Ryokan / Guest House Spots in Kyoto Area

Fantastic traditional hotel, especially for the value. Breakfast service can be a bit slow but it’s delicious. Rooms are clean, comfy, and have everything you need. The Onsen is not really an...

If you havent stayed in a ryokan or other traditional Japanese space before, Arashiyama Benkei might be ok. However, we came to Arashiyama Benkei after staying in a machiya, and it was hard not to...

The service here was amazing from each staff member that we encountered. The front desk was always helpful and attentive. Our host was always prompt for meals and made us feel welcomed every minute...

Guesthouse Soi was the favorite hotel of our recent Japan trip. The owners are very helpful, the staff is friendly, and our room was clean and in good condition. The Japanese breakfast is delicious...

This is one of the most restful hostels Ive ever stayed at. Very clean and quiet and the facilities are very good. Staff are very helpful too. Very traditional feel as well which was nice. Very good...

Lovely Ryokan with a great location in Gion. Excellent service from Kanji-san and the entire team. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed the Keiseki dinner - delicious food with...

Staying at a traditional Ryonkan was on our bucket list. Our stay of Kikokuso was easily one of our best decisions we made on the trip. Our family of four stayed on the first floor and found our...

It was quiet, clean and warm in cold days. I had a great time meeting new people from all the world and visiting nice places near the guesthouse on foot and the price was resonable. They also help...

Really nice place to stay in Kyoto theres a warm feeling inside and the owner, her daughter and the guests are very welcoming. It easy to meet new people here as well. The guest house is in a...

Great location. The staff were extremely helpful and between my sparse spoken Japanese and their sparse spoken English we were able to communicate OK. No food is served here but the ryokan is with 5...

We stayed here for a week in April. It really was a perfect fit for our travelling plans. It is really close to the station which makes it a good hub for day trips in the area. The hotel itself...

4 nights in september. Even if the weather was bad we enjoyed the room with futons and shared space very pleasant. Warm welcoming and good advices from employees ! Bikes avalaible. Close to temples...

We (two adults and two kids, 5 and 9) stayed here for a few days in December. I disagree with some of the negative comments in the reviews. It is not a luxury property (and in that sense not a...

Location was great, walking distance to train and Nijo Castle (UNESCO site) and local market. Very welcoming and helpful host, clean n comfortable bedding and quiet environment. Would highly...

The host was very helpful and gave us recommendation with great restaurants in nearby. We slept verry well as the futons were comfortable. This ryokan is really nice place with traditional japanese...

Traditional ryokan in a house built by a member of the royal family in the 1930s, original timbers. Very peaceful and immersive. Optional dinner was really excellent, served in a private room, as...

Ebisu Ryokan has great proximity to Kyoto station, stores, and eateries. The staff was polite and friendly, and the pricing was reasonable. We love the idea of staying at a ryokan so that we can...

Kinoe Ryokan has a good location but the style of the accomodation - japanese room with tatami - isnt very comfortable. The food was very good, traditional Japanese cuisine of high quality. The...

I first went to Yuhara when the current owners father and mother ran the ryokan. I was a student visiting Kyoto for the first time.Since then, I have been back several times. In January (2019), I...

My girlfriend and I stayed 2 nights in a private room with traditional Japanese bedding. The hostel, room and bathroom are all very clean and the beds are comfortable. The location is fine, near some...