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Guesthouse Soi

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Ideally located just a 10-minute walk from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Guesthouse Soi offers various rooms including private Japanese-style rooms and dormitory rooms.

R
Rebeka
From
Slovenia
I liked everything. very friendly family, helped with all informatikn needed to make my stay as enjoyable as possible. the location is perfect for walking around the old part (10-30min, depending on what you want to see). the rooms was amazing. very clean!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews
Price from
US$65.84
1 night, 2 adults

初音(はつね)

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Located within 1.2 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.4 km of Gion Shijo Station, 初音(はつね) provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

I
Isaac
From
Hong Kong
Very friendly staff, convenient location (10mins walk to nishiki market), room size is good enough
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 613 reviews
Price from
US$204.79
1 night, 2 adults

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 雅 is a recently renovated accommodation, which provides soundproof rooms. The air-conditioned accommodation is less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station.

A
Alessandro
From
Belgium
Perfect location, close to all the main attraction and also from the Kyoto central station. The room is big with a nice balcony and beds are comfortable. Last but not least the host is very kind and answers very quickly. We had an amazing stay :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
US$111.93
1 night, 2 adults

KéFU stay & lounge

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

Situated in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 3 km from the centre, KéFU stay & lounge features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a shared lounge.

Y
Yenerh
From
Taiwan
Quiet area . friendly staff. cozy room. good coffee. and books! Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews
Price from
US$81.93
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Maaike
From
Netherlands
The hosts were so kind, and had such great eye for detail. From the bathroom slippers that they gave to us to the help we received when booking a rental bike - they did everything and so much more! They even gave us a lift to the station, which was very appreciated. Arigatou gozaimasu!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Price from
US$171.18
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.

P
Patrizia Postal
From
Italy
If i could give them more than 10 i would say 100. The room is pretty simple, nothing that fancy or expensive but the owners are so kind and welcoming. They were super kind and helpful, the whole stay at the inn was more than awesome. The best hotel of my stay in Japan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews
Price from
US$100.73
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.

P
Péter
From
Hungary
Spacious, nice apartment. Well equipped. Marutamachi station is near. Quiet street. We had the apartment on the ground floor. Street noise was OK, I slept well. We had the possibility to store our luggages. Staff was nice and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
Price from
US$150.11
1 night, 2 adults

Woman Only Guesthouse Nanohana (Female only)

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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.

F
Flora
From
Hungary
Very central location, with really kind and helpful staff. I really appreciated solving communication through pocket talk translating device and was very touched by kind words on my native language (Hungarian) the staff learnt during my stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 530 reviews
Price from
US$53.99
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.

F
Francisca
From
Denmark
Most scenic area and the small house itself was just so zen to stay in
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
US$207.06
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.

D
Daila
From
Latvia
Perfect location close to Philosophers path, great value for the price, amazing English speaking staff. Would stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
Price from
US$76.37
1 night, 2 adults
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Save money on homestays in Kyoto and nearby – budget options available

伊香詰所

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

In the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Kyoto Station, 伊香詰所 has free WiFi and a washing machine. It is situated 1.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and features luggage storage space.

Furusatono Ie

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

Attractively situated in the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, Furusatono Ie is situated 3.6 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, 3.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple and 4.8 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum.

From US$131.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Situated right in the heart of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, K-style Nishijin backpackers - Vacation STAY 17739 features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a TV.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

In the Kamigyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Kinkaku-ji Temple, K-style Nishijin backpackers - Vacation STAY 17742 has free WiFi and a washing machine.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set in the heart of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, K-style Nishijin backpackers - Vacation STAY 17740 offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a TV.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in a central area of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, K-style Nishijin backpackers - Vacation STAY 17741 provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a TV.

Kamikatsura House

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews

Featuring 1-star accommodation, Kamikatsura House is located in Kyoto, 5.3 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove and 6.1 km from Kyoto Station.

From US$77.03 per night

tsubame-ya

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews

Situated in the Ukyo Ward district in Kyoto, tsubame-ya offers 1-star rooms with free WiFi.

From US$73.74 per night

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Kyoyado Heianshiki

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Right in the centre of Kyoto, set within a short distance of Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Kyoto Station, Kyoyado Heianshiki offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

With quiet street views, 京都 Ayanishiki 島原大門邸 has accommodation with a kitchenette set in Kyoto. It is situated 2.1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and offers full-day security.

B&B Hachi

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Located in Kyoto, 1.8 km from Kyoto Station and 1.7 km from the centre, B&B Hachi provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

不思議な宿

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

不思議な宿 is located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.2 km from Kyoto Station.

From US$204.10 per night

GuestHouse MIYABI

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews

GuestHouse MIYABI is set in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.6 km from Gion Shijo Station and 1.9 km from Nijo Castle.

From US$247.45 per night

Hostel Ayame

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

Located just a minute's walk from Nanajo Senbon bus stop and a 5-minute walk from JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station. Hostel Ayame is a guest house in Shimogyo Ward of Kyoto.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Set in the centre of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, TOMORI Kyoto- Cozy for Couples, Perfect for friends & Families offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

From US$197.52 per night

Situated in the centre of Kyoto, 500 metres from Gion Shijo Station and 1.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoto Mizunagian - Vacation STAY 79553v offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

Located in Kyoto, 800 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 500 metres from the centre, Kyoto Guesthouse Oyado Kei provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a shared...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Ideally situated in a central area of Kyoto, 古月居 Koduki House京都四条 is a recently renovated guest house, offering free WiFi and private parking.

From US$408.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Set in the heart of Kyoto, 700 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoyado Heianshiki - Vacation STAY 00358v offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a TV.

Yukari Kyoto

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 598 reviews

In the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Kyoto Station, Yukari Kyoto has a garden and a washing machine. This 3-star guest house offers a lift and a shared kitchen.

Fujitaya Kyoto

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews

Having been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, FUJITAYA Kyoto is a charming guest house located in a quiet residential area, under 10 minutes’ walk from JR Tambaguchi Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews

今日都 Kyoto Guesthouse features air-conditioned guest accommodation in Kyoto, 1.7 km from Nijo Castle, 1.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.3 km from Gion Shijo Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

1.7 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall in the centre of Kyoto, 十一宿 島原 一棟貸し 最大5名 丹波口駅から徒歩6分 features accommodation with free WiFi and access to a garden and hot tub.

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto Station and 1.2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, Kyomachiya Mitsugetsu - Vacation STAY 63459v offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
The atmosphere felt like a real traditional japanese home, in this quiet neighborhood one can get immersed with the locals. Onsen directly on the corner, ticket is included with the booking.
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Daniel Balint
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