Karasuma Kyoto HotelvsKyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji
Both Karasuma Kyoto Hotel and Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Karasuma Kyoto Hotel ranks marginally better than Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji. Karasuma Kyoto Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 74 with endorsements from 3 reviews including DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
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
 
 "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
 "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)." 
Mid-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
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji
 Fodor's
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
228 Butsuguyacho Aburanokoji Hanayacho Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8347
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 - Multilingual
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "Traditional architecture and attractive tatami rooms, baths included, are among the draws at this popular property in Honganji's quiet temple area." Full review
Mid-Range
 "The charming, mid-range Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura presents itself as a classic Japanese inn." Full review
 Top Choice
 "This new ryokan, a relatively short walk from Kyoto Station, has clean, efficient rooms as well as a variety of traveller-friendly extras." Full review