Palace Side HotelvsYoshikawa Inn Tempra
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. Overall, Palace Side Hotel scores slightly better than Yoshikawa Inn Tempra. Palace Side Hotel is ranked #26 in Kyoto with praise from 3 sources like Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Palace Side Hotel
 Fodor's
 Frommer's
380 Oukakuencho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 602-8011
From $85/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 
 "A great option for travelers on a budget, this hotel has a good location, convenient access to public transportation, and a helpful multilingual concierge." Full review
 "Located just west of the Imperial Palace...offering bare-boned small rooms (all nonsmoking) with the basics of fridge, desks too small for any serious work, free Internet connections" Full review
Yoshikawa Inn Tempra
 Frommer's
135 Matsushitacho Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8093
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Free Parking
 - Dry Cleaning
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "Known for its tempura, this inn also offers tatami rooms, the best of which offer views of the largest garden I've seen in a downtown Kyoto ryokan." Full review