SKY Kyoto

Situated in the historical district, this welcoming vacation home brings all of Kyoto within your reach. Your feet will make short work of the 14-minute walk to Shijo Street or the 13-minute walk to Kyoto Aquarium. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at either Shijo-omiya Station, a short 12-minute walk away, or Omiya Station, 12 minutes away.

This 2-bedroom rental features a down comforter, luggage storage, climate-controlled air-conditioning, and blackout drapes/curtains. Connect to the free WiFi, or get cozy in front of the flat-screen TV. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, a toilet with electronic bidet, and towels. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchenette, complete with a stovetop and a refrigerator, as well as a microwave, cookware, and a toaster. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing. Other amenities include bed sheets, multilingual staff, an ironing board, and climate-controlled heating.