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BJ Family House

2.0 of 5
345 Sumiyoshicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8143, Japan
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BJ Family House
Ranked #165 of 212 Speciality lodging in Kyoto
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Uppsala
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

poor service, small room, over priced, description staded window our was facing one one side the hall and other side a wooden wall. Please pick another hotel.

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Leicester
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2010

We paid over the odds for a very small room (3 tatami mats) complete with glow-in-the-dark wallpaper(!) with shared bathroom and no breakfast. It's basically a family home run single-handedly by a Japanese lady. The place is very clean and the shared facilities are adequate. A kitchen is also available. The window was about 5cm from the neighbouring building, so... More

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nyc
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2009

Deserves only 1 star; would not recommend even with its moderate price. The relatively moderate price is still too high for what you’re getting. The "double room" was very small- just large enough to fit the double sized futon and a little breakfast tray table. The pictures of the living room and kitchen were misleading b/c they were very cluttered... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2009

The location of BJ's in far from the hussle of the city centre its about an hours walk through a run down city there is nothing close other then a chemist and FamilyMart. The station is about a 15 minute walk away. It was here and here only where my partner and i felt uneasy about the place we were... More

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los angeles
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2008

the called front desk is a yard away from the main sliding door, full of shoes & suitcases ! the blue couches had 2 boys sleeping there the night we came ! the room & bathroom ( size of 6 tatamis all together ) was clean but yutakas & towels smell cigarettes ! though "regulations" was no smoking, we had... More

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San Francisco
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2008

This guesthouse is not worth even the low price. I expected a small room given that most economical lodgings in Japan are small, but this was tiny and poorly appointed. Your money will be better spent at another hostel or guesthouse. There is only enough room for the double sized futon (it touches the walls when opened up) and a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2008

Great place to stay. Walking distance from main train station and local attractions. Lovely and helpful lady working in the reception, although her english quite bad. The rooms are TINY and the bed is a matress on the floor which you have to roll out. It's a fun experience to live in a Ryokan (traditional japanese hotel), but I wouldn't... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2010
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    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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Also Known As:
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Address: 345 Sumiyoshicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8143, Japan
Region: Japan > Kinki > Kyoto Prefecture > Kyoto
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Free High-Speed Internet
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Ranked #165 of 212 Speciality lodging in Kyoto
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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