A 100-year old traditional townhouse renovated as a guest house, Waraku-An is a 6-minute walk from Jingu-Maruta Train Station and offers a beautiful Japanese garden. Rooms have Japanese-style futon bedding, shared showers and tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Guests can choose between a private room and dormitory-style accommodation. All rooms are air-conditioned, have shared toilets and include simple Japanese furnishings and paper lamps. Showers are open 24/7, and towels must be rented. Free body soap and shampoo are provided. The common area at Guest House Waraku-An has free Wi-Fi, a shared-use fridge, free tea and a free-use internet PC. Luggage can be left at the reception, which also sells 1-day Kyoto city bus passes. Just a 1-minute walk from Kumano Jinja bus stop, the property is a 10-minute walk to Heian Shrine and a 15-minute walk to Nanzen Temple. Kinkai Komyo Temple is a 13-minute walk away. Rental bicycles offer an excellent way to explore Kyoto.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
3 futon beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Kyoto
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Monique
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful traditional experience, lovely staff and easy access to bus routes.
  • Stephanie
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful staff and beautiful traditional house! Highly recommended for people looking for a traditional Japanese experience!
  • Cyndie
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful traditional Japanese house, nicely styled. Our room was spacious, the blanket was fluffy and warm on a cold night. The shower in the common area was also spacious and nice. We were allowed to check-in early which was wonderful because it...

Hosted by Yuki Le Bacquer

9.8
9.8
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Yuki Le Bacquer
Guest house WARAKU-AN in Kyoto is Japanese style cheap hostel in Kyoto, which is located in the central of Kyoto.
If you need our support, please don't hesitate to ask us. All our staff can speak English and Japanese.
WARAKU-AN is located in the central city, cloth to GINKAKU-JI,NANZEN-JI,HEIAN-JINGU. You can go to the most of famous temple directly by City bus from our bus station.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Guest House Waraku-An
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Laptop
  • iPad
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Guest House Waraku-An takes special requests - add in the next step!

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
Until 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

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

Please inform Guest House Waraku-An 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第27号

FAQs about Guest House Waraku-An

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

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

  • Guest House Waraku-An offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • Guest House Waraku-An is 2.1 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Guest House Waraku-An include:

    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Twin/Double
    • Single