Guesthouse Engawa
605-0846 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Gojobashihigashi 6-510-25, Japan – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 179 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
I was extremely impressed by the hospitality of the host and the authentic feel of the house. Li welcomed us like family and took care of our every need. He also gave a tour of Kyoto at night by car that was better and more personal than anything I expected.
United StatesOwner very kindly and caring,house is clean and tidy.Nice and quiet.Close to the temple ,restaurant and local traditional street
AustraliaProvide traditional Japanese style room. They also provide clothes washing service and night driving service especially if you don't know where to start. They also provide local travel books for visitors.
Hong KongHad the most amazing stay here! Really love the hospitality of the 2 hosts (Mr and Mrs Li) - They were so kind and friendly in recommending places to go / eat at, and they were so happy to share more about the unique Geisha culture in Kyoto. They went all out to made sure that you're stay here is well-covered (i.e. the bathroom area is equipped with things like sanitary pads, make up removers, toiletries - and they are of super high quality). The room is super comfortable and quiet as well!
SingaporeIf you are looking for the perfect guesthouse in an outstanding location, you can’t get better than this one. It is within easy walking distance to many historic sites and tasty food options. The hosts are extremely welcoming, thoughtful and kind. They go above and beyond to make your stay effortless. I thoroughly enjoyed Li’s night tour of Gion and Linda’s kind offer to wash my clothes. Their guesthouse provides many extras that you don’t usually find elsewhere. My 3 night stay was my favourite in Japan.
AustraliaEverything was perfect. The location is great near lots of popular shrines and gardens. The room was comfortable and everything was perfectly clean. It's definetly the best place I've ever stayed in mainly because of the host and his family, they helped me a lot giving me recommendations about what to visit, making sure I was comfortable all the time, they even took me for a drive to see some beautiful places at night and they were so nice it really felt like home. I will definetly stay here again next time I come to Kyoto. Thank you for everything!
SpainThe location is great and the hosts are always extremely nice!
Japanthe owners are very kind and helpful, helping with Japanese translation, they gave us a night tour for all most popular touristic attractions for free. free laundry of clothes. the location is perfect. after few months travel around I felt like home. I would definitively come back
United KingdomLovely peaceful cozy Japanese home, just a short walk to the famous Kiyomizu-dera temple and other attractions. The owners were very accommodating, friendly & kind. Love my first cute Japanese tatami room, free towels, fresh coffee & variety of tea, night tours, photos as well as laundry! Price was very good too. Most importantly - Li's positive vibe that enlighten my Kyoto trip, thank you very much!
AustraliaThe property is located at the best location with the Hokan ji temple and Kiyomozu dera temple only minutes walk. The property is perfect with all the facilities and also free coffee and tea.
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Mengxuan
United States
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Yuhang
Australia
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Kyle
Hong Kong
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Lai
Singapore
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Gillian
Australia
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Julia
Spain
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Celine
Japan
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Cintia
United Kingdom
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Lanna
Australia
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Vasundhra
Australia
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Guesthouse Engawa offers accommodation in Kyoto. Guests can relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of Kyoto in their rooms. Each comes with a flat-screen TV, and an electric kettle will be provided upon request. Bathroom facilities are shared with other guests. Free toiletries and hairdryers are also available. There is luggage storage space at the property. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 600 metres from Guesthouse Engawa, while Heian Shrine is 2.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 39 km from the property.
This is our guests' favourite part of Kyoto, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Guesthouse Engawa has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 3 Jul 2015.
See what guests loved the most:
MengxuanUnited States
“I was extremely impressed by the hospitality of the host and the authentic feel of the house. Li welcomed us like family and took care of our every need. He also gave a tour of Kyoto at night by car that was better and more personal than anything...”
YuhangAustralia
“Owner very kindly and caring,house is clean and tidy.Nice and quiet.Close to the temple ,restaurant and local traditional street”- Kyle
Hong Kong
“Provide traditional Japanese style room. They also provide clothes washing service and night driving service especially if you don't know where to start. They also provide local travel books for visitors.”
LaiSingapore
“Had the most amazing stay here! Really love the hospitality of the 2 hosts (Mr and Mrs Li) - They were so kind and friendly in recommending places to go / eat at, and they were so happy to share more about the unique Geisha culture in Kyoto....”
GillianAustralia
“If you are looking for the perfect guesthouse in an outstanding location, you can’t get better than this one. It is within easy walking distance to many historic sites and tasty food options. The hosts are extremely welcoming, thoughtful and kind....”
JuliaSpain
“Everything was perfect. The location is great near lots of popular shrines and gardens. The room was comfortable and everything was perfectly clean. It's definetly the best place I've ever stayed in mainly because of the host and his family, they...”
CelineJapan
“The location is great and the hosts are always extremely nice!”
CintiaUnited Kingdom
“the owners are very kind and helpful, helping with Japanese translation, they gave us a night tour for all most popular touristic attractions for free. free laundry of clothes. the location is perfect. after few months travel around I felt like...”
LannaAustralia
“Lovely peaceful cozy Japanese home, just a short walk to the famous Kiyomizu-dera temple and other attractions. The owners were very accommodating, friendly & kind. Love my first cute Japanese tatami room, free towels, fresh coffee & variety of...”
VasundhraAustralia
“The property is located at the best location with the Hokan ji temple and Kiyomozu dera temple only minutes walk. The property is perfect with all the facilities and also free coffee and tea.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few hours
Is the bed in the single an actual bed raised away from the floor, or is it a futon that is placed on the floor or tatami mat? Please explain. Thank you!
Thank you for the query. We use traditional futon, instead of a western style bed on the floor. We will add the depth of futon if requested. Best Regards, EngawaAnswered on 10 March 2023
Property surroundings *
Facilities of Guesthouse EngawaGreat facilities! Review score, 9.6
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Shared toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Adult only
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 01:00 and 06:00
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 10 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 50
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Public parking is available nearby. Charges apply.
Walls and floors are not soundproof and guests may experience some noise or disturbance.
Please note that the front desk may not be staffed outside regular check-in hours (16:00 - 22:00).
Luggage storage is available prior to check-in. Please contact the directly and make your request in advance if you intend to drop off your luggage between 12:00 - 14:00, as the property may not be staffed during those hours.
Guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please inform Guesthouse Engawa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
License number: 京都市指令保保生第377号
FAQs about Guesthouse Engawa
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The prices at Guesthouse Engawa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Guesthouse Engawa is from 16:30, and check-out is until 12:30.
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Guesthouse Engawa is 1.7 miles from the centre of Kyoto.
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Guesthouse Engawa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Tour or class about local culture
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Room options at Guesthouse Engawa include:
- Bed in Dormitory
- Twin
- Single