Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

3.0 star property
Aparthotel units with kitchens, near Kinkaku-ji Temple
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Superior Family Room
Exterior
Economy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen
Dining
Economy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
43-1 Higashimachi (Ichijodori), Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8346
  • Kitano Tenmangū
    5 min walk
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple
    3 min drive
  • Doshisha University
    5 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    58 min drive

Room options

Superior Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Futon

Deluxe Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Economy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

At Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Kinkaku-ji Temple and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Nijō Castle. Highlights at this aparthotel include in-room kitchens, washers/dryers and free WiFi. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a balcony, a flat-screen TV and a separate bath and shower. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include slippers and free toiletries. A fan, a hairdryer and a desk are also available. .This smoke-free aparthotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .You'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Kawaramachi Street and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Nishiki Market with a stay at this 3-property class Central Kyoto aparthotel.

What's nearby

  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Shijo Street - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Nishiki Market - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station - 10 min walk
  • Emmachi Station - 20 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 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
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.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2018
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are 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 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.

Languages

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

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
  • 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 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 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

  • 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

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

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto?

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto?

No, Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 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