Only a minute’s walk from Kyoto Art Museum, Guest House Kobako offers private Japanese-style rooms. It features free WiFi, a free-use kitchen and a washing machine. Guests at Kobako House can enjoy free tea/coffee in the shared lounge, which features a tatami (woven-straw) floor and seating cushions. All rooms are air-conditioned, and smoking is not allowed. Private rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. Towels and toiletries are only provided, while shared bathroom facilities are gender separated. Guest House Kobako is a minute's walk from Heian Jingu Shrine and Kyoto City Zoo. It’s within a 5-minute walk from Miyakomesse and ROHM Theater Kyoto. A shopping district is within a 30-minute walk from the guest house.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
1 single bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kyoto
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Greg
    Belgium Belgium
    Authentic Japanese house with only 3 to 4 rooms. Yuki was really kind and helpfull for any questions. Washing machine and dryer available. Small kitchen. 2 shared bathrooms and toilets. Good location to go in all directions of Kyoto. Great value...
  • Lel
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful experience in a modest guesthouse - a spacious room, comfortable bed, convenient kitchen facilities and fabulous free coffee roasted by the host's husband. And in a fantastic location, near the Kyoto City Museum of Modern Art, easy...
  • Young
    South Korea South Korea
    The perfect guest house (more than 5 stars hotel)! Best guest house I've never experienced. I stayed for two nights and had a peaceful time. Thank you so much! :)

Property surroundings

Facilities of Guest House Kobako
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • Japanese

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 23:30

Check-out

From 06:00 to 11:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥2,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa JCB American Express Cash is not accepted Guest House Kobako accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests can leave luggage on site prior to check-in. Please note luggage will not be attended by property staff. Chain cable locks are available to secure luggage.

Please note check-in is only accepted until 22:00. Any arrival after 22:00 will be treated as a no show.

FAQs about Guest House Kobako

  • Check-in at Guest House Kobako is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Guest House Kobako may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guest House Kobako offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • Guest House Kobako is 2.3 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.