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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Guest house Itoya Kyoto in Kyoto offers a 1-star hostel experience with air-conditioned rooms featuring tatami and parquet floors. Each room includes a shower and a shared bathroom. Essential Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, bike hire, and luggage storage. Convenient Location: Located in the city center, the hostel is a 12-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 1.2 mi from Nijo Castle. Itami Airport is 30 mi away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, attentive staff, and immaculate room cleanliness.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ashwin
    India India
    The cleanliness was on point, and the bed was really comfy
  • Lucía
    Argentina Argentina
    The best hostel i've ever stayed in! So clean and the owner super nice.
  • Takiyah
    United States United States
    Very clean. Loved the common spaces and the yea and coffee in the kitchen. Loved that free towel and a paid laundry was available.
  • Lily
    Israel Israel
    The staff was very nice and very helpful. The place is very nice and very classic and cozy.
  • Lili
    Hungary Hungary
    A traditional experience in Kyoto with tatami flooring, futon beds and additional yukata that you can rent. The staff was very nice and it was very close to everything important.
  • Ta
    Canada Canada
    Owner was super nice, he came every morning to organize everything and leave a bowl of chocolates. The garden is also pretty cool and the shared spaces are great.
  • Brianna
    United States United States
    The owner went out of his way to make sure everything was clean and set up to perfection
  • David
    Canada Canada
    Very clean and comfortable. Staff are very nice and friendly.
  • Susan
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The guesthouse satisfied my imagination of staying at a traditional styled house while in Kyoto! The place was well managed and comfortable even though the bathrooms were shared.
  • Sabrina
    United States United States
    Truly excellent attention to detail from the staff--they consistently went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible. It's right outside a few bus lines as well that make it convenient for sightseeing. Quiet and...

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House rules

Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The property reception is available between 08:00 - 11:00 and 16:00 - 21:00. Luggage storage is available prior to check-in, between 08:00 - 11:00.

Please note that the staff are not available at the reception between 11:00 and 16:00.

Please note check-in is not accepted outside regular check-in hours (16:00 - 21:00).

Please be informed that there is no parking space on site. Bicycles and motorbikes are not accepted.

Please inform Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.