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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. Both Kiyomizu Gojo and Shichijo stations for the Keihan Main Line are situated within a 10-minute walk. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The nicest place, no matter the price just book it.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,210 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

Attractively located in Kyoto, Guesthouse Go Sign features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is located less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, a 13-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 2.1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.1 km from Kyoto Station. This guesthouse offers incredible value for money. It’s simple, clean, and equipped with a kitchen where guests can prepare their own meals. The location is very convenient—just a 15-minute walk to Kyoto Station, a 5-minute walk to a supermarket, and only 1 minute to a coin-laundry. There are also plenty of bus routes nearby to take you to major attractions. For this price, the comfort and location you get in Kyoto are unbeatable. Highly recommended!

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9
Superb
226 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

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. A traditional Japanese house, newly renovated while preserving its historic charm and in Kyoto‘s prime location. The host was very friendly and helpful and we were also offered to use his bicycles! We loved staying in our room. It was spaceous, super clean and cosy.

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9.4
Superb
227 reviews
Price from
US$208
per night

The guest house comes with a flat-screen TV. The property offers city views.

Sanjusangen-do Temple is 1.6 km from the guest house, while Shoren-in Temple is 1.2 km away. Itami Airport is 46 km from the property. The hosts were very nice and kind. They gave us useful tips what to visit in Kyoto. The room was clean and comfortable - we really enjoyed sleeping on the futons. The location was perfect, most of the sights were in walking distance, which meant we could enjoyed them in the late evenings without the crowds.

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9.9
Exceptional
118 reviews

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Azukiya is a recently renovated guest house located in Kyoto, 700 metres from Shoren-in Temple. 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. Lady Cecco, who is the owner of this beautiful 100years ++ old house was/is extremely friendly and helpful and among others an excellent cook! Apart from feeling very welcome, we also enjoyed her Japanese style breakfast, which was very special and delicious. The house is super charming and the tatami smells so good, the futon beds were comfortable and otherwise, in spite of being a historical place, the room was equipped with all possible comforts, i.a. a well-functioning AirCon, which was badly necessary, since our Kyoto visit happened to be during a terrible heatwave after heavy rains (ca. 40°C + unbearably humid). All in all, we enjoyed our stay at Azukiya very much! Arigato goizamazu :)

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9.7
Exceptional
140 reviews
Price from
US$195
per night

六根ゲストハウス Rokkon guest house features a hot tub and air-conditioned guest accommodation in the centre of Kyoto, 400 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 1.3 km from Nijo Castle and 1.4 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The property has garden and city views, and is 2.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. Kayako was the most perfect host and her cooking is divine. We loved our stay and the familial warmth and convenience of Rokkon.

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9.9
Exceptional
228 reviews
Price from
US$224
per night

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. One of the best hostels we’ve ever stayed at. Clean quiet and beautiful. Close the bus stations

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9.2
Superb
386 reviews
Price from
US$136
per night

Located in Kyoto, 2.3 km from Nijo Castle and 1.5 km from the centre, 遥華-Haruka House provides 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 features family rooms. The homeless and the couple that run it are the kindest most welcoming people ever. So helpful and so generous they gave us tea and Japanese food to take back with us. Will definitely stay there again if ever in Kyoto. Perfect in between place in Kyoto

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9.7
Exceptional
103 reviews
Price from
US$109
per night

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. Emiko and her family were so sweet and thoughtful. They made the place so warm, welcoming and comfortable. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.

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9.8
Exceptional
226 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

Ideally located in the centre of Kyoto, Kokonoe Machiya offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around less than 1 km from Nijo Castle, 1.8 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 2.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests.

At the inn, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. The rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box and some rooms also feature city views. All great, clean, comfy and well connected to all the main areas of Kyoto. Grazie Toni!

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9.3
Superb
322 reviews
Price from
US$41
per night

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