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Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kyoto, near Nijō Castle

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Guesthouse KINGYOYA offers a quiet retreat near Kinkaku-ji Temple with practical amenities. Enjoy in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and safe luggage storage. This smoke-free hostel features a relaxing garden, and nearby bike rentals make exploring Kyoto easy.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Triple Room | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 7
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Twin Room | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Shared Dormitory, Men only | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Economy Twin Room | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Basic Twin Room | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
243 Kanki-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8492

What's nearby

  • Funaoka Thermal Bath - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 8 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 10 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station - 3 min drive
  • Kuramaguchi Station - 18 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪さらさ 西陣 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪西陣ゑびや - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪イタリア食堂 ガロッパーレ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪らーめんてんぐ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪鳥岩楼 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Hostel near Kinkaku-ji Temple
Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Bike rentals, luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Guesthouse KINGYOYA Hostel Kyoto
Guesthouse KINGYOYA Hostel
Guesthouse KINGYOYA Kyoto
Guesthouse KINGYOYA
Kingyoya Hostel Kyoto
Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel Kyoto
Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Funaoka Thermal Bath and Kinkaku-ji Temple. Nijō Castle is 1.9 mi (3 km) away. Kuramaguchi Station is 18 minutes by foot and Imadegawa Station is 20 minutes.

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