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A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.

1. Guest House Atagoya

Guest House Atagoya
2.5 star property
Arashiyama
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"This is the perfect place to stay in Aryshima, very easy and comfortable stay, so close to the train station and to the bamboo forest and the surrounding area. Fabulous host who is very accommodating and provides great local recommendations."
Australia
Helen
The price is ₩109,622
₩132,642 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Guest House Atagoya
A garden with various plants in containers and a wooden fence in the background.

2. Kyonosato

Kyonosato
2.5 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"amost good howev I want a refrigerator"
Japan
さつき
The price is ₩70,525
₩92,053 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Kyonosato
A traditional Japanese building surrounded by dense forest and snow.

3. Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross
2.0 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (248 reviews)
"staff was wonderful, so helpful and friendly; room clean, common areas clean and peaceful"
United States
Ethan
The price is ₩86,276
₩104,395 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross
A modern bathroom with a sliding glass door leading to a garden area.

4. Marikoji Inn Kyoto

Marikoji Inn Kyoto
3.0 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"Quiet, quaint, and close to the university. "
United States
Kimberly
The price is ₩160,778
₩181,242 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Marikoji Inn Kyoto
A garden with a winding path, rocks, and various plants.

5. Ryokan KANADE

Ryokan KANADE
4.0 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (259 reviews)
"Traditional Japanese decor and away from the centre."
United Kingdom
JASPEL
The price is ₩145,666
₩169,910 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Ryokan KANADE
A modern hallway with wooden flooring, a glass door on the left, and a dark wall on the right.

6. Guesthouse Goettingen

Guesthouse Goettingen
2.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"Very quiet and 2 minutes walk to a bus stop :)"
Japan
Renae
The price is ₩44,214
₩48,635 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Guesthouse Goettingen
A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, wooden walkway, and bamboo structures.

7. Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE
4.0 star property
Gion
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (198 reviews)
"Excellent service and a great overall experience."
Canada
Christopher
The price is ₩172,506
₩189,757 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE
A traditional Japanese-style garden with a gravel path, rocks, and plants.

8. Luck You Kyoto

Luck You Kyoto
3.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (257 reviews)
"Wonderful experience, exceptionally clean, lovely, friendly and helpful staff."
United States
Yelena
The price is ₩108,388
₩119,227 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Luck You Kyoto
A traditional Japanese ryokan with tatami mat flooring, a wooden exterior, and a sliding door leading to a room with a futon bed.

9. Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

Guesthouse Hana Nishijin
2.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Very friendly owners and staff. Clean, comfortable property, and it was a great experience staying in an old house. Highly recommend, as long as you are ok with a shared bath."
United States
Amy
The price is ₩87,726
₩96,499 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Guesthouse Hana Nishijin
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushion, a wooden chair, and a sliding door with a view of greenery outside.

10. Higurashi-Sou

Higurashi-Sou
2.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"Great accommodation to stay at. Staff were lovely to speak with and very knowledgeable, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, it's a good location away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre and the main tourist spots. I stayed here twice over my time in Japan and I'd stay there again."
Australia
Jason
The price is ₩119,624
₩131,590 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Higurashi-Sou
A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a large vase with branches, and a pair of shoes on a low bench.

11. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Rinn Shiki Juraku
3.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"Extremely clean room and quite a few restaurants "
United States
Anisha
The price is ₩291,533
₩320,685 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Rinn Shiki Juraku
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, wooden accents, and a mirror with a blue-lit window.

12. yadoya

yadoya
3.0 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"The owner was very lovely and polite, he prep matcha tea for welcoming us also offering fresh bread making in the morning for our breakfast but my family were very tired from a long day travelling and activities we did in the area, we just want to sleep in so we had to miss out on that. House was clean. The bath was the highlight for us. Just the tap in both toilets a bit hard to operate so we had to wash our hands in the bathroom instead."
Australia
Warangkhana
The price is ₩319,005
₩350,906 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
yadoya
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Stay Sakura Kyoto" and "Gashiyama Hotel Iwakawa".

13. Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa

Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa
2.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"Like the property location very well maintained , washer was a plus"
United States
Leslie
The price is ₩59,096
₩65,006 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Stay SAKURA Kyoto Higashiyama Shirakawa
A traditional Japanese building with a sign reading "Rinn" and a ramp leading to the entrance.

14. Rinn Miyagawacho Grande

Rinn Miyagawacho Grande
3.0 star property
Gion
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"Good location, easy access to restaurants, shops and shrines. "
United Kingdom
Sarah
The price is ₩69,982
₩76,980 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Rinn Miyagawacho Grande
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs.

15. Tanoya

Tanoya
3.0 star property
Central Kyoto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"I loved how authentic the experience felt and looked, curated by such amazing and sweet souls. "
United States
Jeremy
The price is ₩223,304
₩289,498 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Tanoya
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a large mirror, and a glass partition separating the bathroom from the bedroom.

16. Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西

Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (20 reviews)
"Attractions nearby"
United States
urijah
The price is ₩68,905
₩75,796 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西
A multi-story building with a ground-floor entrance, a visible staircase, and a balcony on the second floor.

17. RESI STAY KUON

RESI STAY KUON
2.5 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Everything was well organised, from the location of the check in office near the train station, to the check in procedure, to the facilities at the vacation property and inside the apartment. The location of the apartment was also great, close to lots of tourist attractions, shopping and transport."
Australia
Gavin
The price is ₩137,961
₩209,657 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
RESI STAY KUON
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a stone lantern, and a large wooden door leading to an outdoor garden with a koi pond and stepping stones.

18. Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo

Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo
4.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (112 reviews)
"Loved our room with the private outdoor garden and bath. The staff was very attentive and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend it."
United States
Julia
The price is ₩792,728
₩872,001 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, stone pathway, and potted plants.

19. Yadoya Manjiro

Yadoya Manjiro
2.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"This ryokan was the best part of our trip to Japan! Would stay there again. Delicious breakfast and lovely hosts."
United States
Joshua
The price is ₩284,233
₩312,656 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Yadoya Manjiro
A stone staircase leading to a traditional Japanese gate, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

20. Guest House Aoi Nakamoto

Guest House Aoi Nakamoto
2.5 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"This is a very nice and clean accommodation! I stayed just one person for 3 nights. Owner is friendly, helpful, and kind! Close to major bus routes. Shower and bathroom were clean and easily accessible. Great guest house, i enjoyed my stay!"
Canada
Ryan
The price is ₩117,140
₩128,854 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Guest House Aoi Nakamoto
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Ace Hotel Kyoto

Ace Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"the location was great and the use of the e-bikes was the best."
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Ace Hotel Kyoto

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Northern Kyoto Guest Houses information

Number of reviews
1,456
Accommodation
128 Guest Houses
Lowest Price
₩48,635
Highest Price
₩872,001