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Guest House Kyoto Inn - Hostel

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Travelers find authentic Japanese culture at this peaceful Kyoto haven, where a relaxing garden offers respite after exploring nearby temples.

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Guest House Kyoto Inn - Hostel blends traditional Japanese charm with modern amenities in the heart of the ancient capital. To-ji Temple is a short walk away. Enjoy the tranquil garden, rooftop terrace, high-speed WiFi, hair salon, and laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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A bunk bed with a wooden frame, a mattress with a polka dot cover, and a white pillow.

Mix dormitory room D

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with a wooden frame, a mattress with a polka dot cover, and a white pillow.

Female dormitory room E

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Mix dormitory room A

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Mix dormitory room B

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Female dormitory room C

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 5 Mix Dormitory Room A

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In Female Dormitory Room C

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 4 Mix Dormitory Room B

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Guest House Kyoto Inn - Hostel is near a metro station. Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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15, SujakuShokaicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8841

What's nearby

  • A nighttime view of a park with illuminated trees and a pond reflecting lights.
    Umekoji Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A vintage tram parked on a paved area with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
    Kyoto Aquarium
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A traditional building with a modern structure in the background, under a sunset sky.
    Kyoto Railway Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A modern indoor space with a curved ceiling structure, multiple levels, and a central open area.
    Kyoto Station Building
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.
    Kyoto Tower
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station
    2 min walk
  • Kyoto Station
    19 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    103 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    8 min walk
  • スシロー 五条七本松店
    11 min walk
  • UMEKOJI パークカフェ
    8 min walk
  • 市電カフェ
    8 min walk
  • COJICCO
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 detached private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 1000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: JPY 1000 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: JPY 250 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Frequently asked questions

Is Guest House Kyoto Inn - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Guest House Kyoto Inn - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Guest House Kyoto Inn - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for JPY 1000 (subject to availability).

Where is Guest House Kyoto Inn - Hostel located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Umekoji Park, Shijo Street, and Kyoto Tower. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are also within 3 mi (5 km). Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is only a 2-minute walk and Tanbaguchi Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Guest House Kyoto Inn - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good hostel

Very good Hostel and well maintained. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Hostel is just a few steps from the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Artem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 3 nights in Kyoto Inn. It's a good place for a decent price. Super friendly & helpful stuff. Im glad that picked that place. 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and mostly professional. Free coffee and tea in the check in lobby area. PCs to use as well. No laundry machines. The ceiling heater on the 3rd floor was broken or ineffective. My electrical outlets in the bed headboard was broken. The whole place was clean and held together but not comfortable. It's minimalist style was a bit harsh. The loaner slippers were a good idea. The matresses had rips in them but appeared clean and were comfortable. The vending machine has drinks. No food, soup. I also found a 200 yen coin locker a few blocks away but only a small shoebox size locker onsite is provided as a free option w 1000 yen deposit. My rooms floor was covered in backpacks and suitcases. Towels are 200 yen. Only towels are sold, otherwise its 7-11. 7-11 is a close 5 minute, but chilly walk away. Showers had free soap & shampoo. There's free wifi and a code for access after hours. I got a poor night's sleep, was cold in both upper and lower areas. I fell asleep before midnight to the distant rumble of trains (I didnt mind) and noisy fellow bunk mates (didnt care for much). I didn't feel like the place was worth a second nights stay. Probably won't return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

IFTEKHAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff and hostel very good. However, I didn't like that you have to go through the communal area, kitchen, basins to get from the female dorm to the showers and toilets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

IFTEKHAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anderson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
td ok
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Itzel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees are pretty nice but they also live in the same hostel rooms as you. This wouldn’t be an issue but you would at least expect the rooms to be tidy because they are also using them.. but no. The women only dorm had clothes and baggage scattered all over the floor and nudged into corners. The rooms also small really bad and unclean. It’s smalls like smelly socks and BO. I thought to myself How could the very employees live like this!! Thankfully I only booked two nights but I wanted to leave the very second I stepped into the room. This was the worst hostel I stayed at in my whole stay in Japan, sorry.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Obtienes o que pagas

Obtienes lo que pagas, el staff es muy amable y servicial pero los muebles e instalaciones se sienten viejos
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SHINOBU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ゲストハウス自体が初めての利用でしたが、プライベートの場所が確保されていたので過ごしやすかったです。 駅周辺のため利便性が高かったです。 マイカーでの利用も、駐車させていただきありがたかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Keiji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
JRの線路が近いです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

だいすけ

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
駅近で便利。
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

初めてゲストハウスで嫌な思いした

日本で初めてアジアンヘイト受けました。 ここのオーナーにです。
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
安いし、スタッフの対応は良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ayako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
スタッフの方々が優しく対応してくださり、居心地が良かったです！ありがとうございました！
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Tres bon sejour

Tres bon sejour (2 nuits) dans cette guest house cosy et propre.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hsiu chuan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
房間小 放進3張上下舖，非常勉強。通風不良，房間內異味難受。 價格低廉， 位置一般般， 如果時間短一個晚上還可以接受。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
駅から近いし値段も安いので値打ちあると思います。 長期滞在者かな？がベッドルームで遅くまで喋っていたのはちょっと頂けないがこれは宿のせいではありませんね。 外階段から3階に入る扉の鍵が内側からかかっていて、キッチンの冷蔵庫に入れていた朝ごはんのおにぎりを諦めざるを得なかったのは非常に残念。改善して欲しいところです。 近所のタコヤキバーは本当に旨いです。世間がこの店を見つける日もそう遠くないのでは。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

駅から近くてフレンドリー

エジプト人のマスターが運営されてます。日本語も流暢なのでなんの問題もありません。コンビニも近いし、宿から歩いて10秒ほどのたこ焼きバーが安くて旨くて楽しいのでちょっと呑むにはこちらもお勧めです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

susumu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

便利な立地とチェックインタイム

スタッフが親切で、ベッドの寝心地がいいです。 ロケーションはJR 路線のすぐ横で住宅街近くですが、JR 駅、スーパー銭湯、スーパー、飲食店が徒歩圏で便利。 地図で場所をみて、電車の音がうるさいかなとおもいましたが、滞在中全く聞こえませんでした。ただ、空調の音は夜中に耳障りでした。 一番いいのはチェックイン時間。余計な荷物は早く部屋におきたいですから。 また泊まりたいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方々は丁寧に対応してくれます。 たくさんおしゃべりもできて、とても居心地が良かったです。 帰るのがさみしくなるくらい素敵なところでした。 また利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect place to stay

This place provided a lot of information of tourist spots, how to get to them from the hostel, hours of operation and fee. As I literally planned where to visit the night before it was really great to have everything already there when I arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

卢晨诚

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

还算不错的一家酒店

除了比较热闹以外没什么大的问题——只要你不失眠，环境，交通，服务都还不错，晚上偶尔有火车，但是基本不会影响睡眠质量
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017