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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. This was a very pleasant place to stay. The room was very comfortable and clean. The bed was very comfortable and had a heating pad for the back. Good Japanese breakfast. Great area to reach most of the attractions, but not too crowded with tourists.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,269 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

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. This 4-star homestay offers a lift and luggage storage space. The property is 2 km from the city centre and 1.3 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. The property location is wonderful! Near the train station, comfy to travel in Kyoto-Osaka.

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9.4
Superb
667 reviews
Price from
US$182
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. Great hosts. Easy check in and check out. Great location.

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9.4
Superb
261 reviews
Price from
US$76
per night

Set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 13-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 東山の宿 藤屋 offers air conditioning. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Every detail of our stay was perfect! The location in my opinion, is the best in Kyoto. It was very comfortable, clean and everything was mindfully thought of. The hosts were the nicest people we’ve met. They showed us so many beautiful places in Kyoto and really cared for us to have a good stay. Maybe one of the best places i’ve stayed in. Next time in Kyoto I’ll definitely stay here again.

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9.9
Exceptional
126 reviews
Price from
US$109
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. Truly excellent place to stay. There was such great attention to detail, the host was so helpful and friendly and the Japanese breakfast was incredible!

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9.7
Exceptional
146 reviews
Price from
US$132
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. My husband and I recently stayed 4 nights at Rokkon Guest House, and absolutely loved the experience. Hostess Kayoko is wonderful – incredibly welcoming, friendly, cheerful and helpful. Each homemade, Japanese-style breakfast she provided (along with a detailed description of each food item in English) was a delight. We also enjoyed tasting the different types of teas and sweets she left in our room each afternoon. The guesthouse has been beautifully renovated with great care for the details. Our upper room was spacious and included a dining table, two comfortable beds, another seating area and a small stove for warmth (which we did not need to use in November). The room had its own bathroom and shower, both very clean. The guesthouse’s location is fantastic, walking distance to the Karasuma subway line, plenty of great restaurants, Nishiki Market and Nijo Castle. If you are looking for a traditional lodging experience in Kyoto with a truly lovely hostess who gives her guests personal attention, I highly recommend Rokkon Guest House.

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10
Exceptional
238 reviews
Price from
US$204
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. 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.

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9
Superb
413 reviews
Price from
US$85
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. Haruka is one of the best hosts you could ever have! She provided a lot of useful information of the surrounding area and was very welcoming! The place itself is in a convenient location making it easy to travel where you want.

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9.8
Exceptional
123 reviews
Price from
US$133
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. Nice, calm area very close to the metro line, a comfortable walk away from the sights to visit in Gion in the evening too.

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9.8
Exceptional
242 reviews
Price from
US$70
per night

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. This 1-star guest house offers a lift and luggage storage space. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Clean and comfortable in a good location.

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9.3
Superb
510 reviews
Price from
US$57
per night

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