Guest House Kobako

About this hostel

Nestled in Kyoto, this lovely hostel for $118 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. Only a minute’s walk from Kyoto Art Museum, Guest House Kobako offers private Japanese-style rooms. It features free WiFi, a free-use kitchen and a washing machine.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

1.88 miles

Guest House Kobako

4.5

Excellent(133 Reviews)

Hostel in Kyoto

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

1.88 miles

Reviews

4.5/5.0

Excellent(133 Reviews)

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10.0

Jun 2023

I'd be back anytime if I can!

Yuki is an amazing host and the guest house has everything you could ask for, including a common use room and kitchen with fridge, freezer, gas stove, water filter, etc. Washing machine is outside. If you want to go to a bathhouse, there will be bags with soap as well as yukatas you can take with you. I made lots of use of the bicycles you can rent at no cost during your stay. The surroundings are quiet and relatively close to temples and nature walkways. The next subway station is about 15 mins on foot.

As long as you are aware and fine with this guest house is a bit outside of the city, you'll have no worries.

10.0

Jun 2023

The perfect guest house

The perfect guest house (more than 5 stars hotel)! Best guest house I've never experienced. I stayed for two nights and had a peaceful time. Thank you so much! :)

I can't find anything bad! I will go again when I go to Kyoto ♡

10.0

May 2023

amazing place

yuki was amazing, the amenities are great, room is comfy and simple, nice location, super clean, absolutely loved staying there 😃

can’t think of anything

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Interesting accommodation. Great location. Incredible owner and staff.

10.0

Apr 2023

excellent

perfect traditional guesthouse una great location short bus ride to all major tourist places

all was good

10.0

Mar 2023

I’d stay here forever

The property was the most beautiful traditional house with modern amenities. Having access to a bike was a total (and I mean TOTAL) game changer, as Kyoto is a bit difficult to travel around, since busses are so crowded sometimes. The room was super clean and quaint, and the kitchen and shower had everything I needed. if I come to Kyoto, I will be staying here again.

a bit far from Kyoto station, but very much worth it.

10.0

Nov 2022

A tranquil and charming guesthouse near Heian Shrine

I was looking for an accommodation near Miyako Messe, as I had an event to attend — and thankfully I found Guesthouse Kobako. It's not only close to Miyako Messe, but also to a bus stop (both the convention center and the bus stop are just around 5–6 minutes away on foot). Its vicinity is rather quiet, as it's tucked away in an alley. The room that I booked was spacious, quiet, peaceful, and cozy; it also had a nice view overlooking a traditional house and garden next door. It was a lot larger than I expected, considering that accommodation in Japan (especially for solo travelers) tends to be pretty small, so it was really worth my money. The guesthouse is also pretty generous with its amenities for guests; moisturizer, toner, makeup remover were available for guests to use, and there were even bags with shampoo and body wash in case guests wanted to try bathing at a nearby public bath. Also, the owner is really friendly and sweet. The cafe (also named Kobako) next to the guesthouse serves pretty good coffee, too; the barista was also very friendly. I'd love to stay here again the next time I'm in Kyoto!

Not sure what the issue was, but when I arrived to check in, for some reason the front door wouldn't unlock, even with the code that I received. There were several other guests at the front door who'd been waiting there because the front door wasn't working. Luckily, I remembered that the owner also gave me a code for the back door; I tried it, and it worked. It's just a really small thing, though; this minor hiccup doesn't take away the overall pleasantness of my stay at Kobako.

10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

The host is such a warming and lovely person! The house is big and the amenities offered are top notch. On top of that, you rarely see anybody else, which means you have a lot of privacy, no matter the time. Definitely recommended for location, condition of the place and services offered!

The room I had on the second floor had some interesting little “friends”. Nothing to worry about, but not good for people who are arachnophobic

10.0

Apr 2022

Exceptional

Very nice house with lots of amenities. As someone who had never experienced tatami, I found the room very comfortable. The owner was warm and friendly, and I enjoyed chatting with her and other guests in the shared spaces. Altogether it was a great stay!

10.0

Dec 2021

Exceptional

It was really clean and comfortable. And she was kind.

7.9

Jul 2019

Nice hostel

The staff was really nice , I really enjoyed my stay

Nothing in particular, everything was fine

10.0

Jun 2019

Exceptional

Everything was great - staff was nice, very clean and remodeled, and a nice quiet neighborhood. For a hostel it was a great experience.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Kyoto?

The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $97 per night. This rental is $21 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Guest House Kobako. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Guest House Kobako pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Guest House Kobako?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and laundry.

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4.7

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Guest House Kobako

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Guest House Kobako

Hostel in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Kyoto?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Guest House Kobako pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Guest House Kobako?

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