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Machiya Hotel YANAGI, hotel in Kyoto

Machiya Hotel YANAGI is a guest house featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Kyoto. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
144 reviews
Price from
$185.02
1 night, 2 adults
Kyo-Anthu Inn, hotel in Kyoto

Providing quiet street views, Kyo-Anthu Inn in Kyoto offers accommodations and a garden. This guest house provides full-day security and free Wifi.

Great location, most comfortable beds, such a nice and helpful host
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
179 reviews
Price from
$111.35
1 night, 2 adults
Gallery Nozawa Inn, hotel in Kyoto

Gallery Nozawa Inn offers accommodations 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.

The Nozawa's are very friendly and hospitable. Their inn is gorgeous, authentic, and cozy. The breakfast was some of the best food I'd had in Japan... so yummy
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
327 reviews
Price from
$159.43
1 night, 2 adults
Guesthouse Kyoto Arashiyama, hotel in Kyoto

Providing quiet street views, Guesthouse Kyoto Arashiyama in Kyoto provides accommodations and a garden.

We traveled around Japan for a month, and this was one of the best places we stayed. It’s in a great location for exploring Arashiyama. The room was clean and cozy with comfortable futons. The host was so kind and even left coffee and snacks as a gift. Highly recommend!
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
363 reviews
Price from
$56.94
1 night, 2 adults
Guesthouse Kyoto Abiya, hotel in Kyoto

Guesthouse Kyoto Abiya is a guest house featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Kyoto.

Getting around Kyoto is problematic for foreigners but the hosts are very helpful. I wanted to make a bus reservation on-line. She helped massively when the web page suddenly required Japanese (I had to spell my name in Katakana!).
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
461 reviews
Price from
$63.27
1 night, 2 adults
KéFU stay & lounge, hotel in Kyoto

Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Kamigyo Ward district of Kyoto, KéFU stay & lounge is 1.1 miles from Kinkaku-ji Temple.

KéFU is an amazing place to stay, good location, good environment, super clean, all the facilities and good vibe 🙌
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
305 reviews
Price from
$77.50
1 night, 2 adults
Guest Inn Chita, hotel in Kyoto

Guest Inn Chita is a 5-minute walk from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and Gojo Subway Station. It offers Japanese-style accommodations with free Wi-Fi.

Everything was perfect, clean, comfortable, close to the train station
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
768 reviews
Price from
$88.57
1 night, 2 adults
Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS, hotel in Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, this traditional Japanese guest house features free Wi-Fi and a free public computer. Shichijo Onmae bus stop is 3 minutes’ walk away.

Mama and Papa are so welcoming. They are very attentive to the guests needs. It’s homey and care about the well being of everyone.
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
612 reviews
Price from
$69.59
1 night, 2 adults
Gionkoh, hotel in Kyoto

Gionkoh is located in Kyoto, 2625 feet from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 0.7 mi from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. There is a shared kitchen and courtyard at the property.

The ancestral home is one of the most beautiful I’ve stayed in Kyoto. Every space is ornate wonderfully with details of its past. It is located in Gion which makes it so convenient to explore the area anytime, and especially at night or at dawn when there are few people. Hiro, the host, is warm, accommodating and helpful. My son and I had a restful night here and we’d love to stay longer in the future.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
511 reviews
Price from
$98.69
1 night, 2 adults
Guesthouse Soi, hotel in Kyoto

Ideally located just a 10-minute walk from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Guest house Soi offers various rooms including private Japanese-style rooms and dormitory rooms.

The staff here were wonderful. They were very friendly and spoke good English. They were very knowledgable about activities and other details like transport options. The guesthouse itself was very clean, and offered a great free breakfast of fresh fruit, toast, yogurt, coffee etc (with the option to have a paid for traditional Japanese breakfast) Our room was generously sized with good bedding and layout. The bathrooms and other facilities were clean and within easy access (there is also a small elevator for luggage if needed)
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
920 reviews
Price from
$63.27
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.

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  • Avg. price/night: $51.62
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 746 reviews
    Great hostel in gion, walking distance to the main area, the hostel is small, quiet and clean.
    Kohol
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $54.41
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 670 reviews
    Great hosts and location Nearby tourist attractions Very quiet at night and a big fresh breakfast in the morning
    David
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $56.68
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 241 reviews
    Everything we needed in a quiet neighbourhood. Modern and well equipped apartment with comfortable beds. Non-touristy area. Charming back pathway well away from cars and noise but short walking distance to a local grocery store, cafe's and the train station. Really great central location for day trips around Kyoto. Lovely hosts. Great value.
    Lynn
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,125 reviews
    The room was small but really nice, and nice experience. The showers/toilets were great (female only floor). It was cheap for the great location and some privacy (over a hostel).
    Tavia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $63.27
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 215 reviews
    Tani house is a guest house with a great and quite long history. Tani San is a charming lady, who keeps house in a very good condition. She kindly hosted us in her cozy place. And next morning provided us with delicious and generous breakfast. We are grateful for that expiration. Wish Tani San be well, healthy and fool of energy for continuing her work.
    Olha
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $42.87
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 5,347 reviews
    Great location and helpful staff. A modern and clean accomodation. I would totally recommend this great hostel.
    Nikkie Andrews
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 142 reviews
    Great host, great location. Its cheaper than similar Ryokans, so you cant expect the same servive and amenities.
    Lars
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $120.20
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 381 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: $225.22
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 343 reviews
    Great location at Gion. Very friendly and charming hosts. Great hosts. The fruit and snacks they provided were much enjoyed.
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $120.20
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 381 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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