Place to stay in Kyoto

Once I was trapped in a "Guest House" which was recommended by "Lonely Planet". It was not properly equipped for accommodation. For budget foreign travellers, my suggestion is to stay at "Utano Youth Hostel" where non members can also stay. Newly renovated and equipped for all you need to stay. If you are in a group of more than two, you do not necessarily stay in a domitory. You can have your own room. Of course, you need to use a common washing basin and a common shower for everyone else.
There is a kitchen to make own breakfast. For those from Italy, Spain or Portugal, I strongly recommend you should bring a cafetera for coffee. Otherwise, you have to find "Starbucks" shops. In Japan, they serve coffee with too much water. Do not trust an expresso or a cappucino from Japanese coffee shops. They are not good.

Name: Utano Youth Hostel (宇多野ユースホステル)
Address: 〒6168191京都市右京区太秦中山町29
Phone: 075-462-2288
http://yh-kyoto.or.jp/utano/ryokin.html　
総客室数 41室　定員170名
charge : domitory 3,300 yen, twin 4,000yen



For those who come here for honeymoon or expect something romanic, my advice is to stay in Miyako Hotel.
Look for a package deal of "Hotel and flight" to get a cheaper rate.
http://www.westinmiyako-kyoto.com/