Located in Kyoto, this traditional Japanese guest house features free Wi-Fi and a free public computer. Shichijo Onmae bus stop is 3 minutes’ walk away. A seating area and shared bathroom are provided with each room at Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS. Free toiletries are provided and blankets are available upon request. Select rooms have a garden view. A shared living area and bicycles are available for guests’ use during their stay at this Kyoto Guesthouse Compass. Access to the shared kitchen is available upon request. The guest house is 4.5 km from Imperial Palace and 2.2 km from Kyoto Station. Nijo Castle and Toji Castle are within a 30 minutes’ bus ride away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 futon beds
2 bunk beds
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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
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.9
High score for Kyoto
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Martin
    Australia Australia
    The breakfasts had a large variety of items and were very satisfying with attention to our likes/dislikes. The location was a short trip to central Kyoto and the neighbourhood was lovely to walk around with a great coffee shop nearby. We were so...
  • Simon
    Belgium Belgium
    Very friendly couple and cute cats! You get the feeling you are at home with your family, always cheery and smiling people all around! They had Nutella at the breakfast so this was an instant 10/10 would recommend
  • Radoslaw
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable and big beds. Great atmosphere and friendly hosts. This is the best place I have stayed in Japan!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:30 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.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Mastercard Visa JCB American Express Cash Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please note there is no curfew at this property.

If arriving after 21:00, guests must contact the property in advance.

Please contact the property if you are bringing children between 4 and 6 years old. Child rates apply.

Children under 6 years of age cannot be accommodated in dormitory-style rooms.

1 child under 3 years old can stay for free if using an existing bed only in the Japanese-style room, not in the dormitory rooms.

Towels can be rented at a fee.

Please inform Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第292号, 京都市指令保保第292号

FAQs about Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS

  • Check-in at Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • Guests staying at Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

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

  • Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS is 1.1 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS include:

    • Twin
    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Quadruple
    • Family