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Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel

1.0 star property
Central hostel with free breakfast connected to a shopping center in Kyoto

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Annex Japanese-style room / Garden view | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby lounge
Garden
Front of property
Japanese Style Room | View from room
In the heart of Kyoto, Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel offers a serene retreat. Start your day with continental breakfast, explore the Japanese garden, and enjoy bike rentals to discover nearby Nishihonganji Temple and Nijō Castle. With laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, concierge services, luggage storage and tour assistance at hand.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Japanese Style Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Annex Japanese-style room / Garden view | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex Japanese-style room / Garden view

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Quadruple Room with Bunk Beds (E) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room with Bunk Beds (E)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Female Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room with Bunk Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Mixed Dormitory | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
115, Ichibecho, Nishi Shichijo, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8894

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Railway Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nishikyogoku Station - 2 min drive
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪志成園 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪あいつのラーメン かたぐるま - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ターリーハウス - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CAFFE COLORADO 西七条店 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel

Hostel near Kyoto Railway Museum
Located close to Nishihonganji Temple and Nijō Castle, Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a Japanese garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, tour/ticket assistance, and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • LED light bulbs, communal kitchens, and cookware/dishes/utensils

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 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 200-10,000 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
Property Registration Number 京都府 京都市指令保保生第H-26-292

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 KYOTO COMPASS Hostel
Guesthouse COMPASS Hostel
Kyoto Compass Hostel Kyoto
Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kyoto Railway Museum and Nishihonganji Temple. Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market are also within 3 mi (5 km). Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is 11 minutes by foot and Tanbaguchi Station is 15 minutes.

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