Guesthouse Kioto

Bed, Photo of the whole room, Bedroom, bunk bed

Communal lounge/ TV room, Day, Garden, Garden, Garden view

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(248 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Kyoto

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

Set in Kyoto, 500 metres from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 2.9 km from the centre, Guesthouse Kioto offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 1.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Garden

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

5.4 mi

Available Rooms

Twin Room

2 Futon • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room

2 Futon • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room with Sofa

1 Bunk • 107 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room

3 Futon • 107 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Guesthouse Kioto

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4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(248 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Kyoto

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Garden

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

5.4 mi

Available Rooms

Twin Room

2 Futon • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room

2 Futon • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room with Sofa

1 Bunk • 107 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 107 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room

3 Futon • 107 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.5 / 5.0

Excellent(248 Ratings)

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4.5 / 5.0

May 2024

Formidable !

Hôtel avec beaucoup de charme dans une maison traditionnelle japonaise et idéalement placé (bus à 5min à pied). La chambre avec jardin zen privé est incroyable et le futon est vraiment confortable pour dormir plusieurs nuits dessus. Mise à disposition d'une serviette, gel douche, shampooing, après-shampoing. Espace cuisine avec différents thés gratuits, un petit frigo, une bouilloire et un micro-onde.

Hôtel vraiment formidable mais je voulais juste préciser : - L'hôtel est dans une ancienne maison, donc forcément, pas mal de bruits de parquets en dormant dans la chambre au rez-de-chaussée. - Chambre traditionnelle japonaise donc aucun rangement dans la chambre. - Une seule douche pour tout l'hôtel.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

I had an unusual experience in an old and wonderful house unique to Japan

You can enjoy the atmosphere of Kyoto. an exotic space

I don't think I have one

4.5 / 5.0

May 2024

I will be back but will ask if a bottom bunk is possible next time.

Excellent and very big Japanese-style breakfast. Really helpful staff - gave restaurant recommendations.

Extremely steep and high ladders up to top bunk! Worth asking for bottom bunk if you have mobility difficulties.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

気ままに自分旅

ロケーションが自分に合っていた。宿泊費が手頃で連泊に助かった。気取らない雰囲気の京町家に泊まれるのが良かった。

隣の部屋の音が結構聞こえる。構造的に仕方無いのですが…眠りの浅い方はご注意を。オプションのレンタサイクルの時間　その日のリミットを20時半までとかにしても良さそうに思いますが…

4.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Pas de séjour à Kyoto sans loger dans une vraie maison de ville ancienne comme la Guesthouse Kioto

Le Ryokan principal et son annexe juste à côté (où j'étais logé) sont deux belles et vieilles maisons de ville traditionnelles en bois. Donc des espaces plus resserrés et un escalier assez raide pour accéder à la chambre mais cela ne m'a pas gêné du tout malgré mes 66 ans de sportif ! Quand on choisit ce type d'hébergement traditionnel, il faut accepter de ne pas trouver d'ascenseur ;-) Il y a des vieux et jolis meubles dans l'espace commun, comme cette table à réchauffer ou cette vieille machine à coudre Singer (ma mère avait la même !). Chambre spacieuse. L'ambiance était sympa entre les résidents.

La maison n'a pas été très facile à trouver.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Services from the staff, overall tideness of the room and amenities.

Shared bathroom

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

It was very pleasant

Very cosy old house, beautiful details, comfortable futon bed, very clean

Some house rules are too strict perhaps (nopossibility of leaving luggage on the day of departure, no check in central hours of the day, no shower from 11pm till morning, etc.), but you know it right away so you can get organized accordingly.

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Kamishichiken visiting

The house was a traditional Kyoto stile house just in the hart of Kamishichiken. Simply perfect.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

I will come back again !!!

Thanks for your sweet guesthouse！！I really appreciate it ! For so many things like your little garden quite and beautiful, many details in this traditional japanese house ! I just feel like at home.

Just perfect nothing needs to change

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

charming and cozy

the location is very nice and relaxing, close to many beautiful spots (local and tourist spots) and the guesthouse is very cozy. although old, it is clean and charming. a perfect place to stay in if you want to escape the city a bit

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

Such a cosy house with very friendly staff! I slept on the lower bunk bed and it felt like having my own room, as there was a lot of space around to organise my things. The other guests were nice and there was a good atmosphere. I had a lovely walk at sunset up the hill to Takeisao-jinja (Kenkun-jinja) Shrine. Unlike the other places I saw, there were no tourists.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Very good

Kind host, sumptious japanese breakfast

very steep steps if you are in the upper floor

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Great Traditional Machiya Stay Experience

Great and unique stay in Kyoto. Appreciate the effort the Guesthouse Kioto team to preserve these traditional machiya. I can feel and see the care of the place. I stayed 2 nights in their bunk beds (enjoyed the communal dining) and 2 nights on their private, traditional rooms, next building with separate entrance and love the whole experience. The bathrooms are shared but I have been using the recommended Onsen every night, must experience.

None specifically with the property but might consider the location if your main itinerary are the common tourist Kyoto spots like Gion or Yasaka Shrine as it takes around 30-45 mins by bus to go around. This was not an issue as I enjoyed Japan efficient public transportation.

