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Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

3.0 star property
3-star aparthotel near Nijō Castle

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Deluxe Family Room
Deluxe Family Suite
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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43-1 Higashimachi (Ichijodori), Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8346
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Nijō Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Family Room

Superior Family Room

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Deluxe Family Suite

Deluxe Family Suite

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Room

Deluxe Family Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Family Room | Private kitchen

Standard Family Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Economy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Economy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 18 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

Central Kyoto stay.Your stay at this Central Kyoto aparthotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Nijō Castle and Kawaramachi Street. Nishiki Market and Kyoto University are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nishiki Market - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Kyoto University - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station - 10 min walk
  • Emmachi Station - 20 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yume Wo Katare Kyoto II - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪すき家 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪誠養軒 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪とようけ茶屋 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪castella do paulo - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

3-star aparthotel near Nijō Castle
As a guest of Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto, you'll find a library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Kyoto aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2018
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

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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
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 1000.0 per day.

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 200-1,000 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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 209 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Li

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is excellent. Clean, you have a kitchen and laundry right in your room and the cost was very attractive. The main gripe is that we had forwarded our luggage from Hakuba and I was first informed that reception was not attended to for 2 hours, then I was informed it was 3 and when we got there, it was 4. I was worried that nobody would be there to receive our luggage. Our luggage did arrive and was locked in the reception are but we were not informed, hence we went 3 days without our luggage. It was only because I went to reception when it was attended to and saw the luggage there that we knew, otherwise it might have been yet another day. TLDR: Property is excellent, location is pretty good with grocery stores and dining options on the main street (probs 6 minutes away) but if you're forwarding luggage, note that there may not be anyone there to receive it and when it is received, nobody tells you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Toms River

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it good for family vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this stay while in Kyoto. It provided us with ton of space as opposed to most standard hotels. It was super cute and they provided a ton of free amenities, even allowing us to do three loads of laundry for no additional cost. Super convenient having the laundry in your room as opposed to a different floor. Staff were very friendly and easy to work with despite the language barrier. Public transportation does not stop directly near this location so a 10-15 minute walk back may always be warranted so be mindful of what you are carrying, especially since busses were more common in Kyoto than trains. No elevator was also a jump scare for us but I don’t believe it is the building to blame; we just happened to have huge luggage that had to be carried up four stories so just be mindful. Loved it and would do it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentino

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We loved the geuesthouse everything was very comfortable and very beautiful. All electronics worked perfectly We were all very happy with the showers and beds
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to temples etc in northern kyoto, quiet, good supermarkets. The family room has kitchen/ laundry facilities which really helps. 4 bus stops to Nijo station.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

guowen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, quiet, every appliances are at top quality and ferfectly performance.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a 3 story building with mini apartments that allow you to cook for yourself. Plenty of roomand amenities in the apartments. The only downside was the host, unless it's a (Japanese/Kyoto thing that I don't understand). He was quite grumpy and didn't seem to want to either interact with us, or even be there at all. This is reflected by the interesting staffing hours of the reception and check-in instructions. A minor mark, otherwise, very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ajay Kumar, Parramatta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosting, we received a warm welcome for our stay, pretty quiet place, accessible easily by the city bus, plenty of things to do nearby. Sadly we only stayed for 5 days. Wish I spent longer in Kyoto at Ben's guesthouse. Thanks again, was really a great and pleasant experience. We came all the way from Australia. Will definitely come back if I ever happen to be in Kyoto again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time at Ben's Guesthouse and it was still amazing! There was no elevator so if you're not up to carrying you luggage full of your shopping then this probably isn't the place for you but would totally still book next time I'm in Kyoto!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This worked great for our family as a clean budget option. Definitely the least expensive apartment we rented on our trip but also a clean & quiet experience with all of the basics plus an in apartment washing, dryer, steam iron, kitchenette. We were on the 3rd floor with no elevator for luggage but if you’re in Japan using public transport you’re no stranger to stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice family stay, have everything you need to enjoy a good time in Kyoto. A bit outdated in the unit we stayed, bed was a bit to hard for my liking. Overall was very good!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Kamil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is Perfect. Marvellous
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such great value for money and nice and clean. Everything you’d need for a few days away :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady receptionist is really nice and helpful. The room is nice and clean. Everything is equipped. The toilet room, separate from the bathroom, is quite small! The one rule in this hotel is that no shoes are allowed inside the hotel, even the area outside of your room. Near the entrance to the staircase to the rooms, there is a huge shoe rack with rug, which frankly needs to be washed because it's quite smelly from all the stinky socks/shoes that people have set their feet on. Receptionist hours are limited, 9-11am and 3-6pm. The hotel is kind of far from Kyoto Station, and you would have to walk 1/2 hr. to reach the subway or JR station. You can get the daily bus pass, which also covers the subway, for 1100 yens. Make sure to get the 1100 yens (a magnetic type card) NOT the 1000 yen, which only has prepaid tickets for buses only! There is a LIFE supermarket, but that's like 1/2 hr. walk. However, there is Kohyo supermarket (smaller than LIFE) nearby (about 10 minutes walk) but has a lot of selections. There are not that many temping restaurants near the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carol, Union City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
good cheap place, space very limited
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with kids. Quiet, clean and comfortable. Close to public transportation
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was very clean and comfortable, and the amenities, especially the kitchen and laundry, were extremely convenient. The neighborhood had a great vibe, with nearby shops, restaurants and grocery. I'd be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024