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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Ryokan Hostel Gion in Kyoto offers family rooms with private bathrooms and ground-floor units. Each room features air-conditioning, a bidet, and soundproofing for a restful stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a terrace and free WiFi. The hostel provides a lounge, elevator, shared kitchen, and full-day security. Additional amenities include bike hire and luggage storage. Prime Location: Located 29 mi from Itami Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Gion Shijo Station. Nearby attractions include Shoren-in Temple and Heian Shrine, each less than 0.6 mi away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for bed comfort, convenient location, and property cleanliness, Ryokan Hostel Gion ensures a pleasant and hassle-free stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
4 bunk beds
2 twin beds
4 bunk beds
1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aneesha
    India India
    For a hostel it was very clean - both rooms and shared bathrooms. The amenities provided were also well appointed. Location is lovely - in the heart of Gion, close to the Geisha district and the Kamo river. Plenty of eating joints within walking...
  • Jeanine
    United States United States
    This Hostel really made my trip in Kyoto exceptional. A large community room where you could always sit and chat with others which really was nice. Everything was clean, comfortable mattress, nice showers and bathrooms. The best thing was the...
  • Álvaro
    Spain Spain
    The location is perfect, next to Gyon. The facilities are cozy, with very polite guests.
  • Jeanine
    United States United States
    Everything! I’ve stayed in the hostels all over Japan and this is one of the best. It’s clean. It’s in the perfect location. The bed actually has a western mattress, I have bad hips, so it has really been helpful. The staff is amazing. I really...
  • Gladys
    Guatemala Guatemala
    awsome location with good facilities, the beds were confortable the room had air con also friendly staff
  • Levente
    Germany Germany
    I stayed for three nights at Ryokan Hostel Gion and had a wonderful experience. The place was very clean, quiet, and comfortable — perfect for a relaxing stay in Kyoto. I would definitely return and recommend it to others.
  • Rabbit_a
    Austria Austria
    Very nice comfy bed. Friendly atmosphere. Excellent location.
  • Satyajit
    United States United States
    Just wow. In the lovely Gion quarter. Great location and absolutely spotless. Privacy in the design of the bunk beds and very roomy and comfortable. Cannot beat the place and price.
  • Melike
    Japan Japan
    It was clean, neat, had many necessary self care items that I didn’t need to bring mines. It has coffee machine, a small kitchen with anything you may need and common area that we can enjoy our time. The luggage room was so convenient that saved...
  • Elizabeth
    Israel Israel
    This is a hostel that , makes you feel in a 5 star hotel!

Area info

House rules

Ryokan Hostel Gion takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a separate fee (1000 yen/person) will be charged if you arrive after 10:00 pm. Your reservation will be canceled if you do not contact us in advance. *You cannot check in after 0:00 am as the front system will be closed.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ryokan Hostel Gion of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.