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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.

J
Joe
From
New Zealand
Hosts were incredibly accommodating with a late arrival as well as being super helpful with local recommendations. Good facilities and great location too!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews
Price from
US$63.70
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.

M
Maria
From
Norway
Very nice little location in Kyoto. Next to the river with a lot of local spots to eat and enjoy! The room we got was a first floor with its own small garden which was beautiful ❤️ Kevin was also so kind as to drive us to the train station! Would definitely go back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews
Price from
US$69.35
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...

S
Sebastián
From
Chile
The girl there was very kind with us, she prepared our breakfast by herself, every day was a different breakfast with meals that has Kyoto specialties that we didn't see in other places, so it was very cool. The instalarions were perfect, very clean and pretty and very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
Price from
US$191.11
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.

T
Tommy
From
Hong Kong
provides a very good coffee bean , good food service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews
Price from
US$56.63
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.

T
Timothy
From
Australia
Excellent environment and service from the owner of the property, this is the place that we will only stay on Kyoto in the future
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Price from
US$112.12
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.

Š
Švecová
From
Slovakia
Location, clean room, coffee and tea in the room. - the guy working at the reception was super nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews
Price from
US$82.18
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
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
Price from
US$145.25
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.

S
Saca
From
Mexico
The hosts were super friendly and kind. The rooms and the bathrooms were clean at all hours, honestly one of the best places I've ever stayed in. 🤗✨
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews
Price from
US$52.24
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, 110 reviews
Price from
US$200.35
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.

X
Ximena
From
Costa Rica
The room was big and comfortable, the location was great (quiet neighborhood with the bus stop 100m away) and the owner is really nice, we are definitely coming back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
Price from
US$73.90
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.

J
Joe
From
New Zealand
Hosts were incredibly accommodating with a late arrival as well as being super helpful with local recommendations. Good facilities and great location too!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews
Price from
US$63.70
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.

M
Maria
From
Norway
Very nice little location in Kyoto. Next to the river with a lot of local spots to eat and enjoy! The room we got was a first floor with its own small garden which was beautiful ❤️ Kevin was also so kind as to drive us to the train station! Would definitely go back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews
Price from
US$69.35
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...

S
Sebastián
From
Chile
The girl there was very kind with us, she prepared our breakfast by herself, every day was a different breakfast with meals that has Kyoto specialties that we didn't see in other places, so it was very cool. The instalarions were perfect, very clean and pretty and very comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
Price from
US$191.11
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.

T
Tommy
From
Hong Kong
provides a very good coffee bean , good food service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews
Price from
US$56.63
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.

T
Timothy
From
Australia
Excellent environment and service from the owner of the property, this is the place that we will only stay on Kyoto in the future
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Price from
US$112.12
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.

Š
Švecová
From
Slovakia
Location, clean room, coffee and tea in the room. - the guy working at the reception was super nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews
Price from
US$82.18
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
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
Price from
US$145.25
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.

S
Saca
From
Mexico
The hosts were super friendly and kind. The rooms and the bathrooms were clean at all hours, honestly one of the best places I've ever stayed in. 🤗✨
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews
Price from
US$52.24
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, 110 reviews
Price from
US$200.35
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.

X
Ximena
From
Costa Rica
The room was big and comfortable, the location was great (quiet neighborhood with the bus stop 100m away) and the owner is really nice, we are definitely coming back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
Price from
US$73.90
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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 956 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 771 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 724 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

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

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

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

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

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

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,129 reviews

Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

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

Enjoy breakfast in Kyoto and nearby

Gallery Nozawa Inn

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 388 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$160.54 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$74.98 per night

B&B Hachi

Kyoto
Breakfast options
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$124.22 per night

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$255.07 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$57.33 per night

Guest House Koiya

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 290 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$82.82 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$61.16 per night

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

Kyoyado Heianshiki

Kyoto
Budget options available
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$93.11 per night

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$44.15 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$43.32 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$94.59 per night

不思議な宿

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 56 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$61.16 per night

Guest Inn Chita

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 956 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$92.37 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$65.53 per night

Kyoto Hana Hostel

Kyoto
Budget options available
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$51.60 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, 73 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$161.94 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$337.63 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.

Located less than 1 km from Nijo Castle and a 16-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum in the centre of Kyoto, Nijo Yurakuan - Vacation STAY 07886v provides accommodation with free WiFi...

From US$226.13 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$225.51 per night

Guesthouse Yululu

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews

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

From US$63.70 per night

杉ー着物の宿

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 209 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$53.51 per night

BJ Family House

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

Situated in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto, BJ Family House features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

From US$70.07 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$74.98
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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