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Guesthouse Bon Reviews

63-2 Kamimonzen-cho Murasakino Kita-ku Kyoto Japan, Kyoto, Japan

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90%

I had a lovely stay at Guesthouse Bon - mostly thanks to its great owner! Upon arrival he sat down with me and helped me tailor make an itinerary for my stay in Kyoto. I mostly biked and walked everywhere and wasn't bothered by the location, which is a little bit away from the center. It's about a 10 minute walk to the nearest metro station. i got provided a spacious room, and the hostel has good kitchen and bathroom facilities. Super friendly place - it felt like I was staying at someone's home

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Many Thanks for your stay in this small guesthouse. Ihope you are well and meet your frind in nice hotel in near Nanzen-ji temple. Kind regard.

90%

Guesthouse Bon was a great little place to stay in Kyoto! Bon's knowledge of Kyoto and all of the places to see, how to get there, which spots are the quietest and busiest, was incredible. Help is always easily found, facilities are good, but it is a little out of Kyoto main city. A highly recommended guesthouse! Thanks Bon!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Many Thanks Lucy-san I hope to see you again in Near future. and you are well and having good time in somewhere. We hope to see you again. Kind regard

80%

pleasant, warm and friendly guesthouse in a real kyoto living area. owner is very helpful and speaks very good english

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)

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Thank you very much for your stay. I hope to see you agaun and you are well and having good time. Marry chrstmas to you.

90%

Very nice owner and comfortable surroundings. Not too far from key points of interest in Kyoto. Domo arigato!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)

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Thank you very much for your stay , I hope you rwell and having good days. A hapy christmas to you. Bon Guesthouse/

86%

Though it is not close to Kyoto Station or the downtown of Kyoto, still has easy approach and all the exciting places can be accessed in a short time. The hostel is really traditional with tatami rooms, it reflects the price but very well equipped and practical. The owner is one of the most helpful I have ever known, he speaks English well and you can ask anything he will find the answer.

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Many Thanks for oyur stay. I hope to see you again and have a nice christmas to you, Bon Guetshouse

93%

This is a lovely hostel in a quiet area in the north of Kyoto. I felt right at home there. The owners are extraordinary friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 31-40
  • (8 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Many Thanks Sabine-san. I hope to see you again. I hope you have find the way to Osaka. the day of you left from kyoto. I hope that you have had good time in Japan. Now My family are thinking to go Ishigaki Is in this Winter. because of your photo. Happy christmas to you. Danke From Bon.

86%

Very friendly and helpful hostel manager. Place is clean and cosy! I loved it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

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Thank you very much for your stay I hopeto see you again and merry christmas to you. Bon Guesthouse

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  • 05 Dec 2011 (90%)
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