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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. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful in giving travel suggestions. The atmosphere in the place is lovely, clean, cozy and comfortable. Exceptionally good breakfast with super fresh fruit and Jam!

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9.6
Exceptional
1,233 reviews
Price from
US$53
per night

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. This 4-star homestay offers a lift and luggage storage space. The property is 2 km from the city centre and 1.3 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. Cute location next to a small river in a quiet neighborhood. The room was spacious, seperate bathroom and toilet and a nice view from the window. The entry to the building and room is by code so you don't always have to bring an annoying keycard with you. There was free bottled water in the lobby. The host Kevin gave us all important information via Whatsapp and even offered to drive us to the station at the end of our stay.

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9.4
Superb
614 reviews
Price from
US$228
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. Very clean, spacious, super friendly staff. Walking distance from other places

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9.4
Superb
235 reviews
Price from
US$106
per night

Set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 13-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 東山の宿 藤屋 offers air conditioning. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. We had a truly wonderful stay at Linda‘s place! She is very welcoming and always ready to help you if you have any questions or problems. We felt like home from the beginning. The place itself has everything that you need, is very comfortable and located in a beautiful area next to a beautiful temple and a nice area to stroll around. On top you get to experience sleeping on a futon which is way more comfortable than we expected! We recommend this place to anyone that wants to visit Kyoto and would definitely come again! Thank you!

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9.9
Exceptional
120 reviews
Price from
US$119
per night

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. Beautiful traditional japanese guesthouse just on the periphery of Gion district. On busy main road but very quiet inside with bedroom looking out on pretty garden. The owner was so charming and helpful and spoke very good English. Would.highlybrecommend the breakfast both Japanese and western style were fabulous. Really good local.restaurants nearby.

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9.7
Exceptional
144 reviews
Price from
US$227
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. We had the first floor room with the garden view. It was amazing, and the Kayoko was an amazing host that ensured our stay was top notch. Her breakfasts were exciting as they were made with care and helps you start your day. Best stay we have ever had, and we travel a lot ☺️

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9.9
Exceptional
233 reviews
Price from
US$217
per night

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. Quiet area . friendly staff. cozy room. good coffee. and books! Highly recommended

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9.2
Superb
397 reviews
Price from
US$139
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. We can only describe our stay at Haruka’s place as perfect! She and her husband were incredibly kind, always ready to help, and extremely accommodating. The apartment is beautiful and equipped with every comfort you could imagine—kitchen, kettle, washing machine, drying space, iron, teas and coffee, soaps, and more. The location is also perfect for exploring all the neighborhoods of Kyoto. We truly had a wonderful experience, and when we return to Kyoto, staying here again will definitely be a plus!

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9.7
Exceptional
110 reviews
Price from
US$177
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. The hosts were so kind and generous. Very helpful with recommendations and very hospitable, even driving us to the station! The room was perfect and the property was in such a great location.

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9.8
Exceptional
235 reviews
Price from
US$237
per night

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. This 1-star guest house offers a lift and luggage storage space. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. We had the choice about our appartement

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9.3
Superb
494 reviews
Price from
US$101
per night

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