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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 house is beautiful! Kayako is a great and wholesome host! Breakfast is organic and local. Comfy beds, bidet, A/C and a fireplace. I would love to come here again 😁. Thank you for everything!

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9.9
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
€ 167
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.

Emiko and her family were so sweet and thoughtful. They made the place so warm, welcoming and comfortable. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.

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9.7
Exceptional
134 reviews
Price from
€ 65
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.

A perfect place for a Kyoto visit if you don't want to be around the tourist masses. The place is newly renovated and just thought out well, longest sleeps I had in Amy of my accommodations so far. The host (Tony) is a really nice guy with a lot of knowledge about the area and loves to talk and give recommendations.

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9.4
Superb
204 reviews
Price from
€ 25
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.

The service was excellent. The owner was incredibly kind! We wanted to send some luggage to our next accommodation and and helped us by driving to office of the company which sends luggage, which was 20 minutes away by car, so she drove 40 minutes just for us!!! Also, the beds were nice, there was a small balcony and a little stove, as well as a washing machine.

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9.1
Superb
290 reviews
Price from
€ 60
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 dorm room was very spacious and comfortable. The staff were very friendly even if they didn’t speak english. All the facilities were very clean!!

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9.4
Superb
286 reviews
Price from
€ 21
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.

really clean little Hotel. Next to Kyoto Station. Metro of walking to Nishki market to other things is possible. spacious room with small microwave(oven.

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9.1
Superb
182 reviews
Price from
€ 77
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.

We had a wonderful 3 night stay at Kyono Mori Yurinsha. The hosts are so welcoming and lovely, the location is fantastic and the freshly made breakfast was such a nice touch. Everything was beyond delicious. Thank you for the amazing hospitality.

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9.4
Superb
297 reviews
Price from
€ 130
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 as well as 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
155 reviews
Price from
€ 207
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.

The owner was super friendly and very helpful for all our needs! The room we stayed in had heated floors which was so comfortable for when we slept.

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9.4
Superb
146 reviews
Price from
€ 92
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.

The coziness and privacy. A japanese studio with all the necessities. The host is friendly and adorable.

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9
Superb
295 reviews
Price from
€ 39
per night

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  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
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     · 285 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
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    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
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    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
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    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 93 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
    Belgium
  • From € 58.12 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 565 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
    Italy
  • From € 172.92 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 93 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
    Poland
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 189 reviews
    Very friendly hostess. Very clean. Helpful. Good tourist information. Great location. Quiet.
    Julia
    United Kingdom
  • From € 391.39 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 261 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
    United States
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 296 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
    Malaysia
  • From € 391.39 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 261 reviews
    Great location at Gion. Very friendly and charming hosts. Great hosts. The fruit and snacks they provided were much enjoyed.
    David
    Australia
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 296 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
    Hong Kong

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