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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.

This stay was one of our favourites of our entire trip. The host was so generous and kind. Upon hearing of my partner's leg injury, she surprised us with a special tea to help promote healing. We loved the space and the attention to detail was fantastic. Breakfast was absolutely amazing. The host customized the breakfast based on a couple conversations we had. Everything was delicious, and we were even given a detailed list, in English, of everything she prepared for us. The breakfasts at this stay were a highlight of our entire trip to Japan. We will definitely try to stay here again when we're back in Kyoto!

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9.9
Exceptional
112 reviews
Price from
£152
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.

Excellent, kind, and helpful host. Emiko and her family had great English and the inn was very welcoming and comfortable. I was even driven to Kyoto station once my stay was complete which was a great help. Excellent value for money and a ideal location to see many nearby temples and shrines. Lots of nature sightseeing opportunities close by as well. I highly recommend a stay at Kyo-Anthu Inn!

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9.7
Exceptional
131 reviews
Price from
£57
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 hostel owner was the best. He give a lot of tips and recommendations. The bed in the dorms was comfortable and the lockers was very big. It's near many bus stations.

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9.4
Superb
201 reviews
Price from
£26
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.

Great location and great facilities, all very clean and looking brand new!

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9.1
Superb
286 reviews
Price from
£56
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.

Great place to stay. The staff was very nice and accommodating and spoke both English and Chinese, making communication very easy. It's a very quiet and relaxing place to stay, and the neighborhood is a perfect jumping off place for exploring Kyoto.

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9.4
Superb
280 reviews
Price from
£19
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.

A perfect experience in Kyoto!

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9.1
Superb
180 reviews
Price from
£63
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.

This is a best place to stay in Kyoto! Owners are extremely nice, polite and their homemade cooking and baking is heavenly! Do yourself a favor and book breakfast with them. We spent 4 night at this place and I couldn’t be happier. Room are cozy and spacious for Japanese standards, position of the place is nearby subway station and near 7-eleven. Mattress of the bed was nice and firm, wifi, hot water reliable, and the whole place for spotless clean. I wish the owners only the best customers!

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9.5
Exceptional
292 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

Machiya Hotel YANAGI features accommodation within 1.6 km of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a terrace. The guest house has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

The house is a contemporary renovated town house, it is actually more spacious than the pictures shown and the lighter is much softer and warmth, there is a small backyard with a tiny pond in the middle, the 2nd floor have some interested hollow floor design with a foot bridge connecting the bedroom so you can see the first floor from the 2nd floor, the art collection such as some wall painting and slide door as well as the teapot collection is quite classy as well

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9
Superb
156 reviews
Price from
£151
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 house has been renovated with great taste in a Japanese traditional style. The private onsen is absolutely lovely and we had a fantastic stay.

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9.4
Superb
139 reviews
Price from
£96
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.

The owner was very welcoming and really nice, the room was very clean and organized, the futon was decently comfortable and the location was fantastic. The stay was great!

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9
Superb
292 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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Guest houses that travellers love in Kyoto

  • Avg. price/night: £76.27
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,645 reviews
    - lovely staff that helped us book tickets for the Nijo Castle Night Illuminations on the japanese website :) - hotel offers gin tasting, has an amazing library, is hosting movie nights and you can get a very cheap breakfast with coffee and a bagel in the morning. We did not use the kitchen area but there is a big kitchen that everyone can use and we saw many people cooking there. - small but clean rooms with everything you need - great location close to the main station, great restaurants just around the corner
    Beatrice
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £96.61
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 201 reviews
    It’s located in a quiet neighbourhood with great hosts. Great stay at kyoto and easily accessible with bus stops nearby.
    Ong
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 83 reviews
    We really loved our stay in this guesthouse! The location is great, next to a quiet stream, room was very clean and the hosts very friendly.
    Chiara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £54.22
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 373 reviews
    We booked with the Guest House Abiya for 3 nights, such a lovely cozy house! All services included, kitchen, shower, washing machine, umbrellas that were very useful for the rainy day, air-conditioning. The place becomes very quiet at night. The location is great, close to Pontocho neighbour, The Imperial Palace, lots of transport. The hosts are very helpful and friendly. We'd definitely come back here next time too. Big thanks
    Cristian
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 187 reviews
    Close to several beautiful temples and transportation. Great host. Charming inn. Warm rooms and bedding and showers
    Mark
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £39.10
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 515 reviews
    Everything! Great location, great breakfast, very comfortable accomodations. It feels like home! Ichiro-san is very welcoming, a very good host, and can even speak some portuguese! Definitely recommend this guest house
    Marcelo
    Solo traveller
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 130 reviews
    Great location on quiet street, spacious and clean rooms, lovely host.
    Mina_Aynsley
    People with friends
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 292 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: £160.56
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 255 reviews
    Great location at Gion. Very friendly and charming hosts. Great hosts. The fruit and snacks they provided were much enjoyed.
    David
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 292 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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