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Guesthouse Soi

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Ideally located just a 10-minute walk from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Guesthouse Soi offers various rooms including private Japanese-style rooms and dormitory rooms.

A
Adriani
From
Bangladesh
Everything, wonderful team, the owners truly treated us as 'guests'. The perfect way to arrive as first timers in Kyoto. Slept very well, super breakfast. Despite other guests in a compact space, the Guesthouse ambience made us all very respectful and accommodating. Great location a little away from the tourist scene but has it's own local charm and easy walking reach from temples and sightseeing. Coffee in the lounge in front of the bog tree just what we needed in the morning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,205 reviews
Price from
US$67.71
1 night, 2 adults

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 雅 is a recently renovated accommodation, which provides soundproof rooms. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station.

A
Anna
From
Poland
Very clean, spacious, super friendly staff. Walking distance from other places
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
US$115.11
1 night, 2 adults

遥華-Haruka House

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, 2.3 km from Nijo Castle and 1.5 km from the centre, 遥華-Haruka House provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

L
Liz
From
New Zealand
Haruka was an awesome host. She looked after us every day making sure we had everything we needed. She was very kind and helped me when I needed to see a doctor. This place is the best place to stay in Kyoto. Haruka and her husband were very kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Price from
US$120.53
1 night, 2 adults

Kyo-Anthu Inn

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto and within 500 metres of Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kyo-Anthu Inn features a garden, soundproof rooms, and free WiFi.

V
Vanda
From
Slovakia
Everything was perfect- owners, room, breafast, location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Price from
US$176.05
1 night, 2 adults

Family Inn Kei 慶

Minami Ward, Kyoto

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.

K
Karla
From
Australia
Really great apartment. High on the list of good places we stayed in Japan. Comfortable, enough room for 3 ppl.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews
Price from
US$103.60
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Raku

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 500 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.9 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Guesthouse Raku offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

X
Xingjiang
From
China
The hotel is located to the south of the Kyoto Imperial Palace and is very close to the subway station. The rooms are spacious and feature a classic Japanese-style bathroom. With four beds, it is perfect for families or groups of friends traveling together. The hotel's front desk staff are very friendly and can store luggage for guests. Overall, the experience was excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
Price from
US$154.38
1 night, 2 adults

Woman Only Guesthouse Nanohana (Female only)

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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.

E
Emilia
From
Finland
One of the best guesthouses I have stayed in. Highly recommending this place. Very clean and great location as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews
Price from
US$55.52
1 night, 2 adults

Kyoto Gion No Yado

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Located within 500 metres of Gion Shijo Station and 500 metres of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kyoto Gion No Yado features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

P
Patricia
From
United Kingdom
Staying in this house was a great experience. The house was lovely, in a very central and beautiful location and had all you needed. Perfect place for a full Kyoto experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Price from
US$212.95
1 night, 2 adults

RokuRoku

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

Situated conveniently in the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, RokuRoku is set less than 1 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, a 19-minute walk from Heian Shrine and 2.2 km from Shoren-in Temple.

K
Karin
From
Czech Republic
Everything was clean and very nice Only minus is that the hostel is quite far away. It doesent look like it, but its like 1 hour by bus to bamboo forest or thousend torris The check in process was little bit long and tiring. Also there are two buildings! One where you sleep and second one when the zen garden is . Its like 5 min walk away from each other Everything else 10/10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 340 reviews
Price from
US$78.55
1 night, 2 adults

Gallery Nozawa Inn

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Gallery Nozawa Inn offers accommodation in Kyoto, 25 minutes on foot from JR Kyoto Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Every room includes a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.

M
Maxime
From
United Kingdom
Everything was perfect… Morio and Yoshiko were both really welcoming and generous. They gave us cakes for Christmas and drove us to the station, which was such a big help. The room itself was spacious and very comfortable. There was a very cozy heated table that we absolutely loved. The breakfast was incredible. Different menu every day which gave us the opportunity to try out different food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
Price from
US$170.63
1 night, 2 adults
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