Guesthouse Engawa

–Excellent location – show map
+53 photos
Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Guest house Engawa in Kyoto offers adults-only rooms with air-conditioning, private entrances, and free WiFi. Each room includes a balcony, tatami floor, and a work desk. Essential Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy the seating area. The property features a shared bathroom with free toiletries, a shower, and slippers. Additional amenities include a TV, electric kettle, and luggage storage. Prime Location: Located 28 mi from Itami Airport, the guest house is an 8-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1.2 mi from Sanjusangen-do Temple. Nearby attractions include Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Station. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, tour service, and convenience for city trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Zhao
Belgium Belgium
“The owner is very friendly and helpful and thoughtful, he prepared nearly everything you may need during your stay. He gave every guest a set of photos of Kyoto which he took by himself in different seasons. He even took us for night tour in...”
Olivia
Canada Canada
“great location in kyoto for a solo traveller or someone staying for a short time. the owners were so exceptionally nice and generous. Li was a wonderful guide and fabulous photographer and i would highly recommend staying here.”
Larisa
Australia Australia
“Li and her husband are the nicest hosts you will ever meet. So accommodating and lovely. The house and location are in a very quiet area and it is such a good Japanese experience. I wish I could have stayed longer!”
Marjorie
United States United States
“This guesthouse was the highlight of my trip! The owner and staff are exceptionally kind and they provide all the comforts of home. The night tour was so special. I will definitely be back! Wonderful value in Kyoto.”
Stefannie
Canada Canada
“As many others reviews mentioned, the hosts are amazing. They are very kind and it was great to interact with them. The place is located in a touristy area, but on a quiet residential street which makes it perfect at night for a good rest. The...”
Doris
United States United States
“I choose this place because of the location closer to the pagoda and I have to say only positive things the couple that owns the house are really friendly and very nice people. They give you all the information that you need to see Kyoto and share...”
Yuying
China China
“very exceptional stay, five minutes away from bus stop so it’s very convenient to travel around kyoto. all inside facilities are communal but very clean and organized. shoutout to the host! he is very friendly and polite, showed us around kyoto at...”
Michela
Norway Norway
“The host ia really friendly and will help with everything you need! Could not wish for more! Great location on a quiet street but walking distance from Gion”
Natsuki
Japan Japan
“The kindest owners are welcoming the guests amazingly with their sweetest and happiness. They know all the recommendations with the map provided when u want to find something specifics. All the places are super clean and all the materials you need...”
Etrn
Australia Australia
“On top of the great location, Li is a generous host who made me and my friend feel so welcomed at his guesthouse! He has so many good local recommendations, and also took us on a night tour to see the many sights. The small touches and thoughtful...”

Area info

House rules

Guesthouse Engawa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 01:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 50 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Bookings can only be guaranteed until 22:00. After 22:00, check-in is not allowed. The entrance closes at 22:00, but at check-in guests are provided with a pass code for entrance after this time.

Public parking is available nearby. Charges apply.

Walls and floors are not soundproof and guests may experience some noise or disturbance.

Please note that the front desk may not be staffed outside regular check-in hours (16:00 - 22:00).

Luggage storage is available prior to check-in. Please contact the directly and make your request in advance if you intend to drop off your luggage between 12:00 - 14:00, as the property may not be staffed during those hours.

Guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.

Please inform Guesthouse Engawa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第377号