The 10 best guest houses in Kyoto, Japan

The best guest houses in Kyoto

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Guesthouse Soi

Ideally located just a 10-minute walk from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Guesthouse Soi offers various rooms including private Japanese-style rooms and dormitory rooms.

kursisjj

From

Lithuania

This was a very pleasant place to stay. The room was very comfortable and clean. The bed was very comfortable and had a heating pad for the back. Good Japanese breakfast. Great area to reach most of the attractions, but not too crowded with tourists.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews

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US$58.91

1 night, 2 adults

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シーザー祇園CaesarGion

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Situated in Kyoto, 1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, シーザー祇園CaesarGion features rooms with city views and free WiFi.

Alkaios

From

Greece

It has the best location next to the old city. Its very quiet and the stuff is very polite

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

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US$93.31

1 night, 2 adults

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雅

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 雅 is a recently renovated accommodation, which provides soundproof rooms. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station.

Mikhail

From

Belarus

The owner was very welcoming and responsive, which I truly appreciated. The room itself was lovely, with private shower and toilet. There’s also a kitchen available for guests. And I also enjoyed the pleasant incense on the first floor :)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

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US$100.15

1 night, 2 adults

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KéFU stay & lounge

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

Situated in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 3 km from the centre, KéFU stay & lounge features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a shared lounge.

Seraphine

From

Switzerland

It was super clean and I honestly could not believe it was a hostel. everything great! breakfast was yummy too! Close to many zen gardens.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews

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US$73.31

1 night, 2 adults

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Kyo-Anthu Inn

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto and within 500 metres of Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kyo-Anthu Inn features a garden, soundproof rooms, and free WiFi.

Alexandra

From

United States

I'm so sad we only stayed here one night. The hosts were so nice and made everything feel easy while we were there. We just needed one more night in Kyoto and this place was so much better than the first place we spent most of our time. The room was small, but just what we needed. There was good tea and when we realized we had missed printing a ticket that required a hard copy they printed it for us quickly and made sure we had it right away. I loved the breakfast here. It was a nice mix of things and they let us sit in the larger room since no one was staying in it when we were there. We will for sure try to make it back to this location when we make it out to Japan again!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

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US$153.17

1 night, 2 adults

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Kokonoe Machiya

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

Ideally located in the centre of Kyoto, Kokonoe Machiya offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Oriane

From

France

This Hostel is the best of my trip in Japan ! So cosy and a typical Japanese home, comfortable, quiet but sociable if you talk with other people in the common room. They are very nice, they make the best for you and give you all the information around to stay, and enjoy your trip ! The owner and his wife are amazing 😍 Thanks again !!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews

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US$84.32

1 night, 2 adults

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Family Inn Kei 慶

Minami Ward, Kyoto

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.

JosepLP

From

France

We had the choice about our appartement

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews

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US$90.13

1 night, 2 adults

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Guesthouse Raku

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 500 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.9 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Guesthouse Raku offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

Xingjiang

From

China

The hotel is located to the south of the Kyoto Imperial Palace and is very close to the subway station. The rooms are spacious and feature a classic Japanese-style bathroom. With four beds, it is perfect for families or groups of friends traveling together. The hotel's front desk staff are very friendly and can store luggage for guests. Overall, the experience was excellent.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews

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US$134.32

1 night, 2 adults

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Woman Only Guesthouse Nanohana (Female only)

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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.

Yunfei

From

Ethiopia

Very kind staff, very well located. Good quality price .

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 530 reviews

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US$48.31

1 night, 2 adults

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Kyoto Gion No Yado

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Located within 500 metres of Gion Shijo Station and 500 metres of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kyoto Gion No Yado features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

Patricia

From

United Kingdom

Staying in this house was a great experience. The house was lovely, in a very central and beautiful location and had all you needed. Perfect place for a full Kyoto experience.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

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US$185.27

1 night, 2 adults

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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