I stayed in the Old Modern with my two teenage children and it was fantastic! Such a beautiful house and set of rooms, right near Kawai Kanjiro’s house and close to Kiyomizudera and Sanjusangendo. The washer was a nice bonus. Really lovely!

We had a fantastic stay in the Star Suite of the Old Modern. The suite was beautiful and spotlessly clean, with comfortable beds and a beautiful bathroom. We enjoyed coffee in the morning while overlooking the peaceful, quiet courtyard. The location was great and easy to get to the train station and tourist attractions. Check in was seamless and communication was great. Would highly recommend staying here to anyone visiting Kyoto!

The Old Modern is a beautiful place to stay at in Kyoto. We stayed at the Star Suite. It’s got a two rooms - one is a traditional Japanese room with the futon bed and Tatami flooring while the other room is of western style. But the whole Suite exudes beauty with its simplicity and traditional Japanese windows. Even though there is no staff on the premises, Junko and Curtis were always available anytime over email and phone. They have enough information in the room in the form of a file repository which gives great recommendations for restaurants or Kyoto walks. They have a beautiful inner courtyard which has a bookshelf with amazing books on Japan. We absolutely loved our stay at The Old Modern. I highly recommend this place.

Amazing place in a great location! Very traditional style Japanese accommodation and highly recommend for all travelers to Kyoto!

どこを取っても絵になる素敵なお宿です！歴史的建造物にモダンな要素がミックスされた、居心地の良い京町家宿。快適なベッドに床暖房、洗濯機、浴槽があるので、何不自由なく滞在出来ます。祇園までも歩いてすぐ。裏道通って、昔ながらのお漬物屋さんを発見。錦市場で買うより断然安い！こういう発見も出来るのが嬉しい。

A friend and I had three nights in the Star Suite which was perfect for us. The two sleeping areas are large, comfortable, quiet and very clean, with nice courtyard views from either side. The whole building has been carefully refurbished with clear goals to retain original features and a Japanese aesthetic, but to also incorporate modern comforts. Junko and Curtis were very helpful with all of my requests, including delivering a postal item to our door! I highly recommend Old Kyoto as a 5-star experience. I will definitely stay here again if I re-visit Kyoto.

Our family stayed in Garden and Star Suites. It was perfect for us being 3 generations - private, traditional, beautifully appointed, whilst also being in easy distance from everywhere we wanted to visit.My parents in particular were absolutely blown away by the story of the building and the family who lived there before, the beautiful craftsmanship, super comfy bed, serene gardens and Mum loved your bath __. And Junko was always so helpful, wonderful to know we could always rely on her. Thank you for yet another wonderful stay. I look forward to recommending you to other friends as they come to visit, and also to coming to stay again.

This place is a gem. It's tucked away on a quiet street, but located in the heart of east Kyoto (and walking distance to transportation, restaurants, and sites). The Old Modern is true to its title...it is historically authentic and stylish in design, yet has cool modern touches and amenities (Nespresso machine, refrigerator, washer & dryer). We were a family of seven and stayed comfortably in the Garden and Star Suites. The suites and common areas were clean and quiet (almost serene), and all the guests were respectful of each other (we actually never saw the other guests). Kyoto is a unique, amazing city, and our stay at the Old Modern enhanced our experience. I would add Junko and Saki were awesome! They were very responsive to our questions/requests and helpful in navigating restaurant recommendations and reservations. Our only regret was not being able to stay longer.

Stayed in the Garden Suite. It's even more beautiful and serene than the pictures. I walked in the door and my stress melted away. Everything is upgraded to perfection. Stayed about five nights and I can't wait to go back. Frankly, I would live there. Woke up every morning to the site of the garden outside the bedroom. Shower and bathroom is top-notch. It was 90 degrees and 90% humidity every day when I was in Kyoto. I turned off the A/C when I left and when I returned it took about five minutes for the place to cool down. The owner spared no expense updating this beautiful place.

We would definitely recommend the Old Modern, a rental like no other. Central, quiet and not touristy. Nice arty cafés and restaurants nearby.The appartment was tastefully decorated, an excellent mix of traditional Japan and design.

This place is a gem. It's tucked away on a quiet street, but located in the heart of east Kyoto (and walking distance to transportation, restaurants, and sites). The Old Modern is true to its title...it is historically authentic and stylish in design, yet has cool modern touches and amenities (Nespresso machine, refrigerator, washer & dryer). We were a family of seven and stayed comfortably in the Garden and Star Suites. The suites and common areas were clean and quiet (almost serene), and all the guests were respectful of each other (we actually never saw the other guests). Kyoto is a unique, amazing city, and our stay at the Old Modern enhanced our experience. I would add Junko and Saki were awesome! They were very responsive to our questions/requests and helpful in navigating restaurant recommendations and reservations. Our only regret was not being able to stay longer.

My husband, teenage son and I stayed 4 nights in the Star Suite of The Old Modern. It was very clean, comfortable and convenient. The entire property is very well done. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

I stayed here with my family in the Star Suite and it was absolutely beautiful! The classic design made it feel as though I was staying in an ancient Japanese house which really added to my trip! The hosts were so nice and I can’t wait to come back!

100% a five star experience. Helpful, kind and friendly hosts, exceptionally clean and quiet space. The design is lovely and modern yet in perfect complement to the architecture and history. The location is in a residential area - a quick stroll to town and all of the shops and sights. Can’t wait to get back to Kyoto and hopefully stay again!

Stayed in the Star Suite and it was fantastic! Blends the best of the old world with just the right modern features - washer/dryer, awesome shower/bath, and heated bathroom floors. Beautiful, relaxing space in Kyoto with a stunning inner courtyard that brings the outdoors into the building. Great touches such as a table overlooking the courtyard make it a true "home away from home" for any traveller. Care that went into the space is self-evident. Finally, the staff was superb from the the very beginning of investigating our decision to stay at the Old Modern all the way through arrival. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

We wish we could have stayed longer, as we are now truly in love with Kyoto. What an amazing city! The Star Suite could not have been a better choice of accommodation. Thank you for a wonderful stay! It is obvious that a great deal of effort has been put into restoring and preserving this beautiful machiya. The attention to detail is stunning! Recommendations were a great help, especially Kentarou massage service. Thank you again for a relaxing and comfortable stay! We will be back!

I spent three wonderful days in the Star Suite of The Old Modern recently. It was a fantastic base for exploring Kyoto. It felt like my own private apartment in the city. It was a refuge that I always looked forward to returning to in the evening, and where I found myself wanting to linger in the morning. It was designed with impeccable Japanese style, but incorporates all the necessary conveniences for modern life. It was beautifully quiet in the evenings and I slept like a rock there. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great and distinctive place to stay in Kyoto.