Places to stay in Kyoto

Shared bicycles can be rented next door for easy travel

Accommodations were perfect for what we needed. Neighbourhood felt safe and it was very clean. Grateful for the umbrellas available for our use as it rained during most of our stay. Appreciative of the front desk staff that used translation app to fully understand what we were asking. All in all a wonderful stay in Kyoto- sad we didn’t have more time there. Thank you ! K&K

The second time I stayed, it was close to JR Kyoto Station, more than five minutes on foot, the neighborhood was very quiet, there was a supermarket nearby, it was a very good experience.

Great stay in a convenient part of Kyoto! Apartment was clean and spacious. Thank you!

The place is very peaceful and right in Front of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Walkable from train and bus station.

Wow! We are left with no words for how great this stay was. Everything from start to finish was taken care of. Clear communications and instructions, free supplies like water, shampoo, shaving Linge etc- basically anything you could need was there. The room is pretty spacious and the bathroom and toilet are clean and big as well. Very comfortable and close to the city, we walked everywhere (except for big tourist attractions, those are a 20 mins away with subway). Amazing, thank you!!

Great place to stay. May’s instructions on finding the apartment were perfect (she even sent the address to us in Japanese to show the taxi driver). She met us & showed us how everything worked but also left clear written instructions. The flat was really well equipped and had lovely comfortable beds, plenty of hanging space and a great shower! The location is ideal, easy to walk around the area and less than 10 minutes walk to the subway.

I don’t leave many reviews because most places are average but this was by far the best Airbnb my family has ever stayed at. Noriko and her son met us in person, showed us all around the apartment and how things worked and were very responsive throughout our stay. Noriko must be a professional interior designer. Everything about her apartment was perfect and quintessential Japanese design and style. There’s lots of space and can easily accommodate 6 (we only had 4). Noriko even gave us a welcome gift and a nice Japanese print we intend to frame at home If I was ever to move to Kyoto and wanted to buy and apartment I’d buy this one!

We stayed here for 6 days. One of the best Airbnb experiences we’ve had on our world tour. 12 minute walk to train station. Bath tub was amazing. Huge shower area. Lots of space in living area. Very comfortable beds. Great location. Only nick is the very small kitchen. One stove top with no counter space. But we made it work. Side notes: 1. Do bring an HDMI cable if you plan on connecting your laptop to the tv projector (I use my laptop to stream everything) on the ceiling. 2. Bring tape or something that you can wrap around the exit sign, which is above the door inside the apartment, and which illuminates the whole room at night. No idea why they would put an exit sign inside an apartment.

The host -Seiko was exceptionally friendly and responsive, making check-in seamless and ensuring we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The room was spotless, stylishly decorated, and had all the amenities we could ask for—truly a perfect home away from home! Communication was seamless throughout our stay, and she was always quick to respond to any questions. It’s clear she genuinely cares about her guests’ comfort and experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better host and would gladly stay again!

Beautiful cozy place near the park. I would highly recommend Mikiko’s place to anyone who wants to stay at a quiet little house near shops and a big park!

Thanks Fusako ! Our trip on Kyoto was incredible. Your place is very quiet and comfortable, not far from touristic places. :)

We loved the peace and quiet of staying in this traditional home with modern amenities. It was close to Gojo station and around the corner from the Fresco grocery store. we liked the space for a family of 4. Thank you!

What a beautifully designed and exquisitely styled place! It was also very comfortable - of note, the bedroom is actually very large (unlike the photo would lead you to believe), the beds very comfy and there was the bonus of high-back, cushioned floor chairs to replace the floor cushions at the table which meant we could spend more time in the living room than I had envisaged. The location is superb - walking distance to Pontocho, walking or bus into Gion, and bus or metro to everywhere else. Ideal! The only downside was the traffic noise from the two large roads nearby. It was not noticeable until we went to bed but my wax earplugs totally fixed the problem. And despite this issue, I honestly would stay here again. It was such a unique experience.

Koji’s place was exactly as described, spotlessly clean, well-located, and equipped with everything you need. It’s easy to get around from here, with train and bus stations just a short walk away, and many of Kyoto’s major attractions within walking distance. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely love to come back!

Excellent location with peaceful surroundings and walking distance to all amenities. Spotless clean house.

accommodation is spacious, clean and in a very peaceful area. the hosts were very helpful. they picked us up at the train station, gave us great tips about the area and insight in the Japanese farm life. they drove us to interesting areas outside of the village.

There was a river right next door and it was a very nice environment! It is a wonderful place to stay where you can feel nature!

This place is pure magic. The house is wonderfully comfortable and the surroundings are incredibly beautiful. Yumie, Harufumi, and family made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived, and their warmth and hospitality stays with us now after having left. We cannot wait to return to their heavenly spot in the countryside.

A cozy comfortable refuge from the busy streets of Kyoto. Checkin was easy and the location is ideal - just a few steps to Kiyomizudera. In spite of the crowds heading up local streets, this house is set back and very quiet. A beautiful forest is visible out the back of the house, with a wonderful tub to enjoy the view. We also appreciated the immediate responsiveness of the hosts by text. Highly recommended.

We had the honor of staying at this magnificent property. The host was extremely responsive and even offered to pick us up and drop us off from the Kyoto city center. We prepared our own groceries and had a wonderful time barbecuing at the indoor fireplace. The house was equipped with all the necessary amenities. We also thoroughly enjoyed hiking around the property to take in the beautiful mountain views. Overall, this was a truly pleasant and peaceful stay in the Kyoto countryside, and I highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys being immersed in nature.

My mom and I stayed here for four nights, and of the three different places we stayed during our two weeks in Japan, this was our favorite! The architecture and custom carpentry and beautiful touches (like a bamboo ceiling!) made it feel like we were staying in a work of art. The balcony overlooking the forest was so serene. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. You’ll need to take a cab to get to the more bustling parts of Kyoto, but for us that wasn’t a problem. The host was warm, helpful, and so quick to respond if we had any questions. They had a cleaning service come halfway through our visit, which was a nice bonus. Highly recommend staying here and hope to have the opportunity to do so myself again in the future.