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Guesthouse Soi

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

A
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, 1,276 reviews
Price from
US$63.50
1 night, 2 adults

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.

B
Brenda Guillermina
From
Mexico
This place was amazing, we loved that the rooms are very Japanese style, clean and the beds are comfortable. The host Kevin was extremely nice and kind. Prior to our arrival I asked the hotel if they could put some bday note for my husband since it was his birthday, and they went above and beyond, they put bday notes all over the room and even had a delicious cake for us! Also, Kevin gave us different options of events that we could attend and even offer a ride to the train station when we checked out. Definitely this was one our favorites places that we stayed in our trip around Japan. I can’t recommend enough! Thank you so much Kevin!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews
Price from
US$69.13
1 night, 2 adults

六根ゲストハウス Rokkon guest house

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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...

H
Handayani
From
Ukraine
The guesthouse is situated close to Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace, making it a good spot to explore this side of Kyoto. We had a lovely two-night stay and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. Our room was cozy with a charming small garden. Kayoko-san treated us to special teas in the evening, which was a delightful surprise after a day of exploring the city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
Price from
US$190.51
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Alba
From
France
I stayed for more than two weeks at the hotel. I had a great stay. The bathroom and shower room were always perfectly cleaned. The people working there were very nice and helpful. The bedding was comfortable. And the hotel is very calm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews
Price from
US$56.45
1 night, 2 adults

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.

R
Robert
From
Poland
Very clean and comfortable room and bathroom, very nice, kind and helpful the owner of the house and family, tasty breakfast. Kyo-Anthu Inn's family made me feel very good and comfortable in this house.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Price from
US$111.76
1 night, 2 adults

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.

u
ursula
From
Austria
Wonderful little hotel with amazing rooms like tiny apartments with everything you need..kitchen, washing machine, comfy beds, little things provided like coffee, tee, detergent, slippers, shower gel,...very nice staff...about 10min walking from train station...on the way there we saw one street with so many little restaurants...gion is quite a walk about 40min but we enjoy seeing the city like this...very clean, really highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews
Price from
US$81.92
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Joseph
From
Malta
Very spacious. All amenities. Very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
Price from
US$144.78
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Anne
From
Netherlands
Everyone working at the guesthouse were so friendly and welcoming. The guesthouse had such a homely feeling and felt like a traditional Japanese household. Everything was also very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews
Price from
US$52.07
1 night, 2 adults

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.

P
Patricia
From
United Kingdom
Staying in this house was a great experience. The house was lovely, in a very central and beautiful location and had all you needed. Perfect place for a full Kyoto experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Price from
US$199.71
1 night, 2 adults

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.

D
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, 440 reviews
Price from
US$73.66
1 night, 2 adults
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Guesthouse Soi

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

A
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, 1,276 reviews
Price from
US$63.50
1 night, 2 adults

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.

B
Brenda Guillermina
From
Mexico
This place was amazing, we loved that the rooms are very Japanese style, clean and the beds are comfortable. The host Kevin was extremely nice and kind. Prior to our arrival I asked the hotel if they could put some bday note for my husband since it was his birthday, and they went above and beyond, they put bday notes all over the room and even had a delicious cake for us! Also, Kevin gave us different options of events that we could attend and even offer a ride to the train station when we checked out. Definitely this was one our favorites places that we stayed in our trip around Japan. I can’t recommend enough! Thank you so much Kevin!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews
Price from
US$69.13
1 night, 2 adults

六根ゲストハウス Rokkon guest house

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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...

H
Handayani
From
Ukraine
The guesthouse is situated close to Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace, making it a good spot to explore this side of Kyoto. We had a lovely two-night stay and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. Our room was cozy with a charming small garden. Kayoko-san treated us to special teas in the evening, which was a delightful surprise after a day of exploring the city.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
Price from
US$190.51
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Alba
From
France
I stayed for more than two weeks at the hotel. I had a great stay. The bathroom and shower room were always perfectly cleaned. The people working there were very nice and helpful. The bedding was comfortable. And the hotel is very calm.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews
Price from
US$56.45
1 night, 2 adults

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.

R
Robert
From
Poland
Very clean and comfortable room and bathroom, very nice, kind and helpful the owner of the house and family, tasty breakfast. Kyo-Anthu Inn's family made me feel very good and comfortable in this house.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Price from
US$111.76
1 night, 2 adults

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.

u
ursula
From
Austria
Wonderful little hotel with amazing rooms like tiny apartments with everything you need..kitchen, washing machine, comfy beds, little things provided like coffee, tee, detergent, slippers, shower gel,...very nice staff...about 10min walking from train station...on the way there we saw one street with so many little restaurants...gion is quite a walk about 40min but we enjoy seeing the city like this...very clean, really highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews
Price from
US$81.92
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Joseph
From
Malta
Very spacious. All amenities. Very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
Price from
US$144.78
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Anne
From
Netherlands
Everyone working at the guesthouse were so friendly and welcoming. The guesthouse had such a homely feeling and felt like a traditional Japanese household. Everything was also very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews
Price from
US$52.07
1 night, 2 adults

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.

