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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Guesthouse Kioto in Kyoto offers a garden and free WiFi. The property features a lounge, minimarket, and air-conditioning. Each room includes a shared bathroom, hairdryer, and tatami floors. Convenient Location: Located in the city centre, the guest house is a 6-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 1.8 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple. Itami Airport is 48 km away. Nearby attractions include Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Guest Satisfaction: Guests highly rate the host, convenient location, and attentive staff. The property provides Asian breakfast and inner courtyard views.

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

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Asian


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 futon beds
2 futon beds
1 bunk bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 bunk bed
3 futon beds
3 futon beds
3 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sabrina
    Ireland Ireland
    Host was really nice ! Love the experience to sleep on the floor, the board games in the living room, the traditional breakfast was perfect 👌
  • Rama
    Singapore Singapore
    lovely ambience and homely feel. shared common bathrooms were well maintained and cleaned daily. common areas were cozy and good for konbini meals.
  • Zakura
    Italy Italy
    I stayed just for one night and it was a great experience. The host was very kind ; he also handed me a useful map with all the suggested place to eat depending on the preferred cuisine and public baths. My overnight stay included breakfast, a...
  • Melinda
    Hungary Hungary
    Close to historycal parts. Big room. Kind receptionist.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    It's a beautiful ryokan, in a quiet location, run by the delightful and helpful Rika. It's not in the centre, meaning you are away from tourists yet close to sublime aspects of Kyoto: the Golden Pavilion, the Imperial Palace, the marvellous...
  • Magdalena
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Personal was so helpful and warm! He helped me with my daily traveler's troubles. The house has its own charm, such as a magical interior garden, which will enchant travelers.
  • Vicky
    Belgium Belgium
    The guesthouse was so amazing, in a really typical Japanese style. I loved it as soon as I saw it! It is also nicely located, the Kitano Tenmangu is not far and really worth a visit. Also the staff in the hotel was so nice! Thans for everything.
  • Judy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully restored property, comfortable and cosy. Lovely, helpful staff. We really enjoyed staying here. The breakfast is lovingly prepared and a wonderful experience!
  • Mompel226
    South Korea South Korea
    After walking through the beautiful streets of Kyoto, we headed to the guesthouse. At first, the surrounding streets looked less charming, and we were a bit worried the guesthouse might be disappointing. However, to our surprise, the building was...
  • Francesca
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The peaceful atmosphere of the guesthouse is unique.

Managed by Nari

Company review score: 9.4Based on 367 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We made our guest house with the feelings of a traveler. We will back up your comfortable traveling carefully. We will prepare a handmade surrounding map and can also inform you of our recommended local restaurants. We hope to help you to make a special time. Nari & Chii

Property information

Our guesthouse is away from the main area, but located near Golden Papillon and Kyoto Imperial Palace. The Common Space is a traditional Japanese living room with an inner garden view where you can enjoy our homemade Japanese breakfast (Not available on Tuesday and Wednsday morning.)(Sorry, we are unable to cater for special menu requests - gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, etc.) You can experience the old traditional Japanese house (Machiya). Please relax and enjoy your stay. 【Please Note】 ■The entire building is non-smoking. ■Shower rooms and toilets are shared. (The shower room is outside. So it's cold in winter but the water pressure is strong.) ■Since we are using an old private house (machiya), there is no soundproofing equipment. Please refrain from those who are sensitive to sound. ■To get to the room on the 2nd floor, you have to go up the steep and narrow stairs that are unique to Machiya. Please note that it is not suitable for people with with foot problems. ■Please set the bed sheets by your self. Bed sheets fee are included in the room rate. ■Management of valuables is self-responsibility. The private room has a key, but the dorm room does not have a key. ■Dorm room is available for 12 years old and over. ■There are many delicate glass windows, shoji screens, steps, etc., and there are not enough facilities to satisfy small children. ■Please refrain from entering and exiting the hotel except for guests. ■It is located about 30 minutes by city bus from Kyoto Station. It is a little far from the main area. ■ Please check in between 4:00pm and 9:00pm. ■ Check-in is not possible after 9:00pm. ■ Closed and no staff between 11:30am and 4:00pm. ■ You are free to come and go after check-in. ■ Reservations are required for luggage storage. ■ Kyoto city accommodation tax of 200 yen per person per night must be paid in cash at check-in. ■ Japanese style sleepwear and amenities are available for rent and sale.

Neighbourhood information

There are many tourist spot in Nishijin area. If you want to explore another side of Kyoto, please come and visit with us. We will let you know how to enjoy Nishijin(西陣) area. *(金閣寺)The Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) *World Heritage *(千本釈迦堂)Senbon-shakado Temple *National Treasure *(上七軒)Kyoto’s oldest Hanamachi (geisha town) district “Kamishichi-ken”. *(北野天満宮)The god of knowledge “Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine”. *(平野神社)Hirano Shrine” is famous for cherry blossoms. Many antique market and handicraft market are held every month. We think that you should go to them if given the opportunity. *15th of every month>>>>>>>>> Hyakumanben Handicraft market *21th of every month>>>>>>>>> To-ji Temple "Kou-bou ichi" Antique market *25th of every month>>>>>>>>> Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine Antique market *1st Saturday of the month>>>> Umekoji Park Handicraft market *1st Sunday of the month>>>>> Toji Temple "Garakuta ichi" Antique market *1st Sunday of the month>>>>> Kitayama craft garden Handicraft market *2nd Saturday of the month> Okazaki Park "Heian-Rakuichi" Handicraft market *4th Sunday of the month>>> Kamigamo Shrine Handicraft market

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

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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.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Children 11 years of ages and under cannot be accommodated in the dormitory rooms.

Luggage storage is available between 8:00-11:30 and 16:00-21:00. Guests who wish to use this service are kindly requested to inform the property at the time of booking.

Please inform Guesthouse Kioto in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第252号, 京都市指令保医セ第386号