601-8004 Kyoto, Kyoto, Minami-ku Higashikujo Higashisannocho 21-1, Japan
#83 of 632 hotels in Kyoto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 511 hostel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 23, 2024
Alyssa
CanadaRoom was quite tight, basically a small slot with two bunk beds (as in photos) - but comfortable and clean!
Piece hostel was clean well equipped. Kitchen was well outfitted, with free coffee and tea. Terrace and back garden were nice touches.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Alexandra
SpainGreat location next to the strain staton, clean, modern and this amazing helping staff. Thank you!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Nina
BelgiumThe rooms are very small (you cannot open a normal size suitcase) and the showers are on the groundfloor
Very clean and great communal spaces
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Anna
PolandSuper nice, clean and convenient! Highly recommended!!! Rooms are tiny but common spaces (kitchen, space downstairs) are great - tea, coffee available, great showers downstairs. Everything you need for travel!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
David
United KingdomRoom could have been more spacious but it seems to be like that across Japan
The staff are so friendly and helpful, and the common space is well equipped for self-catering
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Kim
NetherlandsNothing
They upgraded my dorm booking to a private room. Biggest gift for a backpacker :) nice and clean hostel, really nice vibe and staff and lovely showers. No noise from other rooms etc. Also really close to Kyoto station.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Sarah
AustraliaRooms themselves were small, not much space.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Location was great, near the train station. Shower rooms are downstairs (lots of them), and powder room. Great, open communal space. It was nice to spend time there with others. The hostel ran activities for guests to join in on some nights and socialise with one another, that was a nice gesture.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Javate
New ZealandThe staff were incredibly friendly and fun to talk with. Everything about the layout of the rooms, common area and the location was very convenient and comfortable! There were also weekly events which I wasn't aware of which made it even cooler!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Sandra
ColombiaThere are showers just at the first floor, the people who stay in the other floors have to come to the first floor to have a shower.
The place were so clean and very convenient located. Also everything was clean and organised. The staff were so helpful and friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Iwona
SpainAll good.
Common space is modern and inviting to interact with other travelers. Coffee is a big detail. Comfy beds, nice personal, everything is clean an modern, close to Kyoto station. Luggage storage is controlled by the stuff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Diana
ArgentinaOn the upper beds there was a pipe to prevent one from falling when sleeping. The thing is that this is not screwed to the bed and when I was climbing to the bed I grabbed this pipe thinking it was like the pipe on the left to help you climb but no. The right pipe moved and I lost my equilibrium. I didn’t fall but yikes, it scared me.
The hostel reception looked like a hotel!! I was really impressed by it. It was very spacious and with a touch of luxury in my opinion. Potable water and tea available anytime. Many tables to eat, work and 3 macs to use. Showers were really nice, they came with a shelf and a small bin above so you don’t lose small objects, and also a hanger for the towel. (Just the things that I asked another hostel to add because I almost lost my ring). Spacious, the products to shower were nice. The hair dryer bathrooms had chairs (oh la la). The bedroom had free spacious lockers, enough for my big backpack (big sized urban one). The bed was super comfy!! The day before I was at another hostel they had very uncomfortable beds, so much that I woke up without being able to move because of a back-pain (I have back-pain issues but they were under control). The stairs to get to my bed had a handle to help you climb and it came really handy as I always fear of falling.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Domenico
Italy- Nothing in particular
+ 3 minutes from Kyoto Station + Free coffee/tea + Clean and modern + They organise events during the week + They give for free information about events in Kyoto and free maps
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Alena
GermanyNote that showers are only on the ground floor and the dorm room can get quite stuffy!
This Hostel is a gem! Staff was very nice and everything was pretty clean! They have cool activities every few days to parttake in and a nice lounge area with plenty of tips for the city on display too. I hope to come back!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Andrés
MexicoLocation was superb as it's only 5 minutes away from the JR Kyoto Station. Staff was very kind, welcoming and helpful. Facilities were very comfortable and clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Ma
PhilippinesThere was this bean bag in my room and I think it has bugs on it, I got tons of bug bites that are so itchy. Hopefully the staff got rid of it. But the beds were absolutely clean!
The staff we're very friendly and accomodating. The facilities were clean and comfortable and lovely! They even give free unlimited tea and coffee. The rooms were also clean and the location is very convenient, it's like 3-5 mins walk from Kyoto station.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Chuchin
TaiwanAll were good!
Clean and convenient kitchen/ Nice location/ Very friendly and helpful staff/ Comfortable bed and quiet room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Remy
United KingdomNothing really. Just keep in mind that the location is the south side of Kyoto Station, so you will be walking through the station building a number of times to get around.
Nice quiet hostel, very comfortable bed, lots of showers. It was my first time staying in a hostel, and I was expecting there to be some discomfort in sharing accommodation with other people. In this hostel, that was not the case. It was pretty much frictionless. Not a very social place, but I didn't need it to be. I had a great night's sleep every night.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Theresa
United States of AmericaRooms were a little small and sheets were a little musty.
Clean and modern style with very nice staff. Clean big showers. Check process was also easy. Had elevator for luggage.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Aakanksha
IndiaThe staff is super responsive. Loved the way they told me information that I found lacking in many hostels in other cities. Almost next to Kyoto station, what else can you ask for!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Jeremy
United States of AmericaThe dryers don't work so well. My advice is to split your clothes up and use the electric dryers for 30 mins. You'll spend much more with the gas dryer.
THE BEDS ARE LIKE FLUFFY PILLOWS. It's so comfortable here. The facilities are very clean. The lobby also has a sake bar for 500¥. There is laundry outside and they have separate shower facilities. Our shoes were wet after a lot of rain so they had shoe dryers for you. If you're looking for a hostel in Kyoto, stay here.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Chalongkwan
ThailandVery good service, good place, really recommend for everyone.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Ama
FijiEverything. You will not be disappointed. The ambience, facilities and staff were all 10/10
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Jose
ArgentinaThe room did not have air renewal, which caused there to be an odor.
the climate that is generated with the guests and the hostel staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
・e・
MalaysiaThe location and the team of international staff.
Stayed in March 2024
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