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Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Superior Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Exterior
Standard Family Room | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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43-1 Higashimachi (Ichijodori), Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8346
  • Place, Kitano Tenmangū
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinkaku-ji Temple
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Economy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Family Room | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Standard Family Room

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

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Deluxe Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Family Room

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

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Deluxe Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Family Suite

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

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Superior Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Family Room

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

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About this property

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a library, express check-in and express check-out are on-site. Each apartment features a washer/dryer and a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as an electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony.
Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary slippers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 3-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, 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 a hairdryer and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the overall property condition at Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kitano Tenmangū. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus concierge services and laundry facilities. Built in 2018, this comfortable aparthotel has 11 apartments over 4 floors. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer and a balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Kinkaku-ji Temple and a few minutes from 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 common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Kyoto aparthotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electrical adapters
  • Guidebooks
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for JPY 1000.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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
Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto Kyoto
Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto Aparthotel
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Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 278 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mistylove

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was a moldy smell and it was very strong. But it did have a dryer which is uncommon in Japan. We ended up leaving early but it was really just the smell was too much. Honestly made the whole Kyoto experience feel sad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruoshui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well organized and friendly staff. Room was very clean. Great to experience the way of local lifestyles.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valérie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious room. The staff was super helpful and helped us send our luggage to our next accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Fan

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During my trip to Japan I stayed in 12 different places and Ben's guesthouse was the most convenient and comfortable. The little kitchen, bathroom, and in-room washing machine made me feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the setup of the room and area it’s located in as ideal to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay in Kyoto. Lots of cafes nearby, along with convenience stores, a grocery store and bus stops. This was my first time visiting Japan and I really enjoyed my stay. The place was cozy and had everything I needed. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a great stay, has everything you need in the room including cookware, dishes, a good amount of space. They have a lot of recommendations on restaurants and shopping and even have a manual in the room to show you how to use everything in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine, Bend

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thé room had a washer and a dryer in the room that was easy to use. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook. There are two grocery stores nearby so we used the kitchen breakfast and most of our dinners. The air conditioner was efficient and cooled the room in the evening very quickly. This was a comfortable home base for our stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

José Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, very nice ptoperty and great facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arooj

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lawson 5 mins away, the reception accepted luggage transfer from previous hotel in Tokyo, friendly staff, only downside no lift, had to manually carry large suitcases.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shaffi, Point Cook

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice but the manager seemed like he had a problem with every other person, seems like he spoke English fairly well but said sorry I don’t speak English. He was quite rude and
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to bus stop and kyoto shops. Nice and clean space. This is a nice and affordable option to stay in kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We used Ben's as a base for our Japan stay for two weeks(multiple nights in other cities). It was a clean and tidy traditional style room. The location was at a quiet area of Kyoto, but was convenient for travel into the centre of Kyoto and the station. Plenty of shops and dining nearby. The staff were friendly and helpful and we would happily stay there again.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Saul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus, Camas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice place and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qiong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean, and the bed is comfortable, plus the kitchen and wash machine within the room. Very satisfied with the stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rorey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Communication was great for check in. We checked in after 6pm when they are no longer staffed and they left a note for us taped on the wall with our name and instructions all in great English. The place was very clean and as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was super clean, the instructions were really detailed and I got a lot of recommendations from them. Felt super safe to walk at night
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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