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初音(はつね) 4 stars

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Offering city views, 初音(はつね) is an accommodation located in Kyoto, 1.2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.4 km from Gion Shijo Station. This 4-star homestay offers a lift and luggage storage space. The property is 1.3 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, and within 2 km of the city centre. The location is great. Lovely area, very quiet, and only around a 20-minute walk to Kyoto Station or Nishiki Market (it's right in the middle). Amenities are provided and you can help yourself to tea, coffee, laundry detergent, etc. at the front desk. The room was super clean and spacious. Comfortable bed. I booked one of the bottom floor rooms which had a fantastic bathroom. The bath was hinoki wood and quite big - highlight of the room for sure (not all rooms have this though)! Very traditional feel and a great "authentic" bathing experience if you're too shy to go to an onsen! Kevin is such an amazing host. He's very kind - he reached out to me over WhatsApp shortly before our stay to give me all the check-in details and some seasonal sightseeing recommendations! He also dropped us off at the train station at the end of our stay. This place is an absolute gem, especially considering the service and how reasonably priced it is. The only downside was that I stayed here for just one night. If I'm ever in Kyoto again, I'll definitely return to Hatsune Guesthouse :D Thank you so much Kevin!

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9.4
Superb
364 reviews
Price from
£107
per night

Gion, Kyoto

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. Best place in Kyoto. The host is very helpful and kind Thank you again

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9.3
Superb
144 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

東山の宿 藤屋

Gion, Kyoto

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. The photos don’t really do this place justice. It’s such a little gem, and the host is just so incredibly nice and helpful. Would 100% recommend to anyone staying for a few nights.

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9.9
Exceptional
109 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Azukiya

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

In the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, close to Shoren-in Temple, Azukiya features a garden and a washing machine. 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. The hostess is very nice and generous. She speaks fluent English and is very welcoming.

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9.7
Exceptional
110 reviews
Price from
£114
per night

六根ゲストハウス Rokkon guest house 2 stars

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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 location was excellent and room cosy, but the best part about our stay were Kayoko and the breakfasts. Every day when we returned to our room there was some lovely tea waiting for us. The breakfasts were lovely as well! Super friendly and helpful host :)

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9.9
Exceptional
164 reviews
Price from
£147
per night

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. 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. Such a lovely place to base yourself out of in Kyoto. Clearly a lot of time and effort has been put in to ensure a lovely visit for their guests. We appreciated all of the small touches from start to finish. Couldn’t rate the place highly enough

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9
Superb
309 reviews
Price from
£72
per night

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. It is set 1.3 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and provides full-day security. The guest house has family rooms. The inn and the room is very homey (cozy and comfortable). The hostess Emiko is really attentive and friendly, and gives great recommendations. The breakfast is delicious.

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9.8
Exceptional
179 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

Family Inn Kei 慶 1 stars

Kyoto Station Area, 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. This 1-star guest house offers a lift and luggage storage space. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The place was very well organized based on guest needs. They communicated the check in details very carefully that even when we arrived very late, we didn't have any issue getting into to our room. The place was also very clean.

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9.2
Superb
397 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

Woman Only Guesthouse Nanohana (Female only) 1 stars

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. 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. Awesome staff and super clean facilities. Free coffee which I was not expecting at all

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9.3
Superb
417 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Machiya Hotel YANAGI

Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

Situated in Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle and 1.6 km from the centre, Machiya Hotel YANAGI features 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 has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. The house is a contemporary renovated town house, it is actually more spacious than the pictures shown and the lighter is much softer and warmth, there is a small backyard with a tiny pond in the middle, the 2nd floor have some interested hollow floor design with a foot bridge connecting the bedroom so you can see the first floor from the 2nd floor, the art collection such as some wall painting and slide door as well as the teapot collection is quite classy as well

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9
Superb
141 reviews
Price from
£190
per night

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