605-0846 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku Gojohashi-Higashi 6-503, Japan
#617 of 663 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 244 hostel reviews
7.2Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.1
Location
8.5
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.2
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 July 2024
Paradeisios
BelgiumA bit dirty
Good location Cheap Good stuff
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 9 July 2024
Ackermann
JapanThe Toilets were really stinky and the facility itself was not the cleanest
The Staff was super nice and helpful. Also the bed was very comfortable
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Mieke
United KingdomStaff were very lovely, but didn’t have much knowledge of local transport links to the airport.
The location was great and it is definitely one of the more social hostels for backpackers in Japan. The bathrooms were super clean, but the kitchen facilities were very limited and the rooms were very dark.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Maria
Spainkitchen and sitting area on the first floor a bit caotic.
Cool lounge and coffee area on the main floor. You can easily socialise. Staff is friendly too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Jose
ChileBeds were simply not good, just a very thin mattress. Staff were not helpful when asked about basic stuff.
Location is unbeatable, so close to good spots to visit, or to transportation.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Liisa
FinlandThe bed was really hard, which is typical to Japan but I think this one was even harder than normal. I got too much exercise walking 2 flights of stairs just to even use the sink or go to kitchen.
Cute kitchen, good location near the geisha district of Gion and 15 min walk to centre, 7/11 convenience is 5min walk away. nice staff. The spacious downstairs lounge area is open I think 24/7 which is great if you want to hang out late. Socializing in the small kitchen with just 2 tables is easy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Alex
RussiaVery hard mattress, towels for extra fee.
Good location, good price
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Victoria
United KingdomI wish there was a secure place to store medium to large bags as the lockers are just big enough for a backpack but for solo travellers it’s not the worst
The location is great! Getting to kiyomizu early was no problem as it was a short walk!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Alejandro
AustraliaMost uncomfortable bed ever: ultra thin pillow and mattress. The rooms are in floor 3-4, showers&kitchen in F2, so be prepared to be going up/down all the time.
The location, near to Kiyomizudera Temple.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Mayra
PhilippinesThe mattress was hard and the shared areas needed more cleaning
The location was very good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Gioia
ItalyThe restroom next to the room have no sink (so it is kinda boring to go downstairs every time you have to wash your hands). The shower and the sink area are closed from 11am to 3pm to clean. And the kitchen was a bit dirty (I think that the little oven has never been cleaned). The room was a bit stinking and I had no space for my suitcase since the bed number 1 and 2 are smaller than the others.
The price was good. There are few market and restaurant near the hostel. Okay for few days.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
Jorge
MexicoNo elevator, bad wifi in some areas.
Great ubication. It´s very near to Gion.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Jake
AustraliaGod damn my back *old man groan* what we sleeping on, a bed of bricks *creaks back* ohandishdbdjsj
Such a great location, and staff are really sweet.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Thi
VietnamThe whole building is not well cleaned and has some strange smell.
The location was ideal to walk around Gion and Kiyomizu-dera. The shared bathrooms were comfortable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Shuping
TaiwanNo airncondition in the room. Otherwise, everything is good.
Very good location. In 10 mins, you can visit all the viewpoints.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Amy
United KingdomUncomfortable bed.
Good location on the bus route to and from the station. Lots of facilities to cook and do laundry. Spacious showers.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Varney
United StatesThe 4th floor had no air flow with the door closed and the dormitory was warm. The stair case was cooler than my sleeping area. Also there were people with lights on in the dormitories which made it hard for me to sleep.
Location was good and the common spaces were great
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Lucas
Brazilthe rooms are stuffy and there is mold on the lower beds
good internet, they allow you to leave your suitcase before check in and after check out
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Frank
GermanyIt is a nice place to stay and have a good rest because the hostel is quite and has the amenities that you need. The location is perfect if you want to visit some of the nice temples. It takes just from 10-20 min. walking to some famous spots.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Sarah
JapanThe upper bunks are directly below the ceiling lights, meaning if anyone decides to turn on the light at 2 am then youre instantly awoken.
Staff were nice and friends and check in was a breeze.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 June 2023
Wanis
Franceyour own private bed in a dorm, which is pretty nice to have for a long stay . nice facilities and cool people thank you
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Xanavg
NetherlandsThe airco was too hot and there was only one window in the room with many many beds... it was very stuffy the whole time and i felt like there was not enough fresh air for the amount of people in the room. The window should be ALWAYS open when there is 10 or more people sleeping in 1 area.
Good location, good beds, friendly staff. The common area was nice too.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Valentina
ItalyReally dirty, especially in the kitchen. The bed was uncomfortable. It works for one night but not for more, I guess. Atmosphere not great.
Great location!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Pablo
ArgentinaBed sheets would be nice to have adjustable ones and a cover to put inside the bed cover. Location and kitchen are the great value of this place
Stayed in May 2023
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