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Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

3.0 star property
3-star aparthotel near Kawaramachi Street

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Economy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Family Room

  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Family Room

  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Family Suite

  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Family Room

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Central Kyoto stay.With a stay at this Central Kyoto aparthotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kitano Tenmangū and 2 miles (3 km) of Seimei-Jinja Shrine. Funaoka Thermal Bath and Ritsumeikan University are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kitano Tenmangū - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kamishichiken Kabukai - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station - 10 min walk
  • Emmachi Station - 20 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪誠養軒 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪あけてもくれても - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪たわらや - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪とようけ茶屋 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪三宝の餃子 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

3-star aparthotel near Kawaramachi Street
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.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 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.
  • 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 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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto to the airport?

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto is 29.7 mi (68-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto?

As of May 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto on Jun 3, 2026 start from $40, including 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 Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto.

Does Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto offer free breakfast?

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto have a pool?

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto does not have a pool.

Does Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto to downtown Kyoto?

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto is 1.9 mi away from Kyoto.

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 310 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter, Ajax

Room - very basic room with laundry (great), toilet and mini kitchen. Ad pictures looked bigger than actual room size. Room was clean but no cleaning staff during our 4 night stay. Garbage needed to be placed outside the door before 11am. Good enough for sleeping after a long day. We were 5 and would recommend the place for max 3 people. Location - 10 to 15 min walk from the bus stop depending what bus you get into, far from the main city attractions. This will be a Price vs Convenience consideration. Staff - not what you would expect. There was a lone guy that checked us in. Staff not always available, limited times only. Price - Good
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Son

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean - access was good. Close to bus stops for public transit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kejun

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out of all the places I stayed in Japan this was amazing! First off i want to thank the frontdesk staff for being so accommodating and helpful. The room was beautiful and the location was as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent stay. Thanks so much
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramkumar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean, well organized and pretty roomy with a living area and separate bedroom. It is in a nice quiet residential area within walking distance of one famous shrine (Kinkaku-ji) but has a few lovely local shrines all around. Communication and directions were excellent. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mistylove

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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