Close to Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, Maeniiya Machiya Inn provides a grocery/convenience store, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Maeniiya Machiya Inn
This smoke-free vacation home features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a convenience store, a TV in a common area, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. The vacation home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a pillowtop bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
This vacation home offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Family friendly
Children stay free (see details)
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Rice cooker
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Window screens
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
TV in common areas
Outdoor areas
Balcony/patio
Laundry
Laundry detergent
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Climate control
Air conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Grocery/convenience store
Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
Iron/ironing board
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Location highlights
In a historical district
In the city center
Near a metro station
Near a train station
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Housekeeping fee: USD 70 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Property is also known as
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MAENIIYA MACHIYA Kyoto
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MAENIIYA MACHIYA INN Private vacation home Kyoto
About the neighborhood
Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, this vacation home is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Maeniiya Machiya Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Maeniiya Machiya Inn located?
Located in Shimogyo Ward, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Kawaramachi Street and Nijō Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is 11 minutes by foot and Nijojo-mae Station is 18 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Maeniiya Machiya Inn Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What an exquisite property this is! It was such a special experience to be able to walk down our very own Kyoto alley to our home away from home. The hosts were very communicative and spoke great English when we came to check in. Loved our stay!
Lucy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Mark
Oct 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Travelled with two teenage boys enjoyed the space very quiet living in a local neighbourhood good location to eateries. Only issue was the elderly neighbour who complained to us within the first 5 mins of arriving that we were too loud walking up and down the apartment stairs which was not great but overall was good location, good facilities very clean
Mark
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sal
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed in Tokyo and Osaka prior to our stay here in Kyoto at Maeniiya Machiya Inn. Maeniiya Machiya Inn is a definite great place to stay and close to everything.
Akemi (property owner) is a wealth of knowledge and gave a lot of tips and recommendations. Be sure to visit Sukemasa for dinner if you like Gyoza. It is very close and yummy for 1000yen!
Thank you again for a wonderful stay.
Sal and family
Sal
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melinda
Jul 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent place. Highly recommended
Melinda
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin
May 25, 2023
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We travelled as a family of 4 with 2 young adults. They thought it was real cool place. It had authentic character and we liked the tatami rooms and mats. We also liked that we had the place to ourselves. It felt liked we lived in Kyoto and walked in the back alley to our home. It was great to have more space than a hotel room. Good quiet central location and close to transit and those popular convenience stores. The experience here was memorable as much as sight seeing in Kyoto. Enjoyable!
It was so wonderful to stay in an authentic Kyoto machiya. The evenings were so quiet, with only the sounds of neighbours coming home and children playing. And the location is close to two major stations.