GUESTHOUSE EBISU, Kyoto

Guesthouse Ebisu - Traditional Japanese-style accommodation with tatami rooms in historic Kamigyo Ward

Located in the culturally rich Kamigyo Ward, this 2-star Kyoto hotel features eight private single rooms with authentic tatami floors and futon bedding. Guesthouse Ebisu's accommodations include seven 6-mat rooms and one 4.5-mat room, with upstairs units offering scenic views and three ground-floor rooms providing direct garden access. The property equips rooms with electric fans for summer months and electric hot carpets and heaters for winter. Shared facilities at Guesthouse Ebisu encompass a kitchen, small living room, computer room, two showers, two toilets, and a garden area. Password-protected WiFi and air conditioning are available throughout. The guesthouse sits within walking distance of the Kyoto City Archaeological Museum (0.5 miles) and Seimei Shrine (0.5 miles), while the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Shimogamo-jinga Shrine are both 1.5 miles away. Eight restaurants operate within 0.5 miles, including Kitchen Papa, Kura Sushi, and Tonga.

Pros

Traditional Japanese architectural elements including stone steps and hillside location

Eight local restaurants within 1640.4 ft of the property

Direct access to a private garden from three ground-floor rooms

Computer room with internet access available for guests

Cons

Stone step access may be challenging for guests with mobility concerns

All bathroom and kitchen facilities are shared