Sometimes, a little simplicity goes a long way—and that’s the unique aspect of this sweet Hotel Grand Bach located 2km away to the Shijo Karasuma train station. Awash in a sea of neutral-toned linens and furniture, it’d be easy to clear your weary mind here. Take a table at Mori-no-Bach Restaurant, and treat yourself to a healthy Japanese breakfast as well as the highly recommended hot steamed rice, miso soup, and traditional Kyoto o-banzai dishes made with Kyoto vegetables, created with calories calculated by a nutritionist. The guest rooms are modest in size and include a bathhouse with a sauna, WiFi, flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Some rooms, on the other hand, have futons and tatami mats. Upgraded rooms come with suites add living areas. For washing clothes, rely on the coin-operated laundry. And if you are intent on visiting the Kiyomizu-dera mountainside Buddhist temple, this hotel should be your first choice.