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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. Wonderful hostel with thoughtful touches and delicious breakfast. Staff went above and beyond to help and make our stay comfortable, even finding and accompanying me to a clinic to help translate when I needed to see a doctor. I am so grateful for their hospitality!

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9.6
Exceptional
1,270 reviews
Price from
US$22
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 property location is wonderful! Near the train station, comfy to travel in Kyoto-Osaka.

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9.4
Superb
664 reviews
Price from
US$222
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. Everything is perfect! The room, the staff, the location, the cleanliness everything is excellent! The staff even help with our luggage climbing the stairs to our room. Coin operated Laundry was just next to our room the location was so beautiful and walkable to tourist spot. Would definitely be back if we visit again!

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9.4
Superb
259 reviews

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. It gave us a more real life experience - since we were staying in a local neighborhood and in a house. The location was close to everything. We house and room were very spacious and everything was clean and well equipped. But the absolute best was the hostess. Linda was always very helpful, she gifted us with amazing pictures of Kyoto and shared all the best tips with us. We loved to stay here.

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9.9
Exceptional
125 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

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. Everything was wonderful and exceeded our expectations. The host was delightful, the breakfasts were delicious, and the view from the balcony was beautiful. The location is excellent – it’s much less crowded than central Kyoto, yet still very close to the main areas and Gion, plus its easily accessilbe by subway. I highly recommend this place, and if we come back to Kyoto, we will definitely try to stay here again for a longer visit.

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9.7
Exceptional
146 reviews
Price from
US$149
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. This is second time I visited this guest house. When you visit Kyoto, it will be the best choice to choose here. Unforgetable Japanese breakfast, nice cotton pajamas, and fair-traded soap etc. Rokkon Host Kayoko welcomes you kindly! 😊 I miss this house already.

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10
Exceptional
238 reviews
Price from
US$186
per night

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
Superb
410 reviews
Price from
US$86
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. Haruka and her husband are one of the best people I have ever met. They are very warm, welcoming and accommodating. They made sure that everything is according to your expectations and even went beyond.

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9.7
Exceptional
122 reviews
Price from
US$133
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. I really enjoyed my stay here! Location is in a residential area, making it a quiet respite after a whole day of sightseeing, while still being conveniently close to the center. Breakfast was also tasty and kindly brought into the room daily. Emiko-san and her family were very welcoming and accommodating. She even gave me a ride to Kyoto Station on my last day and always checked on me daily to see how I was. Very kind family. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit!

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9.8
Exceptional
239 reviews
Price from
US$71
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. The staff are very friendly and the accommodation is lovely.

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9.3
Superb
511 reviews
Price from
US$58
per night

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