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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. Lovely service, friendly staff, clean rooms perfect value. We hope to come back soon!

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9.6
Exceptional
1,259 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Situated in Kyoto, 1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, シーザー祇園CaesarGion features rooms with city views and free WiFi. The property is set 2.5 km from Heian Shrine, 2.8 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.9 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The property is non-smoking and is located 1 km from Gion Shijo Station.

The inn will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Location is great. Parking is nearby, not the cheapest but very secure and easy access. Staff are nice and helpful.

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9.4
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
US$174
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. We had an exceptional stay at this wonderful property! The location was perfect - nestled in a quiet and clean area, yet just a short walk from the shopping district. The hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful, always available to assist us with any needs or queries. The property itself was immaculately maintained, with tidy surroundings and daily towel changes and rubbish collection. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and can't thank our hosts enough for their warm hospitality. We highly recommend this place to anyone seeking a comfortable and convenient stay.

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9.4
Superb
251 reviews
Price from
US$98
per night

The guest house comes with a flat-screen TV. The property offers city views.

Sanjusangen-do Temple is 1.6 km from the guest house, while Shoren-in Temple is 1.2 km away. Itami Airport is 46 km from the property. The hosts at guest house Fujiya were really kind people who really want to make your stay comfortable and filled with great experiences. They went out of their way to give us many tips to travel in the Gion area during the Gion festival. The house is squeaky clean, with comfortable bedding and a very homely vibe. The location is perfect, you can walk to the city center in 15 minutes.

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9.9
Exceptional
122 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

Guest house Daikoku - Vacation STAY 97010v is set in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, 1.2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 1.4 km from Gion Shijo Station and 1.5 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The property is situated 2.2 km from Nijo Castle, 2.3 km from Shoren-in Temple and 2.4 km from Heian Shrine. The property is 600 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, and within 1.3 km of the city centre. Very clean, comfortable, pleasant two bedrooms apartment with modern quality appliances. Excellent location. Very friendly and helpful host.

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9.7
Exceptional
100 reviews
Price from
US$112
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. great host, great breakfast, not too busy but still central. it’s a great place to stay if you want to stay in a old house with excellent breakfast!!

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9.7
Exceptional
146 reviews
Price from
US$140
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. Very clean beautiful room. Host was lovely and made delicious breakfasts. About 8min walk to nearest subway station, walking distance to Nijo castle.

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9.9
Exceptional
237 reviews
Price from
US$187
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. Very clean and professional staff and the hotel and some free of cost facilities for everyone

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9
Superb
413 reviews
Price from
US$107
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. Owners were warm and friendly. They went out of their way to make us feel at home, and even cut us fruits to eat when we go back from a long day of exploring Kyoto. Very central location yet quiet enough away from the main street.

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9.8
Exceptional
121 reviews
Price from
US$134
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
239 reviews
Price from
US$71
per night

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