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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. It is a home away from home. Super cozy practical rooms, and the other areas are so cosy as well! I was always happy to come back and relaxed instantly.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,286 reviews
Price from
US$26
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. Near the tourist spot and worth the money.

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9.4
Superb
171 reviews
Price from
US$162
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. I was surprised how spacious the room was! It was big enough to enjoy spending time in the evenings in the room - not like the other hotels I stayed at, where I only slept because it was so tiny. The room had a small table and even a balcony! The staff was extremely friendly and the room was cleaned every day. They also supplied us with free water bottles, more tea bags and fresh towels every day. The location was good too, a short walk to the subway and in walking distance to the old city. I definitely recommend staying here!

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9.5
Exceptional
264 reviews
Price from
US$85
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. Everything! Linda, the host, was super useful and attentive, giving recommendations of places to visit and how to get there with public transportation. The Japanese-style room was a good size, with very elegant and authentic decorations, and very clean. The futon was very comfortable and the area is quiet -- I slept amazingly well! The shared toilet and bathroom were very clean too, and there are fridge, microwave and kettle in the common area that can be used (also washing machine). There are also several books and guides on Kyoto to look at. The love for Kyoto that Linda and her husband have can indeed be felt in every little detail. :)

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9.9
Exceptional
127 reviews
Price from
US$85
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. Great location - easy tp walk and use public transportation. The owner/ manager has everything in the apartment you need. A huge shower room! A piano of you play!

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9.8
Exceptional
104 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. perfect stay, from the room to the location to our great host!

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9.7
Exceptional
146 reviews
Price from
US$133
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. Residential area. Quiet. Home from home. Host wonderful. Breakfast delicious.

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10
Exceptional
239 reviews
Price from
US$180
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. A simple, clean and and cozy stay with easy access to a few major attractions at Kyoto using the buses.

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9
Superb
416 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. The homeless and the couple that run it are the kindest most welcoming people ever. So helpful and so generous they gave us tea and Japanese food to take back with us. Will definitely stay there again if ever in Kyoto. Perfect in between place in Kyoto

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9.8
Exceptional
124 reviews
Price from
US$121
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. The hosts were so kind and generous. Very helpful with recommendations and very hospitable, even driving us to the station! The room was perfect and the property was in such a great location.

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9.8
Exceptional
240 reviews
Price from
US$71
per night

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