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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.

Kayoko made us feel right at home! Every breakfast was meticulously prepared and delicious. The house is excellently located and the accommodation comfortable. Kayoko also recommended really good restaurants and helped with reservations. We will definitely stay again next time!

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9.9
Exceptional
123 reviews
Price from
US$181
per night

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 garden. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 1.8 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple. The guest house has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.

A simple, clean and and cozy stay with easy access to a few major attractions at Kyoto using the buses.

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9
Superb
257 reviews
Price from
US$89
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.

Location is great. The place was clean and big. We stayed at level 1 and the bath was awesome! And the host is simply amazing.She and her family really gone extra to make our stay memorable and nice.

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9.7
Exceptional
142 reviews
Price from
US$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.

Wow! This is a wonderful place The entire place is stunning and well designed Rooms are really comfortable too Toni is an outstanding host who gives a true hospitality experience

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9.4
Superb
213 reviews
Price from
US$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.

Great service, very clean, and beautiful location! Thank you for the stay!

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9.2
Superb
309 reviews
Price from
US$61
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.

Everything was great. The shared living room may be a little small but the bedroom was big enough and comfortable for two people. The bed and blanket were clean and very comfy. They even had a foot massage machine. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. They could recommend some nice places to visit and the place was close to a famous market. I will definitely stay here if I go to Kyoto again!

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9.4
Superb
310 reviews
Price from
US$23
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.

We love the private onsen on top floor.

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9
Superb
192 reviews
Price from
US$51
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.

very clean very pleasant owner amazing breakfast great location close to many sites and restaurants

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9.5
Exceptional
312 reviews
Price from
US$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.

The house is a contemporary renovated town house, it is actually more spacious than the pictures shown and the lighter is much softer and warmth, there is a small backyard with a tiny pond in the middle, the 2nd floor have some interested hollow floor design with a foot bridge connecting the bedroom so you can see the first floor from the 2nd floor, the art collection such as some wall painting and slide door as well as the teapot collection is quite classy as well

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9
Superb
157 reviews
Price from
US$139
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.

The owner was super friendly and very helpful for all our needs! The room we stayed in had heated floors which was so comfortable for when we slept.

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9.4
Superb
156 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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Guest houses that travellers love in Kyoto

  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 57 reviews
    Everyone and everything was just wonderful. Our host Rachel and her assistant are such warm and thoughtful people who surprised us with goodies in the fridge, and an array of snacks upon check in. My daughter was so delighted by their kind gesture to help us celebrate an event. The bed arrangement (single futons for every person), the amenities in the bathroom, the kitchenware; were all perfectly curated. We loved walking around the quiet lanes that led to quaint temples and of course, to the iconic Kiyomizudera.
    Patricia
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$69.77
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 728 reviews
    Delightful place to stay with wooden interior and all the facilities you could ask for from a hostel. There is a decent kitchen (which you don't always see), a nice area to hang out and the beds are comfy. What's more, it is located in Gion, which is very charming and also quiet at night.
    Hugo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$425.74
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 276 reviews
    Great location. Very hospitable hosts. Extras like the Maiko show. Quiet and good air conditioning. Traditional and simple.
    Sandra
    Young couple
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 38 reviews
    Wonderful warm host, stylish architectural design and great location. The house is about a 15-20 min flat walk to central Kyoto, in a quiet friendly neighbourhood with plenty of trendy coffee shops and restaurants. We appreciated the way Yumi greeted us at the property, gave us a tour of the house, helped us plan our itinerary for the week, and booked us into a beautiful restaurant for dinner! The house felt both modern and minimalist but at the same time traditional and cosy. All beds were very comfortable.
    Hannah
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 105 reviews
    Great host, great location. Its cheaper than similar Ryokans, so you cant expect the same servive and amenities.
    Lars
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 302 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$53
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,990 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
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 312 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: US$425.74
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 276 reviews
    Great location at Gion. Very friendly and charming hosts. Great hosts. The fruit and snacks they provided were much enjoyed.
    David
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 312 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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