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Guesthouse Soi

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

A
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
Price from
US$57.08
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Jia Lun Alan
From
Malaysia
Room is clean and spacious, love the facilities inside and lovely receptionist
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$135.63
1 night, 2 adults

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.

F
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
Price from
US$71.04
1 night, 2 adults

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$148.41
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.

A
Anthony Damian
From
Australia
A beautiful and well appointed facility which retains its simplicity and old-school charm. Very welcoming hosts. Close access to numerous bus routes.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
Price from
US$100.79
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$87.33
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$130.15
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
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
Price from
US$46.81
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$179.52
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.

M
Michael Pettinato
From
United States
Very friendly staff, with excellent customer service! They were so accommodating, and we wish we had purchased the breakfast! Next time we will do so.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
Price from
US$142.70
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$76.11
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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Cristian
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Great location on quiet street, spacious and clean rooms, lovely host.
Guest review by
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$95.14
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$166.42
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, 602 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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Sarah
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$91.96
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 947 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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Young couple
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