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Guesthouse Soi

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

k
kursisjj
From
Lithuania
This was a very pleasant place to stay. The room was very comfortable and clean. The bed was very comfortable and had a heating pad for the back. Good Japanese breakfast. Great area to reach most of the attractions, but not too crowded with tourists.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,230 reviews
Price from
US$65.46
1 night, 2 adults

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.

N
Nataliya
From
Uzbekistan
It's a cozy hotel in a beautiful area. From our window we could see the canal and the city. The room was very bright and cozy. It felt like we were at home. The bathroom was great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 613 reviews
Price from
US$203.59
1 night, 2 adults

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

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.

D
Dikshant
From
India
Great hosts. Easy check in and check out. Great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
US$111.27
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
Seraphine
From
Switzerland
It was super clean and I honestly could not believe it was a hostel. everything great! breakfast was yummy too! Close to many zen gardens.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews
Price from
US$81.46
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Alexandra
From
United States
I'm so sad we only stayed here one night. The hosts were so nice and made everything feel easy while we were there. We just needed one more night in Kyoto and this place was so much better than the first place we spent most of our time. The room was small, but just what we needed. There was good tea and when we realized we had missed printing a ticket that required a hard copy they printed it for us quickly and made sure we had it right away. I loved the breakfast here. It was a nice mix of things and they let us sit in the larger room since no one was staying in it when we were there. We will for sure try to make it back to this location when we make it out to Japan again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Price from
US$170.19
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
JosepLP
From
France
We had the choice about our appartement
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews
Price from
US$100.15
1 night, 2 adults

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.

X
Xingjiang
From
China
The hotel is located to the south of the Kyoto Imperial Palace and is very close to the subway station. The rooms are spacious and feature a classic Japanese-style bathroom. With four beds, it is perfect for families or groups of friends traveling together. The hotel's front desk staff are very friendly and can store luggage for guests. Overall, the experience was excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
Price from
US$149.24
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Y
Yunfei
From
Ethiopia
Very kind staff, very well located. Good quality price .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 530 reviews
Price from
US$53.67
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Y
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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
US$205.86
1 night, 2 adults

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.

E
EFFROSYNI
From
Greece
Friendly staff, extremely clean facilities. Ryokan style room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
Price from
US$75.93
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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Save money on homestays in Kyoto and nearby – budget options available

Ikoi-no-Ie Guesthouse

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

Featuring kimono and tea ceremony experiences, the completely non-smoking Ikoi-no-Ie Guesthouse is 1 km from JR Kyoto Train Station.

From US$119.23 per night

古都庵 Japanese Town house

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 73 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.

Guesthouse Nijo Fukuro-Tei

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 162 reviews

Situated in Kyoto, 300 metres from Nijo Castle and 1.2 km from the centre, Guesthouse Nijo Fukuro-Tei features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden.

BJ family inn

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 143 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$58.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 711 reviews

Kiyamachiゲストハウスmixed room外国人向き features accommodation within 1.8 km of the centre of Kyoto, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge.

Furusatono Ie

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 52 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$130.91 per night

Kamikatsura House

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

Featuring 1-star accommodation, Kamikatsura House is located in Kyoto, 5.3 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove and 6.1 km from Kyoto Station.

From US$76.58 per night

tsubame-ya

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 481 reviews

Situated in the Ukyo Ward district in Kyoto, tsubame-ya offers 1-star rooms with free WiFi.

From US$85.09 per night

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Kyoyado Heianshiki

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 14 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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 90 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.

From US$255.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Kirakusou - Vacation STAY 27110v is located in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, 2.3 km from Nijo Castle, 3.2 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 3.3 km from Kyoto Station.

From US$104.78 per night

B&B Hachi

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 65 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

Located in the centre of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Nijo Castle and a 19-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum, Teahouse Rouji 茶寮ろうじ offers free WiFi, a garden and air conditioning.

不思議な宿

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 45 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$202.91 per night

GuestHouse MIYABI

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 371 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$234.34 per night

Sarangbang

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 198 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$2,945.51 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

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.

From US$262.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 68 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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

<h2>Comfortable Accommodation</h2> Koduki House in Kyoto offers a recently renovated guest house with free WiFi, family rooms, and bicycle parking.

From US$405.83 per night
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.

Yukari Kyoto

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews

In the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Kyoto Station, Yukari Kyoto has a garden and a washing machine. This 3-star guest house offers a lift and a shared kitchen.

Fujitaya Kyoto

Kyoto
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews

Having been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, FUJITAYA Kyoto is a charming guest house located in a quiet residential area, under 10 minutes’ walk from JR Tambaguchi Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews

今日都 Kyoto Guesthouse features air-conditioned guest accommodation in Kyoto, 1.7 km from Nijo Castle, 1.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.3 km from Gion Shijo Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

1.7 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall in the centre of Kyoto, 十一宿 島原 一棟貸し 最大5名 丹波口駅から徒歩6分 features accommodation with free WiFi and access to a garden and hot tub.

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Avg. price/night: US$255.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 90 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.
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Daniel Balint
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