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Homestays in Kyoto

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The best homestays in Kyoto

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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

Most booked homestays in Kyoto and surroundings in the past month

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Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 942 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 822 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 668 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 717 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,560 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,070 reviews

Save money on homestays 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$95.96 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$170.91 per night

lulu

Shimo-dachiyuuridōri
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 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$96.93 per night

伊香詰所

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 43 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$98.87 per night

BJ Family House

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 111 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$54.93 per night

Shizuya KYOTO

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 668 reviews

Situated in Kyoto, a 5-minute walk from Shichijo Station and a 10-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, Shizuya KYOTO features a garden and a shared lounge. Tofuku-ji Temple is 1.9 km away.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

クリステート204-Crystate 204- is set in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Station, 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2.7 km from Tofuku-ji Temple.

Guest House Goettingen

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Located within 1.7 km of Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.4 km of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Guest House Goettingen provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

From US$103.40 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays 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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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.

B&B Hachi

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 69 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$154.32 per night

GuestHouse MIYABI

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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$219.85 per night

Sarangbang

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 199 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.

杉ー着物の宿

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews

杉ー着物の宿 is a recently renovated homestay in the centre of Kyoto, 1.3 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.2 km from Gion Shijo Station.

From US$147.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Right in the centre of Kyoto, set within a short distance of Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 京都 水凪庵 Kyoto Mizunagian offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household...

From US$505.61 per night

Situated in the centre of Kyoto, 500 metres from Gion Shijo Station and 1.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoto Mizunagian - Vacation STAY 79553v offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

Enjoy breakfast in Kyoto and nearby

Jeugiya - Vacation STAY 87441v is situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, 600 metres from Gion Shijo Station, less than 1 km from Shoren-in Temple and 1.7 km from Heian Shrine.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

In the heart of Kyoto, 京都缘屋九条店kyoto-Enishiya guesthouse kujo NEW OPEN 新开业免费西式早餐 has city views from the terrace. This homestay offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony.

From US$258.75 per night

Guest House Kingyoya

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews

Guest House Kingyoya is set in the Kamigyo Ward district of Kyoto, 1.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple, 2.4 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 2.9 km from Nijo Castle.

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
Breakfast options
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...

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, 32 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.

Yukari Kyoto

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 601 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.

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Homestays that guests love in Kyoto

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Avg. price/night: US$138.29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews
The atmosphere felt like a real traditional japanese home, in this quiet neighborhood one can get immersed with the locals. Onsen directly on the corner, ticket is included with the booking.
Guest review by
Daniel Balint
Group
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