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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.

We loved our stay and especially the kindness of our host Kayoko was extraordinary! Besides the incredible breakfast, we were served every afternoon a nice tea with a sweet note that made you feel extra special! Thank you Kayoko for making this such a special stay in Kyoto for us!

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9.9
Exceptional
121 reviews
Price from
US$179
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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9.8
Exceptional
140 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.

The perfect stay! The place is wonderful and looks as a typical Japanese house. The owners are incredibly kind, they welcomed me in the best way ever, explaining me everything about the stay and giving me tips about the city of Kyoto. They can speak many languages as Japanese, English, Italian, Spanish and probably more so the communication wouldn’t be a problem for you. The hotel is located in a very quite are of the city just outside the city-center so perfect to sleep in a white place but also well connected with the touristic areas with buses. The common area is just amazing, about cleaning is perfect and the structure is very technological! If I’ll be back to Kyoto, sure I’ll stay here again, I recommend 100%. Grazie Tony, ci vediamo alla prossima ✌🏻

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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.

The room is very clean and near central station. The service was excellent, i had a problem with my low back and the female owner profided me an extra mattress, she brought our suitcases down stairs and even drove us to the central station because all the taxis were occupied !! This lady is a rare gem!

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9.2
Superb
305 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! 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!

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9.4
Superb
307 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.

the staff was super friendly and gave us a lot of tipps for soghtseeing and restaurants. the room was bright and comfy and well equipped. would come back here anytime!

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9
Superb
187 reviews
Price from
US$64
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.

Just great. Breakfast absolutely fabulous! You can see that the owners work with their hearts. Best place from my Japan travel.

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9.5
Exceptional
311 reviews
Price from
US$115
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
154 reviews
Price from
US$94
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.

great location for north west tourist destinations. roomy flat with cooking, bathroom, toilet & laundry.

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9
Superb
305 reviews
Price from
US$42
per night

Providing free WiFi and a garden in a renovated 50-year old building with mountain views from the property, Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka offers accommodation in Kyoto, 600 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. This 2-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The property is a 16-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Views include Hokanji Temple from the property.

Loved the vibe and location, very spacious room in one of the best areas of the city for a very good price. Nice rooftop views.

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9.1
Superb
536 reviews
Price from
US$123
per night

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  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 298 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$53.24
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,926 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: US$106.02
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 114 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: US$62.74
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 575 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$106.02
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 114 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
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 199 reviews
    Very friendly hostess. Very clean. Helpful. Good tourist information. Great location. Quiet.
    Julia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$211.27
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 273 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$115.24
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 311 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$211.27
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 273 reviews
    Great location at Gion. Very friendly and charming hosts. Great hosts. The fruit and snacks they provided were much enjoyed.
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$115.24
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 311 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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