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title: "Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS, Kyoto: 9.8/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS in Kyoto: rated 9.8 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse
# Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS

Kyoto, Japan

9.8 ·  Exceptional 274 reviews ·  #1 #1 of 831 in Kyoto ·  4.9/5 on Google, 185 reviews ·  7.2 Location score
## About Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS is a guesthouse in Kyoto, Japan. Guests rate it 9.8 out of 10 across 274 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 2.4 km from the centre of Kyoto. The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 36 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 10

- **Floors:** 1

- **Opened:** 1910

- **Last renovated:** 2014

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 19

[Hotel prices in Kyoto by month](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/kyoto/prices/)

Shimogyo-ku, Nishi Shichijo, Ichibe 115 [kyoto-compass.com](https://kyoto-compass.com/)

## Live prices around Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS

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## How Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS scores

Better rated than 100% of hotels in Kyoto

-   Guest rating **9.8**
-   Location **7.2**
-   Public transport **6.7**

Kyoto average

## Rating on Google

4.9/5

185 Google reviews

-   5★95%
-   4★4%
-   3★1%
-   2★0%
-   1★0%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **83**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **87**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **13**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **11**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">760 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">36 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">80 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kyoto</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Main sights of Kyoto

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><a href="/en/japan/kyoto/near/nishi-hongan-ji-temple/" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nishi Hongan-ji Temple</a></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><a href="/en/japan/kyoto/near/to-ji-temple/" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tō-ji Temple</a></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kyoto Tower</th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><a href="/en/japan/kyoto/near/sanjusangen-do-temple/" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sanjūsangen-dō Temple</a></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><a href="/en/japan/kyoto/near/honno-ji-temple/" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Honnō-ji Temple</a></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><a href="/en/japan/kyoto/near/chion-in-temple/" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Chion-in Temple</a></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop</th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">190 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy</th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">240 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Weather in Kyoto

[Kyoto weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/kyoto/kyoto/weather)

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-   [Historic hotels in Kyoto](https://stayversus.com/en/japan/kyoto/historic/)

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## Questions about Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS

### How do guests rate Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS?

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS has a guest rating of 9.8 out of 10 from 274 reviews, which is better than 100% of rated hotels in Kyoto.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS from the airport?

The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 36 km away in a straight line.

### When did Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS open?

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS opened in 1910 and was last renovated in 2014.

### How many rooms does Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS have?

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS has 10 rooms on 1 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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