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Machiya Hotel YANAGI, hotel in Kyoto

Machiya Hotel YANAGI is a guest house featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Kyoto. There's a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.

Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
150 reviews
Price from
$192.18
1 night, 2 adults
Kyo-Anthu Inn, hotel in Kyoto

Providing quiet street views, Kyo-Anthu Inn in Kyoto offers accommodations and a garden. This guest house provides full-day security and free Wifi.

Great location, most comfortable beds, such a nice and helpful host
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
170 reviews
Price from
$115.54
1 night, 2 adults
Gallery Nozawa Inn, hotel in Kyoto

Gallery Nozawa Inn offers accommodations in Kyoto, 25 minutes on foot from JR Kyoto Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Every room includes a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.

Mr Moriyo and his partner were amazing hosts. They were super kind to provide us with a temple ticket for free and had given good attention to the details including having our tea ready for the check-in and through out our stay. Breakfast was exceptionally good! They helped us make reservations and gave the attention needed when I was desperately in need of their help.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
312 reviews
Price from
$165.44
1 night, 2 adults
Guest Inn Chita, hotel in Kyoto

Guest Inn Chita is a 5-minute walk from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and Gojo Subway Station. It offers Japanese-style accommodations with free Wi-Fi.

We loved the simplicity and traditional experience of staying there. Also the location was exceptional being across from the temple and 2 blocks from the affiliated gardens. The people are kind and helpful. Highly recommend!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
691 reviews
Price from
$91.91
1 night, 2 adults
Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS, hotel in Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, this traditional Japanese guest house features free Wi-Fi and a free public computer. Shichijo Onmae bus stop is 3 minutes’ walk away.

Mama and Papa were great. They really made it feel homey and safe and they created a really welcoming environment. I ended up making friends with all the people staying there because Mama and Papa invited everyone to drink some homemade chai Papa made.
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
578 reviews
Price from
$131.30
1 night, 2 adults
Gionkoh, hotel in Kyoto

Gionkoh is located in Kyoto, 2625 feet from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 0.7 mi from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. There is a shared kitchen and courtyard at the property.

Hiro was very gracious and a good host. Location of the property was really nice as well. Walking distance to most important places.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
498 reviews
Price from
$122.11
1 night, 2 adults
Guesthouse Bon, hotel in Kyoto

Just a 5-minute walk from Daitokuji Temple, Guest house Bon offers convenience in air-conditioned Japanese-style rooms with no curfew.

Charming traditional guesthouse outside of the busy parts of Kyoto. The neighborhood around the guesthouse is peaceful with great food. The host, Bon, is wonderful and works hard to make the stay pleasant. He recommended a lot of places to eat, and we enjoyed them all!
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
226 reviews
Price from
$52.52
1 night, 2 adults
Woman Only Guesthouse Nanohana (Female only), hotel in Kyoto

Woman Only Guesthouse Nanohana (Female only) enjoys a location in Kyoto, 1.2 miles from Shoren-in Temple and 1.8 miles from Nijo Castle.

The staff were really kind and welcoming to all their guests. Everyday night, I watched Netflix after a long day of walking around Kyoto.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
374 reviews
Price from
$49.89
1 night, 2 adults
Family Inn Kei 慶, hotel in Kyoto

Family Inn Kei 慶 features accommodations within 2 miles of the center of Kyoto, with free Wifi and a kitchenette with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster.

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.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
362 reviews
Price from
$92.57
1 night, 2 adults
Guest House Oumi, hotel in Kyoto

Providing quiet street views, Guest House Oumi in Kyoto provides accommodations and a shared lounge.

Tommy was the best host ever. He was always attentive for anything we needed and always available for helping or even chatting with us, he was such a good host. We took a double room with bunk beds and it was fine, normal size for Japan, very close to the Nijo station.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
698 reviews
Price from
$72.21
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.

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  • Avg. price/night: $279.70
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 731 reviews
    Great hostel in gion, walking distance to the main area, the hostel is small, quiet and clean.
    Kohol
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 617 reviews
    Great hosts and location Nearby tourist attractions Very quiet at night and a big fresh breakfast in the morning
    David
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $242.29
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 235 reviews
    Everything we needed in a quiet neighbourhood. Modern and well equipped apartment with comfortable beds. Non-touristy area. Charming back pathway well away from cars and noise but short walking distance to a local grocery store, cafe's and the train station. Really great central location for day trips around Kyoto. Lovely hosts. Great value.
    Lynn
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,153 reviews
    The room was small but really nice, and nice experience. The showers/toilets were great (female only floor). It was cheap for the great location and some privacy (over a hostel).
    Tavia
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 189 reviews
    Tani house is a guest house with a great and quite long history. Tani San is a charming lady, who keeps house in a very good condition. She kindly hosted us in her cozy place. And next morning provided us with delicious and generous breakfast. We are grateful for that expiration. Wish Tani San be well, healthy and fool of energy for continuing her work.
    Olha
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $120.31
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 4,971 reviews
    Great location and helpful staff. A modern and clean accomodation. I would totally recommend this great hostel.
    Nikkie Andrews
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 133 reviews
    Great host, great location. Its cheaper than similar Ryokans, so you cant expect the same servive and amenities.
    Lars
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $262.60
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 361 reviews
    Lovely boutique accommodation - clean, warm, cosy and quiet. Very polite and attentive hosts. Niko is very helpful. Good breakfast. Love the bagels and scones. Great location - convenient for bus and metro transportation, eateries and shopping.
    Sow Mei
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $262.60
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 316 reviews
    Great location at Gion. Very friendly and charming hosts. Great hosts. The fruit and snacks they provided were much enjoyed.
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $262.60
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 361 reviews
    It is a family run b&b with taking good care by the hosts who have put years of energy and passion into making this place so cozy, beautiful and feel at home. Breakfast comes with home-made everything which is delicate, delicious and satisfying. Great location with quiet and chill neighbourhood which is only 5mins walk from the station and close to city centre. So grateful we have chosen this place to stay.
    yui
    Group

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