About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Guest house Engawa in Kyoto offers adults-only rooms with air-conditioning, private entrances, and free WiFi. Each room includes a balcony, tatami floor, and a work desk. Essential Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy the seating area. The property features a shared bathroom with free toiletries, a shower, and slippers. Additional amenities include a TV, electric kettle, and luggage storage. Prime Location: Located 28 mi from Itami Airport, the guest house is an 8-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1.2 mi from Sanjusangen-do Temple. Nearby attractions include Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Station. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, tour service, and convenience for city trips.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Good free Wifi (24 Mbps)
- Garden
- Heating
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Zhao
Belgium
“The owner is very friendly and helpful and thoughtful, he prepared nearly everything you may need during your stay. He gave every guest a set of photos of Kyoto which he took by himself in different seasons. He even took us for night tour in...” - Olivia
Canada
“great location in kyoto for a solo traveller or someone staying for a short time. the owners were so exceptionally nice and generous. Li was a wonderful guide and fabulous photographer and i would highly recommend staying here.” - Larisa
Australia
“Li and her husband are the nicest hosts you will ever meet. So accommodating and lovely. The house and location are in a very quiet area and it is such a good Japanese experience. I wish I could have stayed longer!” - Marjorie
United States
“This guesthouse was the highlight of my trip! The owner and staff are exceptionally kind and they provide all the comforts of home. The night tour was so special. I will definitely be back! Wonderful value in Kyoto.” - Stefannie“As many others reviews mentioned, the hosts are amazing. They are very kind and it was great to interact with them. The place is located in a touristy area, but on a quiet residential street which makes it perfect at night for a good rest. The...”
- Doris“I choose this place because of the location closer to the pagoda and I have to say only positive things the couple that owns the house are really friendly and very nice people. They give you all the information that you need to see Kyoto and share...”
- Yuying
China
“very exceptional stay, five minutes away from bus stop so it’s very convenient to travel around kyoto. all inside facilities are communal but very clean and organized. shoutout to the host! he is very friendly and polite, showed us around kyoto at...” - Michela
Norway
“The host ia really friendly and will help with everything you need! Could not wish for more! Great location on a quiet street but walking distance from Gion” - Natsuki
Japan
“The kindest owners are welcoming the guests amazingly with their sweetest and happiness. They know all the recommendations with the map provided when u want to find something specifics. All the places are super clean and all the materials you need...” - Etrn“On top of the great location, Li is a generous host who made me and my friend feel so welcomed at his guesthouse! He has so many good local recommendations, and also took us on a night tour to see the many sights. The small touches and thoughtful...”
Area info
Amenities of Guesthouse Engawa
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Good free Wifi (24 Mbps)
- Garden
- Heating
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Shared toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
InternetGood free Wifi 24 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
General
- Adults only
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
House rules
Child policies
Children over 10 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Bookings can only be guaranteed until 22:00. After 22:00, check-in is not allowed. The entrance closes at 22:00, but at check-in guests are provided with a pass code for entrance after this time.
Public parking is available nearby. Charges apply.
Walls and floors are not soundproof and guests may experience some noise or disturbance.
Please note that the front desk may not be staffed outside regular check-in hours (16:00 - 22:00).
Luggage storage is available prior to check-in. Please contact the directly and make your request in advance if you intend to drop off your luggage between 12:00 - 14:00, as the property may not be staffed during those hours.
Guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
Please inform Guesthouse Engawa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
License number: 京都市指令保保生第377号