Small hotel
Forest Guardian Hotel Kyoto Gosho-Nishi
Room type
Before you book: the practical bits
Floor-by-floor layout
101: 2SD+1S (can accommodate 3 people)
About this home
Welcome to Gosho West Hotel, located in a quiet residential area, just a 12-minute walk from Marutamachi Station. ⚡At a Glance - Nearest station: Marutamachi Station (12-min walk) - 1LDK 40㎡, sleeps up to 3 guests - Free high-speed WiFi - 1st floor, no elevator 🚆Access & Sightseeing From Kyoto Station, take a train about 5 min direct to Kyoto Station, about 16 min direct to Arashiyama, about 18 min direct to Kiyomizu-dera, about 20 min direct to Gion & Yasaka Shrine, about 40 min direct to Kinkaku-ji. Also, about 5 min direct to Fushimi Inari Taisha, about 29 min direct to Umeda (Osaka), and about 45 min direct to Nara. 🌸Local Area & Culture This is the gateway to Kyoto, with the World Heritage To-ji Temple's five-story pagoda, Higashi Hongan-ji, and Kyoto Tower nearby. A convenience store is a 3-min walk away, and a supermarket is 4-min away, making daily life easy. In the evening, take a stroll along Horikawa-dori to feel the calm of the ancient capital. Nearby, you'll find local restaurants like Nikudokoro Ikko, where you can savor authentic Kyoto cuisine. 🛏The Room This 1LDK features a bedroom with two single beds and a sofa bed, comfortably accommodating three guests. The living room is spacious and includes a TV. 🛋Amenities & Facilities - Appliances: TV, hair dryer, iron - Kitchen: basic cooking utensils (no seasonings provided) - Bathroom: bathtub, shower, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hand soap - Hotel-grade toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, tissues, toilet paper - Others: bath towels, face towels, slippers, hangers, first aid kit ⚠️Note - No elevator, but the room is on the 1st floor, so no worries. Perfect for families or small groups, offering both tranquility and convenience in Kyoto.
Getting here
JR Haruka limited express to Kyoto Station, no transfer (about 75 min). Then a short subway, train or taxi ride.
JR Special Rapid or the shinkansen to Kyoto Station, then as above.
Book a car from Kansai Airport straight to the door when you reserve.
Check in online before you fly. Your door code appears in your guest portal on arrival day.
Guests say
For the most part we enjoyed our stay, the room is a very generous size and we appreciated the early bag drop off. The room was clean and as described in the listing, approximately a 10-15 minute walk to the local station and situated close to a beautiful local park. The host was very responsive and friendly with any queries we had. However, if you happen to be allocated the bottom room, you can easily hear the footsteps of the guests above you, bring earplugs. Additionally, the mildew odor from the bathroom was apparent, despite having the window open or the bathroom fan on constantly.
Very nice, spacious and clean room. Very satisfied with our stay!
The accommodation was very spacious and looked exactly like the photos. It's in a quiet neighborhood, with the most convenient subway station a 13-minute walk away. But there are buses 5 minutes away that provide easy access to the city's main attractions. There's also a laundromat, a Yamato Transport center, a convenience store, and a few restaurants in the area. I highly recommend it for staying several days in Kyoto!
A very good stay, thank you!
Very nice place. Very clean hotel! Location 15 minutes from the metro and a few minutes' walk from the buses. A laundromat and shops nearby for groceries! The only downside is that the finishes and humidity of the accommodation could be improved to make it exceptional! We had a very good stay. Thank you.
Great stay, very spacious room too. I always struggled with small rooms in Japan, but this room is very spacious.