3.0 / 5.0

May 2023

The atmosphere of the Kyoto old machiya was appealing but it was quite pricey for a room of making up your own futons an

It was located with good access to the city buses, making it easy to get around the city. It was also very clean and organized.

It was a bit tough to make it through a day traveling into Kyoto with my young son and then have to make-up our own futons. Ordering breakfast was also a problem. I understood that we could not order the next day breakfast on check-in (although I wondered why a light breakfast could not be offered in that case) but as I was staying two nights I was hoping for breakfast on the second morning. When I asked to request a breakfast the owner indicated that an 8am breakfast wasn’t available and I could order a 9am breakfast. I was there for work and with my son who regularly eats at 7am, so this was too late. I guess the issue is dining space, which explains the breakfast time slots. If you have a schedule for your trip, you might want to be careful about your expectations for breakfast.

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

suitable for couple or smaller group who are willing to walk a short distance to catch local bus. Love the breakfast, m

get to experience staying in an old architecture house.

nothing

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

Superb

Nice place situated in a residential area. This is a good choice if you've had enough touristy places! We loved it :) The only recommendation I have is to equip the accommodation with slippers for guests. We were there in colder weather and my feet were cold.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Very good

it has the traditional inn feeling when staying. the place is clean and near convenience store

shower room close off early

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Loved it, would recommend it to anyone!

The guesthouse is beautiful with the traditional tatami flooring and futons. We had a lovely, relaxing stay. A bonus was that the breakfasts were yummy and Japanese. The hosts were also very nice.

Be aware that breakfast is served at 8am only, this didn’t allow for much schedule flexibility. Slightly noisy due to it being an old place but people are quiet and there is a no noise rule after 11pm which helps.

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Lovely and comfortable traditional house

The bed was the most comfortable of my whole trip!! There was free coffee and tea. The owners are very friendly and kind + the house itself is very beautiful, and I could see momiji from bed :)

There is just one space to brush your teeth/wash your hands/dry you hair that is shared with all the guests, so sometimes you have to wait. Nothing major, though.

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Good to stay

It’s such a nice experience of staying at this cozy and lovely place and meeting one of the kindest and most supportive Japanese people that I’ve met. The bike is also good, it’s new and clean and it had a vital contribution to my exploration trip around Gion. They also have a heat controller for the blanket, it’s so wow.

I wish the bathroom and toilet can be inside the house so it’s warmer if someone takes a bath or goes to the toilet at late night or early morning

4.5 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Superb

The Guesthouse Kioto is an excellent stay if you wanna stay in Kyoto. Basically is a Ryokan, a true one with a cosy atmosphere and where you really feel the japanese vibes. The owners are really helpful, the rooms are well equipped and they are in japanese style and really good looking. The bathrooms/showers look like oldstyle but they work perfectly and there is as well a small japanese garden surrounding them. The price matches what you find there. The position is good, close to bus stops and about 15-20 minutes walking from the Kinkaju-ji. The Guesthouse provides typical japanese breakfasts, which should be tried at least once while staying there. I would go there again!

The staff speaks plain english but actually it made my staying more interesting and forced me to improve my japanese, so it might be a plus or a minus.. it's up to you. If you want to meet other foreigners it might not be the best place for you. Most of people visiting the Guesthouse are japs but again, as I said before, it can be a bonus and not a minus..it's up to you!

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

It felt like a true escape from the big city, while still maintaining a ‘home’ like feel. It was comfortable and the amenities were great. There was plenty of personal touches too~

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2020

Exceptional

The simple but lovely style, antique furniture and extraordinary friendly hosts. If you like Japanese style you will absolutely love this place!

3.5 / 5.0

Nov 2019

Good

Staff were friendly and room was fine. Although there was a bit of a smell to the room. We were in the separate side with the individual rooms and it was quiet and comfortable.

It is quite far from the main areas of the city, but the buses run quite close.

4.8 / 5.0

Nov 2019

Highly recommend

We stayed at private room "四季" on first floor with a private garden. The Japanese room and garden are so beautiful! We felt relaxed and peaceful during our stay and had good sleep. Breakfast and coffee were delicious. The owner was friendly and introduced many great local food. Highly recommend this guesthouse!

No. Everything was good.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2019

Good

The host prepared a map of nearby restaurants and services which is really nice. Relatively far from the main tourist attractions so there are no nearby train/subway stations, must use a bus which was fine. The room and shared bathrooms and toilets were clean. Towels are not provided but could be rented, same goes with the bicycles.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Kyoto?

The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $166 per night. This rental is $3 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Guesthouse Kioto. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Guesthouse Kioto pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Guesthouse Kioto?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, tv, and garden.

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Guesthouse Kioto

Bed and Breakfast in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Twin Room

Twin Room

Standard Twin Room with Sofa

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Standard Twin Room

Guesthouse Kioto

Bed and Breakfast in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Twin Room

Twin Room

Standard Twin Room with Sofa

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Standard Twin Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Kyoto?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Guesthouse Kioto pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Guesthouse Kioto?

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