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Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto

Kyoto Kyoto
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of Ben's Guesthouse Kyoto, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kinkaku-ji Temple and Nijō Castle. This aparthotel is 35 minutes drive to Lake Biwa and 7 minutes drive to Kawaramachi Street.

Our spacious rooms feature complimentary high-speed WiFi, daily housekeeping, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, a private balcony, in-room coffee & tea facilities, a flat-screen TV, streaming services and air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable stay whether you’re here for business or leisure. Conveniences include a full kitchen and a desk.

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Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

  • Distance from property (meters) - 200
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Vending machine
  • Distance from property (ft) - 656
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free WiFi
  • Library
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 2018
  • Total number of rooms - 11
  • Number of floors - 4

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
  • Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Other details

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Kitano Tenmangū - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Seimei-Jinja Shrine - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Nishijin Textile Center - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Funaoka Thermal Bath - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Ritsumeikan University - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Kinkaku-ji Temple - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Urasenke Arai Kaikai General Headquarters - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Sanjo Street - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Bukkyo University - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Doshisha University - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Nijō Castle - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Kyoto Imperial Palace - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Ryoan-ji Temple - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Ninna-ji Temple - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
Itami Airport (ITM) - 47.8 km / 29.7 mi
Kobe Airport (UKB) - 81.6 km / 50.7 mi
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 100.2 km / 62.2 mi

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Unicode Support true
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 880 per day (656 ft away)
  • Futon bed fee: JPY 1000 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 1000.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

43-1 Higashimachi (Ichijodori), Kyoto, Kyoto 602-8346, Japan
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