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Kyoto is Japan's most traditional city. The lush and verdant cityscape encompasses sprawling rock gardens, vast palaces, and tall temples. The streets are alive with businessmen hurrying past Geiko and Makio in their full kimono, both on their way to work along cherry-tree lined walks. A historic hub that celebrates Japanese culture, from kabuki to textile weaving, Kyoto can also be surprisingly modern. It is one of Japan's largest, busiest, and most visited cities, with packed shopping mega-centers and high-rise offices. Suffused with shrines, outdoor markets, and nature walks, the small but bountiful location is also home to some of Japan's most contemporary architectural marvels, hippest cafes and eateries, and modish local brands and shops. It makes Kyoto a playful and sublime city, studded with as many bars and hole-in-the-wall fried food shops along the Kamogawa river as it is suffused with ancient ryokan and delicate wagashi shops. Kyoto is in the cross-hairs of Japan's most artful past and its energetic present.
Restaurants in Kyoto
1. K's House Kyoto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 994 reviews
K's House Kyoto is located only 9 min walk from JR Kyoto station. We offer you a variety of rooms as well as dorm beds and also spacious lounge, fully equipped guest kitchen, internet access and English speaking staff. We wish to offer all you global travelers a comfortable & memorable stay in Kyoto and also an opportunity to be in a cross cultural atmosphere and to meet new friends!
All round excellence.
Reviewed By John WThe location is very good - ten minutes walk from the train station. A bonus is its proximity to Higashi Honganji temple and its detached garden Shosei-en. The hostel itself is very well set up and very well run. The facilities are excellent - the kitchen is as good as any I have come across in a hostel in Japan. The bunk beds are comfortable. The lack of privacy curtains was not a problem in my stay, but with less considerate room mates it could be. The showers are very good: plenty of pressure and good temperature control. The common/dining room is spacious and comfortable but I found the piped 'cafe music' from morning to night there irritating. The desk staff were all helpful and competent, and spoke good English. The cleaning staff worked hard to keep the hostel clean, and it was reassuring to see them going around disinfecting surfaces in view of the current coronavirus epidemic. No fault of the Kyoto hostel, but booking on the K's house website is unnecessarily complicated. I found it preferable to pay more for the ease of booking.com than wrestle with K's House booking process to take advantage of their 'secret deals' (loyalty discounts).
2. Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Located in peaceful location with rich green yet in the city. Easy to access to must see places such as Kinkakuji temple, Ryouanji temple, Bamboo forest, Movie village, etc. We promise you a wonderful stay with our heartwarming staff.
Still the best youth hostel I've ever been
Reviewed By jojopengBeen here once in 2015 during my solo trip. After staying here , I feel that I must bring my family here someday. And I did! My family of 5, 2 A and 3C aged 13,10&9 stayed in the Japanese style room from 09-11 June. It's off peak timing so not many ppl are staying here. We get to enjoy the peace and quiet. What's good abt this hostel ? Cleanliness is at its best. The shared bathroom, toilets areas are in top notch cleanliness. You can't find in other youth hostel. The communal onsen area is well maintained and clean. Everyone who use the area has the responsibility to keep it clean and tidy. And am glad that everyone is doing it well. Everyday between 10am to 3pm, u cannot stay in your room as the staff has to clean your room. Common area: kitchen and living area is shared and very cosy place for us to hang around. U can rent games like Uno, jenga from the front desk for free to play with your family. There is also an outdoor balcony area where u can just sit there and enjoy the breeze. The whole compound is at a residential area. So it's serene , peaceful and quiet. A very zen place. I was originally afraid that my kids who are city kids would be bored here... But they actually loved it. Especially making their own cup noodles dinner at the kitchen. There is no TV at the room we stayed , so we went to the kitchen area to watch TV and snack. Like all other YHA, u will be given bedsheets and pillowcase to make your bed and have to return them back to the front desk upon check out. The nearest JR station is abt 5-7mins drive away. It's so nice to come back again.
3. Hotel Binario Saga Arashiyama
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 39 reviews
JR Saga-arashiyama Station"1 min walk", very convenient for sightseeing and business base Accommodation and training facilities in "Community Sagano"National Center of Sign Language Education is newly born as "Hotel Binario Saga Arashiyama"! 【In-house information】 ◆Restaurant Nouvelle Japonaise ARASHIYAMA Nouvelle Japonaise ARASHIYAMA, we offer a variety of creative dishes of a new style using carefully selected ingredients without being caught up in the framework of Wakayama. ◆Cafe, Book & Cafe Tutti Book & cafe collaborated with Futaba CO LTD Sales of miscellaneous goods which overseas tourists are happy also exhibit art works handed by local people and people with disabilities. ◆A large public bath, getting tired while relaxing your legs A large public bath with Japanese style taste where you can see the outside bamboo Please wash away tiredness of the trip It is a large public bath for men and women for those who are unsatisfied with the bath in the room.
