Attractively situated in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto is situated 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.3 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2.6 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Featuring a shared lounge, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is less than 1 km from Kyoto Station, and within 2.6 km of the city centre. At the hostel rooms have bed linen and towels. Tofuku-ji Temple is 3.7 km from Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 3.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 42 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yuyi
    China China
    It’s overall very new and clean, so we were happy with the stay here. The best point is that there’s faucet with hot water inside the room, which is super rare among hostels even around the world.
  • Wisley
    Australia Australia
    It’s a really decent hostel. Great staff, fantastic location given proximity to Kyoto station / shopping mall, bathrooms are generally very clean. Good social scene as well
  • Aalam
    India India
    Hostel is close to Kyoto Station. You can find good eateries in the station. Hostel is kept very clean. Most of the touristy places are easily accessible from the Kyoto Station. Common area is big and kitchen is also provided.
  • Jackie
    Australia Australia
    Convenient location and quiet room. Fully equipped kitchen was a bonus. I brewed my coffee everyday( I brought a Moka pot with me, but they have one in the kitchen !) I pan fried wagyu beef bought from the supermarket across the road one night. It...
  • Maria
    Mexico Mexico
    Everything!!! The location .. the concept!! Is very prívate even if is a bed shared in a room!! Easy to reach your bed ..
  • Mudit
    India India
    Good management and location - near the railway station
  • Thao-tran
    Canada Canada
    The rooms, although small, are well designed. The bunk beds are quite sturdy and the mattresses are larger than expected. The staff was very helpful when we had various questions about local attractions. The facilities (shared bathrooms, showers,...
  • Pilar
    Colombia Colombia
    Second time here, this time with my sister and I would definitely stay here again.
  • Pilar
    Colombia Colombia
    Modern and well located, the staff was very pleasant.
  • Karina
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, really close to Kyoto Station. Great food recommendations are available at the hostel! Staff were friendly and the dorm was very nice!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linen

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto

  • The prices at Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto is 1.2 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.