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Villa Kyoto Saiin

Property class: 2.5

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A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, sliding doors, and traditional Japanese-style windows. - Villa Kyoto Saiin (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a stone lantern. - Villa Kyoto Saiin (Kyoto)
A building entrance with a dark door, a welcome mat, and potted plants. - Villa Kyoto Saiin (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a sofa. - Villa Kyoto Saiin (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding doors, and a view of a traditional Japanese room through the window. - Villa Kyoto Saiin (Kyoto)
Located close to Nijō Castle and To-ji Temple, Villa Kyoto Saiin provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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A room with a tatami mat bed, a window with a view, and a wall with a star pattern.

Standard Twin Room

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Superior 4 Person Room

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a plant, and a wooden wall.

Superior 4 Person Room

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a wooden shelf with decorative items.

Traditional Room

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Located in Ukyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Villa Kyoto Saiin is near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include Nijō Castle and Ryoan-ji Temple, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Gion Corner. To-ji Temple and Kyoto Tower are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Saiin 9-2, Kitaigoryo-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 615-0063

What's nearby

  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A traditional Japanese building with a wooden facade and a signboard.
    Sanjo Street
    4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Aeon Mall Kyoto
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mibu-dera
    4 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Saiin Station
    7 min walk
  • Nishioji Oike Station
    18 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ラーメン荘地球規模で考えろ ソラ
    5 min walk
  • エラマサ
    5 min walk
  • 中華料理味の道
    6 min walk
  • 居酒屋 大阪MANMARU
    5 min walk
  • 佰食屋
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Kyoto Saiin pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Villa Kyoto Saiin?

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

What time is check-out at Villa Kyoto Saiin?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Villa Kyoto Saiin located?

Located in Ukyo Ward, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Nijō Castle, To-ji Temple, and Ryoan-ji Temple. Kyoto Tower and Gion Corner are also within 3 mi (5 km). Nishioji Oike Station is 18 minutes by foot and Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station is 25 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Villa Kyoto Saiin Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unforgettable suburban Kyoto experience.

Katsuhiko-San make us feel at home in his beautiful house. It was an unique experience living in an authentic japanese home for some days. It made us appreciate and get closer to Japan's way of life in every way possible. The Takoyako party was an awesome detail too and we had fun with it. I'll recommend it to couples coming for Japan for the first time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

細かなところまで気配りされています

ショートメールのやり取りで親切丁寧な応対をして頂き助かりました。 ありがたいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

最高‼️また利用したい。

予想以上に素晴らしく、感動の1泊2日だった。キッチン、バス、トイレ、洗面所、各部屋がとても綺麗。無料のドリンク、お菓子あり。室内運動具もたくさんあり。テレビが、バカでかい。お布団ふかふか。食材持ち込みO.K.で、調理可能。食器充実。コロナ対策グッズがアチコチに用意されている。駐車場が、すぐ近く。管理人が優しく親切。部屋が広くて、3人で全部屋使用。「来た時よりも美しく」を合言葉に、チェックアウト前の掃除も、家族の結束を高めた。 たくさんの人に紹介したい。「また利用したいね。」と、子ども達も、大満足の1泊2日だった。感謝、感動、大満足。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

快適なお部屋

ホントにサービス満点でした。とても快適なお部屋でセキュリティも完全でした。 フリードリンクやフリーフードもたくさんあって最高です。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
最高の経験、再び訪問の意思100%!!1
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nice people who where running the place made our stay much better. They took their time to show us things. They even walked us to the bike rentals. As for the house it was well kept and we couldn’t of asked for a better stay. Kyoto is wonderful, wish I had more time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Notre meilleur souvenir de logement!

Nous sommes une famille de 4 . Nous devions rester seulement 4 nuits mais notre hôte a pu nous garder deux nuits de plus à notre demande (suite à un changement de programme dû à la tempête tropicale). Il nous a préparé des takoyakis le premier jour et des yakitoris le dernier. Tous les espaces communs sont très biens, propres, super fonctionnels... extra La cuisine est super équipée, on peut acheter de quoi se faire à manger. Il y a pleins de petites choses en libre service. On s'est sentis comme à la maison, le meilleur endroit de tout notre séjour!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Guest house super

Hôtes très accueillants, serviable Villa traditionnelle, spacieuse et propre Très bonne experience de la cuisine japonaise (takoyakis)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hostel in a quiet residential area

Surrounding is a quiet residential area with a big park. There are two supermarkets nearby (Fresco and アイハート). So its very easy to grab some late night snacks. Walk 10mins to the Saiin hankyu station or 15mins to Saiin Ranken station. Location is fine :)) They didnt tell me the door password in advance and there was no staff when i arrive. I just text them with line to ask for the checkin method in front of their door and it was raining so hard :( it wasnt a good beginning. And we found a small spider in bed.. But luckily the host (host’s father) was very nice! He invited us and some French guests to make Takoyaki together. It was so fun :D Overall, the hostel is good :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superbe endroit!

Un superbe endroit dans une maison traditionnelle japonaise! Chambres avec tatamis et futons! Une petit jardinet typique du japon. L'accueil est très bon et Yusuke et très attentionné envers ses hôtes. Un très bon spot pour découvrir une ville superbe mêlant tradition et modernisme.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
주택가에 있는 집이라 조용하고 간접적이나마 일본 가정집 체험할 수 있습니다. 주인이 자리를 비워 에어비엔비 느낌이었습니다. 추천합니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My son said: "It seems to sleep in Doraemon room!"

Very nice place, the owners are friendly and welcoming. Even if they don't speak english, they try to help you as the can. We were there with 2 children who are 6 and 7 years old and we stayed 6 nights. The owners usually waited us when we came back in the evening and they liked to play with our children. Our children still talk about them and really liked to stay there! We used the kitchen that is clean and well provided. Bathrooms and showers are very clean and confortable. They don't provide breakfast, but you can have water, coffe and tee for free at any time and there are always some snacks (for free too). We really loved that place and we recommend everyone to go there. It's about 10 minutes walk from metro station, there are many restaurants and supermarkets around.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
沒有收到大門鎖密碼，以為有接待員在，結果不斷敲門，幸好有剛入住旅客開門，不過還是要費唇舌解釋一番，最後才安頓下來。 住其他的民宿都有入住前聯絡，不致有阻滯。房間在二樓，有大行李箱不好搬。 開放式廚房，但不想煮食，因同地下房間很近，剛好遇上奇怪的租客，晚上在廚房切水果食，都被這對男女不斷走出來盯著。第二天9點食早餐，連焗多士都好似唔多滿意，馬上關上走廊門，隔開味。住得很侷促，不自在。住兩晚，從未與屋主有過聯絡，。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness

Personligt och japanskt i Kyoto

Mycket personligt, trevligt värdskap, enkelt budgethotell (hus)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Kyoto!

It was great, The service of the staff was outstanding, and a lovely guest house in Kyoto... I truly recommend it!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly family and a cute location nearby some of Kyotos best attractions. Would absolutely recommend the stay.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort