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Reviews of Machiya Hotel YANAGI

615-0001 Kyoto, Kyoto, Sakyoku Saiinkami Imadacho 18-12, Japan

#60 of 163 B&Bs and inns in Kyoto

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 26 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: May 21, 2025

    9.0
    Affordable space with a traditional meets modern take on Kyoto.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location - the hotel is out of the way in Kyoto and also right next to a train track which is tragic. The gap between the ceiling and the walls makes the rooms less sound proof and a happy place for bugs.

    Loved the modern meets traditional construction of the house! The host left us a gift of teas and all of our amenities were available to us. The use of space was impressive as well. The space itself was clean and the futons we slept on were very cozy. The AC also works well.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2025

    10
    Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    Everything was just perfect

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    8.0
    It is very nice, new and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For light sleepers, we can hear the train during the night.

    Nice design.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2025

    10
    I will definitely visit again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very beautiful!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2024

    10
    Beautifull and cozy appartement
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A nice little space for your own. Cozy and a bit away from the madness in Kyoto.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    10
    it exceed my expectation and the staff (A very cheerful German lady) is very helpful and considerate
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Overall is very nice house, one point of note is that the house is near the Arashiyama tram (Randen) instead of the subway, so the main way of travel will be either bus or a 10 minutes walk to the nearest JR rail

    The house is a contemporary renovated town house, it is actually more spacious than the pictures shown and the lighter is much softer and warmth, there is a small backyard with a tiny pond in the middle, the 2nd floor have some interested hollow floor design with a foot bridge connecting the bedroom so you can see the first floor from the 2nd floor, the art collection such as some wall painting and slide door as well as the teapot collection is quite classy as well

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2023

    9.0
    Overall, we loved our stay and would recommend to any friends or family traveling in the future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The beds were very hard and it was close to a trolly/train track, so bring ear plugs for sleep.

    The arrival was nice and hospitable. They were able to accommodate us a bit early. This helped a great deal, as we had been traveling with luggage for a large part of the day. The place was great design, a good space to eat meals, spacious, and a good location for getting to lots (close to rail and bus routes).

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2023

    10
    We enjoyed our stay. It feels like home, the place is quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise from the railway crossing warning

    Attractive layout of the interior, excellent customer service

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2023

    8.0
    we loved Kyoto and the property suited our needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    host wasn’t responsive after we arrived beds a bit hard but that has been consistent so not unique to this stay it is near a tram line but at night was quiet

    clean, quite big as there were 4 of us including 2 older teenagers good bathroom and loving space. 3 bedrooms gorgeous little bar at the end of the road

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2023

    9.0
    Really nice and spacious house. Very clean and good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds and futons were hard and the pillows quite small. It was just 2 of us staying at the house so I grabbed several pillows from the other beds as well as a duvet to make the futon more fluffy. The beds mattress were so hard that we decided to sleep on the futons which, as a westerner, we are not really used to it. However we enjoyed the futon room and it was also the warmest. Downstairs we had to keep the airco constantly on to have the room a bit warmer. When we turned off the airco for the day upon coming back was quite cold.

    Really nice and spacious house. Extremely clean and overall a nice vibe. It was close to every major attraction in Kyoto and we found some really nice restaurants in the neighbourhood too. I would stay here again if I would have the chance.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2023

    10
    Perfect for families we or a group of friends. spacious, clean, quiet in location close to transport and convenience sto
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    would have appreciated tea and coffee

    Spacious, quiet in convenient location. digital door lock gave family members freedom to come and go.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2025

    7.0
    Spacious place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Convenient Stay with Good Location, but a Few Trade-Offs We stayed at this house-style apartment for a few nights and overall had a pleasant experience. The location was very convenient — close to restaurants, supermarkets, and even some clothing shops, which made daily needs easy to take care of. The apartment itself was clean and functional. Facilities were okay, though there wasn’t much available for cooking, so it’s more suited for short stays or if you plan to eat out. The beds were a bit on the firm side, but still comfortableConvenient Stay with Good Location, but a Few Trade-Offs We stayed at this house-style apartment for a few nights and overall had a pleasant experience. The location was very convenient — close to restaurants, supermarkets, and even some clothing shops, which made daily needs easy to take care of. The apartment itself was clean and functional. Facilities were okay, though there wasn’t much available for cooking, so it’s more suited for short stays or if you plan to eat out. The beds were a bit on the firm side, but still comfortable enough for a good night’s sleep. One thing to note is the sound of the train, which can be a bit disruptive at times, especially if you're sensitive to noise. Another downside is the lack of on-site parking — while there are parking options nearby, they can get quite expensive if you're staying multiple days with a car. Overall, it’s a solid choice if you’re looking for convenience and a decent place to rest, especially if you're planning to explore the area rather than spend too much time indoors.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    One of their cleaning staff entered the house and bedroom in the middle of night hoping he could crash there, waking up my boyfriend and I while we were sleeping which was a little traumatizing. If you are concerned about your safety or privacy, I would not recommend this place. The owner was apologetic but stated there was nothing she could do about the situation.

    The house was nice and had 3 rooms and 2 toilets, which was convenient for our situation of 1 family of 4 and 1 couple. The convenience store was very close by as well.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

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