Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西

Property class: 2

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A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a large mirror, and a glass partition separating the bathroom from the bedroom.
A room with tatami mats, a television, cabinets, and a sliding door.
A modern two-story house with a covered patio area.
A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a round wooden table with two chairs, a small vase with flowers, and a large mirror above a shelf.
A hotel room with a TV, a coffee machine, a mirror, a shelf with toiletries, and a trash bin.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$153
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Explore the area

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132 Kanbeecho Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8047
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Elite Triple Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Exclusive Triple Room

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Classic Quadruple Room

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Comfort Twin Room

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

At Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Central Kyoto guest house include Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Gyoen National Garden - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nijō Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Seimei-Jinja Shrine - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Nijo Station - 2 min drive
  • Marutamachi Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京都カレー製作所 カリル - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪餃子の王将 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪salon de 1904 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪tatle kahue タトゥルカフェ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪酒場 井倉木材 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西

Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 5 guestrooms or units
Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and complimentary slippers. This Kyoto guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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, debit 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Forest Gardian Hotel 京都御所西
Forest Guardian 京都御所西 Kyoto
Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 Kyoto
Forest Gardian Hotel Kyoto Goshonishi
Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 Guesthouse
Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西?

Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 on 8 Dec 2026 start from AU$153, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西?

No, Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西?

No, pets are not allowed.

Forest Guardian Hotel 京都御所西 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attractions nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, loved the area as it was quiet and away from the crowds, but close enough for the grocery stores and eateries. The room itself was amazing and the bathroom was gorgeous. Would highly recommend this place and would stay again if I come back to Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the spaciousness and convenience to subway and imperial palace gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that the room was extremely spacious and clean and that the beds were very comfortable. However it was very cold in the room with not much insulation so we definitely had to layer up to stay warm even with the heater on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well looked after. Beds were a bit hard to sleep on and confusing instructions regarding disposal of garbage. Shower/bathing area excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The area was very quiet which was nice but did mean it was a bit of a walk to the nearest shop. The check-in process was all automated and quite straightforward but be aware that the emails are sent in Japanese and I had to pop these in a translation app. The building is small but the room was a generous size. The place is slightly dated but very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a self check in/check out so there is no staff or room service. The room itself is amazing and spacious. The bathroom is just as great! The beds were super comfortable! One of my favorite hotels! I will definitely be back. But keep in mind there is no elevator so I got lucky being on the second floor but if you have the third then you have to carry your luggage all the way up there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
If you are Japanese this is a very nice hotel with a hassle free self checkin. Avoid room 101 because you will be awaken whenever a guest on the upper floors drains their tub. If you hold a foreign passport look for another hotel. I will spare you the problems I had getting mine to them. Just look for a hotel with a human at the front desk. Good advice throughout Japan.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buena decoración y comodidad.

La habitación muy amplia y limpia, camas cómodas y baño grande. La chica con la que nos encontramos en recepción el primer día muy maja nos explicó cómo entrar en la habitación, le quito una estrella por la localización no muy céntrica del hotel y la ausencia de personal y limpieza de habitación. Aún así es recomendable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
キーボックスが屋外で暗く、番号合わせに苦労しました。 その他は快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

사전 연락 확인이 중요

소유자에게서 연락이 오는 타이밍이 늦어서 체크인에 어려움을 겪었음. 어렵게 연락이 된 후에는 큰 어려움은 없었음. 슬리퍼등의 상태는 매우 좋지 않았으나, 나머지는 크게 불만없는 정도. 가성비는 중간정도.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
内装はとても良く、満足でしたが、清掃に入っていただけませんでした。また、レンジがなかったです。清掃の札を下げておいたのに、何故清掃に入っていただけなかったのか不思議です。ただ、内装が可愛く、清潔感もあったので全体的には良いです。周りも不便という程ではなかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024