The 10 best homestays in Kyoto, Japan

The best homestays in Kyoto

Check out our pick of great homestays in Kyoto

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Guesthouse Soi

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.

Bjorn

From

Canada

Very convenient central location. Both the paid and free breakfasts were great! We also both really appreciated the friendly and helpful staff. The two rooms we stayed in were also both really cool, the downstairs one with the tatami lounge was very comfortable and the one upstairs had a nice high ceiling.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,241 reviews

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US$64.91

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Flavijus

From

Lithuania

Very good place and stay, room size is really good, especially in Japan. Will stay again. Staff is very friendly. Many thanks !!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 629 reviews

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US$201.90

1 night, 2 adults

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雅

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.

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, 236 reviews

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US$110.35

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Minji

From

South Korea

The breakfast was nice, and everything was very clean. The shared kitchen, showers, and restrooms were all kept in excellent condition. I highly recommend this place for solo travelers. I was assigned a room with a window, so even though it was small, it didn’t feel stuffy at all. It’s also a great value for those planning a longer stay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews

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US$80.78

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Evan

From

Ireland

Excellent, kind, and helpful host. Emiko and her family had great English and the inn was very welcoming and comfortable. I was even driven to Kyoto station once my stay was complete which was a great help. Excellent value for money and a ideal location to see many nearby temples and shrines. Lots of nature sightseeing opportunities close by as well. I highly recommend a stay at Kyo-Anthu Inn!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews

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US$168.77

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Juanita

From

Malta

Location is well connected with public transport stations (only a few minutes walking distance). The room was decent, secure check-in and checkout, and everything was clean.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews

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US$83.74

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Chiu Ying

From

Germany

It is friendly, cosy, very helpful staffs. We are very satisfied with the apartment. It is located in a quiet street with traditional houses, but also very convenient. The apartment is spacious. For improvement, we suggest to have a mirror outside the bathroom too.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

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US$148

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Patrika

From

Thailand

Everything was great. The shared living room may be a little small but the bedroom was big enough and comfortable for two people. The bed and blanket were clean and very comfy. They even had a foot massage machine. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. They could recommend some nice places to visit and the place was close to a famous market. I will definitely stay here if I go to Kyoto again!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 531 reviews

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US$53.23

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Julieta

From

Argentina

Bueatiful apartment. I'm really glad I stayed there. The host was very nice and patient.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

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US$204.15

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Daila

From

Latvia

Perfect location close to Philosophers path, great value for the price, amazing English speaking staff. Would stay again.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews

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US$75.30

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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