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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 staff was super friendly and helpful! The place is clean, tidy, and comfortable! The offer free breakfast.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,201 reviews
Price from
US$27
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. Everyone there was really nice, and it had a very "international house" feel. The main tatami room downstairs was super comfortable to just sit at the kotatsu and talk to people. My bed was also very clean and was very well put together with a light and outlet.

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9
Superb
220 reviews
Price from
US$24
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
221 reviews
Price from
US$199
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. This place is located in Gion which is a prime location in Kyoto. The host was incredibly helpful. Upon our arrival, she offered us a lot of resources to navigate around and gave us tips and suggestions on what to visit. We've followed the recommandations and were very pleased with our stay. Additionally, the whole place was very clean and smelled nice.

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9.9
Exceptional
119 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. We liked everything! Chieko is a wonderful host. Everything was clean. It's a wonderful experience to live in 100 year old Japanese home. And the breakfast was delicious! :) Thank you!

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9.7
Exceptional
139 reviews
Price from
US$155
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. It was such a special experience, it felt authentic and personal. We loved the incredible breakfasts, and the notes with tea and snacks when we returned at the end of the day. It was so warm and cosy, and so lovely to be able to look at a pretty garden in the middle of a busy city. The location was great too - there is so much within walking distance.

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9.9
Exceptional
226 reviews

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. Big bed, the biggest bed we had in our Japan stays. The bathroom was also very spacious. The apartment was clean and the area very quiet.

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9.2
Superb
385 reviews
Price from
US$119
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 facilities given, friendly and welcoming host. Haruka San speaks English and respond very quickly. best for family stay. washing machine and the toiletries were our most liked items. 😉

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9.7
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
US$113
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. Very friendly host! I have been welcomed with a cup of tea and a cooky.They gave me very helpful information and even drove me to the railway station. I regret that I couldn't stay longer. Next time for sure!

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9.8
Exceptional
227 reviews
Price from
US$74
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. Japanese style breakfast is really good

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9.3
Superb
320 reviews
Price from
US$41
per night

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