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.

Adriani

From

Bangladesh

Everything, wonderful team, the owners truly treated us as 'guests'. The perfect way to arrive as first timers in Kyoto. Slept very well, super breakfast. Despite other guests in a compact space, the Guesthouse ambience made us all very respectful and accommodating. Great location a little away from the tourist scene but has it's own local charm and easy walking reach from temples and sightseeing. Coffee in the lounge in front of the bog tree just what we needed in the morning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,268 reviews

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US$64.15

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.

Rebecca

From

United Kingdom

Loved the coffee station and the kitchen space, there are books and board games for guests to use. The room was very clean and comfortable, we had a room with a shared bathroom and the shower and toilet were always very clean. The cafe downstairs is also a nice space, great coffee and French toast!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 413 reviews

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US$57.02

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.

Timothy

From

Australia

Excellent environment and service from the owner of the property, this is the place that we will only stay on Kyoto in the future

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

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US$112.90

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.

Yuko

From

New Zealand

clean and has got everything we needed. All well set upped.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews

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US$82.75

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.

Xingjiang

From

China

The hotel is located to the south of the Kyoto Imperial Palace and is very close to the subway station. The rooms are spacious and feature a classic Japanese-style bathroom. With four beds, it is perfect for families or groups of friends traveling together. The hotel's front desk staff are very friendly and can store luggage for guests. Overall, the experience was excellent.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews

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US$146.26

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.

Cheryl Shuk Man

From

Hong Kong

Friendly and cute owners, always welcome us with smile, feeling warm during my stay. Location is good, near to the market and the heart of tyoko, dorm room is spacious, shower room and toilet is clean always, free snack and coffee and tea all the time

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews

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US$52.60

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.

Grayson

From

United States

This was a really sweet property, it felt special to be able to stay in a more “authentic” property and the location was also great for what we wanted to do in Kyoto. It was clean and well appointed, we really enjoyed our stay!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

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US$201.75

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, 436 reviews

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US$74.41

1 night, 2 adults

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Guesthouse Kyoto Arashiyama

Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

4 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Guesthouse Kyoto Arashiyama is located in Kyoto and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

Carolina

From

Portugal

We truly appreciate the warm hospitality and the thoughtful gift at the end of our stay. Our time at Guesthouse KYOTO Arashiyama was lovely, and we will definitely recommend it to others who wish to have a traditional Japanese housing experience.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 433 reviews

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US$64.15

1 night, 2 adults

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Gallery Nozawa Inn

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Gallery Nozawa Inn offers accommodation in Kyoto, 25 minutes on foot from JR Kyoto Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Every room includes a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.

Defri

From

Indonesia

If you're looking for a traditional Japanese house with a very real atmosphere, this is the place to be. The Hostess are really amazing, the breakfast is delicious with such a nice ambience.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews

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US$161.66

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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