A cheap traveler’s guesthouse at the north end of town, Ryokan Rakucho is popular with long-termers and returnees. It’s a friendly place in a pleasant suburban neighborhood.
This longstanding foreigner-friendly guesthouse way up near the Kyoto Botanical Gardens, is a great place to stay if you’re looking for a homey atmosphere, a friendly reception and you don’t mind making a daily trek to the sightseeing districts (if you’re going to stay here, renting a bicycle is almost a must). The whole building is entirely non-smoking and there’s a lot of green in the surrounding area, making it a healthy and relaxing place to stay.
English address:
67 Higashihangi-cho, Shimogamo, Sakyo-ku
Japanese address:
左京区下鴨東半木町67
Price:
Cheap
Internet: wifi access and communal PC
Non-smoking rooms: Yes
Nearest Transport:
10min walk from Kitaoji Station, Karasuma subway line
2min walk from Furitsu Daigakumae Bus Stop, Kyoto City Bus 205
Telephone: 721-2174
Website:
:: Check availability and pricing on Booking.com or Agoda.com
Official website (English)
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