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Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kyoto, 6-minute walk to Shijo Street

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Located near Nijō Castle and Kawaramachi Street, Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel provides a quiet escape in bustling Kyoto. Travelers can relax in the garden, use the WiFi to plan their day, or rent bikes to explore the nearby Nishiki Market with ease.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Japanese Traditional Room, Garden View, 1st Floor | Individually furnished, free WiFi

Japanese Traditional Room, Garden View, 1st Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Japanese Traditional Room with Large Window, 2nd Floor | Individually furnished, free WiFi

Japanese Traditional Room with Large Window, 2nd Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Double Room, 2nd Floor | Individually furnished, free WiFi

Double Room, 2nd Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | Individually furnished, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Group Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bathtub and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
105-1 Nishirokkaku-cho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8217

What's nearby

  • Sanjo Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shijo Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station - 8 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 9 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪IZAMA - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪旬菜 いまり - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cao cafe ishikawa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪西洞院食彩ろぉじ - ‬2 min walk
  • 瓢樹

About this property

Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel

Hostel near Nijō Castle
Close to Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel provides amenities like a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with on-request microwaves
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8 AM - 11 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4 PM - 9 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Staffed front desk

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

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-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

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 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 cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should note that luggage storage is available at this property 8-11 AM on the day of arrival only.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Taikoya Hostel Kyoto
Guesthouse Taikoya Hostel
Guesthouse Taikoya House Kyoto
Guesthouse Taikoya House
Guesthouse Taikoya Kyoto
Guesthouse Taikoya
Taikoya – Hostel Kyoto
Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel Kyoto
Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Sanjo Street and Shijo Street. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are also within 15 minutes. Karasuma Oike Station is 9 minutes by foot and Nijojo-mae Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

貼心的民宿主人

環境清幽，去錦市場很方便，再走出去就是熱鬧的四条。 到京都的那晚因下雨球鞋濕了，隔天早上發現鞋子放在門口曬太陽，是很貼心的民宿主人，有注意到小細節。
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

コスパが良い

チェックイン前の手荷物預かりがあるとのことですが、スタッフがおられなかったのが残念でした。こちらが事前連絡で時間指定してなかったので起きたことかもしれませんが… 建物の雰囲気はすごく良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I was doing booking, I missed the information that tax is not included in the price. So, I am quite shocked when i got to pay an extra of 200 yen per person per day. But that is fine, because it is my mistake. Remember not to check-in later than 9 pm, there will be an expensive late charge. The staff is very nice and helpful, he can speak english so well. The decorations in house are beautiful, but the bedclothes didn’t seem to be clean. To conclude, it is quite a good choice when you want a cheap accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a very old traditional house. It’s really unique. I couldn’t fault it. Maybe the only thing I would say was it was a little hot in the room. But I guess this is Japanese summer. Our room was on top floor with high ceiling. So it couldn’t be helped. The price is excellent, it’s clean and traditional. What more could you want?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
140年の京のまちや素敵でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

I CHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
不錯，服務人員態度好~
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

YUEN YAN

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

服務員很熱情，有家的感覺。

服務員很熱情，有家的感覺。雖然是共用浴室廁所，但各旅客都很自律。屋內還有一個小亭院，很舒服。正宗的日式和室。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly guest

Good, guests are friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Gut aber überfüllt

Wunderschönes Guesthouse i. Zentraler lage. Der schlafplatz ist nur zu klein. Ich hatte ein privatzimmer ABER die wände habem den Raum nicht ganz abgeschlossen sodass mann die ganze Nachte schnarchende Menschen gehört. Ich musste auch das licht Ausmaschen weil dies ansonsten ins nebenraum leuchten würde.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

magali

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

Pleasant stay in traditional Japanese house

The owner is a great guy. We had a good chat about music and about japanese culture and life in general. He is a very good host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

