Small is beautiful. A house with a heart in an area of Kyoto which is both well located and heartful. The hosts are welcoming and know Kyoto very well. Namaste. You will enjoy your stay at a cost which should allow you to stay longer and enjoy respectfully Kyoto out of the main attractions if you dare. Feel the power spots in this area of Kyoto. There are some amazing places to recharge your batteries... start at Nyakuichi-jinja nearby and its miracle water. If you can talk with the trees ask the old camphor tree in front of the shrine, he will show you where to go. Japan is a very spiritual place with lots of memories. Watch for the signs. Ichi go ichie.

Stayed in June 2024

Toilet was a little bit tight for my size (185cm) but enough.

Affordable and confortable. If you want to enjoy the Kansai area, you don’t need more.

Stayed in June 2024

Bed not really soft.

The atmosphere of the place. Very familiar mood.

Stayed in June 2024

Home away from home. I felt so well cared for and cozy in this accomodation. I would always come back and stay here!

Stayed in May 2024

One of the toilets is very small, if you are 1,80cm+ you probably won’t fit sitting.

Cozy, clean, comfy bed, lovely staff.

Stayed in May 2024

Very friendly staff and a room that is great value for money.

Stayed in May 2024

Hygiene, comfort, facilities, safety and location everything is fine.. Suitable for both Solo and family/Group travellers. Owner of the property (Madam) was very kind and helpful..

Stayed in May 2024

Best accommodation in every way! Never felt so welcome by the owners. Cozy and small with everything needed for a pleasant stay. It is a bit outside the center but bus stops are close by and that is an advantage as it is completely quiet in the evenings.

Stayed in May 2024

Good location, friendly receptionist, free snacks, affordable price

Stayed in May 2024

Everything was great!

Santana is an amazing guesthouse, very clean, safe and homely. The owner of the guesthouse, Kunnar, is extremely caring and very nice to talk to. We liked our stay so much the.first time that we booked the guesthouse a second time while we were in Japan. Thanks so much, Kunnar, for the lovely time we had with you and others in the guesthouse. We will certainly come back!

Stayed in March 2024

Santana hostel is a really nice place with easy access to all of kyotos sights. The host is the most friendly guy and has worked on connecting Japan and India. So I recommend coming back to Kyoto but also coming to India and go to Santana

Stayed in April 2024

Really nice place. ai met a lot of friendly people there, including the host

Stayed in April 2024

This is the traditional Kyoto experience. Staying in a Ryokan rather than an upmarket capsule hotel. The owner Kunar is very friendly and welcoming and up for a chat anytime. It's away from the crowds but close to a station so still very convenient. There are some great local restaurants nearby that Kunar will be happy to direct you to. It may not be a 5 star Michelin hotel but you will receive 5 star treatment at a bargain price.

Stayed in March 2024

One of the bathrooms had very little room for legs. Uncomfortable for tall people. You still have the other bathroom.

Very quiet, exceptional staff, comfortable bed, close to jr and 3 minutes train to kyoto station, lot of good and cheap places where you can have dinner. Owners always available to help or accomodate your needs

Stayed in April 2024

The personel was great, it was ocean

Stayed in April 2024

The host was lovely, the bed was really cozy, and everything was very clean

Stayed in April 2024

The room was a bit small to share between two people.

The staff was super nice.

Stayed in March 2024

Was a bit cold inside. Maybe it would be better in spring.

Cozy place with super kind staff, Reiko. Gathering was very active.

Stayed in March 2024

Amazing hospitality. I really felt welcomed into the space by the owner and staff. My expectations were really exceeded when I was made delicious chai and a lovely simple breakfast in the morning. Owner is very open and sociable. I knew there was a distinction between "guest house" and "hostel" but this was the first time I really understood the "guest house" experience. The atmosphere is quite calm and intimate. Many local travellers. Sending all my best to the owner and staff, xx

Stayed in March 2024

Friendly and helpful hosts. Good value for money

Stayed in January 2024

the staff will make you feel home! best hosts ever.

Stayed in November 2023

Toilet is a little bit small for a fat one, but that's okay

Such a little sweet home! The owner live with us and care about girls, here supply body wash, shampoo and hair dryer, the whole building made of wood, it's very Kyoto! And 7-11 is nearby, 5 mins walk for city bus stop 西大路八條, btw if u chat with the landlord, he will happy to share his job about India X Japan culture XD! And the landlady was very nice !always smiling and polite.

Stayed in December 2023

The beds were a bit small, but I still sleep OK. Big thing is that you have to be back before 12am otherwise you're keeping up the nice caretaker.

I had a great stay at Santana Guesthouse, and the managers/ hosts there are so friendly. They helped me out through many mistakes I've made, like arriving late and letting me store my heavy bags before I had to leave. They are near the bus lines and 10 min ish slow walk from train station so transportation is very simple can't get lost. The cost was very low compared to other Kyoto residences, and its location allowed to me visits shrines in the Eastern regions and Arashiyama in the West relatively easy.

Stayed in December 2023

Very good Hostel

Stayed in November 2023