605-0846 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Gojobashihigashi 6-510-25, Japan
#3 of 141 B&Bs and Inns in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 116 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.9
Free WiFi
9.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 May 2024
Elaine
IrelandI had read reviews about how good the hosts Li and Linda were, and it was all true and better ! They were so kind and helpful doing night tours laundry recommendations. I can't rate them highly enough. I am so glad I stayed there instead of a hotel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Natsuki
JapanNothing
The kindest owners are welcoming the guests amazingly with their sweetest and happiness. They know all the recommendations with the map provided when u want to find something specifics. All the places are super clean and all the materials you need is provided. Thank you for making our trip perfect :)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Tatjana
GermanyNothing at all.
I loved my stay there. They are the Best hosts. So kind and helpful. You get always great advice of what to do in the area and they offer so many services and events. Thank you so much again for the kind hospitality. 100% recommended.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Apurwa
IndiaN/A
Clean and in middle of the popular area. Easy access to sightseeing places The owner is really sweet, helpful and kind person.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Etrn
AustraliaNothing! Genuinely loved every moment of my stay. Thank you Li!!
On top of the great location, Li is a generous host who made me and my friend feel so welcomed at his guesthouse! He has so many good local recommendations, and also took us on a night tour to see the many sights. The small touches and thoughtful additions to the amenities like free laundry service, make up removal wipes and creams, new toothbrush, access to sanitary pads also made it so ideal for me. I think this is a great place, especially for women travelling like me :)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Assia
FranceNothing, everything was perfect !
Mr and Mrs Li are super great hosts, the best I have ever seen so far in all my travels. Everything was thought of (I mean everything u would need while traveling, it felt like staying at a good friend’s place. The beds were confortable and the kitchen was well equipped, the Japanese shower and bath was great !), they even gladly showed us around in the city and gave valuable recommendations for Sakura season.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Viviana
FranceI liked everything
Everything, communication was great, the host is very friendly and the hospitality is next level. They gave a tour for guests, free laundry service, everything extremely clean, excellent recommendations for restaurants and attractions. They gave me cute souvenirs and I leave my bag the entire day after checking out. The best place and host you can have :) thanks to you my time in Kyoto was great
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Hyewon
South KoreaThe staff were super friendly and kind. Room and every facility is clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Seoha
GermanyThe kitchen(common area) is not that big
It's really close to the Kiyomizu temple and many restaurants and cafes are reachable in 10 minutes. And good connection with the city bus. Even though it's quite central, it's in a quite area so you can rest quietly. Everything was super clean and comfortable. Especially the hosts are really friendly and thanks to them, I could see early cherry blossoms which I didn't expect because it was quite early. The bed was also cozy. The room is not that big but you have everything you need there. There were all kinds of cleansing stuffs so I didn't need to bring anything for washing(literally everything). The night tour that I had was awesome. I could visit many places which I didn't plan to, and they brought me to a really nice night view spots. It was rainy on the second day and my shoes got totally wet. And the host dried my shoes and socks so I could go around later with fresh shoes and socks. Overall really nice and comfortable stay and I would like to stay here again if I visit Kyoto later :)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Lennard
Germanyabsolutely nothing
+ centrally located but still quiet + spotlessly clean accommodation + extremely caring hosts
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Nina
GermanyThe hosts were super friendly and helpful! I got many great recommendations for plum blossoms in Kyoto and Li even offers his own guided tours. The bathroom had everything you could wish for and there was a free tea bar in the kitchen. I had a great stay!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Xinyi
ChinaThere is no toilet in the room or upper floor. As a result I need to drag myself out of the bed and walk downstairs.
The location of hostel was great. It was super close to the Ninenzaka. As a result, I could enjoy the early morning and midnight when there was almost no one here. The room is small but all the facilities were lovely and decent. And it is close to the public baths, that was quite a special experience. The hosteller was knowledgeable about the attractions in Kyoto and places nearby. He was so willing to share the scenery and stories behind.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Nausicaa
ItalyI really liked this lovely guesthouse. It was perfect for me and I recommend it especially for the kindness of the owners, always ready to help. I would come back for sure.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Laura
United StatesNothing
The hospitality of Mr and Mrs. Li was exceptional. We really felt at home in our travels there and well looked-after. It is clean, quiet and comfortable and very much like staying at someone's Japanese home (that is, the stairs are steep, tatami rooms, ofuro/shower downstairs and toilet with toilet slippers, etc.) We really liked the location which made it easy to get around the city of Kyoto. The guesthouse is close to Kiyomizudera and Kiyomizu Gojo subway stop. We recommend getting the optional Japanese breakfast at a nearby restaurant. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Adriana
JapanVery cozy
The owner is very friendly and helpful!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Caitlin
AustraliaLocation very close to famous temples, guesthouse owners lovely and very accommodating! Also willing to take you on a tour around the city which was also great fun! Guesthouse always clean and tidy.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Sin
SingaporeNothing
The guesthouse owner is helpful and friendly. The location is near to attractions and easy access within few minutes walking distance. The room is nice and comfortable. It make me feel like home!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Flora
FranceMy second time staying here — feels like home away from home. Li is super nice and cares so much about making sure you discover his beautiful city in the best way. His place is very clean and everything is provided to all your stay comfy — amazing value for money.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Martha
GermanyVery lovely host with a lot of knowledge about Kyoto- I did the Night Tour and it was fantastic. The Hostel itself is very nice and neat. Location is also great. Would definitely book again.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Lucy
United KingdomAmazing host Li was the nicest and most helpful, good-natured person we met in Japan! Me, my husband and my sister really enjoyed our stay in Kyoto. The location was wonderful and Li was very helpful with his suggestions of things to see (not to mention his amazing photographs, which he gave us copies of). He also took us to see a view of the city lights at night, which was magical. Highly recommend this place for a truly memorable stay in Kyoto! Will always remember this place very fondly.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Ivana
SlovakiaThis was the best place I have ever stayed at. Li is incredibly generous and kind – the best host! Loved the evening tour so much. The place is clean and quiet. I highly recommend this guesthouse.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Manori
United KingdomThe hostel area of the guesthouse is quite cramped with barely any room for suitcases. For four people, it was definitely a squeeze. There also isn’t a common area so you end up chatting around the small kitchen and bathroom. Somehow you get used to all this, but if someone is traveling with loads of luggage and planning to stay in the dorms, better to get a single room.
This may be one of my favourite hostel/guesthouse experiences to date. Every guest is made to feel welcome by Li and Lily, and they truly bend over backwards to ensure you are comfortable and have all you need. I was blown away by their hospitality. The location was excellent and easy to get to the main spots in Kyoto.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Olga
FranceNothing
The host, Li, was just the cutest man ever. Everything is meant in a way that you feel like you are visiting family friends in Kyoto. I really felt at home there and nothing was missing. Don't hesitate to go with Li to spot the geishas at night, it was super fun!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Julia
PeruHospitality, passion, calm
Stayed in November 2023
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