A traditional Japanese temple with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees and rocks.

Search Guest Houses in Northern Kyoto

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
Oct 16 - Oct 18
In two weeks
Oct 23 - Oct 25
In one month
Nov 6 - Nov 8
In two months
Dec 4 - Dec 6

Our top choices for Northern Kyoto guest houses

A traditional Japanese building surrounded by dense forest and snow.

1. Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross
2.0 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (250 reviews)
"staff was wonderful, so helpful and friendly; room clean, common areas clean and peaceful"
United States
Ethan
The price is ￥9,156
￥11,080 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross
A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, wooden walkway, and bamboo structures.

2. Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE
4.0 star property
Gion
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (202 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Aidan
The price is ￥43,200
￥47,520 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden gate, stone pathway, and potted plants.

3. Yadoya Manjiro

Yadoya Manjiro
2.5 star property
Higashiyama Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"This ryokan was the best part of our trip to Japan! Would stay there again. Delicious breakfast and lovely hosts."
United States
Joshua
The price is ￥35,311
￥38,878 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Yadoya Manjiro
A modern bathroom with a sliding glass door leading to a garden area.

4. Marikoji Inn Kyoto

Marikoji Inn Kyoto
3.0 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"Quiet, quaint, and close to the university. "
United States
Kimberly
The price is ￥18,828
￥21,211 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Marikoji Inn Kyoto
A garden with various plants in containers and a wooden fence in the background.

5. Kyonosato

Kyonosato
2.5 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"amost good howev I want a refrigerator"
Japan
さつき
The price is ￥12,224
￥14,946 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Kyonosato
A traditional Japanese ryokan with tatami mat flooring, a wooden exterior, and a sliding door leading to a room with a futon bed.

6. Guesthouse Hana Nishijin

Guesthouse Hana Nishijin
2.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Very friendly owners and staff. Clean, comfortable property, and it was a great experience staying in an old house. Highly recommend, as long as you are ok with a shared bath."
United States
Amy
The price is ￥8,359
￥9,245 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Guesthouse Hana Nishijin
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.

7. Guest House Atagoya

Guest House Atagoya
2.5 star property
Arashiyama
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"This is the perfect place to stay in Aryshima, very easy and comfortable stay, so close to the train station and to the bamboo forest and the surrounding area. Fabulous host who is very accommodating and provides great local recommendations."
Australia
Helen
The price is ￥11,818
￥13,400 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Guest House Atagoya
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, wooden accents, and a mirror with a blue-lit window.

8. yadoya

yadoya
3.0 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"The owner was very lovely and polite, he prep matcha tea for welcoming us also offering fresh bread making in the morning for our breakfast but my family were very tired from a long day travelling and activities we did in the area, we just want to sleep in so we had to miss out on that. House was clean. The bath was the highlight for us. Just the tap in both toilets a bit hard to operate so we had to wash our hands in the bathroom instead."
Australia
Warangkhana
The price is ￥42,728
￥47,273 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
yadoya
A garden with a winding path, rocks, and various plants.

9. Ryokan KANADE

Ryokan KANADE
4.0 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (262 reviews)
"Great location. Very clean and quiet. Lots of good quality and useful amenities. Definitely recommend!"
United States
Emma
The price is ￥25,637
￥28,364 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Ryokan KANADE
A stone staircase leading to a traditional Japanese gate, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

10. Guest House Aoi Nakamoto

Guest House Aoi Nakamoto
2.5 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"This is a very nice and clean accommodation! I stayed just one person for 3 nights. Owner is friendly, helpful, and kind! Close to major bus routes. Shower and bathroom were clean and easily accessible. Great guest house, i enjoyed my stay!"
Canada
Ryan
The price is ￥7,102
￥8,311 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Guest House Aoi Nakamoto
A traditional Japanese building with stone steps leading to a wooden entrance, a lantern on the steps, and a decorative hanging at the entrance.

