The 10 best guest houses in Kyoto, Japan

The best guest houses in Kyoto

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Guesthouse Soi

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.

CHENG

From

China

Everything is good. The room and facilities are well designed and clean,, and they even offered free simple breakfast. The staff who took good care of me, even though I arrived in deep night. The staff can speak Chinese, English and Japanese.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,268 reviews

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US$64.40

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Callum

From

Australia

Awesome facilities. Staff were fantastic and very accommodating. The breakfast is really good too!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 412 reviews

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US$80.15

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Robert

From

Poland

Very clean and comfortable room and bathroom, very nice, kind and helpful the owner of the house and family, tasty breakfast. Kyo-Anthu Inn's family made me feel very good and comfortable in this house.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

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US$113.35

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Patrizia Postal

From

Italy

If i could give them more than 10 i would say 100. The room is pretty simple, nothing that fancy or expensive but the owners are so kind and welcoming. They were super kind and helpful, the whole stay at the inn was more than awesome. The best hotel of my stay in Japan

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 508 reviews

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US$83.08

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Shelby

From

Australia

Was very spacious for our family of 5. Had everything we needed. Short walk to a Metro station and bus stop - so easy to get around. Nice and clean. Staff were lovely and they were happy to store our luggage on checkout day as we had things booked in before our train out of Kyoto. Would definitely book this again if I travel back to Kyoto.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews

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US$146.84

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Keen

From

France

The staff was really lovely, they even helped me to find my next hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews

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US$52.81

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Christina

From

Australia

Amazing location, in Gion, close to transportation but also very quiet with lots of great restaurants. We stayed in villa 1 with a deep ceramic bath. The Machiya is well stocked with a simple kitchen and microwave for breakfast. Love the little walk down to Tatsumi bridge and river (less than 100m) Familymart is 100m away and laundry service 2min walk. Staff were lovely and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend this place.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

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US$202.55

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Chiara

From

Italy

The owner has been fantastic!! The room has all the necessary to have a good stay. I recommend it!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews

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US$74.71

1 night, 2 adults

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Guesthouse Kyoto Arashiyama

Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

4 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Guesthouse Kyoto Arashiyama is located in Kyoto and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

Carolina

From

Portugal

We truly appreciate the warm hospitality and the thoughtful gift at the end of our stay. Our time at Guesthouse KYOTO Arashiyama was lovely, and we will definitely recommend it to others who wish to have a traditional Japanese housing experience.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 432 reviews

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US$64.40

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Matteo

From

Switzerland

This is a traditional guest house with two rooms furnished in a classic Japanese style − comfortable and charming. Each room has a private toilet and sink, and the shared shower is lovely and kept very clean. The hosts are truly kind and go out of their way to help. The owner speaks English, which makes communication relatively easy. They also serve a generous, freshly prepared Japanese breakfast every morning − a real experience in itself. It’s a perfect place for those who are looking for a simple yet authentic stay that gives a real taste of Japanese culture.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews

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US$162.30

1 night, 2 adults

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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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