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About this property
Located in Kyoto, this traditional Japanese guest house features free Wi-Fi and a free public computer. Shichijo Onmae bus stop is 3 minutes’ walk away. A seating area and shared bathroom are provided with each room at Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS. Free toiletries are provided and blankets are available upon request. Select rooms have a garden view. A shared living area and bicycles are available for guests’ use during their stay at this Kyoto Guesthouse Compass. Access to the shared kitchen is available upon request. The guest house is 4.5 km from Imperial Palace and 2.2 km from Kyoto Station. Nijo Castle and Toji Castle are within a 30 minutes’ bus ride away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kay
United Kingdom“Clean, cosy, friendly and welcoming. We stayed in the annex room, with views onto the courtyard and garden - wonderful! Tasty breakfast, plus tea and coffee available throughout the day. Hosts are charming. Highly recommended.” 
Milan
Czech Republic“Best accomodation in Japan and the best host ever. One more thank you Mama”- Michaela Czech Republic“The best guesthouse one could ever ask for! Mama and Papa made me feel completely at home — such warm, sweet souls who create the most welcoming and loving atmosphere. I truly enjoyed the calligraphy session with Papa and the fun, light-hearted...”
Katherine
Colombia“We loved our time in compass, it was the hole japanese experience….. mama is amazing and we were so happy, it was clean, comfortable, good breakfast and good location Papa is an incredible artist and he gave us a souvenir We also love the cats”- Kris
Germany“Ou Hosts (Mama and Papa) were so lovely and supportive with everything, we stayed in the private room with a shared bathroom. It was super nice, clean and authentic. Our breakfast was also good!” - Oltean
Romania“Extraordinary welcome from Mama and Papa, who are incredible hosts of remarkable humour and wit. One of the best experiences of my life.” - Sebastiaan
Netherlands“Great hosts and staff. Very friendly, welcoming, and great at creating a warm environment where guests can socialize if they want to. They have adorable cats, and the facilities are very comfortable. The neighbourhood is full of amazing restaurants” - Ailin United Kingdom“My new home in Kyoto. I was warmly welcomed by mama and papa to their guesthouse, which was so cosy and traditional. A great feel for the Japanese homes. The environment was social and friendly, and the breakfast was so satisfying! Thank you mama!”
- Benjamin
Sweden“I am a rather critic person but honestly like everything, I went there when they opened in 2014 for the first time and now in 2025 it is my second time and it is still amazing. The hosts of the guesthouse are extremely nice and generous, social...” - Ricardo
Spain“It was such an amazing place 😍 so cute and familiar. We felt like at home. Mama and Papa the best hosts 😍”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note there is no curfew at this property.
If arriving after 21:00, guests must contact the property in advance.
Please contact the property if you are bringing children between 4 and 6 years old. Child rates apply.
Children under 6 years of age cannot be accommodated in dormitory-style rooms.
1 child under 3 years old can stay for free if using an existing bed only in the Japanese-style room, not in the dormitory rooms.
Towels can be rented at a fee.
Please inform Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS 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.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
License number: 京都市指令保保生第292号, 京都市指令保保第292号
