HARUYA Higashiyama

The hostel was really close to everything, specially to the old Kyoto. The zone was peacefull and it has a lot of stores for late snacks or similar. The metro was also really close by. About the facilities it was nice to sleep on a futon and be in a traditional tatami room. Of course, the price was really good and my opinion you´re geeting what you´re paying. For me It was a nice experience but I would not repeat the hotel if I come back to Kyoto.

Very cosy hostel with own, traditional rooms. It's an old, historical building (hence the walls are thin and stairs deep but this is described in the info) with cute atmosphere. Friendly staff and nice common area. Walking distance to Gion.

Gorgeous traditional house in a great location in Kyoto. There was self-check in but staff were helpful with any issues I had. Shower and toilets were really clean, with clothes washing facilities.

It was great seeing an authentic machiya from the inside rather than from the street. It was even better to stay in one for two weeks. The guest house was beautiful and really took me back in time. It looked full of history - Kyoto of old. I loved the black wood and the concrete floor in the reception and kitchen area, the steep stairs, the tatami, and the creaking floorboards. So much better than a hotel. Shower was clean and hot. The guest house is in a perfect location in a very traditional, quiet, local shopping arcade. The subway station is pretty much next door and it is convenient for many bus routes. It is also walking distance to Gion, Nishiki Market, Heian Shrine, Chion-in and Yasaka Shrine, Nanzen-ji, Kawaramachi, etc. I walked to Kinkaku-ji from the guest house :-) There are also many lovely cafes and restaurants within a two-minute walk.

excellent location…. lots of restaurants and subway stations nearby, and walkable to many tourist sites…