The 10 best guest houses in Kyoto, Japan

The best guest houses in Kyoto

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Guesthouse Soi

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.

Vandenbussche

From

Belgium

Best guesthouse so far!! Highly recommended

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviews

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US$64.86

1 night, 2 adults

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シーザー祇園CaesarGion

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Situated in Kyoto, 1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, シーザー祇園CaesarGion features rooms with city views and free WiFi.

Hiren

From

Australia

Nice spacious room with traditional japanese dining seating area.. friendly staff always happy to help. Booked us a taxi on checking out as well. very close to kiyomezu dera shrine and Sannenzaka streets..

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews

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US$154.11

1 night, 2 adults

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雅

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.

Julia

From

United States

Very clean, comfortable beds, close to a lively and central area but still very quiet

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews

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US$110.26

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Francesca

From

Italy

Amazing stray. Super clean, nice location, staff is super kind and the place itself is very aesthetically pleasing. The breakfast was super good (both the western and japanese one) and each food was prepared with so much care and attention to detail.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews

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US$80.71

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Christy

From

Canada

This was my second time here. The hosts of this family-run small inn are so welcoming and helpful, and the rooms are really comfortable. The location is close to many major sights (museums, temples) and right around the corner from a train station if you want to go farther.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews

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US$114.15

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Chong

From

Malaysia

No matter what accommodation I stay at, I always feel like I enjoyed staying at hostels the most or for this case "Machiya", a wooden townhouse stay! The warm feeling if meeting people and talking to hosts is always irreplaceable for me to bring back memories from my travels. Toni and Ikumi were such great host that I had fun being there. Not only that the interior was so aesthetic and practical. Recommend anyone who wants to drop by Kyoto and try to at least have their stay there! Awesome breakfast as well and convenient to travel to sightseeings spots and access to convenience stores! I took the single room because I only stayed one day and boy the futon was so comfortable, I just to sleep more!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 337 reviews

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US$93.67

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Laura

From

Spain

The room was clean and comfortable, the staff was extremely kind, and it is not far from Kyoto Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews

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US$83.67

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Chiu Ying

From

Germany

It is friendly, cosy, very helpful staffs. We are very satisfied with the apartment. It is located in a quiet street with traditional houses, but also very convenient. The apartment is spacious. For improvement, we suggest to have a mirror outside the bathroom too.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews

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US$147.88

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Samantha

From

Taiwan

Everything was perfect! The location is right near many markets, and there were so many nice little details or small things they had that were convenient

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews

Price from

US$53.18

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Julieta

From

Argentina

Bueatiful apartment. I'm really glad I stayed there. The host was very nice and patient.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

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US$203.98

1 night, 2 adults

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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