RIE

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

2回目の宿泊

また徒歩圏内のライブに利用。同室の人たちが静かで、安眠できた。行きの夜行バスで疲労困ぱい、寝て起きてチェックアウトだったのが心残り。京都好きなのは、家庭的な宿泊先の影響が大きい。また、一泊の際はお世話になります。
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Taikyoya is a very pleasant small guesthouse/hostel in a traditional Kyoto house. There are only a few rooms, which gives a very family like atmosphere. We had the large traditional japanese room on the second floor with a nice window view over the tiny garden and very nice room decorations. The only unconvenience is that the shared toilets and showers are on the first floor and that the stairs are very steep and narrow. On the other hand, these facilities and especially the bath, was really beautiful and clean. Good place and very nice experience!

8/10 Good

RIE

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

町屋の醍醐味

寝床やキッチン水回り等、きれいで快適。玄関のしつらえも勉強になります。リビングに京都関連の書籍があり、ひとりでも退屈しません。 ライブハウス目的で泊まり、その興奮覚めやらぬまま、朝まで寝付けず。次も一泊ならば泊まりたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice guesthouse

Prime location to main attractions. Very clean and welcoming. Reception spoke English and was very helpful with directions and general questions. Well recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice traditional guesthouse

Very quirky and traditional but only one shower and not enough toilets for guests, also very small kitchen. Good location, a short walk from downtown and the subway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

はー, 日本

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

飲食店の多い通りに面していて便利だと思いました。

長屋特有の奥に細く続く造りで、お手洗いやお風呂に移動するのは少し手間がかかります。階段が急なので、慣れるまでは移動が怖いかもしれません。それでもこちらにお世話になれて良かったです。オーナーさんがお客さん同士の縁を繋げようと、親しみやすく話しかけてくれるのが印象的でした。いたるところにトルコランプが飾られているのも素敵です。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

京町家のゲストハウス

京都らしい町屋のゲストハウスです。キッチンに電子レンジや一通りの調理器具が揃っています。坪庭がありお風呂場からも眺められます。シャワーは混みますし、ドライヤーの利用時間帯が決まっていますが、歩いて15分程度の錦湯を利用すれば快適です。

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
Nadeel van het hotel is dat de muren niet tot aan het plafond lopen en het dus heel erg gehorig is. Ook als je een eigen kamer hebt is de privacy beperkt.

6/10 Okay

LAI MAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

充滿京都風格的旅館

地點很方便, 離很多景點都是1-2個車站, 走路也只是需要20-30分鐘. 比較舊的房屋, 走路或閉門的回音比較大, 隔音不太好.

8/10 Good

Yao

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

古民家アットホームな宿

とてもフレンドリーで親切に対応していただきました！

8/10 Good

Muriel, Chamalières

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
6 jours à Kyoto dans un Ryokan charmant : visites des temples (Kinkaku-ji,Ginkaku-ji...) , randonnées (Mont Kurama....), promenades à vélo dans la ville, gastronomie japonaise (kaiseki), muséé.Impossible de tout visiter tellement la ville a à nous offrir !

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
casa acogedora, como la chica que la lleva. es como sentirte en tu propia casa. además es una vivienda tradicional, te sientes sumergido realmente en la cultura japonesa

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

とてもいい人達で楽しかった！！

綺麗でおしゃれな旅館で、店員さんがとてもいい人でたのしすぎました。 お風呂も綺麗でヘアアイロンもあるしドライヤーもあるし、シャンプーもいいにおいでした！ またぜったい来ようと思います♩

2/10 Terrible

kay, LLY

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not recommend, poor staff attitude, strict policy

Good to talk to other guests in the hostel, a traditional Japanese-styled house. However, check out policy is strict and staffs are rude. You will be kicked out of the hostel right after 10am. Make sure you choose the right number of guests when booking on Expedia, otherwise they would charge extra even the same room for 1 person or 2 persons are having same price online.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
附近不多景點，但可以感受京都的古色風味可惜清潔方面，被子冷氣太多塵，令我們鼻敏感，很辛苦，整晚睡不到
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