P
Patricia
From
United Kingdom
Staying in this house was a great experience. The house was lovely, in a very central and beautiful location and had all you needed. Perfect place for a full Kyoto experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
Price from
US$199.71
1 night, 2 adults

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.

D
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, 440 reviews
Price from
US$73.66
1 night, 2 adults
All homestays in Kyoto

Looking for a homestay?

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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,276 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 868 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,128 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,532 reviews

Save money on homestays in Kyoto and nearby – budget options available

Ikoi-no-Ie Guesthouse

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

Featuring kimono and tea ceremony experiences, the completely non-smoking Ikoi-no-Ie Guesthouse is 1 km from JR Kyoto Train Station.

From US$44.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

With quiet street views, 京都 Ayanishiki 島原大門邸 has accommodation with a kitchenette set in Kyoto. It is situated 2.1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and offers full-day security.

From US$88.33 per night

古都庵 Japanese Town house

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

古都庵 Japanese Town house features accommodation within 1.5 km of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge.

From US$43.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Kirakusou - Vacation STAY 27110v is located in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, 2.3 km from Nijo Castle, 3.2 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 3.3 km from Kyoto Station.

From US$94.29 per night

B&B Hachi

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

Located in Kyoto, 1.8 km from Kyoto Station and 1.7 km from the centre, B&B Hachi provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

From US$123.83 per night

不思議な宿

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

不思議な宿 is located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.2 km from Kyoto Station.

From US$60.96 per night

Guest Inn Chita

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 955 reviews

Guest Inn Chita is a 5-minute walk from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and Gojo Subway Station. It offers Japanese-style accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

From US$92.08 per night

GuestHouse MIYABI

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews

GuestHouse MIYABI is set in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.6 km from Gion Shijo Station and 1.9 km from Nijo Castle.

From US$65.32 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Kyoto and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 72 reviews

Located in Kyoto, 800 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 500 metres from the centre, Kyoto Guesthouse Oyado Kei provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a shared...

From US$161.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Ideally situated in a central area of Kyoto, 古月居 Koduki House京都四条 is a recently renovated guest house, offering free WiFi and private parking.

From US$336.56 per night

Étoile Shijo Omiya

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Étoile Shijo Omiya provides accommodation within 600 metres of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and kitchenware.

Gallery Nozawa Inn

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews

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.

From US$160.03 per night

Sarangbang

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle and 2.4 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Sarangbang offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

From US$224.80 per night

伊香詰所

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

In the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Kyoto Station, 伊香詰所 has free WiFi and a washing machine. It is situated 1.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and features luggage storage space.

From US$57.15 per night

Kyoto Hana Hostel

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,532 reviews

Just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, Hana Hostel offers basic accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a lounge. Both private and shared rooms are available.

From US$51.44 per night

Guesthouse Yululu

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

Guesthouse Yululu features accommodation situated 1.2 km from the centre of Kyoto and offers a terrace and a shared lounge.

From US$63.50 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Kyoto and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 686 reviews

Located in Kyoto, this traditional Japanese guest house features free Wi-Fi and a free public computer. Shichijo Onmae bus stop is 3 minutes’ walk away.

Jeugiya - Vacation STAY 87441v is situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, 600 metres from Gion Shijo Station, less than 1 km from Shoren-in Temple and 1.7 km from Heian Shrine.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

In the heart of Kyoto, 京都缘屋九条店kyoto-Enishiya guesthouse kujo NEW OPEN 新开业免费西式早餐 has city views from the terrace. This homestay offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony.

From US$254.26 per night

Guest House Kingyoya

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

Guest House Kingyoya is set in the Kamigyo Ward district of Kyoto, 1.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple, 2.4 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 2.9 km from Nijo Castle.

From US$69.85 per night

Guest House Koiya

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews

Offering garden views, Guest House Koiya is an accommodation set in Kyoto, 2.5 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple and 2.8 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.

From US$82.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1 review

ご当地ラーメン食べ放題 "The RAMEN HOTEL" -京都嵐山- is set in the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, 3 km from Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, 5.8 km from Katsura Imperial Villa and 6.6 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.

From US$60.96 per night

Kyoyado Heianshiki

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Right in the centre of Kyoto, set within a short distance of Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Kyoto Station, Kyoyado Heianshiki offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such...

From US$92.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Set in the heart of Kyoto, 700 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoyado Heianshiki - Vacation STAY 00358v offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a TV.

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Avg. price/night: US$88.33
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews
The atmosphere felt like a real traditional japanese home, in this quiet neighborhood one can get immersed with the locals. Onsen directly on the corner, ticket is included with the booking.
Guest review by
Daniel Balint
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