In a prime location in the Kita Ward district of Kyoto, International Guest House Tani House is located a 19-minute walk from Kinkaku-ji Temple, 1.4 miles from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 2 miles from Imperial Palace. With free WiFi, this 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. The hostel features family rooms. Nijo Castle is 2.7 miles from the hostel, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 3 miles away. Itami Airport is 30 miles from the property.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 futon bed
2 futon beds
1 bunk bed
5 futon beds
2 futon beds
4 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.0
Free Wifi
7.8
Low score for Kyoto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • C
    Christina
    United States of America United States of America
    The home cooked breakfast was such a plus when I was sick of eating out in town. The owners were the nicest people I have met so far.
  • Jamie
    United States of America United States of America
    Tani was an incredible host and it was a pleasure to stay in a traditional Japanese home in one of the nicest areas of Kyoto. Her breakfast was more than filling and she treats her guests with respect and care. Of all my experiences in Kyoto,...
  • Steven
    United States of America United States of America
    Pretty calm location. Breakfast was more than enough and pretty good. Staff was very friendly. Great for a traditional like experience.
  • Lisa
    France France
    We loved everything about the property! Tani is a pure gem, she’s the perfect host, super lovely, takes care of you and gives you any advice you need on how to go from point A to point B, about what is interesting to visit, etc. It’s always a...
  • Elizabeth
    Austria Austria
    The stay was so lovely, it’s cozy and the host is incredibly lovely and takes care of everything. It’s truly like staying at your grandmothers house and I couldn’t have wished for better. The breakfast was incredibly filling, the Japanese bed...
  • Smita
    India India
    It’s a quaint small guest house run by Tani, an old Japanese grandma. She served us amazing breakfast freshly cooked by her early in the morning. A beautiful, quaint, basic, no-frills guesthouse with no fancy facilities but very worthwhile and...
  • Jansalin
    Philippines Philippines
    Very homey atmosphere, feels like you're living in Japan 50 years ago. The hostess Tani-san prepares breakfast as you request it and prepared by 6 am.
  • Nobuko
    United States of America United States of America
    Mrs. Tani made me a wonderful breakfast and welcomed me in with manju and tea. She really went above and beyond. As others have said, the house is old -- I would say that staying at Tani House is like staying at someone's home - truly authentic...
  • Germaine
    United States of America United States of America
    great big breakfast and loved manju and matcha at check in
  • Andreixu
    Spain Spain
    The owner is an old woman who is super kind and lovely. She waited for us until late at night even if she had to wake up earlier the next day. She prepared breakfast for us the whole stay. The house is super old style japanese and the futons were...

Area info

Amenities of International Guest House Tani House

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs ¥1,000 per day.

    Services

    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    International Guest House Tani House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Check-in later than 21:00 must be notified in advance and confirmed by the hotel. Check-in after 21:00 without any notifications, the reservation will be considered as a no show.

    An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

    FAQs about International Guest House Tani House

    • International Guest House Tani House is 2.9 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • International Guest House Tani House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Bicycle rental
    • Check-in at International Guest House Tani House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at International Guest House Tani House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.