Places to stay in Kyoto

great location, super quiet. could use more heating in the winter (bathroom & shower cold), but would totally stay again!

Wonderful location - walkable or quick cab to many sites and conveniences. Cool Machiya good for two couples with upstairs and downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms providing privacy. Downstairs bedroom has a firm western style bed, two upstairs bedrooms have multiple futons and plenty of bedding. Compared to our other accommodations with futons, these were very thin, but because they were plentiful we stacked them for a little more cushion. Lovely small garden to look over makes the place feel a world away. Rental company was responsive and dropped off dishwasher soap same day when we realized there wasn’t any. Overall great stay and excellent hosts - would recommend for your stay in wonderful Kyoto!

We stayed at Koji and Eri’s home for one night to experience traditional Japanese Machiya culture, and it was truly unforgettable. The house is over 100 years old but beautifully preserved—spotlessly clean, thoughtfully arranged, functional, and full of charm. Koji and Eri were incredibly warm and welcoming. Eri gave us a detailed room tour along with fascinating insights into Japanese history and tradition. If you’re looking for an authentic cultural experience, this place is a must-stay!

Very comfortable for 3 of us. It is within 15-25 mins walk to most attractions partly on narrow roads. Taxis can conveniently stop right outside the apt. The apt has easy-to-use amenities eg washer cum dryer, relaxing round bath tub, 2 toilets and 2 bathrooms, well-lit rooms on 2nd floor with comfortable floor mattresses. Little space downstairs if you have many big suitcases as stairways can be narrow to move them to second floor.

This place was perfect, very spacious and the tub was to die for!

Stayed 3 nights at this beautiful home. great location... short walk to the metro station and centre of Kyoto. The accommodation had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Very responsive host and would definitely stay again.

Great spot - very clean and pleasant, with nice design; would recommend. Typical Japan-sized space, consisting of one room for sleeping/relaxing, a small kitchen and laundry in a closet, a bathroom, and the outdoor bath/shower room. The bath tub is Japan-sized as well - not a US tub length, but shorter. Nice and deep though! The unit is up two sets of narrow stairs; this is also typical for Japan.

Great Machiya stay with a traditional feel, but with modern amenities such as heated floor! Also perfect location to explore Kyoto. Tokuji san was always very responsive during communications. Overall, highly recommended!

It was just perfect. The area was lively during the day and then quiet again in the evening. There are two train stations right next door, which makes you very flexible and means you can get into the city quickly. You should be aware that there is a railway crossing nearby that makes a bit of noise, but that wasn't so bad for me. If I lived in Kyoto, I would definitely be very happy living in this apartment. If I come back to Kyoto, I will book the same apartment again.

Shoji and his family were AMAZING! So kind and caring. They were happy to hold our luggage for us and followed up with us about a lost passport situation (just out of concern for us). The place was in a fabulous location, and was very comfortable - perfect for what we needed. Highly recommend!

Asami and Daniel were among the kindest people me and my boyfriend ever met. All of the routes/places they advised us to take/see make up some of the best moments we spent in Japan. We're thankful for all the help they gave us and we think ANYONE staying in Kyoto should do so at their place. Thank you so much for everything <3

Our hosts in Kyoto were absolutely amazing! The place was incredibly cozy and had everything we needed. The location was perfect, within walking distance to everything we wanted to see and do. If you're unsure about what to explore, the host is more than happy to give great recommendations. We truly enjoyed our time here in Kyoto. If you’re looking for a place to stay, I highly recommend booking this one, you won’t be disappointed with your Kyoto experience!

Great cozy apartment in a good neighborhood. 5 minutes walk to the metro. 15 minutes walk to the historical center. 2 minutes walk to the bus stop, convenient to attractions. You can leave your luggage for early check-in. Supermarkets, cafes - everything is nearby.

Everything was fine. They were clear and responsive when you needed it. The place was nice and peaceful—a good location between the two main stations.

A home away from home! Loved staying at Aika’s - cozy room, warm hospitality, and everything was neat and tidy. The location was great, within minutes on foot to the subway and good restaurants. Definitely recommend and would come back to stay here! Thank you, Aika! :)

Overall a great stay! Very clean apartment plus a friendly and responsive host. Would recommend for a stay in Kyoto.

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.

It was naturally soothed and soothed.Thank you!

This is my first time in Japan, and meeting the lovely yumi and harufumi at haruya in these two days was the best experience of this trip. This house and the owner and everyone I met are different, kind, warm and sincere. You can feel it from their smiles. And I was very lucky to join their yoga activities, which allowed me to meet new friends. By the way, there is also the lovely lily. This is awesome! You can feel the attention to detail of Yumi and Farufumi in the house. You can hear the sound of the stream, the sound of the leaves swaying, and the sound of various insects chirping at night. It really slows down time. I will come back with my loved ones if I have the chance!

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 loved this home. The modern design is slick and refreshing. The beds are super comfy and the huge windows are fabulous . We felt totally immersed in nature. The bathrooms are great and the onsen bathtub is easy to use and sublime. The kitchen is very simple and doesn’t allow for cooking beyond the basics. The 2nd bedroom is a mezzanine so not private. This wasn’t a problem for us but good to be aware. Thankyou for a wonderful stay.