Marikoji Inn Kyoto

Great quiet budget stay.

A little far from the center of the city/kyoto train station but that's understandable.

Our ground floor room was spacious, with a separate dining/sitting area overlooking the Zen garden. The separate shower room with deep bath was modern and also spacious. There was also a separate toilet and a large corridor area connecting the bathroom, toilet and dining/sitting area. We loved the local neighbourhood that the guesthouse was in - there were many eating options and it was good to be away from the crowded tourist areas, although it meant we needed to catch public transport sometimes.

The layout was abit awkward: there was no sink in the bathroom, instead it was in the dining/sitting area. The fridge and microwave were in the bedroom area near the entry, so a long way from the teamaking area. Our bedroom was closest to the front door and reception area so we experienced noise from there, as well as from the room above us. For the price per night we were paying, we felt the guesthouse didn't quite hit the mark.

The feel of both modern and old Japaneses style room.

The stairs and the room size compared to American standards.

Great host, super-friendly, spacious and clean room and the location is perfect, close to transport. We felt at home there!

Such a great stay! The room was big and beautifully Japanese in style, with a lovely little garden. Everything was well-equipped, the staff were super friendly, and they cleaned the room every day. I really loved the whole experience!

Since the room follows a traditional style, the soundproofing wasn’t perfect — but the real issue came from the inconsiderate guests upstairs. Still, this place is a 10 out of 10 for me！

The staff greeted us when we came in and walked us to our room and showed us everything we needed to know!

There was no breakfast option offered but not sure if there was any option of that.

Dear Vincent and all Team Marikoji innI wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the wonderful hospitality I experienced during my recent stay at your hotelFrom the moment I arrived, I was made to feel so welcome and comfortable. Your warm greeting at check-in was lovely and the helpful recommendations you provided for local restaurants were fantastic. The way you promptly addressed my request for anything was truly impressive.Thank you for all the sweet gestures and arrangements you people made for us Your attention to detail and genuine care for your guests truly made a difference. It's clear that you take pride in your work, and it made my stay at kyoto all the more enjoyableThank you again for your outstanding service. I will certainly recommend your hotel to others and look forward to staying with you again in the future.Good luck and Good bye ! Sincerely,Yumna

This is a splendid little ‘inn’ tucked away in the back streets not far from Kyoto University. I selected this accommodation for its location as I was visiting my daughter who is studying at Kyoto University. My room was larger than I needed but it was spotless and is easily warmed as the weather was cold. It was very quiet and the bed was very comfortable. I stayed two nights and my room was serviced, which was an unnecessary surprise. I hardly saw the staff and when I did they were very friendly. The wifi is good and after hours access is via a pin pad. I would highly recommend this place for those looking for a simple comfortable stay in Kyoto.

Friendly staff, flexible and kind, nice room, located on quiet residential street

The room was large and clean. The staff was very friendly, and you could communicate with the staff in both English and Japanese. They are very helpful and hospitable. I got a cleaning question and there was no problem for the staff to pay special attention to the bathroom. I had towels replaced with fresh ones, also coffee and tea were available in the room.

We like Marikoji Inn very much. We stayed twice and our stay was very enjoyable. It is very near to Kyoto university. We would love to come back to Marikoji Inn in our next trip to Kyoto.

We do not really sea anything negative.

very well equipped with microwave and tableware. Room looked cute

The walls are very thin, you understand every single word of what’s spoken in other rooms. I’m aware that that is pretty normal in Japanese houses, but I would not recommend this accommodation for light sleepers at all.The door to our room did not fully close. There was a gap which meant that people could look inside if they wanted to. We liked the room itself, but felt like we had no privacy.They don’t clean under/between the beds (found popcorn in the aisle between the beds)

Flexible check in time! Not too far from railway stationVery quiet area

Expensive compared to similar rooms in Tokyo/Yokohama and Osaka, even in Kyoto!

Very good location very close to the University of Kyoto and close to train station.

The price was steep, but then accommodations all over Kyoto are very expensive any way.

The owners are wonderful and incredibly kind and helpful and made the stay work. The location near a bathhouse is fantastic. I loved the room, it is really beautiful and delicately decorated.

The Inn has no facilities, so one must anticipate it is a no frills kind of place to stay but immaculate and in a peaceful area with everything you need not far. The general area is quite residential but very useful to be near Kyoto University.

Everything was super, each day new tea and coffee bags, very friendly owner and other staff, good location for city seeing..We spent whole week in Kyoto and this was really highlight of our stay in Japan

Just small comment the Japan garden on the photo is in fact on basement and room was on First floor. But you see it from the small balcony.

Loved the location, the vibe of the place and Kyoko at the front desk was so helpful and friendly. Would stay again.

Hospitality and comprehensive support are what you get when staying at this hotel. I would especially recommend it to those traveling to Japan for the first time. I was personally shown around and informed about everything nearby, and was assisted in purchasing everything I needed for my stay in Japan (including medication, help with SIM cards, etc.). Naturally, the cleanliness of the room and the full range of services are top-notch. It is also worth mentioning the traditional Japanese atmosphere in the design, which helps you relax after a long flight. I definitely plan to take advantage of their tours of local attractions in the future. I would also like to emphasize that the hotel owners are very responsive and willing to help you navigate the city.

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The property was clean and tidy. The staff was nice and friendly. She also can speak English very well so communication wasn’t a problem.

I must say that everything else was perfect. I had some minor problems with the door lock, but they were immediately solved. The hosts are very kind and care for guests as if they were part of the family. I could enjoy a small courtyard, and the inn is very convenient if you need to visit Kyoto University.

The only aspect that required improvement was the internet connection; its speed and stability were not up to the expected standards.