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Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei 3 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a microwave, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the ryokan, all units come with bed linen and towels. The traditional atmosphere, the setting, especially the bath. In addition, the extremely helpful staff really made our stay pleasant. I recommend the Japanese breakfast if you want to experience high-end Japanese food!

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9.4
Superb
2,446 reviews
Price from
£161
per night

Luck You Kyoto 3 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Luck You Kyoto offers accommodation in Kyoto. Free luggage storage is available.

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private bathroom with a bath and bidet, with bathrobes and slippers provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Luck You Kyoto features free WiFi throughout the property. I liked everything, the staff is lovely and provide us with many useful tips. There are snacks available all the time and the breakfast was very good. Also the onsen in front can be used by the guests for free and they accept people with tattoos. The room is as described and I really enjoyed sleeping on a traditional bed

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9.4
Superb
1,086 reviews
Price from
£118
per night

海蔵寺 宿坊 櫻海

Ine

Located in Ine, 16 km from Manai Shrine and 16 km from Motoise Kono Shrine, 海蔵寺 宿坊 櫻海 provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 17 km from Daijyouji Temple. The ryokan offers parking on-site, a hot tub and full-day security. What a great find this accomodation has been! After being initially slightly dissapointed we could not get a funaya accommodation, after our actual stay, all I can say is how lucky we were to have experienced the stay here instead. The room was so spaceous, and bright, with all the facilities we would have wanted. The kotatsu has been lovely! All the decoration and overall setting feels so cosy and warm. Exceptional breakfast, with many delicious choices. Lots of flavor and fresh, local ingredients. Loved the pickles and the atsuki dessert! Everything was spot on! Much more than we could have hoped. Wish we could have stayed more to enjoy the room facilities even better.

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9.7
Exceptional
103 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

祇園の宿 杏花

Gion, Kyoto

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, 祇園の宿 杏花 is located in Kyoto, 300 metres from Gion Shijo Station and 600 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features family rooms. Very clean and well appointed.

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9.3
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
£169
per night

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. 4 stars

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. Provides accommodation located 600 metres from the centre of Kyoto and offers an open-air bath and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan features a hot tub and luggage storage space. Everything. The staff, welcome service, location, rooms.

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9.2
Superb
259 reviews
Price from
£630
per night

Ishibekoji Muan 5 stars

Gion, Kyoto

Ishibekoji Muan features a hot tub and air-conditioned guest accommodation in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, a 15-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 1.1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The 5-star ryokan has garden views and is 1.1 km from Shoren-in Temple. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 1.9 km from the ryokan and Heian Shrine is 2.3 km away. It was very clean and well-kept. The private bath was amazing as well. The location was the best, close to many of the top Kyoto sights making travel very convenient and limiting our total travel time.

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9.6
Exceptional
181 reviews
Price from
£224
per night

Gion Oyado Kikutani 3 stars

Gion, Kyoto

Set less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, Gion Oyado Kikutani offers 3-star accommodation in Kyoto and features a garden. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and a housekeeping service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms. Very nice overall, the room and the staff was fantastic!

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9.4
Superb
403 reviews
Price from
£129
per night

明和荘Mei Wa Inn

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

Situated in Kyoto, 800 metres from Heian Shrine, 明和荘Mei Wa Inn features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a patio. The ryokan has family rooms. The owner was friendly and welcoming, making sure we had everything we needed and even giving us tips about the local buses, the neighborhood etc. The apartment was super clean and looked very new. Would absolutely stay here again.

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9.6
Exceptional
109 reviews
Price from
£91
per night

Auberge AZABU 4 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. It smells really good and the staff was extremely friendly and made us feel at home. The small touches like cakes and towels upon checkin sets it apart from the other places we have stayed at. Close proximity to the train station

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9.5
Exceptional
288 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

Ryokan Inakatei 3 stars

Gion, Kyoto

Set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 15-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Ryokan Inakatei offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden. It is situated 1.1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and features a housekeeping service. Heian Shrine is 2.2 km from the ryokan and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.6 km away. It was a lovely experience! Definitely would be back

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9.4
Superb
143 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

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