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Kyoto Itoya HotelvsShunkoin Temple Guest House
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Shunkoin Temple Guest House scores slightly higher than Kyoto Itoya Hotel. Shunkoin Temple Guest House scores 76 with accolades from 4 sources including Frommer's, Time Out and Fodor's.
Kyoto Itoya Hotel
Oyster
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
712 Yakushimae-cho, Karasumarudori, Matsubaranoboru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8416
From $84/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Smoking Rooms
- Dry Cleaning
- Air Conditioning
OysterMid-Range
"The 65-room Kyoto Itoya Hotel is a centrally located mid-range option close to public transportation, shops, and eateries." Full review
Michelin Guide "This hotel offers five types of room, ranging in size from 16㎡ to 23㎡. The décor is simple, the furnishings are compact and the colour scheme is a subdued brown that uses natural wood grain. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Good things come in small packages at Itoya – the rooms aren't huge but they are stylish, contemporary and excellent value." Full review
Shunkoin Temple Guest House
Fodor's
Time Out
Frommer's Lonely Planet
42 Myoshinji-cho, Hanazono, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 616-8035
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's "Visiting Kyoto's temples gives you a taste of the city's history, but staying in one is a more intimate way of experiencing the past. ... Rooms are comfortable but appropriately ascetic." Full review
Time Out "Not many temple lodgings come furnished with wireless internet, air-conditioning and a kitchen, but these rooms within the grounds of the Myoshin-ji complex are surprisingly comfy." Full review
Frommer's "For a different kind of experience, consider staying at this Buddhist temple, established in 1590." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This is a shukubō, or temple lodging, at a subtemple in Myōshin-ji. It’s very comfortable and quiet and the main priest here speaks fluent English." Full review
