In the heart of Kawaramachi Street, Guesthouse Koiya offers a serene escape with free continental breakfast and a lush garden. Connect to in-room WiFi, explore on two wheels with bike rentals, or simply unwind - previous guests rave about their stay.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Free breakfast
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Main amenities (7)
Garden
Communal living room
Microwave in a common area
Fridge in a common area
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Bike hire
Room options
Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms
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Triple Room on the 2nd floor
Highlights
Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Sleeps 5
3 Single Futons
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Twin Room, Garden View
Highlights
Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Sleeps 2
2 Single Futons
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Guesthouse Koiya puts you a short five-minute drive from Kinkaku-ji Temple and Kawaramachi Street. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7 AM and 9 AM. Also, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Kuramaguchi Station is only 11 minutes on foot.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9 AM
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Bike hire
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Communal living room
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Freshen up
Shared bathroom
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.
Policies
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.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Guesthouse Koiya Kyoto
Koiya Kyoto
Koiya
Guesthouse Koiya Kyoto
Guesthouse Koiya Guesthouse
Guesthouse Koiya Guesthouse Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Guesthouse Koiya offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Guesthouse Koiya does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Guesthouse Koiya?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Guesthouse Koiya?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Guesthouse Koiya.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Guesthouse Koiya?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Guesthouse Koiya and nearby?
Guesthouse Koiya has a garden.
What's the area around Guesthouse Koiya like?
Guesthouse Koiya is a short 16-minute walk from Doshisha University and 17 minutes' walk from Kamogawa Park.
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Guesthouse Koiya Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
14 November 2023
Lovely staff and a beautiful place to stay.
Saskia
Saskia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 November 2023
We have stayed at Koiya (which means small Koifish) for 6 days and couldn't have made a better choice. It is not only a very beautiful traditional Machiya (japanese style wooden house) but also offered a very friendly experience all around. The staff which is there the majority of the day is always very helpful and have given us plenty of tips for our Kyoto itenary. It also wasn't an issue to keep our luggage there for an additional 3 days as we were traveling around. The kitchen has all things for you to cook food and also with a full house we never ran into shortage of bathrooms or toilets. As its an old house it can get colder around fall but the heater in the room brought us warm evenings! Allthough the house is more in the north of Kyoto, it still has a good bus connection from the center and is very close to some of the temples and shrines including Kinkakuji. From our Japan trip this has been our accomondation highlight, especially thanks to the staff and the beauty of this house. We can only recommend to book some nights at Koiya if you are staying in Kyoto.
The location is excellent, direct bus from Kyoto station, friendly helpful staff, lovely living area opening onto garden. Breakfast is provided. We wanted to return for our last few days but unfortunately booked out. First choice next time!!
Verified traveller
4-night trip
6/10 Good
6 May 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 April 2019
Authenticité, charme, simplicité, font de ce lieu une expérience unique à un prix abordable
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 January 2019
An adorable guesthouse with SUPER friendly staff. The grounds are beautiful and the garden is stunning.
Wonderful Experience. Seems this house belong to a samurai. I feel like I'm in the Edo period. Lovely garden especially during autumn. Also, lovely staff.
Actually I didn't stay at this hotel....I had to cancel my Japan trip due to some family emergency.
Then I called the Hotels& other agency to see if it's possible to cancel my 5 reservations for hotels, 4 of these were non--refundable, or perseve it for my next trip. Saddly, Koiya's police not allow for that. And lucky, I got the others refunds.