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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, 1,257 reviews
Price from
US$63.89
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.

T
THI BICH NGOC
From
Vietnam
I love this place since its very clean, the room is large and the owner, Kevin is so nice. Our communication is very smooth and he replied our concern quickly. I love the big window in my room as well :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 651 reviews
Price from
US$198.73
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.

F
Francesca
From
Italy
Amazing stray. Super clean, nice location, staff is super kind and the place itself is very aesthetically pleasing. The breakfast was super good (both the western and japanese one) and each food was prepared with so much care and attention to detail.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 413 reviews
Price from
US$79.51
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.

z
zsezart
From
Hungary
Nice, calm area very close to the metro line, a comfortable walk away from the sights to visit in Gion in the evening too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
Price from
US$112.45
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.

K
Karla
From
Australia
Really great apartment. High on the list of good places we stayed in Japan. Comfortable, enough room for 3 ppl.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews
Price from
US$82.42
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.

D
Daniel
From
Norway
Spacious, close to the metro and 7/11. Nice guesthouse, quiet and private. Easy check-in and check-out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Price from
US$145.67
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
Alessia
From
Italy
everything! the guy at the reception is the kindest! the guesthouse is clean and cozy! I totally recommend it! I had a private room with futon and the bathroom was shared, but bathrooms are so clean that it wasn’t a problem at all! Also there’s everything you need, towels, soap, shampoo etc. there are also some snacks in the common room:) last thing, position is great as well!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews
Price from
US$52.39
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.

G
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, 108 reviews
Price from
US$200.94
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
Diego
From
Netherlands
Everything was great, the staff, (I think father and son) are exceptionally helpful and friendly. The location is very near to the most beautiful temples in the city, it has few bikes you can use as well, and a bus stop around the corner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Price from
US$74.11
1 night, 2 adults

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.

G
Gianfranco
From
Italy
Morio-san and his wife welcomed us and treated us like family. The traditional room, ambiance and breakfast were phenomenal. Morio-san even drove us to the train station. An experience I would truly recommend to anyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
Price from
US$161.01
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,568 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Kyoto and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 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$61.53 per night

B&B Hachi

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 70 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$137.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 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$255.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

Kyoto style small inn Iru, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Kyoto, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine, 1.8 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, as well as 1.9 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

From US$89.45 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.

Étoile Shijo Omiya

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 33 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.

From US$575.02 per night

Yukari Kyoto

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 596 reviews

In the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Kyoto Station, Yukari Kyoto has a garden and a washing machine. This 3-star guest house offers a lift and a shared kitchen.

Fujitaya Kyoto

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews

Having been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, FUJITAYA Kyoto is a charming guest house located in a quiet residential area, under 10 minutes’ walk from JR Tambaguchi Station.

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 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 141 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$67.68 per night

古都庵 Japanese Town house

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 75 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$76.67 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$94.87 per night

Guest Inn Chita

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 947 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$92.64 per night

lulu

Shimo-dachiyuuridōri
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Set in Shimo-dachiyuuridōri, 1 km from Nijo Castle and less than 1 km from the centre, lulu offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

From US$51.11 per night

伊香詰所

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 49 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$69 per night

Kyoto Hana Hostel

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,568 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$71.88 per night

杉ー着物の宿

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

杉ー着物の宿 is a recently renovated homestay in the centre of Kyoto, 1.3 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.2 km from Gion Shijo Station.

From US$111.17 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, 68 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$167.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 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.

Kyoyado Heianshiki

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 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$120.07 per night

不思議な宿

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 47 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$137.49 per night

GuestHouse MIYABI

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 373 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$105.06 per night

Sarangbang

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 202 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$226.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set right in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, Wafū Zashiki - Vacation STAY 12900 offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a TV.

From US$108.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

In the centre of Kyoto, located within a short distance of Kyoto International Manga Museum and Nijo Castle, ファミリー向け民泊 かつら 二条城近くの和風座敷 offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as...

From US$130.98 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$61.53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 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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