The 10 best homestays in Kyoto, Japan

The best homestays in Kyoto

Check out our pick of great homestays in Kyoto

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Guesthouse Soi

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.

CHENG

From

China

Everything is good. The room and facilities are well designed and clean,, and they even offered free simple breakfast. The staff who took good care of me, even though I arrived in deep night. The staff can speak Chinese, English and Japanese.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,270 reviews

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US$64.15

1 night, 2 adults

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初音(はつね)

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Located within 1.2 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.4 km of Gion Shijo Station, 初音(はつね) provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

Brenda Guillermina

From

Mexico

This place was amazing, we loved that the rooms are very Japanese style, clean and the beds are comfortable. The host Kevin was extremely nice and kind. Prior to our arrival I asked the hotel if they could put some bday note for my husband since it was his birthday, and they went above and beyond, they put bday notes all over the room and even had a delicious cake for us! Also, Kevin gave us different options of events that we could attend and even offer a ride to the train station when we checked out. Definitely this was one our favorites places that we stayed in our trip around Japan. I can’t recommend enough! Thank you so much Kevin!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 671 reviews

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US$69.84

1 night, 2 adults

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六根ゲストハウス Rokkon guest house

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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...

Alexander

From

Austria

Everything was absolutely amazing! Kayoko is a friendly, extraordinary host, who made our stay as good as it could be. Her breakfast is also delicious. Make sure to follow her restaurant tips, which resulted into one of our best meals in Japan.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

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US$192.45

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Minji

From

South Korea

The breakfast was nice, and everything was very clean. The shared kitchen, showers, and restrooms were all kept in excellent condition. I highly recommend this place for solo travelers. I was assigned a room with a window, so even though it was small, it didn’t feel stuffy at all. It’s also a great value for those planning a longer stay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 414 reviews

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US$57.02

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

valter

From

Italy

Emiko is a very welcoming host and always available to help, the location is well served by public transport, very comfortable accommodation, in a word... perfect

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews

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US$112.90

1 night, 2 adults

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Family Inn Kei 慶

Minami Ward, 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.

Tibor

From

Japan

The room was quite big and I loved having a balcony. It was very clean and comfortable. I enjoyed having a kitchen with a fridge, microwave and stove. And even a washing machine.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews

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US$82.75

1 night, 2 adults

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Guesthouse Raku

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 500 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.9 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Guesthouse Raku offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

Damian

From

France

Well Appointed and located Very friendly staff at check in

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews

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US$146.26

1 night, 2 adults

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Woman Only Guesthouse Nanohana (Female only)

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.

Cheryl Shuk Man

From

Hong Kong

Friendly and cute owners, always welcome us with smile, feeling warm during my stay. Location is good, near to the market and the heart of tyoko, dorm room is spacious, shower room and toilet is clean always, free snack and coffee and tea all the time

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 550 reviews

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US$52.60

1 night, 2 adults

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Kyoto Gion No Yado

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Located within 500 metres of Gion Shijo Station and 500 metres of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kyoto Gion No Yado features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

Yoshimi

From

Switzerland

It's an exceptional experience to stay there. You feel like taken back to ancient Japan.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

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US$201.75

1 night, 2 adults

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RokuRoku

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

Situated conveniently in the Sakyo Ward district of Kyoto, RokuRoku is set less than 1 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, a 19-minute walk from Heian Shrine and 2.2 km from Shoren-in Temple.

Sinem

From

Turkey

It’s in a quite area where you can reach there by bus only. Bus runs very frequently but it takes 1 hour to go to city. There are markets and restaurants. Some close early. Closest pub is 15 min by walk. Room is super cozy, they offer free bikes. There is venting machine outside.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 437 reviews

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US$74.41

1 night, 2 adults

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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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