Early 6 pm lay futon (no choice)
Reviewed By SmurfFatWe (family of 4 with 4 luggages) checked in around 545 pm. At 6 pm, staff came to lay futons. We request them to return later so we could have our bento meal first. They asked an English speaking staff to talk to us. Only option given, they leave the futons folded and we roll and lay them flat after our unpacking and meal. Next day, they turned up at 6 pm again to lay the futon. We have to use public bath. No bathroom in our room. Room is clean and located right next to SagaArashimaya JR station. Would not return to this hotel.
4. Hostel Mundo Chiquito
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Traditional
Reviewed By Explorer312266Very traditional Japanese hostel, quite small but nice, the garden is very nice'small but nice, staff were all very friendly, the beds have lots of room, big curtains so you feel like your in your own room, only thing I will say is next to the door it can get a little cold at night but if you just ask for another blanket I'm sure it would be fine
5. Gojo Guest House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 138 reviews
A place where you would want to come back. We try to keep a cozy, home-like atmosphere where you can relax and chill out after your long day of traveling. In our 100-year-old “machiya”(an old traditional Japanese house) we have shared bathrooms, shower rooms and a kitchen, also free WI-FI which can be used anywhere inside. In our cafe on the first floor, you can choose to sit alone and enjoy your moment, or share the long table with other travelers and share your fun experiences from your trip.Located in Eastern Kyoto within walking distance from ・Kiyomizudera Temple・Higashiyama・Sanjusangendo・Gion・Kodaiji Temple・the downtown areaand・Ginkakuji・Philosopher's Path・Heian Shrine・Yasaka Shrine・Maruyama Park・Fushimi Inari Shrine・Tofukuji Templeby bicycleetc.・We provide futon and linen for each guest.・Shared Shower room and Toilet・All guests receive a Map and Free drink ticket for the frist night.・We provide breakfast set from 8:30 am for 2 hours,at 300 yen.【Facilities】・All rooms are Air conditioned・3 Shower rooms(There are some public baths nearby)・Kitchen・Lounge room・Safety Box・Free Wifi・Cafe【Rental , Sale】・Bicycle rental 500 yen per day(only 4)・Bath towel 100 yen・City Bus 1 day pass 500 yen【Check-in / Out】・Check-In time is 15:00 ~ 22:00 and Check-Out time is 11:00 ~.・No curfew・Reception open from 8:00 ~ 22:00.・We can keep your luggages at reception,before Check-In or after Check-Out.・We don't accept credit card. We require full payment upon Check-In time.
Lovely!
Reviewed By penelopew391We stayed for three nights, and it was a brilliant place to see Kyoto from. Great local knowledge and cafe/bar. Very close to walk to temples and nightlife. Would highly recommend hiring the bikes and using these to get around - it’s vey easy and fun. Lovely staff.
6. Ryokan Hostel Gion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Stunning
Reviewed By Anthar666This place took me out of my shoes. Literally. One of the most beautiful, most comfortable and most pleasant hotels I have ever stayed in. Traditional Japan interwoven with a modern in the middle of the geisha district. And the smell of wood... Absolutely recommend.
7. Gojo Guest House Annex
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Hostel/backpacker Accommodation
Great for the price
Reviewed By HewieLoveComfortable, traditional sleeping arrangements. The guest house offers friendly staff, and a great atmosphere. The walls are thin, so be kind to your neighbors and be aware of the noise you make. The bathrooms are in the basement, which is a drawback for those late night bathroom breaks. Overall, I would stay here again. It is in the perfect locations, and I really have no big complaints. Breakfast can be had for a reasonable price at the original GOJO Guest House (about a 10 minute walk away).
8. Kiyomizu Youth Hostel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
素晴らしい宿
Reviewed By azulika初めての一人旅でユースホステルを探してみたところ、京都らしい雰囲気が良さげなこの宿を見つけました。初めてユースホステルに一人で泊まるということで緊張していましたが、ご主人も優しく他の利用客の方ともたくさんお話ができて良い思い出ができました。京都のおすすめの観光場所を訊ねると、歴史の話も絡めて詳しく答えてくださいました。「ここは工事が終わったばかりだから綺麗」などガイドブックに載っていないような情報や行き先にかかる時間なども教えていただきました。 このユースホステルに泊まって良かったと心から思います。ここに泊まったおかげでとても素敵な思い出ができました。今度は家族と一緒にまた泊まりたいと思います。 本当にありがとうございました。
