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Reviews of Machiya Guest House Carta 2 stars

920-0968 Ishikawa, Kanazawa, Saiwaimachi 10-22, Japan

#23 of 23 B&Bs and Inns in Kanazawa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 114 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 21 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything.

    Everything - kind, thoughtful people and place.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A beautiful traditional guest house. We were warmly greeted on arrival by the very kind owner. We stayed in the green room which has a lovely seating area and a view over the interior garden. The bathrooms are shared and very clean. The property is conveniently located on the bus loop with easy access to all the tourist sites. There is also a nice cafe on the street. I would recommend to anyone visiting Kanazawa!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2022

    10
    Excellent….👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nil

    The host’s level of hospitality is spectacular and exceeded our expectation, excellent and unparalleled. Highly recommended place to stay in Kanazawa, easy access to many places of interest….😊

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2022

    10
    Magical cultural stay in an authentic Machiya that has been beautifully preserved.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Absolutely nothing!

    Our host was incredibly welcoming, we felt almost like we were staying at a family's intimate home. The Machiya is beautifully preserved and restored, with modern touches (a shared modern bathroom). Our room with tatami mats and view of the sweet garden was like a dream. This was our most unique stay of our whole trip in Japan and we loved every moment. We only wished we could have spent more time there! If you love culture, art and history, you will find the most beautiful details around the home: flower arrangements, gold leaf painted items, traditional furniture and more. A unique opportunity not to be missed if you are looking for a true cultural experience in a shared Machiya. Walking distance to amazing Kenrokuen Garden!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No yugarta available. It is good to have, but may be too troublesome for others to climb up and down stairs..

    Very warm, helpful, and friendly hostess! Cleanliness of the room and the shared facilities. Love the traditional Japanese style with a modern twist of this guesthouse! Close to transportation, and possible walking distance to some points of interest!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostess was so kind and welcoming. Great experience.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to leave this gem

    Beautiful guesthouse that provides an authentic vibe. The food suggestions provided were all top notch local hits, with more options than we had time to try over 3 days. Close proximity to all the big ticket items. Staff were very hospitable even picking us up and dropping us back at the train station which was too kind. Loved it and I'd recommend it any day

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The guesthouse has been sensitively renovated to reflect its age (100+ years). It's like stepping back in time with all the modern facilities and comforts. My host was lovely and enjoyed practicing her English with me. It would be a great accommodation option for a small group as facilities are shared...or a great way to get to know fellow travelers.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2022

    9.0
    a very nice surprise of my stay in Kazanawa
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    this is a totally authentic place that travelled me to a different time. the staff is extremely helpful and kind. the facilities are very clean. i totally recommend it!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    10
    perfect old style property
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    perfect base to explore kanazawa. host was lovely and very helpful. the property is immaculately refurbished and very comfortable! highly recommended.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The température in the shared area ( bathroom and restroom) was a bit cold but the rest was perfect.

    Very unique and beautiful house. Good communication with the staff and They gave us a lots of recommandation for restaurants ect . The Room was clean and cosy.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    7.0
    Charming place, nice atmosphere, be aware that you might have to go downstairs to the bathroom.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We didn't realize our room was on the second floor and so we had to go down a flight of stairs to go to the bathroom at night... as we are older, this wasn't ideal. Only one plug, away from the beds.

    Charming building, has a nice atmosphere as you run into other guests. Small communal area for preparing tea and coffee and heating things up (if you can figure out the microwave...would have been nice to have some instructions in English).

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    8.0
    I loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to declare!

    The House is really beautiful

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    it was missing a toothbrush which is normally always given in Japan. There is a coffee maker but it is not easy to use. A pot of coffee already made for guests would have been a nice touch.

    The place is kept very clean The bed was very comfortable

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    About 15 minutes walk from the kanazawa castle; shared restroom is not on the same floor as the room

    The owner is super nice, and the place is beatuifully designed! The room is spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    8.0
    Beautiful traditional old house with very helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers were a bit basic and not very comfortable. It can get a bit too cold.

    Helpful staff, the house is preserved very well, it feels very authentic and there is a nice shared space where you can have coffee whilst enjoying the views of their beautiful garden.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    7.0
    Clean and good style but poor hospitality and quite cold during autumn times
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    super cold ! due to the very thin wood/paper walls you can hear everything (which we knew upfront) but some guests were super inconsiderate - making noises at midnight - even though there is a nightrest! The colour from the green wall comes off - I damaged my trousers that hung on the hatstand close to the walls. As the host only showed up for check in there was no chance to clarify that, felt super anonymous and impersonal. (like providing extra blankets or checking on the guests)

    nice style and very clean

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Guest wifi should be re-configured to work in all guest rooms without a lot of effort on the part of the guest, who may not have time to fuss around trying to get wifi to work.

    Gorgeous house and well-resourced shared kitchen.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    A beautiful traditional accommodation. Would highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

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