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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. Both Kiyomizu Gojo and Shichijo stations for the Keihan Main Line are situated within a 10-minute walk. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Everything was perfect ! The hospitalilty, the daily help to have nice time in Kyoto, the smile, the room, the breakefast (continental and japanese), everything ! I recommanded this place to anybody who is looking for a very nice guesthouse in Kyoto !!

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9.6
Exceptional
1,199 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

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. This 4-star homestay offers a lift and luggage storage space. The property is 2 km from the city centre and 1.3 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. The room was very clean and nicely designed. Kevin who's managing the reception was extremely kind and helpful! The price was also reasonable for the date that I booked. The street that the hotel is on is very nice with a small stream and trees going through the middle. The shower in the room was nice, but if you have a few nights there I recommend to also try the sento (public bath) that is just a few houses away. There's also a single electric stove and a sink in the room and you can take a clean pot or pan from the reception amenities if you want to cook. I haven't used it so I'm not sure how usable it is, there doesn't seem to be much of a cutting and prep space, maybe you can use the desk in the other side of the room.

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9.5
Exceptional
595 reviews
Price from
US$232
per night

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. The guest house features family rooms. The perfect location 5 minutes walk from nikishi market with a lot of restaurants and convenient stores around. Super friendly and nice staff. Don’t forget to treat yourself with a massage just around the corner.

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9.4
Superb
221 reviews
Price from
US$200
per night

Set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 13-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 東山の宿 藤屋 offers air conditioning. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Everything is perfect. The location is very convenient. The host is very warm and welcoming. The place has everything you possibly need during the trip. I was very impressed and would definitely recommend it.

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9.9
Exceptional
119 reviews

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Azukiya is a recently renovated guest house located in Kyoto, 700 metres from Shoren-in Temple. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, full-day security and currency exchange for guests. Lady Cecco, who is the owner of this beautiful 100years ++ old house was/is extremely friendly and helpful and among others an excellent cook! Apart from feeling very welcome, we also enjoyed her Japanese style breakfast, which was very special and delicious. The house is super charming and the tatami smells so good, the futon beds were comfortable and otherwise, in spite of being a historical place, the room was equipped with all possible comforts, i.a. a well-functioning AirCon, which was badly necessary, since our Kyoto visit happened to be during a terrible heatwave after heavy rains (ca. 40°C + unbearably humid). All in all, we enjoyed our stay at Azukiya very much! Arigato goizamazu :)

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9.7
Exceptional
139 reviews
Price from
US$187
per night

六根ゲストハウス Rokkon guest house features a hot tub and air-conditioned guest accommodation in the centre of Kyoto, 400 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 1.3 km from Nijo Castle and 1.4 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The property has garden and city views, and is 2.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. The room was very clean and cozy. The breakfast every morning was delicious. The host Kayoko is an amazing person. Her warm welcome and hostpitiy made our stay truly enjoyable. Really appreciate this wonderful experience.

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9.9
Exceptional
225 reviews

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. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 1.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple. The guest house has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. Coffee lounge, boardgames, space in room, beautifuly made recommendations books for everything 💕

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9.2
Superb
384 reviews
Price from
US$120
per night

Located in Kyoto, 2.3 km from Nijo Castle and 1.5 km from the centre, 遥華-Haruka House provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house features family rooms. The property has everything you need for a vacation in Kyoto, the location has excellent transport links and the property was in a peaceful residential area. The most wonderful surprise of all was how helpful Haruka and her husband were, they spoke great English, gave us advice for how to get to the property easily via the local trains, provided us with maps of the area and gave us recommendations for some of the different tourism spots in the area.

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9.7
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
US$114
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. Very friendly host! I have been welcomed with a cup of tea and a cooky.They gave me very helpful information and even drove me to the railway station. I regret that I couldn't stay longer. Next time for sure!

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9.8
Exceptional
227 reviews
Price from
US$74
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. Room is fully furnished and bed is so soft. Blanket is warm enough. The hotel has not liked Japanese traditional business hotel, No various amenities but full of necessities. staffs are very helpful and they can speak Japanese fluently.

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9.3
Superb
479 reviews
Price from
US$65
per night

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