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Serendipity@Kyoto

3.0 star property
Luxury vacation home in Kyoto with a 24-hour front desk

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Dining
Japanese Villa | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Japanese Villa | Living room | Flat-screen TV, toys
Property amenity
Located close to Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center, Serendipity@Kyoto provides a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • City view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Serendipity@Kyoto

Luxury vacation home in Kyoto with a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free vacation home features a snack bar/deli, self parking, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. The vacation home boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a refrigerator, and other amenities include a microwave and a flat-screen TV. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
This vacation home offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 1,700 per day)

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Portable shower seat
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Multilingual staff
  • Restaurant dining guides

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city center
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 3 units
  • Built in 1892
  • Traditional architecture

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

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.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: JPY 1700 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
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, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Serendipity@Kyoto Kyoto
Serendipity@Kyoto House Kyoto
Serendipity@Kyoto House
Serendipity@Kyoto Kyoto
Serendipity@Kyoto Private vacation home
Serendipity@Kyoto Private vacation home Kyoto

About the neighborhood

Map
509-15 Teraima, Kamigyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8215

What's nearby

  • Seimei-Jinja Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nishijin Textile Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Uhoin - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Doshisha University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station - 3 min drive
  • Imadegawa Station - 13 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪くら寿司 西陣店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ル・プチメック 今出川 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bighand Bros. Brewery CHIEKOUIN - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪西陣ゑびや - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪逃現郷 - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serendipity@Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 1700 per day.

What time is check-in at Serendipity@Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serendipity@Kyoto?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Serendipity@Kyoto located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this luxury vacation home is steps from Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center. Raku Art Museum and Uhoin are also within 10 minutes. Imadegawa Station is 13 minutes by foot and Kuramaguchi Station is 21 minutes.

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