About this property
A 5-minute walk from Higashiyama Subway Station, Guest House Ga-Jyun features free Wi-Fi at the entire property. The wooden terrace has chairs overlooking the garden. We are small house with 5 rooms. It is good for the customers who would like to share the travel tips and meet people from all over the world! Guests can choose to stay in dormitory-style rooms or in private rooms. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Please note that the sound can travel easier as we are very old traditional Kyoto town house. A safety deposit box is provided for storing valuable belongings. Microwave, fridge, freezer, and electric kettle are available. Laundry is also available with limited time and luggage storage is offered at the front desk. A free buffet style breakfast with bread, fruits, rice, miso soup, and drinks are served at the dining room. Guest House Ga-Jyun is a 10-mimnute walk from Heian Jingu Shrine and Yasaka Shrine. Kyoto Imperial Palace is 20-minute public bus ride and Kyoto Station is a 25-minute subway ride away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kirstin
United States“The staff was amazing and made the place feel like home. Starting at check in you’re greeted by the lovely pup Jiro. Then throughout my stay, everyone was so helpful and friendly. As a solo traveler, I was sad to leave a place that made me feel...” - Parhusip
Japan“Breakfast is great. Hot water, drinking water and great coffee are available. Chairs, tables, TV, toilet, shower room and other facilities are comfy and useful. Staffs and owner are really helpful and welcoming.” - Caroline
Brazil“Warm, peaceful, and perfectly located, I felt at home. The location is excellent, just a short walk from the Heian Shrine and with easy access to public transportation. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and to my surprise, they were...” - Li
Canada“Good location and friendly staff. It offers a great selection of food for breakfast.” - Margaret Canada“Staff are amazing: friendly, kind and always willing to help. Breakfast was good, the miso soup is still delicious and so wonderful to have fresh fruit and a good cup of strong freshly ground coffee!! The set up of the living area encourages...”
- Isabela United States“Lot of breakfast options, prepared fresh each morning. Clean and quiet property in a central location. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, including Jiro the dog!”
Julieta
Argentina“The location is great. The breakfast is amazing. The owner is so nice. He can speak a bit of English, Spanish and Portugués. The shower is very good. All the staff is nice. Comfortable bed 👍🏻”- João Brazil“The location and the old Japanese house stile. The breakfast is some of the best you find in hostels. The team is wonderful supportive.”
- Mika
Sweden“Jiro the Shiba, friendly and helpful staff, nice breakfast” - Thu
Vietnam“It was a nice experience staying in a 150 year old house. Facilities are modern though, but the atmosphere is excellent. The hosts are super friendly and nice. Breakfast is hearty and coffee is available until 10 PM. One of my best stays ever.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
The property has a curfew at 23:00. Guests cannot leave the property after this time.
Children under 18 years old cannot be accommodated in dormitory rooms.
There is no elevator and guests must walk up stairs to reach their rooms.
Guests arriving outside check-in hours are advised to contact the property before their stay to arrange check-in.
Please note that an additional charge of 1,000JPY per 30 minutes will apply for check-in outside of scheduled hours.
Please inform Guest House Ga-Jyun of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
While this property offers stays longer than one month, Booking.com isn't offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who participate in this offering won't have any rights or interests as a tenant for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
