Not a problem, just a heads up: check-in closes a little early, so if you catch an evening train in keep that in mind.

Lovely place- very clean, lots of personality. Beds were comfy and the place was quiet. The owner is really nice too. Pretty easy to walk to the Golden Temple from here.

Stayed in May 2024

A friendly greeting and tour upon arrival by staff. A small hostel which could be described more as a capsule hotel. Far superior to traditional hostels. The location requires bus/subway to reach almost all of the tourist locations in Kyoto but if you are like me it allows the chance to explore a more residential area. The area is surrounded by lovely bakeries and cafes.

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing

The staff person was lovely and very helpful. I loved the design aspects of the hostel and it was great to have a communal area to hang out in. Our room was big and comfortable

Stayed in May 2024

The host was excellent, accommodated me booking in early and storing my baggage on the day I left. Facilities were all clean and excellent, and the sleeping area was comfortable and quiet.

Stayed in May 2024

Everything was great. Cool architecture! Very clean. Kudos to the hardworking staff. Thank you a million

Stayed in May 2024

This Hostel was exceptional! Great privacy in the sleeping areas made it felt like I had my own room. Quiet part of Kyoto with good transport links. Host was very friendly!

Stayed in May 2024

As other reviewers mentioned, there was a 200 yen charge per night. This did not bother me that much given the place is really good value. The "capsule" was a little warm for me, especially once you closed its door. If you get warm easily in the middle of the night, maybe keep the door to the capsule partially open. I am a deeper sleeper so sounds were not an issue. Light sleepers should be careful because the sleeping areas are a large shared space (unless you reserve the rooms) and there is some noise (e.g. light snoring, shuffling in bed, wooden stairs, etc.).

Very clean and nice facilities (laundry, showers, snacks, large lounge room, enough bathrooms). Quite a lot of amenities that are accessible through longer stays. Meeting other travelers, although brief, was very fun and cool - the place definitely encourages some socializing as you will run into each other here and there. Good security, I was not worried about my luggage at all - would recommend keeping valuables with you in the capsule just in case. Definitely best staying here for more than 2 nights to maximize the experience (I only stayed one night unfortunately).

Stayed in May 2024

dust in the room

Nice atmosphere, a big kitchen with all equipment, enough wc and douche facilities, pretty close to different busses stops and to some attractions.

Stayed in May 2024

A little far from the centre and only buses for transport

Wonderful amenities, clean, quiet, friendly and helpful staff

Stayed in April 2024

The location is quite far from everything you might wanna do in Kyoto, but the bus-connection is perfect and just a five minute walk from the hostel.

Everything! You have a nice little cabin on your own, either closed with a curtain or with a 'wood door'. You have a little desk to use and everything is hyper-clean. The kitchen was perfect to cook and you could even toast your bread! Sometimes there were free snacks :) You can rent bikes for a reasable amount of money and there are lovely cafes, shrines and restaurants near by! Try the indian one, it is delicious! The houses around are all residental, so you have a lovely walking experience. Also it was very quite in the night!!

Stayed in April 2024

Everything about this hostel is exceptional, every little detail is thought about to create a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere! To name a few, I was given a fresh towel every day, there was a huge range of toiletries including skincare, and relaxing music is played all during the day in the dorm room. The manager Masa-san was so friendly and helpful throughout my stay. I was there for 4 weeks, but it completely flew by!

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing it was perfect

So comfortable and so many free amenities

Stayed in April 2024

The kitchen/common area could use an upgrade. The location is a bit far from everything so you have to walk a long time or take the bus (which is cheap and runs often).

Big bedbunks which almost feel like a private room inside a hosteldorm. With super comfy mattresses, pillows and sheets. Loved it! Lovely showers. Free use of the laundry machine ánd also super friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed in April 2024

The nicest hostel that I have ever stayed in. Super nice owner. Cool design. Nice extra touches with bathroom facilities. Free laundry service if there a few days. Kitchen has extras such as option to buy noodles (although I didn’t see a kettle to make them) Cooking and microwave facilities. Super quiet and atmospheric. Parking at an extra fee of 500 a day, which is needed as Kyoto parking is expensive.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing!!

We loved our stay here at Hostel Sui. They have bikes that you can rent for not expensive during your stay. The owner is so accommodating and helped us so much with everything. He lent us 2 rain macs when it was raining and gave us good recommendations of restaurants and an onsen. He even lent us a sewing kit when one of our bags broke and needed to be repaired. The accommodation itself is fantastic. We travelled as a couple and we had our own private space with a curtain. The doors to the beds have an option to lock then during the day too when you're out and about. All the other guests were super quiet and super respectful when we were there. The place is also super clean, like spotless the whole time. Nice showers and there's an option of a shower after 11pm beside the kitchen on the terrace as to not disturb other guests. This place really has it all. Thank you so much Hostel Sui! We had an amazing time here 😊

Stayed in April 2024

The showers don’t run continuously and you have to keep turning on the tap every 30 seconds

Kind host, clean space, amazing design

Stayed in April 2024

- pillow was too hard for me :(

Everything! Will definitely stay here again when I return to Kyoto :) -location was nice as it was peaceful and quiet. You can get everywhere you wish to by bus/subway within 30mins or so - towels changed daily - the area I was in was so spacious! Table with chair and mirror, big bed and shelf next to the bed for personal belongings - many shops and restaurants around, I highly recommend checking out Noodle Shop Rennosuke and Tengu for ramen and Katchan for best Tokayaki! - free washing machine when you stay longer than one night :) - free tea/coffee and snacks in the kitchen area - the owner is so lovely and helpful, I was able to check in early which was amazing - female only toilets/showers - umbrellas to use if it’s raining

Stayed in April 2024

I mostly liked everything: very well equipped and comfortable. I had a triple bedroom and it was just great. The kitchen had everything needed for cooking. The bed was comfortable. Great to have the washing machine available for free too. We loved the location, close to the bus and also very nice walk among the little streets of kyoto - less touristy.

Stayed in March 2024

In the winter, the kitchen, apart from the space near the big heater, is a little bit cold.

Probably the best dormitory I have ever stayed at. The owner, Masa-san is an extremely friendly and helpful host. I love the design here (considering that Masa-san has received an award for designing before), which creates a cozy atmosphere and privacy that usually lacks in dormitory-type of accommodation. There are not that many bunks as I have thought, which is great because I can have space for myself. Toilet/bathroom for female is separated, with door locks. Free laundry for guests staying several nights. Location is a bit far away from tourist points, but a great neighbourhood for anyone who wants to explore the peaceful Japanese vibe of Kyoto. I also changed to the Superior Female Room later (due to availability at the time of booking) and I think the Standard Room is just as a good option since I like the wooden door of the bunk, though it can be a bit small. The Superior bunk uses curtain, allowing easier get-in, and can be suitable for anyone who wants to make use of the table and private space. I have thoroughly enjoyed my relaxing and comfortable stay here.

Stayed in March 2024

Some challenges with showering as the tap needs to be held on to keep the water flowing, but I do understand it is a design feature to save water. The shower cubicles hold the warmth so not a big deal for the water to intermittently turn off but does make for a good story when trying to wash hair :) A small storage basket in the shower cubicle to keep clothing off the floor would be helpful.

Easy access to city busses. A very kind and thoughtful host has provided all the comforts of living away from home, making the travel experience very enjoyable. As it is a small hostel it is easy to meet new friends.

Stayed in March 2024

I ended up needing to be a lot closer to Kyoto station than this hostel was. Took about 30min bus ride to get there. So just make sure you have your itinerary in order in the case you have to use the station more so, like me!

Great spot! Comfortable bed, plenty of space for luggage and to move around / get ready in the mornings. Quiet throughout the night. Everyone was so nice! Definitely recommend :)

Stayed in February 2024

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Everything from hospitality service to the building itself. Fantastic stay!

Stayed in February 2024

Beware that the mattress and pillow and quite thin and hard.

The host is very nice and helpful. He even gave us a little present on Christmas! The little room (or box) is quite spacious and you get privacy without feeling claustrophobic. I was able to leave my luggage after check out which was convenient.

Stayed in December 2023

The property was 30mins away from Kyoto station and is only accessible by the city bus. HOWEVER, this wasn't a deal breaker for me because the property itself is just about a 5minute walk away from the bus stop, and most Kyoto attractions are also accessible via the city bus so I wasn't too bothered by it. If you're pressed for time though, it might be a bit of an issue for you.

I'm so happy I booked this place. The host, Masa, is very accommodating. He gave a good run through of the place, and even recommended local restaurants to try out. He's very helpful and approachable. The bed: I was initially worried that the wood might be too thin but I was glad to be proven wrong. I slept on a lower bunk and didn't hear any of the movement from the upper bunk. Privacy: I booked a superior bunk which was facing the wall so it pretty much felt like I had my own room. The space was big enough for me to move around in and I can even open my luggage to take things in and out of. Cleanliness: VERY CLEAN! The bathroom (shower and toilet) was well kept. There's even a stock of sanitary pads in the toilet, and the shower was equipped with disposable razors, disposable shower caps, shampoo, conditioner, and even skincare (face wash, moisturizer, serums, emulsions, oil cleanser, micellar water, body lotion). Amenities: the lounge was such a cozy place to eat at with a stove and microwave for when you want to cook or reheat leftovers. The washing machine and dryer was also easy to use. The shower also had a hair dryer and curling iron. Had a really good experience staying here and if I ever find myself back in Kyoto, I will book here again for sure. What I saw in the photos here are definitely what I saw in person.

Stayed in December 2023