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Guest Houses in Kyoto

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The best guest houses in Kyoto

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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.

Most booked guest houses in Kyoto and surroundings in the past month

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Popular with guests booking guest houses in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 768 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 502 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 835 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,257 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 721 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 673 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,083 reviews

Popular with guests booking guest houses in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,568 reviews

Highly rated guest houses in Kyoto and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

Located in Kyoto, 800 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 500 metres from the centre, Kyoto Guesthouse Oyado Kei provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a shared...

From US$167.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Ideally situated in a central area of Kyoto, 古月居 Koduki House京都四条 is a recently renovated guest house, offering free WiFi and private parking.

Kyoyado Heianshiki

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Right in the centre of Kyoto, set within a short distance of Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Kyoto Station, Kyoyado Heianshiki offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such...

From US$120.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

With quiet street views, 京都 Ayanishiki 島原大門邸 has accommodation with a kitchenette set in Kyoto. It is situated 2.1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and offers full-day security.

From US$61.53 per night

B&B Hachi

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

Located in Kyoto, 1.8 km from Kyoto Station and 1.7 km from the centre, B&B Hachi provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

From US$137.49 per night

Guest Inn Chita

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 947 reviews

Guest Inn Chita is a 5-minute walk from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and Gojo Subway Station. It offers Japanese-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

From US$92.64 per night

GuestHouse MIYABI

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews

GuestHouse MIYABI is set in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.6 km from Gion Shijo Station and 1.9 km from Nijo Castle.

From US$105.06 per night

Sarangbang

Kyoto
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle and 2.4 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Sarangbang offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

From US$226.18 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Kyoto and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

Kyoto style small inn Iru, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Kyoto, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine, 1.8 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, as well as 1.9 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

From US$89.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Set in the heart of Kyoto, 700 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoyado Heianshiki - Vacation STAY 00358v offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a TV.

Étoile Shijo Omiya

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

Étoile Shijo Omiya provides accommodation within 600 metres of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and kitchenware.

From US$575.02 per night

Yukari Kyoto

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 596 reviews

In the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Kyoto Station, Yukari Kyoto has a garden and a washing machine. This 3-star guest house offers a lift and a shared kitchen.

Fujitaya Kyoto

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews

Having been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, FUJITAYA Kyoto is a charming guest house located in a quiet residential area, under 10 minutes’ walk from JR Tambaguchi Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews

今日都 Kyoto Guesthouse features air-conditioned guest accommodation in Kyoto, 1.7 km from Nijo Castle, 1.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.3 km from Gion Shijo Station.

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto Station and 1.2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, Kyomachiya Mitsugetsu - Vacation STAY 63459v offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

Situated in the centre of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto Station and 1.2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, Kyomachiya Mitsushi - Vacation STAY 63201v offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

Save money on guest houses in Kyoto and nearby – budget options available

Ikoi-no-Ie Guesthouse

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews

Featuring kimono and tea ceremony experiences, the completely non-smoking Ikoi-no-Ie Guesthouse is 1 km from JR Kyoto Train Station.

From US$67.68 per night

古都庵 Japanese Town house

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

古都庵 Japanese Town house features accommodation within 1.5 km of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge.

From US$76.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Kirakusou - Vacation STAY 27110v is located in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, 2.3 km from Nijo Castle, 3.2 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 3.3 km from Kyoto Station.

From US$94.87 per night

lulu

Shimo-dachiyuuridōri
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Set in Shimo-dachiyuuridōri, 1 km from Nijo Castle and less than 1 km from the centre, lulu offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

From US$51.11 per night

伊香詰所

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

In the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Kyoto Station, 伊香詰所 has free WiFi and a washing machine. It is situated 1.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and features luggage storage space.

From US$69 per night

Kyoto Hana Hostel

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,568 reviews

Just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, Hana Hostel offers basic accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a lounge. Both private and shared rooms are available.

From US$71.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set right in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, Wafū Zashiki - Vacation STAY 12900 offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a TV.

From US$108.58 per night

BJ Family House

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews

Situated in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto, BJ Family House features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

From US$53.67 per night

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