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.

Marc

From

Italy

If there were an 11/10 I would give it to this place, it was amazing :) from the super friendly staff (always ready to help out or give recommendations for the city) to the clean and spacious facilities. The bedroom were perfectly structured and you have a pretty big closet where you can store a lot of things and lock it with a key (same for the bedroom). Also laundry is available for just 200 yen. The common area is very cozy and nice, with a real guesthouse atmosphere and traditional Japanese seatings surrounded by board games and books for your comfort and entertainment. You can also rent a bike and you have free fresh towels everyday, as well as all toiletries. I absolutely enjoyed the breakfast, both the normal one (free) with fresh fruits, bread, jam, yogurt and orange juice (tea and coffee always available) and the Japanese one for the additional price of 800 yen (worth it every penny) with a fish, rice, seaweed, vegetables and delicious miso soup. I want to thank again the staff for 3 amazing nights and I am sure I will stay there again if I ever go back to Kyoto :)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,264 reviews

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US$64.15

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.

Tó

From

Portugal

The owner was incredibly kind and the hotel was quiet, beautiful and super comfortable with lots of amenities.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 663 reviews

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US$199.52

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.

Tatiana Amy

From

Slovakia

Coffee lounge, boardgames, space in room, beautifuly made recommendations books for everything 💕

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews

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US$79.83

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.

Nicole

From

Philippines

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!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 239 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.

Panot

From

Thailand

The staff are very friendly and the accommodation is lovely.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 511 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.

Damian

From

France

Well Appointed and located Very friendly staff at check in

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews

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US$146.25

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, 543 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.

Christina

From

Australia

Amazing location, in Gion, close to transportation but also very quiet with lots of great restaurants. We stayed in villa 1 with a deep ceramic bath. The Machiya is well stocked with a simple kitchen and microwave for breakfast. Love the little walk down to Tatsumi bridge and river (less than 100m) Familymart is 100m away and laundry service 2min walk. Staff were lovely and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend this place.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

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US$201.74

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.

From

China

It was incredibly quiet and clean, providing a peaceful environment to relax. Due to a mistake I made, I encountered an issue, but the hotel staff was extremely kind and helpful. They went out of their way to resolve the problem, and I truly appreciated their warm hospitality. I would definitely recommend this hotel to my family and friends.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 423 reviews

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US$74.41

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.

Maxime

From

United Kingdom

Everything was perfect… Morio and Yoshiko were both really welcoming and generous. They gave us cakes for Christmas and drove us to the station, which was such a big help. The room itself was spacious and very comfortable. There was a very cozy heated table that we absolutely loved. The breakfast was incredible. Different menu every day which gave us the opportunity to try out different food.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews

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US$161.65

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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