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Close to Pontocho Alley and Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Located in Kyoto, Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel is in the city center. Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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133-1 Umenokicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0905

What's nearby

  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cherry blossoms along the Gion Shirakawa River. Japanese old folk houses.
    Kiyamachi Street
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.
    Pontocho Alley
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Inside the Imperial Palace courtyard in Kyoto, Japan
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Jingu-marutamachi Station
    7 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station
    7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • 一保堂茶舗
    2 min walk
  • SCHOOL BUS COFFEE STOP KYOTO
    1 min walk
  • 蕎麦 ろうじな
    2 min walk
  • Vegan Ramen Uzu Kyoto
    1 min walk
  • 百春
    3 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

Hostel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Pontocho Alley and Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike rentals and an elevator
Room features
All 51 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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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

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 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

  • Towels fee: JPY 100 (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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

Kyoto Hive Hostel Kyoto
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE Hostel
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel Kyoto
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street, Pontocho Alley, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Nishiki Market and Shijo Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Shiyakusho-mae Station is 7 minutes by foot and Marutamachi Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Devanshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice environment
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and were open to helping me practice Japanese. Very accommodating, and clean, with spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel! We had a private room so didn't feel like a hostel, other than the shared bathroom. Almost felt more like a pod hotel, with private rooms. Great showers and bathrooms, and cool kitchen and lounge area. The bunk beds were great with privacy curtains. Only "complaint" is there is no water dispenser to fill up your water for the day, or breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonino

Good place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You get a no thrills clean experience that is dirt cheap relatively
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manabu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! So reasonble!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an extremely well-priced option for a stay in Kyoto, in an accessible but quiet part of the city that is still close enough to be convenient, but far away from the maddening crowds. Great hostel facilities, clean, spacious, comfortable, with all the necessities well looked after, and completely functional. The guests were all very respectable and there are no unnecessary frills. Would much rather stay here than any chain business hotel. One note is that I'm a sento/onsen addict, and although there aren't any on premises, there are a few nearby in the neighbourhood -- great way to get to know the vibe of the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of shops around. Kitchen available to cook with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

VANTINH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
よかったです
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Wakako

清潔でした。トイレもきれいでした。スタッフ対応も良かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Asa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
５年ほど前の利用とくらべ、施設内が荒れているように感じた。利用マナーも悪く、夜、何度も携帯の音声で起こされた。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kazuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清潔で安全でしたー
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
今まで泊まったドミトリーの中で、一番よかった。シャワーや洗面所も問題なく、他の人にも勧めたい宿。京都に行くならまた利用したい。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatsuki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
客室、トイレ、シャワー室も清潔で、スタッフの対応も大変良かった。
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erickson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Este lugar é maravilhoso, camas largas e super confortáveis, super limpo, funcionários super atenciosos. Eu recomendo a todos, vale cada centavo gasto.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yui

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
泊まれませんでした。 お金だけ取られました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yonatan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Edificación nueva, todo muy limpio e impecable, cocina para preparar desayunos con todos lo accesorios necesarios y habitaciones muy cómodas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Hiromi

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
以前の同じ施設を利用していたが、再オープン後はスタッフのクオリティとサービス，施設の活用範囲が下がっていた。 シャワールーム、クリーニングルーム，トイレ、共有スペース、いずれも設備のメンテナンスやどのように使うかの意識が低くなってしまったのが残念でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gaetan Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gute günstige Option wenn man ein Einzelzimmer braucht
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

充伸

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Harlan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diara

Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ryou

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025