Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西

Property class: 2
Guest house near Kawaramachi Street in Kyoto

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Exclusive Triple Room | Bathroom
Classic Quadruple Room | Living area
Exclusive Triple Room | Living area
Elite Triple Room | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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132 Kanbeecho Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8047
  • Place, Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

Elite Triple Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Exclusive Triple Room

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Quadruple Room

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Double Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

Central Kyoto stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Central Kyoto guesthouse, you'll find Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. Kawaramachi Street and Seimei-Jinja Shrine are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Gyoen National Garden - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nijō Castle - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nishiki Market - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Nijo Station - 2 min drive
  • Marutamachi Station - 10 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京都カレー製作所 カリル - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪salon de 1904 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪うおき - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪酒場 井倉木材 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西

Guest house near Kawaramachi Street in Kyoto
Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 5 guestrooms or units
Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. This Kyoto guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
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

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Forest Gardian Hotel 京都御所西
Forest Guardian 京都御所西 Kyoto
Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 Kyoto
Forest Gardian Hotel Kyoto Goshonishi
Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 Guesthouse
Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 to the airport?

Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 is 32 mi (64-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西?

As of Apr 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 on Apr 12, 2026 start from CA $141, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西.

Does Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 offer free breakfast?

Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 have a pool?

Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 does not have a pool.

Does Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 to downtown Kyoto?

Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 is 1 mi away from Kyoto.

Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The area was very quiet which was nice but did mean it was a bit of a walk to the nearest shop. The check-in process was all automated and quite straightforward but be aware that the emails are sent in Japanese and I had to pop these in a translation app. The building is small but the room was a generous size. The place is slightly dated but very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a self check in/check out so there is no staff or room service. The room itself is amazing and spacious. The bathroom is just as great! The beds were super comfortable! One of my favorite hotels! I will definitely be back. But keep in mind there is no elevator so I got lucky being on the second floor but if you have the third then you have to carry your luggage all the way up there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholus

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, loved the area as it was quiet and away from the crowds, but close enough for the grocery stores and eateries. The room itself was amazing and the bathroom was gorgeous. Would highly recommend this place and would stay again if I come back to Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
If you are Japanese this is a very nice hotel with a hassle free self checkin. Avoid room 101 because you will be awaken whenever a guest on the upper floors drains their tub. If you hold a foreign passport look for another hotel. I will spare you the problems I had getting mine to them. Just look for a hotel with a human at the front desk. Good advice throughout Japan.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the spaciousness and convenience to subway and imperial palace gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well looked after. Beds were a bit hard to sleep on and confusing instructions regarding disposal of garbage. Shower/bathing area excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that the room was extremely spacious and clean and that the beds were very comfortable. However it was very cold in the room with not much insulation so we definitely had to layer up to stay warm even with the heater on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Huaxi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buena decoración y comodidad.

La habitación muy amplia y limpia, camas cómodas y baño grande. La chica con la que nos encontramos en recepción el primer día muy maja nos explicó cómo entrar en la habitación, le quito una estrella por la localización no muy céntrica del hotel y la ausencia de personal y limpieza de habitación. Aún así es recomendable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeyad

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
キーボックスが屋外で暗く、番号合わせに苦労しました。 その他は快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi Beate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chisato

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

くるみ

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
内装はとても良く、満足でしたが、清掃に入っていただけませんでした。また、レンジがなかったです。清掃の札を下げておいたのに、何故清掃に入っていただけなかったのか不思議です。ただ、内装が可愛く、清潔感もあったので全体的には良いです。周りも不便という程ではなかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024