344 (38% less) when it did. - The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 67% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $2,821 vs $2,919 (3% less) when it did. - The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $290 vs $312 (7% less) when it did. - The Thousand Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $579 vs $601 (4% less) when it did. - The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $769 vs $1,271 (39% less) when it did. - Vessel Hotel Campana Kyoto Gojo
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $169 vs $210 (19% less) when it did. - Via Inn Kyotoeki Hachijoguchi
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $174 vs $191 (9% less) when it did. - Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $336 vs $681 (51% less) when it did.
Common questions
When is the best time to book a hotel in Kyoto?
Across the 87 Kyoto hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been three months, at about $225 per night. That is roughly 41% less than the average same-day price of $380. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Is it cheaper to book a hotel in Kyoto early or last minute?
Compare the booking windows in the table: it shows the average nightly price across tracked Kyoto hotels when booked same day, one week, one month, three months and six months ahead.
How does RateWatchers know?
We record each hotel's price every day, as it would appear to someone booking that day and for each of several lead times ahead of the stay. Prices come from booking providers and are a guide, not a guarantee.