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.

Adriani

From

Bangladesh

Everything, wonderful team, the owners truly treated us as 'guests'. The perfect way to arrive as first timers in Kyoto. Slept very well, super breakfast. Despite other guests in a compact space, the Guesthouse ambience made us all very respectful and accommodating. Great location a little away from the tourist scene but has it's own local charm and easy walking reach from temples and sightseeing. Coffee in the lounge in front of the bog tree just what we needed in the morning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,257 reviews

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US$57.08

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.

Francesca

From

Italy

Amazing stray. Super clean, nice location, staff is super kind and the place itself is very aesthetically pleasing. The breakfast was super good (both the western and japanese one) and each food was prepared with so much care and attention to detail.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 412 reviews

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US$71.04

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.

Vanda

From

Slovakia

Everything was perfect- owners, room, breafast, location.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews

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US$100.46

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.

Karla

From

Australia

Really great apartment. High on the list of good places we stayed in Japan. Comfortable, enough room for 3 ppl.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews

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US$73.63

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, 243 reviews

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US$130.15

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.

Alessia

From

Italy

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!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews

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US$46.81

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.

Grayson

From

United States

This was a really sweet property, it felt special to be able to stay in a more “authentic” property and the location was also great for what we wanted to do in Kyoto. It was clean and well appointed, we really enjoyed our stay!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

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US$179.52

1 night, 2 adults

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RokuRoku

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

Situated conveniently in the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, RokuRoku is set less than 1 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, a 19-minute walk from Heian Shrine and 2.2 km from Shoren-in Temple.

Karin

From

Czech Republic

Everything was clean and very nice Only minus is that the hostel is quite far away. It doesent look like it, but its like 1 hour by bus to bamboo forest or thousend torris The check in process was little bit long and tiring. Also there are two buildings! One where you sleep and second one when the zen garden is . Its like 5 min walk away from each other Everything else 10/10

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 400 reviews

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US$66.21

1 night, 2 adults

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Gallery Nozawa Inn

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Gallery Nozawa Inn offers accommodation in Kyoto, 25 minutes on foot from JR Kyoto Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Every room includes a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.

Jonathan

From

New Zealand

We had a delightful stay. This Inn exceeded our expectations. The home is lovely and comfortable. Best of all was our gracious hosts Morio and my dear friend Yoshiko, who treated us like family. Our room was spacious and the bed was perfect. The home-made gourmet breakfast and afternoon tea was yummy. Also, their evening restaurant recommendation was superb. It was a memorable couple of days.. We would always stay here when visiting Kyoto.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews

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US$143.84

1 night, 2 adults

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Gionkoh

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Gionkoh is situated in Kyoto, 800 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1.1 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. There is a shared kitchen and courtyard at the property.

Susanne

From

Norway

Incredibly charming place. The Japanese retro interior design in the common living room is amazingly put together (and designed by the host himself!). It has a warm and welcoming feeling. The backyard with koie fish is also beautiful. The host is super nice and speaks English fluently. Will definitely stay here again next time we visit Kyoto!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 531 reviews

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US$111.88

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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