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Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Property class: 3

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A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by autumn foliage.
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and white walls, surrounded by a garden with fallen autumn leaves.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and futon beds.
A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small seating area with a sofa and curtains.
A compact hotel room with a dining table, chairs, a small kitchen area, and a traditional Japanese artwork on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $32
$29 nightly
$32 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1

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43-1 Higashimachi (Ichijodori), Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8346
  • Place, Kitano Tenmangū
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinkaku-ji Temple
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a single bed, a sofa, and a wooden dining table.

SUITE Triple Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with a toilet, a microwave, a refrigerator, a small trash bin, and a bed with a blue bedspread.

SUITE Triple Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A compact hotel room with two single beds, a small desk with a computer, a chair, and a kitchenette.

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

A compact hotel room with two single beds, a small desk with a computer, a chair, and a kitchenette area.

Economy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Family Room

A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a small rug.

Standard Family Room

  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small dining table, and a bed.

Deluxe Family Room

  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with a toilet, a small kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a bed with a blue blanket.

Deluxe Family Suite

  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small seating area with a sofa and curtains.

Superior Family Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto in Kyoto (Central Kyoto), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Nijō Castle and Kinkaku-ji Temple. .This aparthotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Nishiki Market.
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What's nearby

  • Kitano Tenmangū - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kamishichiken Kabukai - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station - 10 min walk
  • Emmachi Station - 20 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪くら寿司 西陣店 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪SLow Page - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪ラーメンムギュ Vol.1 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Maggie's Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and slippers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kyoto aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (JPY 880 per day)

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Dining

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Extra futon (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In a shopping district

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 11 units
  • 4 floors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2018
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 1000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 880 per day (656 ft away)
  • Futon bed fee: JPY 1000 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 1000.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto Apartment
Ben's Guesthouse Apartment
Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto Kyoto
Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto Aparthotel
Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto Aparthotel Kyoto

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 323 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great value for a family stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna Filatova, Tatiana Filatove

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortably, the staff is very helpful, good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean room, had laundry, was quiet, and overall was a fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful place!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thanh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good & friendly staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Ben’s Guesthouse is a wonderful place to stay for the budget minded traveller. It’s clean, comfortable and convenient. Staff are friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

GRETEL

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great staff. budget accommodations . Loved the small town vibe. Some temples close by. Walkable not central.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The staff were very friendly. The room was very clean and quiet. The internal washing machine was fantastic. The location was perfect with transport and restaurants close by. We will definitely be back x
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donát

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Was good enough. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay at Bens guest house! Was a very enjoyable experience the room was spacious and had everything you need in terms of washing machine, stove microwave etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyming

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place is great for families. As a family of 5, we either needed a second hotel room or one with at least two double beds - it was really nice to have that much room, a kitchen and laundry, especially at this price. It is a bit farther away from a lot of p
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean room. Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Check-in was quick and helpful staff . Clean and comfortable beds . A bit too cramped up as the space was very small .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was incredibly convenient and comfortable to basically have my own apartment in a cozy neighborhood in north Kyoto, just a few miles from downtown and the main transit station. The amenities were more than adequate, and check-in and check-out were very easy. It was a joy to spend eleven nights there. Thank you, Ben!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Achuthan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My family of 8 had an excellent stay for 3 nights about 2 weeks back. We stayed on the 4th floor in 2 rooms. No elevator was an issue when moving luggage but the stairs were easy to climb, rooms were spacious and everything was clean. All amenities were excellent. The washer was helpful and the shower as a drying room worked awesome. The bus stops were close bus was frequent. Loved Kyoto and Ben's guesthouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Another good stay. Good basic and clean accommodation, being winter I did find it rather cold this time and could have done with another or thicker duvet but the accommodation itself lacks nothing, well positioned in a nice suburban area of Kyoto close to transport, and it's own shrines and onsens.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A little far from train stations. Otherwise, it met our needs. Super clean. Loved having laundry in the unit. No coins to worry about.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent stay. Thanks so much
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice place and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Son

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was clean - access was good. Close to bus stops for public transit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the setup of the room and area it’s located in as ideal to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Will recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accomodation even for a family of 4 persons! Also close to many important sites of Kyoto!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The room was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Out of all the places I stayed in Japan this was amazing! First off i want to thank the frontdesk staff for being so accommodating and helpful. The room was beautiful and the location was as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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