Ben'S Guesthouse Kyoto – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto
About the Hotel
Rooms with Kitchens
Ben'S Guesthouse Kyoto offers 11 air-conditioned apartments, each with a private kitchen (refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, cookware), in-room washing machine, and private bathroom. The shower room doubles as a drying space for laundry. Units include soundproof walls, flat-screen TVs, and some have balconies with mountain or city views. Extra futon bedding is available for groups of five.
Nearby Dining Options
Within a five-minute walk, guests find a takoyaki and yakisoba bar, sushi restaurant, Japanese sake bar, curry spots, izakayas, a grocery store, and a 100-yen shop. A McDonald's and 24-hour convenience store are also nearby. The guesthouse provides free tea bags and instant coffee in a shared common area.
Explore Kyoto Easily
The guesthouse is an 8-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 1.5 km from Nijo Castle. The Golden Pavilion, Ryoan-ji, and Kyoto Imperial Palace are within a 9-minute drive. Buses and the JR San-in Line (Kameoka/Sonobe Line) provide access to Arashiyama, Gion, and central Kyoto. Bicycles are a practical way to explore.
Self-Sufficient Stay
Each apartment has a kitchenette and washing machine, making it easy to cook meals or take a day off from sightseeing. A supermarket and 100-yen vending machine are steps away. Late arrivals (after 18:00) must notify the property in advance.
Guesthouse Services
The property offers luggage storage, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Safety features include fire extinguishers. For transportation, Bus #7 stops nearby for connections to Central Station, and the Green Line Tram (Hauptbahnhof stop) is accessible. The nearest Metro is Karasuma Station, 4 km away.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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