The 10 best homestays in Kyoto, Japan

The best homestays in Kyoto

Check out our pick of great homestays 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.

Ijaz

From

South Korea

A few minutes away from the Kyoto station and has many attractions nearby. A good and safe place for solo travelers. All the necessary facilities are available. The coffee/tea station is opened 24 hours that one can enjoy freely. The staff is very friendly and they can serve as your personal tour guides for Kyoto. My suggestion is to follow their recommendations for food and sightseeing, you wouldn't be disappointed. I really liked the common places. P.S. Don't forget to ask Maki and Sim cute meet :D

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,248 reviews

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US$64.86

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Wei-Hsiang

From

Netherlands

Amazing and friendly host. Strategic location to walk to many tourist attractions.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews

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US$201.74

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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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.

Samantha

From

South Africa

It was actually rather larger for what we have been used to in Japan. The fact there is everything you need, the washing machine a huge plus in summer and close to the stations. Honestly, I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Also super quiet and felt extremely safe.

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

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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, 106 reviews

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US$203.98

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

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, 390 reviews

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US$75.24

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

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