Guest House Kobako
Sakyo-ku Okazaki Minami-Gosho-machi 40-10
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Why people book this hotel
“Good location to go in all directions of Kyoto”
“And in a fantastic location, near the Kyoto City Museum of Modern Art, easy walk…”
“Yuki was really kind and helpfull for any questions”
“Wonderful experience in a modest guesthouse - a spacious room, comfortable bed, …”
“Authentic Japanese house with only 3 to 4 rooms”
“The room was really comfortable and warm and I had a balcony which was lovely”
“yuki was amazing, the amenities are great, room is comfy and simple, nice locati…”
“It was very clean and Yuki was very friendly”
“Great value for money”
“WiFi was also good”
Overview
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. Guests at Kobako House can enjoy free tea/coffee in the shared lounge, which features a tatami (woven-straw) floor and seating cushions. All rooms are air-conditioned, and smoking is not allowed. Private rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. Towels and toiletries are only provided, while shared bathroom facilities are gender separated. Guest House Kobako is a minute's walk from Heian Jingu Shrine and Kyoto City Zoo. It’s within a 5-minute walk from Miyakomesse and ROHM Theater Kyoto. A shopping district is within a 30-minute walk from the guest house.
Traveller reviews
Greg Hous
couple
November 17, 2023
Authentic Japanese house with only 3 to 4 rooms. Yuki was really kind and helpfull for any questions. Washing machine and dryer available. Small kitchen. 2 shared bathrooms and toilets. Good location to go in all directions of Kyoto. Great value for money. A really nice experience to stay here!
Lel
solo_traveller
October 8, 2023
“Authentic, modest, comfortable”
Wonderful experience in a modest guesthouse - a spacious room, comfortable bed, convenient kitchen facilities and fabulous free coffee roasted by the host's husband. And in a fantastic location, near the Kyoto City Museum of Modern Art, easy walking distance to the Philosopher's Path etc
Young Yi
solo_traveller
June 15, 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! :)
Andreea
solo_traveller
May 19, 2023
“amazing place”
yuki was amazing, the amenities are great, room is comfy and simple, nice location, super clean, absolutely loved staying there 😃
David
solo_traveller
May 1, 2023
Interesting accommodation. Great location. Incredible owner and staff.
Lina
solo_traveller
April 14, 2023
“Comfortable stay in Kyoto”
The room was really comfortable and warm and I had a balcony which was lovely. It was very clean and Yuki was very friendly. She provided lots of things like shampoo, conditioner etc.
India
couple
April 1, 2023
“Beautiful, peaceful, great value.”
Everything! Beautiful area, beautiful 100+yr old building, the lady Yuki (sorry if I spelled it wrong!) who runs it with her husband is also lovely and very helpful. Initially when I went to book it I wanted two nights and then on the pay section it said only one night was available, so I booked it and another place and messages the owner if a cancellation showed up would she let me book it. Ended up getting a message off her saying there was an opening and she also said to do it via face to face as booking via this website would be more expensive. That was really appreciated. I'm so glad we got to stay two nights! The owners also run a coffee shop right next door which is handy. Our stay was lovely and quiet with only two other rooms booked and our huge room had a lovely view of a neighbour's cherry blossom tree. You can use their bikes for free too which was an absolute godsend because Kyoto is not the easiest to get around as everything is quite far from each other and not the same closeness between train stations as Tokyo, so using the bikes really sped up our sight seeing. WiFi was also good. Shared facility areas was also really lovely with lots of toiletries and soft towels, hairdryers, hair ties, a fridge and freezer for your own food, coffee, tea and good powerful and warm showers. I was a bit nervous about sleeping on the floor on a traditional ryoken mat but actually had one of the comfiest sleeps of my trip! If you're looking for a serene guest house to escape hustle and bustle and experience a beautiful historic house with a more traditional stay than a hotel, this is the one to book!
Gus
family_with_children
March 28, 2023
Location is excellent. Close to all necessities.
Leila Jashmine
solo_traveller
September 1, 2022
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!
Adrian
solo_traveller
April 18, 2022
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!
Keith
solo_traveller
January 6, 2022
“Charming, rustic homestay near Heian Shrine”
Facilities
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection near the property
Services
Laundry, Luggage storage
Triple Room with Balcony
This room features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding with traditional Japanese decor. A clothes hanger, towels and tooth brushes are offered free of charge. Toilets and showers are shared with other guests. The room is 18 square metres.
Single Room
This room features a clothes hanger and guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding. Towels and tooth brushes are offered free of charge. This room features a view.
Single Room with Balcony
The single room offers air conditioning, tatami, a balcony with a quiet street view as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
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