At Sarangbang, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market. Also, Pontocho Alley and Yasaka Shrine are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Nishioji Oike Station is 13 minutes away.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean
At a glance
Hotel size
4 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (JPY 1500 per day)
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
ATM/banking
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
LED television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Lanai
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchenette
Free bottled water
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 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.
Parking
Self parking costs JPY 1500 per day
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, window guards and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Sarangbang House Kyoto
Sarangbang Kyoto
Sarangbang Guesthouse Kyoto
Sarangbang Guesthouse
Sarangbang Kyoto
Sarangbang Guesthouse
Sarangbang Guesthouse Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Sarangbang offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sarangbang does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sarangbang?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sarangbang?
Yes. Self parking costs JPY 1500 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sarangbang?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Sarangbang and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Shijo Street (1-min walk) and Nijō Castle (1.3 mi), along with Nishiki Market (1.7 mi) and Kawaramachi Street (2.4 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Sarangbang?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Sarangbang have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and cookware.
Does Sarangbang have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a lanai.
What's the area around Sarangbang like?
Sarangbang is in Nakagyo Ward, a short 2-minute walk from Sai Station and 15 minutes' walk from Sanjo Street.
Sarangbang Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Sep 8, 2024
Staff is friendly
Mehmut
Mehmut, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
We loved the stay, it's a cozy nice space and the host is amazing
olga
olga, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2019
This is the best personal ever they go the extra mile for you , the room is like an apartment
Paul
Paul, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2019
Convenient-comfortable-clean
Great stay, quick check in, was able to check in early. Greeted by owner, very friendly and helpful. Note: I would advice to contact hotel before check in, for instructions in entering building. The room and bathroom very clean. Confortable beds. Good for the $$. About 2 - 3 blocks to train / trolley/ bus. A fee restaurants/bakery’s/7/11 near by there is a actually a Korean restaurant on the 2nd floor, didn’t get to check it out) (Family vacation party of 6 mainly in hotel to sleep and shower)
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2019
Very close to the train station and the host was very helpful and very friendly!!
Very clean, modern and perfect for our family stay!!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2019
Nice place to stay. Staff has limited English but are very helpful. I would defiantly stay there again.
Travellife
Travellife, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 10, 2019
The room 4F had bed bugs on the bed closest to the bathroom. My children had bug bites when we checked out, and we were only there for 1 night.
Amadorables
Amadorables, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Mar 28, 2019
Room was nice and big. The was a fridge, table and chairs for our meals.
Verified traveler
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 19, 2018
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 15, 2018
Nice place for a big family to stay
The overall stay was good. When we arrived, the host was not there, but he left the key and a note in the front desk giving the instruction on how to get to the room. The check in was very smooth. The room has four double beds and lots of space, big enough for a big family to stay. The location is very convenient, close to many bus stations, shops and restaurants. The only drawback was that the wifi did not work well, in fact, very slow, and this was very inconvenient.
Chongjin
Chongjin, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2018
We had a a great trip to Japan. North to Sapporo and South to Osaka, and there were many issues with all the other places that we stayed. But this place was by far the VERY BEST!! Clean and well laid out. Lots of room, 4 double twin beds that were comfortable, lots of hot water available all the time, A/C that worked correctly! Easy access all time time! Bus service very close (less than a block) and gave easy access to the whole city! Easy laundry! Fresh clean towels every day! And the owner was the nicest and friendliest ever!! Always happy to talk & give advice/help!! He had city and bus maps available right at the front desk every time we needed one. As I said earlier, a Great place to stay in Kyoto and it gave us easy access by JR rail pass & bullet train to several nearby cities.
Warren
Warren, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 6, 2018
great apartment-style unit
The owner was a lovely, friendly man. The unit was clean and spacious. Bathroom was a little tight so definitely one person in there at a time but another person could easily wash up at the kitchen sink. Only a few minutes away from a subway station and right outside, we were able to catch a bus to take us right to Kyoto station.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 25, 2018
Violet
Violet, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 24, 2018
Great Family Stay
We enjoyed our stay. Great for families. There were 4 beds and the room was clean. There’s only 4 units (1 on each floor) and a good Korean restaurant on the 2nd floor. They were very nice. It was nice they will help do your laundry.
Wilson
Wilson, 13-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2018
Plenty of room and good location
Good location not far from downtown. The manager is so friendly and accommodating. He really goes out of his way to make you feel welcome and comfortable. The room is clean and has plenty of space for a family to spread out, which can be hard to find in Japan.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2018
Spacious. Convenient location. Kind staff.
SUK YEON
SUK YEON, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2018
Very friendly staff, spacious and clean room. Strongly recommended!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Apr 22, 2018
Good location great transport options
Clean, easy access, good for family, spacious room.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2018
Perfect for family of 6
Easy to find, very clean and spacious and good communication with landlord.
AJ
AJ, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2018
Comfortable room
The room is large with plenty of room to “live” and many beds so the 5 people staying in the room were all comfortable. We enjoyed our stay!
Sarah
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4/10 Fair
Apr 15, 2018
Basic apartment.
Had a terrible smell. Basic apartment. No one was there to help. They just left a key and a letter in Japanese so we assumed it was our room. Bad communication. Bad location.
Way too expensive for what it was.
jacqueline
jacqueline , 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
2/10 Poor
Apr 15, 2018
Pravjit
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 8, 2018
Large room, did our washing for free
Traffic noise as on a main road. 15 -20 min walk to JR line
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2018
Loved Sarangbang
Saranbang Guesthouse was surprisingly great. It’s run by a couple and his son and they are so nice. Everyone in Kyoto was so nice. We got the apartment in floor 4(1 per floor) and it was very spacious. Has a table and chairs and a small kitchen. The beds are super comfortable. It has air conditioning and heater and they work great. The bathroom is a little small but the shower was heaven, didn’t bother us at all. They had extra blankets and pillows and sandals for walking inside. The second floor is a little restaurant that is open I think from 5:00 to 11:00 We really recommend staying here. The attention at a hotel will never be this nice and our room at the Tokyo hotel was much smaller than this apartment. They also do your laundry at no cost and you cam ask them any information about the city.