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六根ゲストハウス Rokkon guest house features accommodation located less than 1 km from the centre of Kyoto and offers a garden and a terrace. This 2-star guest house offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. The accommodation provides a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

Thoughtful gesture by the HOST Tasty Japanese B'fast. Centrally located property just walking distance to Nijo castle

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9.9
Exceptional
113 reviews
Price from
$180
per night

Located in Kyoto and within 500 metres of Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kyo-Anthu Inn features a garden, soundproof rooms, and free WiFi. It is set 1.3 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and provides full-day security. The guest house has family rooms.

Emiko and her family were so sweet and thoughtful. They made the place so warm, welcoming and comfortable. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.

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9.8
Exceptional
133 reviews
Price from
$71
per night

At the inn, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box and some rooms also feature city views. At Kokonoe Machiya the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

The best stay I had in Japan. All the facilities are clean and comfortable. The owners are super friendly, full of useful tips and offer valuable advice and just general insight about Japan and Kyoto. Every morning they prepare traditional Japanese breakfast for free. I hope I get to come back at some point.

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9.4
Wonderful
203 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

Family Inn Kei 慶 features accommodation within 3.2 km of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with an oven, a microwave and a toaster. This 1-star guest house offers a lift and luggage storage space. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Very close to Tokyo and Tofukuji station. Safety for family. Nearby stores Lawson, Diary... Sufficient towels were provided. We should thank owner for early check in and luggage storage during check out. Very quiet place. Laundry facility, hot water kitchenette were extraordinary.

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9.1
Wonderful
287 reviews
Price from
$65
per night

Set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and 1.5 km from the centre, Woman Only Guesthouse Nanohana (Female only) offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a shared lounge. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a family-friendly restaurant. Shoren-in Temple is 2 km from the guest house and Nijo Castle is 2.8 km away.

everything! the guy at the reception is the kindest! the guesthouse is clean and cozy! I totally recommend it! I had a private room with futon and the bathroom was shared, but bathrooms are so clean that it wasn’t a problem at all! Also there’s everything you need, towels, soap, shampoo etc. there are also some snacks in the common room:) last thing, position is great as well!

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9.4
Wonderful
284 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Attractively located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Hachi Inn is situated less than 1 km from Kyoto Station, a 15-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.4 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Each accommodation at the 4-star inn has city views and free WiFi. The property is 2 km from the city centre and 500 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto.

the staff was super friendly and gave us a lot of tipps for soghtseeing and restaurants. the room was bright and comfy and well equipped. would come back here anytime!

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9.1
Wonderful
180 reviews
Price from
$83
per night

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Kyono Mori Yurinsha is set in Kyoto, 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi. The property is 1.1 km from Gion Shijo Station, and within 1.7 km of the city centre.

Emaculately clean & cosy. Excellent breakfast and extremely outgoing and helpful staff.

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9.5
Exceptional
294 reviews
Price from
$141
per night

Machiya Hotel YANAGI features accommodation within 1.6 km of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a terrace. The guest house has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

Attractive layout of the interior, excellent customer service

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9
Wonderful
156 reviews
Price from
$161
per night

Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, situated between Kamogawa River and Takase canal, Hazuki Kyoto is 20 minutes stroll from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Gion District. This traditionally-decorated Japanese house offers guests Western modern comforts. The accommodation features a hot tub, free WiFi and a shared kitchen.

English communication is good. The room is big and beautiful. There is a washing machine. Very nice personal, the owner is so kind asking whether we will need a ride to the Kyoto train station. The tatami + floor heating + Japanese floor mat is so comfortable even in winter! I really enjoy the shared bathing. (You still bath privately, no worry.)

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9.4
Wonderful
144 reviews
Price from
$97
per night

4 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Guesthouse Kyoto Arashiyama is located in Kyoto and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. It is situated 4.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple and features luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.

Friendly and accommodating staff convenient location

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9
Wonderful
294 reviews
Price from
$42
per night

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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Kyoto

  • Avg. price/night: $55.17
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 528 reviews
    Everything! Great location, great breakfast, very comfortable accomodations. It feels like home! Ichiro-san is very welcoming, a very good host, and can even speak some portuguese! Definitely recommend this guest house
    Marcelo
    Solo traveler
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 715 reviews
    Great location - few minutes walk from the famous Yasaka pagoda as well as close to the beautiful river area. Quiet - the hostel was very quiet and I slept well.
    Ž
    Žan
    Solo traveler
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 657 reviews
    Firstly, Tommy is an incredible host. We could not fault him. He is so kind and friendly and will do anything to help you and make you feel at home. Secondly, the location is really good in my opinion. Very close to Nijo station which has great links to other parts of Kyoto and it is really close to shops and a very cheap revolving sushi restaurant (Kura). The guest house is always kept really clean and you can tell that Tommy puts a lot of effort in to make it feel like a home for his guests.
    Sarah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $96.23
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 154 reviews
    Great host and great location. Just a short walk from Kyoto station.
    Emily
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $53.35
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,755 reviews
    Great hostel located close to major bus lines and a few different metro options. We loved how quiet it was, near everything but in a quiet neighborhood. Wifi was good and the facilities were nice.
    Talia
    Young couple
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews
    Our favourite stay during our trip to Japan. The hosts were very welcoming and always happy to help us with our questions! I would recommend this guest house to anybody considering to visit Kyoto. It is located in a quiet neighbourhood, but not too far from some major tourist attractions. The hosts also suggested a walk around the neighbourhood with some lovely quiet/calm temples.
    Otto
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 310 reviews
    Great location close to the train station. big room for our family. lovely cat and great host.
    Tamara
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 589 reviews
    Host highly considerate and communicated very well despite our language differences. Very helpful with restaurant bookings and bike hire advice. Room was comfortable, light, charming and amazingly quiet given central location.
    Joe
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $382.79
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 533 reviews
    Outstanding boutique hotel. Excellent staff who were very helpful and attentive. Great location in Kyoto. Large comfortable rooms that were quiet and restful. Excellent breakfast.
    john
    Group
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 504 reviews
    great location, friendly hosts, amazing private ‘public bath’ you can book in advance. quiet and rooms and serviced everyday.
    Borja
    Young couple

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