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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.

V
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
Price from
US$101.18
1 night, 2 adults

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.

N
Nausica
From
Portugal
The owner is the true highlight of your stay. A great human being who will take care of you from your arrival to your departure and help you find out the hidden gems in the city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
Price from
US$83.03
1 night, 2 adults

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.

K
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
Price from
US$74.16
1 night, 2 adults

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.

X
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
Price from
US$131.07
1 night, 2 adults

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.

G
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
Price from
US$180.80
1 night, 2 adults

Kyono Mori Yurinsha

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Kyono Mori Yurinsha features free WiFi and views of city in Kyoto. Featuring a restaurant, this 3-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

C
Christina
From
Sweden
it was absolutely amazing!! beautiful, clean, friendly, helpful and with the most fantastic breakfast imaginable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
Price from
US$103.48
1 night, 2 adults

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.

C
Chiara
From
Italy
The owner has been fantastic!! The room has all the necessary to have a good stay. I recommend it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews
Price from
US$66.69
1 night, 2 adults

Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Providing free WiFi and a garden in a renovated 50-year old building with mountain views from the property, Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka offers accommodation in Kyoto, 600 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

M
Mehmet Taylan
From
Turkey
I can say that the location of the room is the best in Kyoto. The view from our room was of Hōkan-ji Temple, it was very happy to start the day with this view. Our room and bathroom are large by Japanese standards. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 588 reviews
Price from
US$162.12
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
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
Price from
US$155.22
1 night, 2 adults

古月居 Koduki House京都四条

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$232.83
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 588 reviews
The Hosts are amazing - Super friendly and offer plenty of recommendations. The guest house is very charming but the best part are the dogs! I would recommend this place
Guest review by
Ivana
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
Very friendly hostess. Very clean. Helpful. Good tourist information. Great location. Quiet.
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Julia
Group
Avg. price/night: US$76.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 577 reviews
We booked with the Guest House Abiya for 3 nights, such a lovely cozy house! All services included, kitchen, shower, washing machine, umbrellas that were very useful for the rainy day, air-conditioning. The place becomes very quiet at night. The location is great, close to Pontocho neighbour, The Imperial Palace, lots of transport. The hosts are very helpful and friendly. We'd definitely come back here next time too. Big thanks
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Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Great location on quiet street, spacious and clean rooms, lovely host.
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Mina_Aynsley
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
The guest house is a home away from home - would definitely recommend! I felt right at home from my first morning there. The single room I stayed in was clean and spacious, with a super comfy bed. It’s in a quiet residential area just a few minutes walk from the subway to easily get to the city center or Kyoto International Conference Center.
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Catherine
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$95.81
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
We loved the whole ryokan experience. The room was clean and simple and very peaceful. The neighbourhood was quiet, within easy walking distance of the main railway station. The host was simply delightful: discreet, charming, helpful and friendly.
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David
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$167.61
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Very well located guesthouse (close to Shijo-Omiya station). The host was exceptional. Renting the full accommodation provided us with quiet and all the amenities (kitchen, bath, laundry, etc.) We did not have time to book a tour with the host, but would do so without hesitation on a future trip.
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Jonathan
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 601 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.
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Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
The perfect house! I've been to Kyoto 3 times and this room is the most Japanese style I've ever experienced. I highly recommend anyone reading this review to book this room. It's right next to the Kamo River, with a great view and a great location, and the fact that it doesn't face the street means it's quiet, which is rare in the city center. The landlord is very enthusiastic and all our requests can be fulfilled. The house has 3 large rooms, suitable for a family or a group outing.
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Sekai Xu
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$92.62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 946 reviews
Great location near the station, clean comfortable Japanese rooms. Charming host who spoke English and French. Roof terrasse is a nice touch too
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