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Only a minute’s walk from Kyoto Art Museum, Guest House Kobako offers private Japanese-style rooms. It features free WiFi, a free-use kitchen and a washing machine. Guests at Kobako House can enjoy free tea/coffee in the shared lounge, which features a tatami (woven-straw) floor and seating cushions. All rooms are air-conditioned, and smoking is not allowed. Private rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. Towels and toiletries are only provided, while shared bathroom facilities are gender separated. Guest House Kobako is a minute's walk from Heian Jingu Shrine and Kyoto City Zoo. It’s within a 5-minute walk from Miyakomesse and ROHM Theater Kyoto. A shopping district is within a 30-minute walk from the guest house.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4:
1 twin bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kyoto
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Karah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    One of our favorite stays in Japan. So comfortable and homey. The location is phenomenal. Our host Yuki was kind and welcoming. It was the only place we visited where we just loved hanging out, in the room and in the kitchen. Wonderful free coffee...
  • Simone
    Austria Austria
    Yuki is an amazing host and the guest house has everything you could ask for, including a common use room and kitchen with fridge, freezer, gas stove, water filter, etc. Washing machine is outside. If you want to go to a bathhouse, there will be...
  • Lucia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    perfect traditional guesthouse una great location short bus ride to all major tourist places

Area info

Amenities of Guest House Kobako
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • Japanese

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥2,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa JCB American Express Cash is not accepted Guest House Kobako accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests can leave luggage on site prior to check-in. Please note luggage will not be attended by property staff. Chain cable locks are available to secure luggage.

Please note check-in is only accepted until 22:00. Any arrival after 22:00 will be treated as a no show.

FAQs about Guest House Kobako

  • Guest House Kobako offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • The prices at Guest House Kobako may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Guest House Kobako is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guest House Kobako is 2.3 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.