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Homestays in Kyoto

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The best homestays in Kyoto

Check out our pick of great homestays in Kyoto

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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

Most booked homestays in Kyoto and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 681 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 902 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 525 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 645 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 691 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 335 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 765 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 974 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,468 reviews

Save money on homestays in Kyoto and nearby – budget options available

  • lulu

    Shimo-dachiyuuridōri
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

    Set in Shimo-dachiyuuridōri, 1 km from Nijo Castle and less than 1 km from the centre, lulu offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

    From US$93.64 per night
  • 伊香詰所

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 14 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.

  • Kyoto Hana Hostel

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,468 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, Hana Hostel offers basic accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a lounge. Both private and shared rooms are available.

    From US$107.02 per night
  • 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.

  • BJ Family House

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

    Situated in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto, BJ Family House features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    From US$60.20 per night
  • Shizuya KYOTO

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 645 reviews

    Situated in Kyoto, a 5-minute walk from Shichijo Station and a 10-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, Shizuya KYOTO features a garden and a shared lounge. Tofuku-ji Temple is 1.9 km away.

    From US$83.88 per night
  • BJ family inn

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews

    Set in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from Sanjusangen-do Temple, BJ family inn offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. This 1-star guest house offers a shared kitchen and a housekeeping service.

    From US$60.20 per night
  • Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 974 reviews

    Located a 10-minute walk from Nijo Castle, Kyoto Uraraka House offers private cosy guest rooms with private bathroom and free WiFi access.

    From US$91.50 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Kyoto and nearby

  • 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...

    From US$244.41 per night
  • Étoile Shijo Omiya

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

    Étoile Shijo Omiya provides accommodation within 600 metres of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and kitchenware.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

    古都庵 Japanese Town house features accommodation within 1.5 km of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge.

    From US$12,039.72 per night
  • 不思議な宿

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 43 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$259.52 per night
  • GuestHouse MIYABI

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 367 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$287.68 per night
  • Sarangbang

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews

    Located in the centre of Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle and 2.4 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Sarangbang offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

    From US$268.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

    Situated in Kyoto, 300 metres from Nijo Castle and 1.2 km from the centre, Guesthouse Nijo Fukuro-Tei features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

    From US$121.70 per night
  • Kyomachiya Ebisu

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    In the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, close to Gion Shijo Station, Kyomachiya Ebisu features a garden and a washing machine.

Enjoy breakfast in Kyoto and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 65 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 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 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.

  • 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 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 579 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 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 186 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 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 242 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 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 34 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.

    From US$331.09 per night
  • 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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Homestays that guests love in Kyoto

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  • Avg. price/night: US$240.79
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 80 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.
    Guest review by
    Daniel Balint
    Group