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六根ゲストハウス Rokkon guest house features accommodation located less than 1 km from the centre of Kyoto and offers a garden and a terrace. This 2-star guest house offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. The accommodation provides a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

Best breakfast that we had our entire trip to Japan!

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9.9
Exceptional
118 reviews
Price from
$178
per night

Located in Kyoto and within 500 metres of Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kyo-Anthu Inn features a garden, soundproof rooms, and free WiFi. It is set 1.3 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and provides full-day security. The guest house has family rooms.

Loved the warm friendly family running Inn.

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9.7
Exceptional
137 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

At the inn, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box and some rooms also feature city views. At Kokonoe Machiya the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

The people i've met in Kokonoe Machiya. It's simply a place where you get the experience to meet new people and peer into their lives, given the chance. I've been lucky to meet Emily, Blanca, Eze, Sato-san, Chen and especially Tony, I won't ever forget this experience i've had during my stay. I've made a lot of good memories here, and I'll be visiting again for sure during my next stay in Kyoto ! I wish Tony, his wife, and everyone else i met here the best that I can wish for in life, and I look forward to meeting you guys again, hopefully soon !

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9.4
Wonderful
209 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

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. This 1-star guest house offers a lift and luggage storage space. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

We had the choice about our appartement

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9.2
Wonderful
298 reviews
Price from
$65
per night

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. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a family-friendly restaurant. Shoren-in Temple is 2 km from the guest house and Nijo Castle is 2.8 km away.

Very friendly staff. Also helped more than just the necessaries.

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9.4
Wonderful
294 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Attractively located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Hachi Inn is situated less than 1 km from Kyoto Station, a 15-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.4 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Each accommodation at the 4-star inn has city views and free WiFi. The property is 2 km from the city centre and 500 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto.

Very nice rooms around 10min walk from Kyoto JR. spacious

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9
Wonderful
184 reviews
Price from
$76
per night

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Kyono Mori Yurinsha is set in Kyoto, 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi. The property is 1.1 km from Gion Shijo Station, and within 1.7 km of the city centre.

It feels like home once you arrive there, it’s a lovely house that smells so good like the fresh home made bagels they prepared every day. The room was beautiful with wooden roofs and it was perfectly clean. The staff was really nice and the home made breakfast was absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for making our stay so comfortable.

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9.4
Wonderful
303 reviews
Price from
$115
per night

Machiya Hotel YANAGI features accommodation within 1.6 km of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a terrace. The guest house has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.

Attractive layout of the interior, excellent customer service

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9
Wonderful
157 reviews
Price from
$178
per night

Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, situated between Kamogawa River and Takase canal, Hazuki Kyoto is 20 minutes stroll from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Gion District. This traditionally-decorated Japanese house offers guests Western modern comforts. The accommodation features a hot tub, free WiFi and a shared kitchen.

Very welcoming and helpful owner, cute neighborhood next to the river, traditional Kyoto inn with the option of taking a bath Japanese-style.

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9.4
Wonderful
151 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

4 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Guesthouse Kyoto Arashiyama is located in Kyoto and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. It is situated 4.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple and features luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.

Like everything of my stay here, the staff was super friendly and nice. Get to experience how Japanese house be like. Sure will stay here again if visit Kyoto.

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9
Wonderful
301 reviews
Price from
$41
per night

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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Kyoto

  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 291 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
    Ivana
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $75.68
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,857 reviews
    Great location close to the heart of Kyoto with plenty of shops and restaurant, but the Hostel is in a very quiet street. Room looks new and comfortable.
    Flavien
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $105.49
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 103 reviews
    Located in a beautiful and quiet street near the water. The guesthouse itself was also very peaceful, extremely clean and the host was very friendly.
    Tijsje
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $62.43
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 572 reviews
    Good location, in a quiet area but very well connected. The hostel is super nice, always clean and has a kitchen and fridge you can use, washing machines are cheap and the staff is very friendly
    Valeria maria diana
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $105.49
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 103 reviews
    I loved everything about this accommodation. Starting from Kevin who was an amazing host, welcoming, kind and helped us with a lot of staff. Thank you! I really liked our room with a traditional atmosphere and I was surprised by how spacious and clean it was. The hotel has an elevator and is located in a charming, quiet neighbourhood. Only 20 minutes on foot from the Kyoto Station and the same distance from Gion district. Thank you for having us, definitely will visit next time!
    Malgorzata
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 196 reviews
    Very friendly hostess. Very clean. Helpful. Good tourist information. Great location. Quiet.
    Julia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $210.22
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 264 reviews
    The hosts were very gracious and made available a variety of snacks throughout the stay including fresh fruit and breakfast pastries left in our room each day. It was nice to have a Japanese home experience. The dogs were so calm and gentle. The location was very quiet and the courtyard entry felt safe.
    Anna
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 303 reviews
    Lovely boutique accommodation - clean, warm, cosy and quiet. Very polite and attentive hosts. Niko is very helpful. Good breakfast. Love the bagels and scones. Great location - convenient for bus and metro transportation, eateries and shopping.
    Sow Mei
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $210.22
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 264 reviews
    Great location at Gion. Very friendly and charming hosts. Great hosts. The fruit and snacks they provided were much enjoyed.
    David
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 303 reviews
    It is a family run b&b with taking good care by the hosts who have put years of energy and passion into making this place so cozy, beautiful and feel at home. Breakfast comes with home-made everything which is delicate, delicious and satisfying. Great location with quiet and chill neighbourhood which is only 5mins walk from the station and close to city centre. So grateful we have chosen this place to stay.
    yui
    Group

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