11. Ishibekoji Ryugin

Ishibekoji Ryugin
4.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Wonderful wonderful property in a wonderful wonderful neighborhood and location. An ideal place to stay whether it is your first or tenth time visiting Kyoto. "
United States
Tat Man
The price is ￥37,172
￥40,970 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Ishibekoji Ryugin
A traditional Japanese interior with tatami flooring, a large vase with branches, and a pair of shoes on a low bench.

12. Rinn Shiki Juraku

Rinn Shiki Juraku
3.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (49 reviews)
"We stayed in Room number one. It was incredible. It was such a wonderful experience to stay in a historic building that had modern amenities and a lot of space. The room decorations and sliding doors were beautiful. The living room overlooks the garden. Everything was clean. It was nice to have the communal food area to grab coffee in the morning and a light meal. Be aware that the room entrance for the room is right next to the lobby. There are stairs to climb to get up to the room. We will...
United States
Katherine
The price is ￥41,954
￥46,149 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Rinn Shiki Juraku
A multi-story building with a ground-floor entrance, a visible staircase, and a balcony on the second floor.

13. RESI STAY KUON

RESI STAY KUON
2.5 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Everything was well organised, from the location of the check in office near the train station, to the check in procedure, to the facilities at the vacation property and inside the apartment. The location of the apartment was also great, close to lots of tourist attractions, shopping and transport."
Australia
Gavin
The price is ￥18,347
￥26,782 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
RESI STAY KUON
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs.

14. Tanoya

Tanoya
3.0 star property
Central Kyoto
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"It was a charming place in the regular neighborhood and we really enjoy the stay. Japanese breakfast every morning was nice and we also enjoyed wonderful bakery and coffee shop"
United States
Jerzy
The price is ￥32,818
￥41,272 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Tanoya
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a large mirror, and a glass partition separating the bathroom from the bedroom.

15. Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西

Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (20 reviews)
"Attractions nearby"
United States
urijah
The price is ￥15,425
￥17,039 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西
A traditional Japanese garden with stone pathways, moss, and rocks.

16. ShikiShiki Shinra

ShikiShiki Shinra
2.5 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Beautiful room with garden view. "
United States
Juliet
The price is ￥25,908
￥28,499 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
ShikiShiki Shinra
A traditional Japanese-style building with tatami mat flooring, a wooden veranda, and a view of a lush garden.

17. Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI

Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI
3.5 star property
Sakyo Ward
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms with a spectacular Japanese garden setting. Staff were excellent. "
Canada
Launi
The price is ￥88,400
￥99,240 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushion, a wooden chair, and a sliding door with a view of greenery outside.

18. Higurashi-Sou

Higurashi-Sou
2.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Great accommodation to stay at. Staff were lovely to speak with and very knowledgeable, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, it's a good location away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre and the main tourist spots. I stayed here twice over my time in Japan and I'd stay there again."
Australia
Jason
The price is ￥14,528
￥16,073 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Higurashi-Sou
A traditional Japanese building with a sign reading "Rinn" and a ramp leading to the entrance.

19. Rinn Miyagawacho Grande

Rinn Miyagawacho Grande
3.0 star property
Gion
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (37 reviews)
"Good location, easy access to restaurants, shops and shrines. "
United Kingdom
Sarah
The price is ￥38,045
￥42,136 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Rinn Miyagawacho Grande
A modern hallway with wooden flooring, a glass door on the left, and a dark wall on the right.

20. Guesthouse Goettingen

Guesthouse Goettingen
2.5 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Guesthouse Goettingen is a great budget-friendly stay for travelers looking to enjoy"
United States
Alex
The price is ￥15,873
￥17,460 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Guesthouse Goettingen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

Top Northern Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel, very well located. Great staff, great decoration. Recommended"
MARIA 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Find out more about Northern Kyoto

Northern Kyoto Guest Houses information

Number of reviews
533
Accommodation
128 Guest Houses
Lowest Price
￥8,311
Highest Price
￥99,240

Explore a world of travel with Expedia