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Homestays in Kyoto

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The best homestays in Kyoto

Check out our pick of great homestays in Kyoto

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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.

Most booked homestays in Kyoto and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 684 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 907 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 648 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 697 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 775 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 983 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking homestays in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,488 reviews

Enjoy breakfast in Kyoto and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

    With quiet street views, 京都 Ayanishiki 島原大門邸 has accommodation with a kitchenette set in Kyoto. It is situated 2.1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and offers full-day security.

  • B&B Hachi

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

    Located in Kyoto, 1.8 km from Kyoto Station and 1.7 km from the centre, B&B Hachi provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

  • In the heart of Kyoto, 京都缘屋九条店kyoto-Enishiya guesthouse kujo NEW OPEN 新开业免费西式早餐 has city views from the terrace. This homestay offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews

    Kyoto style small inn Iru, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Kyoto, 1.3 km from Heian Shrine, 1.8 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple, as well as 1.9 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

    Located in Kyoto, 800 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 500 metres from the centre, Kyoto Guesthouse Oyado Kei provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a shared...

    From US$177.96 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Ideally situated in a central area of Kyoto, 古月居 Koduki House京都四条 is a recently renovated guest house, offering free WiFi and private parking.

  • Kyoyado Heianshiki

    Kyoto
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    Right in the centre of Kyoto, set within a short distance of Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Kyoto Station, Kyoyado Heianshiki offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Set in the heart of Kyoto, 700 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoyado Heianshiki - Vacation STAY 00358v offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a TV.

Great access to the city centre. Check these homestays in Kyoto and nearby

  • Étoile Shijo Omiya

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

    Étoile Shijo Omiya provides accommodation within 600 metres of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and kitchenware.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews

    古都庵 Japanese Town house features accommodation within 1.5 km of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge.

    From US$13,428.28 per night
  • Located less than 1 km from Nijo Castle and a 16-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum in the centre of Kyoto, Nijo Yurakuan - Vacation STAY 07886v provides accommodation with free WiFi...

  • 不思議な宿

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

    不思議な宿 is located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.2 km from Kyoto Station.

    From US$263.14 per night
  • GuestHouse MIYABI

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews

    GuestHouse MIYABI is set in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 1.6 km from Gion Shijo Station and 1.9 km from Nijo Castle.

    From US$280.07 per night
  • Sarangbang

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews

    Located in the centre of Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle and 2.4 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Sarangbang offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

    From US$3,051.88 per night
  • Kyoto Hana Hostel

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,488 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, Hana Hostel offers basic accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a lounge. Both private and shared rooms are available.

    From US$172.94 per night
  • Hostel Ayame

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews

    Located just a minute's walk from Nanajo Senbon bus stop and a 5-minute walk from JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station. Hostel Ayame is a guest house in Shimogyo Ward of Kyoto.

    From US$101.73 per night

Save money on homestays in Kyoto and nearby – budget options available

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Set right in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, Wafū Zashiki - Vacation STAY 12900 offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a TV.

    From US$115.25 per night
  • BJ Family House

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

    Situated in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto, BJ Family House features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    From US$61.04 per night
  • BJ family inn

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

    Set in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from Sanjusangen-do Temple, BJ family inn offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. This 1-star guest house offers a shared kitchen and a housekeeping service.

    From US$61.04 per night
  • Kyoto Uraraka Guest House

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 983 reviews

    Located a 10-minute walk from Nijo Castle, Kyoto Uraraka House offers private cosy guest rooms with private bathroom and free WiFi access.

  • Guest House Goettingen

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

    Located within 1.7 km of Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.4 km of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Guest House Goettingen provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

  • 京都有客

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

    Located within 1.4 km of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 1.6 km of Nijo Castle in the centre of Kyoto, 京都有客 features accommodation with free WiFi and seating area.

  • Furusatono Ie

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

    Attractively situated in the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, Furusatono Ie is situated 3.6 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, 3.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple and 4.8 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum.

    From US$135.64 per night
  • Stay Inn KOTO

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews

    Stay Inn KOTO is situated in the Fushimi Ward district of Kyoto, 600 metres from Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, 1.2 km from Tofuku-ji Temple and 2.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

    From US$80.71 per night

FAQ about homestays in Kyoto

Homestays that guests love in Kyoto

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews
    The atmosphere felt like a real traditional japanese home, in this quiet neighborhood one can get immersed with the locals. Onsen directly on the corner, ticket is included with the booking.
    Guest review by
    Daniel Balint
    Group