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BJ Family House

2.0 star property
City-center guesthouse within easy reach of Kawaramachi Street

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Staircase
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Electric kettle
Business center

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Hair dryer
The price is $43
$53 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, Japanese Futon, Shared Bathroom B(2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon

Traditional Room, Japanese Futon, Private Bathroom A(3)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Futons

Traditional Room, Japanese Futon, Shared Bathroom A(3)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Futons

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Traditional Room, Japanese Futon, Private Bathroom B(2)

Traditional Room, Japanese Futon, Private Bathroom B(2) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, Japanese Futon, Private Bathroom B(2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kawaramachi Shichijo Agaru Sumiyoshi-ch, 345 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8143

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shijo Street - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 49 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 86 min drive
  • Shichijo Station - 5 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 7 min walk
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 11 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 11 min walk
  • Tofukuji Station - 17 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪茶室菓崙 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CRAFTHOUSE KYOTO 七条高瀬川 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kyoto Beer Lab - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪焼肉やる気京都駅前店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Davada Coffee And Records - ‬2 min walk

About this property

BJ Family House

When you stay at BJ Family House, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Pontocho Alley are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 11 minutes away.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property for check-in information
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 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.

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

BJ Family
BJ Family House
BJ Family House Kyoto
BJ Family Kyoto
Bj Family House Hotel Kyoto
BJ Family House Guesthouse Kyoto
BJ Family House Guesthouse
BJ Family House Kyoto
BJ Family House Guesthouse
BJ Family House Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does BJ Family House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, BJ Family House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at BJ Family House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at BJ Family House?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at BJ Family House.
What are the check-in and check-out times at BJ Family House?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around BJ Family House like?
BJ Family House is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 5-minute walk from Shichijo Station and 9 minutes' walk from Kyoto Tower.

BJ Family House Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Perfect for the price.
It's cheap for a reason, but it gets the job done. No problems with anything, but no frills. More space in the room than expected.
Levi, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent. The best thing for me was trains and bus stations were nearby and walkable. Staff was very nice as well and everything was clean.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The owner is very nice, but the reviews stating that there is a weird smell are not exaggerated.
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Not worth for the price & no TV inside the room, not comfortable at all,
Moi Siew, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice and clean guesthouse
The staff at the guesthouse were great to help with any questions. This guesthouse it a bit different than most others in that it doesn’t have a lounge area to hang out and meet other guests. The location is very convenient for the train station and local attractions.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful small hotel in a great location in Kyoto
We loved this place! Very small and quaint, maybe about 8 rooms total? The place was very clean - almost immaculate. The staff was wonderful. It has everything you need in Kyoto, including being very close to Kyoto station! Would 100% stay again. Thanks!
Katelyn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The room is very dirty and small
This is not a hotel or hostel. It is just a house, and owner divided into many small rooms. Unfortunately, the room was very small and dirty. The bed was also very dirty too. Pillows were so hard, and the most terrible thing is that the smell of the room was so bad. I can not sleep all night and feel very tired next day.
Elaine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location
Great Location just 2 bus stop away from Kyoto Station. basically u can go anywhere to nearby attraction using this Bus Route. I recomending Buy 1 day Pass and Extra passes for all remaining days. Great to be able to connect all location with Kyoto City Bus route. This BJ Family House is Clean and Secured. its in centre of Kyoto City. Great place if u want connect Kyoto with other region area. Owner/Staff is Friendly and able to speak English. Tips: If u dont want to ride Bus. u can just walk from Kyoto Station to here. just 10min easy walking (just 3 traffic light streets) On late night still have street light and you can walking. recomended place.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Decent Stay
Its not the easiest place to find but its a good spot to stay. A friend and I shared a single room with a bunk bed (2 beds) for 1 night. Everything for the most part was self service because during our time there was no one on staff each day. They left the keys for us and provided all info for getting in and out of the building. Multiple bathrooms and showers. Id stay again now knowing how to get there and what to expect.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Not comfortable.
The room was clean but no place to sit. Toilet was accross the hall. Shower is by entry. Kichen was minimal and the fridge smelled disgusting. There was no place to sit and eat. My bedroom was pitch dark unless the light was turned on. The shower was right next to the entry from the street. The toilet was across the hall. Location is within walking distance of the train station and many important attractions. The propriatess is very sweet.
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Convenient for Kyoto Station
As the name implies, this is a family owned hotel. The room I booked was a Japanese-style room, i.e. tatami mats and mattress, no bed. The room was clean and well looked after. It was a little noisy as the room was next to the shared bathroom.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

They should use exhaust when cooking
Nice clean except at the laundry room. Need more organization and cleaning up. Need to use exhaust When cooking, bathroom and toilet clean. Reception is wonderful.
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Very disappointed.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Staying at the BJ Family House
We booked BJ Family House but no one was in and the place was closed when we arrived. No one answering on the phone number provided. After some time a friendly receptionist at a nearby hostel helped us track down someone who came and showed us to another hotel (the BJ Family Inn), about 5 minutes away. After all, everything turned out good but it was not a pleasant experience
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

small for the price
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Room and toilets not well equipped. The hotel descriptions on hotels.com does not reflect actual conditions in the hotel (example description indicates room includes sattelite channels where in reality there is no tv in the room). Hotel is relatively messy and the main bath is located in the reception area.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Basic accommodation close to Kyoto station
I was on my own for two nights in Kyoto, and wanted somewhere cheap but bearable, and a private bathroom. It's harder these days to get something cheap in Kyoto, so I went for the BJ Family House, despite some poor reviews. It was quite OK. The room was tiny (4-mat) as was the bathroom, but I fitted in OK. It was clean, the air-conditioner was quiet. A bit of traffic noise (it was on the street side) but nothing too much. The one staff member I encountered was helpful. She spoke some English, but I speak Japanese so we coped (I think she was Chinese.) The only problem was the WiFi failed the first evening and wasn't restarted until the next day. I had data on my phone anyway.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Not bad for a one night stay.
Initially I had reserved a room with a bathroom, but was switched, for unknown reasons, to a single's tatami room. That struck me as odd, but none the less, I had a room and shelter from the sweltering Kyoto heat. Please beware, the owner has severely limited English skills, and her Japanese is okay. However, her Chinese is very fluent. I was able to communicate with her through Japanese and Chinese, and she was doing her best and was very helpful. The single's, no bathroom, tatami room, is extremely small. I am about 5 foot 10 inches, and laying down with my head to the wall across from the door, there was about a few more inches till my foot reached touched the door. Although small, it is clean, and the AC unit was a huge plus. Unfortunately the walls are thin, so you can hear everyone shuffle around outside in the hallway. Furthermore, you can hear the traffic, if you have the room facing the main street (shichido kawaramachi I believe), throughout the night. The price is okay, but you can find better.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice japanese style hotel
Good location, close to the Kyoto central station and several bus stops close by. Front desk a small but fine since they house is meant few guests. Staff knew very little english, however it was not a big deal and they tried their best to help. Rooms and the house itself was japanese style meaning no beds, and total silence after 10pm. Floor of the rooms are made of bamboo which gives the "japanese smell", extremely pleasant smell. Loved it! No shoes allowed inside the house. No more than 8 rooms in the house. Steep stairs!
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Small hotel close to Kyoto station,
Staff hardley speaks English, room very tiny, loud street noises,
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hoteles.com guest review