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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.

The breakfast is very delicious, the room layout is very warm and ingenious, and the owner of the homestay is very polite!

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9.9
Exceptional
118 reviews
Price from
£141
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.

The inn and the room is very homey (cozy and comfortable). The hostess Emiko is really attentive and friendly, and gives great recommendations. The breakfast is delicious.

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9.7
Exceptional
139 reviews
Price from
£55
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 perfect stay! The place is wonderful and looks as a typical Japanese house. The owners are incredibly kind, they welcomed me in the best way ever, explaining me everything about the stay and giving me tips about the city of Kyoto. They can speak many languages as Japanese, English, Italian, Spanish and probably more so the communication wouldn’t be a problem for you. The hotel is located in a very quite are of the city just outside the city-center so perfect to sleep in a white place but also well connected with the touristic areas with buses. The common area is just amazing, about cleaning is perfect and the structure is very technological! If I’ll be back to Kyoto, sure I’ll stay here again, I recommend 100%. Grazie Tony, ci vediamo alla prossima ✌🏻

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9.4
Superb
210 reviews
Price from
£21
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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9.2
Superb
301 reviews
Price from
£51
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.

The location is good. Near the shopping center and stations. There’s also a 7/11 nearby. The shared bathroom is always clean and has available amenities for use. There’s also food stalls and restaurants which are all walking distance. I also live that they have a massager in the common room which I used especially after a long walk.

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9.4
Superb
296 reviews
Price from
£18
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
Superb
184 reviews
Price from
£60
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.

breakfast was amazing, so much value for price!

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9.4
Superb
308 reviews
Price from
£90
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 and 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
157 reviews
Price from
£105
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.

English communication is good. The room is big and beautiful. There is a washing machine. Very nice personal, the owner is so kind asking whether we will need a ride to the Kyoto train station. The tatami + floor heating + Japanese floor mat is so comfortable even in winter! I really enjoy the shared bathing. (You still bath privately, no worry.)

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9.4
Superb
152 reviews
Price from
£77
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.

everything was great! the owner was very polite and kind. the place was very clean. we enjoyed a lot staying there. everything was clean and comfortable. we almost was falling asleep to do check out 😅

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9
Superb
305 reviews
Price from
£32
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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  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 294 reviews
    The Hosts are amazing - Super friendly and offer plenty of recommendations. The guest house is very charming but the best part are the dogs! I would recommend this place
    Ivana
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £59.28
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,880 reviews
    Great location close to the heart of Kyoto with plenty of shops and restaurant, but the Hostel is in a very quiet street. Room looks new and comfortable.
    Flavien
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £82.63
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 110 reviews
    Located in a beautiful and quiet street near the water. The guesthouse itself was also very peaceful, extremely clean and the host was very friendly.
    Tijsje
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £48.90
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 574 reviews
    Good location, in a quiet area but very well connected. The hostel is super nice, always clean and has a kitchen and fridge you can use, washing machines are cheap and the staff is very friendly
    Valeria maria diana
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £82.63
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 110 reviews
    I loved everything about this accommodation. Starting from Kevin who was an amazing host, welcoming, kind and helped us with a lot of staff. Thank you! I really liked our room with a traditional atmosphere and I was surprised by how spacious and clean it was. The hotel has an elevator and is located in a charming, quiet neighbourhood. Only 20 minutes on foot from the Kyoto Station and the same distance from Gion district. Thank you for having us, definitely will visit next time!
    Malgorzata
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 199 reviews
    Very friendly hostess. Very clean. Helpful. Good tourist information. Great location. Quiet.
    Julia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £175.64
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 267 reviews
    The hosts were very gracious and made available a variety of snacks throughout the stay including fresh fruit and breakfast pastries left in our room each day. It was nice to have a Japanese home experience. The dogs were so calm and gentle. The location was very quiet and the courtyard entry felt safe.
    Anna
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 308 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: £175.64
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 267 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
     · 308 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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