(I was so sure i also took pictures of the guesthouse but i totally forgot - all i habe to offer are close by shrines and Jiro 💗)
I was in a 4 people mixed dorm on the ground floor.
🪲PROS:
- well connected to both busses and the subway
- A lot of Shrines in a 500m radius and both Ninnenzaka, Sannenzaka and Kiyomizu-dera are within walkable distance
- Multiple Lawsons close to the guesthouse
- Clean and nicely maintained facilities
- locker and a few clothing hangers in every room
- soap and shower gel are in every shower room
- You‘re allowed to store items in the fridge
- You can wash and dry your laundry for plenty cheap
- the common room area is super nice and cozy and there’s also a smoking area outside (if needed)
- all of the staff is very kind, relaxed and helpful and good at english
- lights out at 11 p.m. which helps create a nice sleeping atmosphere
- A BIG PLUS are Jiro (the owners dog that’s almost always at the GuestHouse) and the included breakfast (has options with meat, but also good to eat if you’re vegan or vegetarian) 🌱
🩸CONS:
- not really a con, but remember to bring your own toothbrush/toothpaste and towel - if you don’t, you can also rent it for cheap at the GuestHouse!
All in all absolutely loved my stay there. I was looking forward to the breakfast every morning and most of the guests were solo travelers as well, so i was able to meet some nice travel companions!
If i were to stay in Kyoto again, i would definitely book a stay at this GuestHouse! ☀️
Great locations, near main attractions, bus stops and subway stations! The owner is friendly and offered great breakfast! Very safe for solo travellers. The dog is very cute and quiet.