Featuring kimono and tea ceremony experiences, the completely non-smoking Ikoi-no-Ie Guesthouse is 1 km from JR Kyoto Train Station. It offers Japanese rooms with tatami-mat floors and traditional futon beds. All rooms at Ikoi-no-Ie Guesthouse Hostel include air conditioning and an electric kettle. Some rooms have a private bathroom. Most rooms feature free wired internet or free Wi-Fi access. Towels and yukata robes can be borrowed at an additional fee. The hostel is a 10-minute walk to Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. Gojo Subway Station is a 3-minute walk away. Nijo Castle and Sanjusangen-do Temple are about 2.5 km away. Rental bicycles are on offer. An internet station is available, for a fee. The free-use kitchen has a microwave, kitchenware and a small oven that can toast bread and such. Japanese breakfast will be offered at an extra cost.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 8.1


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2 single beds
3 futon beds
2 futon beds
3 futon beds
1 single bed
3 futon beds
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

João
Portugal Portugal
The room was cozy and the bathroom was clean; it was just for a night in between cities. The public spaces are also cozy, clean, and well-organized. The staff was really friendly and everything is set up for a smooth check-in and self-checkout,...
Kalina
Germany Germany
It was very sweet Japanese’s room. The room was very clean and the futon beds were very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay there! Thank you very much!
Greg
Australia Australia
It was fantastic… l will stay there again on my next trip in 2026
Yat
Australia Australia
Smell of tatami was super welcoming and luxurious, they even lined the ceiling with it
Iand
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Really friendly staff, located in an older neighbourhood and short walk from the tube line. Breakfast was nice.
ヒメツルソバ
Japan Japan
京都駅から徒歩圏内で、宿泊料を抑えられたところ。お部屋もきれいで畳のいい匂いが心地よかったです。隣の銭湯がお風呂の種類が7種類もあり、露天風呂、サウナ、電気風呂もありそちらも楽しめた。
Nikki
Canada Canada
The location is so central to public transit, sightseeing gems, and amazing restaurants. Love sleeping on tatami and th traditional Japanese experience.
Urs
Switzerland Switzerland
Sehr schönes Zimmer im Japanischen Stil. Eine Kochgelegenheit gibt es im Gemeinschaftstraum nebenan. Eine U-Bahn Station ist in der Nähe, jedoch erreicht man den Bahnhof Kyoto auch gut zu Fuss. Die Bedienung war sehr freundlich.
Marekvys
Czech Republic Czech Republic
Dobrá poloha kousek pěšky od nádraží v klidné čtvrti, kde je v noci ticho, ochotný personál, výborná komunikace přes WhatsApp, možnost připlatit docela luxusní japonskou snídani. Ubytování v zajímavé kombinaci tradičního japonského a západního...
Lo
Malaysia Malaysia
能住榻榻米 很静 气氛也很不错 早间周围环境能纳入当地特色 靠近寺庙/靠近地铁站 大概10min路程到京都站 员工姐姐很热情🥰

Host Information

Company review score: 8.8Based on 1,668 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

Constructed with natural materials such as timber frames and earthen walls SO NOISE WOULD EASILY TRAVEL THROUGH OUR BUILDING

Property information

Ikoi-no-ie will make all guests welcome in cozy and comfortable room as coming from the name of itself.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese,Chinese

Property surroundings

House rules

Ikoi-no-Ie Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ¥15,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$96. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Kimono and tea ceremony experiences can be requested at an additional charge.

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Check-in time is from 16:00 to 20:00.

If you arrive after 20:00 without advance notice, you will not be able to check in and will be considered as a No-Show.

In this case, you will still be charged 100% of the cancellation fee.

These accommodations are made in a traditional wooden house. Please note that due to the nature of the building structure and construction materials, the sound can be easily heard.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of ¥15,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第65号