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Kyo-Anthu Inn

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto and within 500 metres of Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kyo-Anthu Inn features a garden, soundproof rooms, and free WiFi.

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Isaac
From
Singapore
Location is great. The place was clean and big. We stayed at level 1 and the bath was awesome! And the host is simply amazing.She and her family really gone extra to make our stay memorable and nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
US$112.42
1 night, 2 adults

Kokonoe Machiya

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

Ideally located in the centre of Kyoto, Kokonoe Machiya offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

A
Amalia
From
Romania
Everything was top notch: from the amenities, to the host’s travel recommendations. Cannot recommend this place enough!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 334 reviews
Price from
US$92.25
1 night, 2 adults

Family Inn Kei 慶

Minami Ward, Kyoto

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.

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Arno
From
Netherlands
The room is very clean and near central station. The service was excellent, i had a problem with my low back and the female owner profided me an extra mattress, she brought our suitcases down stairs and even drove us to the central station because all the taxis were occupied !! This lady is a rare gem!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 506 reviews
Price from
US$82.40
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Raku

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 500 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.9 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Guesthouse Raku offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

D
Daniel
From
Norway
Spacious, close to the metro and 7/11. Nice guesthouse, quiet and private. Easy check-in and check-out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Price from
US$145.64
1 night, 2 adults

Kyoto Gion No Yado

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Located within 500 metres of Gion Shijo Station and 500 metres of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kyoto Gion No Yado features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

C
Christina
From
Australia
Amazing location, in Gion, close to transportation but also very quiet with lots of great restaurants. We stayed in villa 1 with a deep ceramic bath. The Machiya is well stocked with a simple kitchen and microwave for breakfast. Love the little walk down to Tatsumi bridge and river (less than 100m) Familymart is 100m away and laundry service 2min walk. Staff were lovely and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
US$200.89
1 night, 2 adults

Kyono Mori Yurinsha

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Kyono Mori Yurinsha features free WiFi and views of city in Kyoto. Featuring a restaurant, this 3-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

J
Julie
From
New Zealand
Where do I begin? This property is utterly charming. The owners are a family of true values. They are super friendly and make your stay so special. The food that we were served was the best that we have eaten in our 3 weeks of traveling in Japan. As well as being very tasty they were keen to help you understand what we were eating and traditions behind it. It is just opposite the ferry terminal. Once the tourists had left the island we could wander the streets in peace and quiet and see the shrine beautifully lit at night. We would highly recommend staying g the night here rather than a day trip from Hiroshima.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
Price from
US$114.98
1 night, 2 adults

RokuRoku

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

Situated conveniently in the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, RokuRoku is set less than 1 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, a 19-minute walk from Heian Shrine and 2.2 km from Shoren-in Temple.

M
Maria Victoria
From
Argentina
A great stay! I felt very confortable and all the staff was very warm and friendly. I will definitely choose roku roku if i hace to come back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 404 reviews
Price from
US$74.10
1 night, 2 adults

Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Providing free WiFi and a garden in a renovated 50-year old building with mountain views from the property, Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka offers accommodation in Kyoto, 600 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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Ambra
From
Netherlands
Great stay! Lovely hotel, modern design and perfectly located. The hotel doesn t offer a breakfast, but it s not an issue as downstairs there is a lovely coffee truck that opens really early. The hotel is located in a side street of one in the nicest street in Kyoto (which is also the cover picture of the lonely planet Japan!!). Totally recommended it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 588 reviews
Price from
US$180.13
1 night, 2 adults

Gallery Nozawa Inn

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Gallery Nozawa Inn offers accommodation in Kyoto, 25 minutes on foot from JR Kyoto Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Every room includes a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.

J
James Twigg
From
Japan
The hosts were such kind and helpful people! They served a delicious breakfast each morning after asking what time would be best. The traditional room was very comfortable and they provided Japanese pyjamas.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews
Price from
US$172.46
1 night, 2 adults

Guest House Oumi

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Guest House Oumi provides accommodation located 1.2 km from the centre of Kyoto and offers a terrace and a shared lounge.

t
tal
From
Israel
Warm hospitality. A lovely place. I really enjoyed the hospitality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews
Price from
US$63.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 588 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
Guest review by
Ivana
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews
Very friendly hostess. Very clean. Helpful. Good tourist information. Great location. Quiet.
Guest review by
Julia
Group
Avg. price/night: US$76.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 577 reviews
We booked with the Guest House Abiya for 3 nights, such a lovely cozy house! All services included, kitchen, shower, washing machine, umbrellas that were very useful for the rainy day, air-conditioning. The place becomes very quiet at night. The location is great, close to Pontocho neighbour, The Imperial Palace, lots of transport. The hosts are very helpful and friendly. We'd definitely come back here next time too. Big thanks
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Cristian
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
Great location on quiet street, spacious and clean rooms, lovely host.
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Mina_Aynsley
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
The guest house is a home away from home - would definitely recommend! I felt right at home from my first morning there. The single room I stayed in was clean and spacious, with a super comfy bed. It’s in a quiet residential area just a few minutes walk from the subway to easily get to the city center or Kyoto International Conference Center.
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Catherine
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$95.81
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
We loved the whole ryokan experience. The room was clean and simple and very peaceful. The neighbourhood was quiet, within easy walking distance of the main railway station. The host was simply delightful: discreet, charming, helpful and friendly.
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David
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$167.61
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Very well located guesthouse (close to Shijo-Omiya station). The host was exceptional. Renting the full accommodation provided us with quiet and all the amenities (kitchen, bath, laundry, etc.) We did not have time to book a tour with the host, but would do so without hesitation on a future trip.
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Jonathan
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews
Firstly, Tommy is an incredible host. We could not fault him. He is so kind and friendly and will do anything to help you and make you feel at home. Secondly, the location is really good in my opinion. Very close to Nijo station which has great links to other parts of Kyoto and it is really close to shops and a very cheap revolving sushi restaurant (Kura). The guest house is always kept really clean and you can tell that Tommy puts a lot of effort in to make it feel like a home for his guests.
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Sarah
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
The perfect house! I've been to Kyoto 3 times and this room is the most Japanese style I've ever experienced. I highly recommend anyone reading this review to book this room. It's right next to the Kamo River, with a great view and a great location, and the fact that it doesn't face the street means it's quiet, which is rare in the city center. The landlord is very enthusiastic and all our requests can be fulfilled. The house has 3 large rooms, suitable for a family or a group outing.
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Sekai Xu
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 946 reviews
Great location near the station, clean comfortable Japanese rooms. Charming host who spoke English and French. Roof terrasse is a nice touch too
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Young couple