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六根ゲストハウス Rokkon guest house features accommodation located less than 1 km from the centre of Kyoto and offers a garden and a terrace. This 2-star guest house offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. The accommodation provides a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

The owner is super super nice 😊☺️☺️

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9.9
Exceptional
108 reviews
Price from
£149
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.

The hosts were so kind and generous. Very helpful with recommendations and very hospitable, even driving us to the station! The room was perfect and the property was in such a great location.

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9.8
Exceptional
130 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

At the inn, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box and some rooms also feature city views. At Kokonoe Machiya the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

The best stay I had in Japan. All the facilities are clean and comfortable. The owners are super friendly, full of useful tips and offer valuable advice and just general insight about Japan and Kyoto. Every morning they prepare traditional Japanese breakfast for free. I hope I get to come back at some point.

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9.4
Superb
199 reviews
Price from
£26
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.

the hotel is spacious and cozy.

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9.1
Superb
281 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

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. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a family-friendly restaurant. Shoren-in Temple is 2 km from the guest house and Nijo Castle is 2.8 km away.

The staff were incredible, helpful, informative and spoke pretty good English so easy to communicate as a tourist/ foreigner The shared 4 bed female dorm was downstairs nearby 24hr toilet / shower which was handy as it was next door Shared common space for all travellers including fridge, microwave, kettle, tv/lounge area Right next to popular sites such as Nishiki Market Very clean space and comfortable bed with curtains for privacy and reading light

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9.4
Superb
277 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Attractively located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Hachi Inn is situated less than 1 km from Kyoto Station, a 15-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.4 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Each accommodation at the 4-star inn has city views and free WiFi. The property is 2 km from the city centre and 500 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto.

Very nice rooms around 10min walk from Kyoto JR. spacious

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9.1
Superb
179 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Kyono Mori Yurinsha is set in Kyoto, 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi. The property is 1.1 km from Gion Shijo Station, and within 1.7 km of the city centre.

The owner an extraordinary and very kind person, the place is very cosy, the location very central and the breakfast is fantastic culinary journey.

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9.5
Exceptional
288 reviews
Price from
£112
per night

Machiya Hotel YANAGI features accommodation within 1.6 km of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a terrace. The guest house has family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

Amazing place - totally loved it. Great vibe, great space. Interesting location.

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9
Superb
155 reviews
Price from
£147
per night

Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, situated between Kamogawa River and Takase canal, Hazuki Kyoto is 20 minutes stroll from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Gion District. This traditionally-decorated Japanese house offers guests Western modern comforts. The accommodation features a hot tub, free WiFi and a shared kitchen.

Atmospheric & clean room, traditional bedding that comes with floor heating and quiet

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9.4
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Providing free WiFi and a garden in a renovated 50-year old building with mountain views from the property, Rc Hotel Kyoto Yasaka offers accommodation in Kyoto, 600 metres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. This 2-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The property is a 16-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Views include Hokanji Temple from the property.

The beds were super comfortable! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The shower was great. The location was perfect! The room was quiet and well lit with a nice style to the decor. There were plenty of power outlets.

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9.1
Superb
516 reviews
Price from
£126
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • Avg. price/night: £80.26
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,604 reviews
    - lovely staff that helped us book tickets for the Nijo Castle Night Illuminations on the japanese website :) - hotel offers gin tasting, has an amazing library, is hosting movie nights and you can get a very cheap breakfast with coffee and a bagel in the morning. We did not use the kitchen area but there is a big kitchen that everyone can use and we saw many people cooking there. - small but clean rooms with everything you need - great location close to the main station, great restaurants just around the corner
    Beatrice
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 199 reviews
    It’s located in a quiet neighbourhood with great hosts. Great stay at kyoto and easily accessible with bus stops nearby.
    Ong
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 81 reviews
    We really loved our stay in this guesthouse! The location is great, next to a quiet stream, room was very clean and the hosts very friendly.
    Chiara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £76.53
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 368 reviews
    We booked with the Guest House Abiya for 3 nights, such a lovely cozy house! All services included, kitchen, shower, washing machine, umbrellas that were very useful for the rainy day, air-conditioning. The place becomes very quiet at night. The location is great, close to Pontocho neighbour, The Imperial Palace, lots of transport. The hosts are very helpful and friendly. We'd definitely come back here next time too. Big thanks
    Cristian
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 186 reviews
    Close to several beautiful temples and transportation. Great host. Charming inn. Warm rooms and bedding and showers
    Mark
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 512 reviews
    Everything! Great location, great breakfast, very comfortable accomodations. It feels like home! Ichiro-san is very welcoming, a very good host, and can even speak some portuguese! Definitely recommend this guest house
    Marcelo
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 125 reviews
    Great location on quiet street, spacious and clean rooms, lovely host.
    Mina_Aynsley
    People with friends
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 288 reviews
    Lovely boutique accommodation - clean, warm, cosy and quiet. Very polite and attentive hosts. Niko is very helpful. Good breakfast. Love the bagels and scones. Great location - convenient for bus and metro transportation, eateries and shopping.
    Sow Mei
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £269.40
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 252 reviews
    Great location at Gion. Very friendly and charming hosts. Great hosts. The fruit and snacks they provided were much enjoyed.
    David
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 288 reviews
    It is a family run b&b with taking good care by the hosts who have put years of energy and passion into making this place so cozy, beautiful and feel at home. Breakfast comes with home-made everything which is delicate, delicious and satisfying. Great location with quiet and chill neighbourhood which is only 5mins walk from the station and close to city centre. So grateful we have chosen this place to stay.
    yui
    Group

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