Name: Guesthouse Kioto
Address: 602-8319 Kyoto, Kyoto, Kamigyo-ku, Mizomae-cho 100-1, Japan, Kamigyo-ku, Mizomae-cho 100-1, Kyoto, 602-8319, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £27 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

Guesthouse Kioto

602-8319 Kyoto, Kyoto, Kamigyo-ku, Mizomae-cho 100-1, Japan – Great location - show map

A 2-minute walk from the Senbon Shakado Temple, Guesthouse Kioto offers free Wi-Fi, rental bicycles and a garden. Free tea and coffee are available at the lobby, and the property features a cosy Japanese-style shared lounge with a kotatsu leg-warming table. Kioto Guesthouse is a 2-minute walk from the Senbon Imadegawa bus stop, and a 5-minute walk from the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion is 18 minutes by bus or a 23-minute walk. The guesthouse offers private rooms with traditional futon bedding. It has shared toilets and bathrooms, and towels can be rented. Free bath amenities are provided. Kioto is an entirely non-smoking property, and it offers luggage storage. Charged public parking can be found nearby.

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 (8.7)

Breakfast info

Asian

Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Twin Room

2 futon beds

Twin Room

2 futon beds

Standard Twin Room with Sofa

1 bunk bed

and

1 sofa bed

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

1 bunk bed

Standard Twin Room

3 futon beds

Superior Twin Room

3 futon beds

Superior Twin Room with Garden View

3 futon beds

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

9.4

Facilities

8.7

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.2

Value for money

9.2

Location

8.7

Free WiFi

9.6

High score for Kyoto

Guests who stayed here loved

Kristin
Switzerland
“Meticulously restored townhouse, with attention to detail and style- down to beautiful tiles, nicely arranged flowers, quaint antique furniture and unique accessories. Area was not touristy, lots of unique restaurants and coffee shops, walk or...”
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Ye
China
“Traditional accommodation, delicious breakfast, warm service”
Mischa
United Kingdom
“The Japanese breakfast was excellent. The house is very beautiful (I loved all the art-work and decorations) and felt very traditional, although this leaves some quirkiness that some people may struggle with (e.g. steep staircase).”
Giulia
Italy
“The house is really beautiful, you really experience Japanese culture. The bed was really comfy with a lot of space for my stuff.”
André
Sweden
“A beautiful and traditional looking establishment, with easy accessibility to multiple buslines. The owner was very polite and welcoming. The area surrounding the guesthouse is very calm, and one of the 5 geisha districts is within walking distance.”
Su
South Korea
“You can enjoy the atmosphere of Kyoto. an exotic space”
Isabel
United Kingdom
“Excellent and very big Japanese-style breakfast. Really helpful staff - gave restaurant recommendations.”
Mona
France
“The staff was so nice and the building is really beautifully renovated. The rooms are comfortable. It was the most relaxing stay on this trip to Japan.”
Agnese
Italy
“Our room was very big, if compare to other hotel rooms we stayed during our trip to Japan. R Despite restroom is in common area, shower was always easily accessibile, the most we had to wait was 5 minutes.”
Romain
France
“The house is beautiful, the staff is adorable, the beds are comfortable and the Japanese breakfast is excellent. It's well located 30min away via bus from the main locations of Kyoto. The walls are thin but the guests were very respectful and...”

Managed by Nari

Company review score: 9.4Based on 220 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

We made our guest house with the feelings of a traveler. We will back up your comfortable traveling carefully. We will prepare a handmade surrounding map and can also inform you of our recommended local restaurants. We hope to help you to make a special time. Nari & Chii

Property information

Our guesthouse is away from the main area, but located near Golden Papillon and Kyoto Imperial Palace. The Common Space is a traditional Japanese living room with an inner garden view where you can enjoy our homemade Japanese breakfast (Not available on Tuesday and Wednsday morning.) You can experience the old traditional Japanese house (Machiya). Please relax and enjoy your stay. 【Please Note】 ■The entire building is non-smoking. ■The water area is shared. (The shower room has an outside part. Please note that it is cold in winter.) ■Because we are using an old townhouse, the soundproofing function is not perfect. Please refrain from those who are sensitive to sound. ■To get to the room on the 2nd floor, you have to go up the steep and narrow stairs that are unique to Machiya. Please note that it is not suitable for people with with foot problems. ■Please set the bed sheets by your self. Bed sheets fee are included in the room rate. ■Management of valuables is self-responsibility. The private room has a key, but the dorm room does not have a key. ■Dorm room is available for 12 years old and over. ■There are many delicate glass windows, shoji screens, steps, etc., and there are not enough facilities to satisfy small children. ■Please refrain from entering and exiting the hotel except for guests.

Neighbourhood information

There are many tourist spot in Nishijin area. If you want to explore another side of Kyoto, please come and visit with us. We will let you know how to enjoy Nishijin（西陣） area. *（金閣寺）The Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) *World Heritage *（千本釈迦堂）Senbon-shakado Temple *National Treasure *（上七軒）Kyoto’s oldest Hanamachi (geisha town) district “Kamishichi-ken”. *（北野天満宮）The god of knowledge “Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine”. *（平野神社）Hirano Shrine” is famous for cherry blossoms. Many antique market and handicraft market are held every month. We think that you should go to them if given the opportunity. *15th of every month>>>>>>>>> Hyakumanben Handicraft market *21th of every month>>>>>>>>> To-ji Temple "Kou-bou ichi" Antique market *25th of every month>>>>>>>>> Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine Antique market *1st Saturday of the month>>>> Umekoji Park Handicraft market *1st Sunday of the month>>>>> Toji Temple "Garakuta ichi" Antique market *1st Sunday of the month>>>>> Kitayama craft garden Handicraft market *2nd Saturday of the month> Okazaki Park "Heian-Rakuichi" Handicraft market *4th Sunday of the month>>> Kamigamo Shrine Handicraft market

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Guesthouse Kioto
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

House rules
Guesthouse Kioto 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

From 06:00 to 10:00

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 older than 6 years are welcome.

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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

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

Children 11 years of ages and under cannot be accommodated in the dormitory rooms.

Luggage storage is available between 8:00-11:30 and 16:00-21:00. Guests who wish to use this service are kindly requested to inform the property at the time of booking.

Please inform Guesthouse Kioto 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第252号, 京都市指令保医セ第386号

Guesthouse Kioto offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
Guesthouse Kioto is 2.2 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
The prices at Guesthouse Kioto may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Room options at Guesthouse Kioto include:
- Twin
- Bed in Dormitory
Guests staying at Guesthouse Kioto can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
Check-in at Guesthouse Kioto is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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