Thursday, August 5, 2010

Affordable Hotel Kyoto

By Zoey Giguere

Japan is one of the most expensive countries you can ever think of travelling to and therefore finding cheap hotels in Kyoto region can be a nerve-racking affair for any traveller. The peak travel seasons run from March to May and from October to November. However, during the other months of the year, weekends are obviously costlier as many Japanese and tourists tend to travel here for a weekend getaway. Kyoto is also known as the cultural capital of Japan and is loaded with many attractive temples, Zen gardens and traditional restaurants.

The journey from Tokyo to Kyoto is expensive, whether by train or air, so it is imperative for many budget travelers to find cheap accommodation. The cost here is comparable to that in Europe, with a day's sightseeing and food costing about US$50 for a backpacker. Here are some really good options for cheap Kyoto accommodation:

1. Green Peace House- traditionally styled in a tatami- guesthouse pattern, this authentic hotel extends a homely feel to its invaluable customers. Guests are supposed to book a room for minimum three-nights at this hotel. Prices for the three nights start at US$50 for a dormitory bed, US$73 for a single room and US$96 for a double.

Here you will be eating in a traditional Japanese style and sleeping on tatami mattresses. From the major train station, it takes just 18 minutes to get to the Green Peace, situated in a peaceful residential neighborhood to the North of the city.

2. Budget Inn Kyoto - More modern than the Green Peace, the Budget Inn is affordable, clean and stylish. The interior has traditional Ryokan-style futon furnishing. The lobby, the kitchen and the dining area are all attractive without appearing ostentatious. There are three kinds of rooms here - the three persons room (costing each person US$38 per night), the four persons room (US$35) and the five persons room (US$32). If your stay is longer than four nights, the daily rate will come down. This hotel, walking distance from all the famous attractions in Kyoto, is perfect for young travelers.

3. Nagomi Guesthouse - this guesthouse extends a perfect feel of coziness and friendliness to its customers. The rate of dorm bed is US$27 per night, for double room its US$32 per person and for single room its US$37. This hotel is placed at a drive of 30 minutes from the main train station by bus.

4. Capsule Ryokan Kyoto - This extraordinary place is the first capsule hotel in the world. Here you go to bed on tatami mats, in a tiny capsule for a room. It really is an unusual experience to live in a capsule fitted with an LCD TV and a traditional futon bed. Luggage space is available too. A capsule will cost you US$37 per person for a night, a very low rate.

If you have spare money, check yourself into the Ryokan ensuite room, which, all of 10 square meters, is fitted with a shower, a TV, a table and a double futon bed! This certainly is the most interesting Kyoto cheap hotel you can find. - 39815

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