Name: Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS
Address: 600-8894 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishi Shichijo, Ichibe 115, Japan, Shimogyo-ku, Nishi Shichijo, Ichibe 115, Kyoto, 600-8894, Japan
Rating: 9.9

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS

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About this property

Located in Kyoto, this traditional Japanese guest house features free Wi-Fi and a free public computer. Shichijo Onmae bus stop is 3 minutes’ walk away. A seating area and shared bathroom are provided with each room at Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS. Free toiletries are provided and blankets are available upon request. Select rooms have a garden view. A shared living area and bicycles are available for guests’ use during their stay at this Kyoto Guesthouse Compass. Access to the shared kitchen is available upon request. The guest house is 4.5 km from Imperial Palace and 2.2 km from Kyoto Station. Nijo Castle and Toji Castle are within a 30 minutes’ bus ride away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Twin Room 2 futon beds
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Quadruple Room with Bunk Beds 2 bunk beds
Japanese-Style Room 3 futon beds
Quadruple Room 2 bunk beds

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Franziska

Germany

“A very personal and genuine atmosphere. You feel so warmly welcomed. The breakfast was made with so much love. Feld like a moment of home away from home.”

Merahi

Chile

“Mama and papa are the best Host!! Everything was super comfy and they're super kind! Good location, information about the city, free snacks and good breakfast! It feels like home in a Japanese way! The environment was exceptional”

Tom

United Kingdom

“Mama and Papa are amazing hosts. Such lovely people and make it such an enjoyable stay, I couldn’t recommend this place enough if you’re visiting Kyoto. Also a great breakfast, which sets you up for the day.”

Kay

United Kingdom

“Clean, cosy, friendly and welcoming. We stayed in the annex room, with views onto the courtyard and garden - wonderful! Tasty breakfast, plus tea and coffee available throughout the day. Hosts are charming. Highly recommended.”

Milan

Czech Republic

“Best accomodation in Japan and the best host ever. One more thank you Mama”

Michaela

Czech Republic

“The best guesthouse one could ever ask for! Mama and Papa made me feel completely at home — such warm, sweet souls who create the most welcoming and loving atmosphere. I truly enjoyed the calligraphy session with Papa and the fun, light-hearted...”

Katherine

Colombia

“We loved our time in compass, it was the hole japanese experience….. mama is amazing and we were so happy, it was clean, comfortable, good breakfast and good location Papa is an incredible artist and he gave us a souvenir We also love the cats”

Kris

Germany

“Ou Hosts (Mama and Papa) were so lovely and supportive with everything, we stayed in the private room with a shared bathroom. It was super nice, clean and authentic. Our breakfast was also good!”

Oltean

Romania

“Extraordinary welcome from Mama and Papa, who are incredible hosts of remarkable humour and wit. One of the best experiences of my life.”

Sebastiaan

Netherlands

“Great hosts and staff. Very friendly, welcoming, and great at creating a warm environment where guests can socialize if they want to. They have adorable cats, and the facilities are very comfortable. The neighbourhood is full of amazing restaurants”

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:30 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note there is no curfew at this property.

If arriving after 21:00, guests must contact the property in advance.

Please contact the property if you are bringing children between 4 and 6 years old. Child rates apply.

Children under 6 years of age cannot be accommodated in dormitory-style rooms.

1 child under 3 years old can stay for free if using an existing bed only in the Japanese-style room, not in the dormitory rooms.

Towels can be rented at a fee.

Please inform Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第292号, 京都市指令保保第292号