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Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Superior Family Room
Deluxe Family Room
Exterior
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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43-1 Higashimachi (Ichijodori), Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8346
  • Kitano Tenmangū
    5 min walk
  • とようけ屋山本
    2 min walk
  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station
    10 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    58 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

With a stay at Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto in Kyoto (Central Kyoto), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kinkaku-ji Temple and Nijō Castle. .This aparthotel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Lake Biwa.
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What's nearby

  • Kitano Tenmangū - 5 min walk
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 3 min drive
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive
  • Nishiki Market - 6 min drive

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

Aparthotel units with kitchens, near Kinkaku-ji Temple
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Off-site parking within 656 ft (JPY 880 per day)

Family friendly

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Freezer
  • Electric kettle
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Bedrooms

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Extra-futon mattress (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any 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 stairwells
  • Lever door handles
  • No lifts
  • Soundproofing
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the shopping district
  • In the historical district

Things to do

  • Bike hire on site

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 11 rooms
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2018

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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 1000.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

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

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 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

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

8/10 Good

tiep

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

kurt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is great and the staff is super nice.....its a bit far from the center town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful apartment with all amenities, washing machine, stove, microwave, fridge, nice bathroom and clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Manuel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good introduction by the host, had everything we needed. Would like toaster.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks Ben
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Leonora

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host helped us with our luggage forwarding and there's issues after we left but they still promptly helped. Thanks so much. Would definitely recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noemi, Salida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, professional staff. Safe and secure site. Room 103 was large and very clean. The kitchen well equipped with a stove, sink, dishes, pots, pans, silverware and a table and chair. There's a washer. You dry your clothes in the entire shower area vs a traditional dryer. There's a very easy to follow instruction manual for how to use all remotes and appliances in the room. There are two comfortable queen size beds. The toilet is in a separate room near the entrance. Theres a booklet hanging on the wall near the kitchen table that serves as a menu of meals that are delivered to the room at very reasonable prices. The street has shops up and down both sides including a grocery store a short walk from the Ben's house. This was our favorite place to stay for the month we traveled around Japan. We'd stay there again in a hearbeat.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We found our room quite adequate. It had a stovetop for cooking and a washing machine. It was very close to a grocery store and an amazing bakery. Great baguettes at the bakery. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024