Kyoto Hostel Ryokan

3.0 star property
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Interior
Exterior
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom
In-room dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
23 10 KAWABECHO HIGASHIKUJO MINAMI KU, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 601-8031
  • Kawaramachi Street
    6 min walk
  • 焼肉 あらた
    1 min walk
  • Jujo Station
    3 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    45 min drive

Room options

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bunk bed and Extra bed Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Japanese Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Mix Dormitory (8 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at Kyoto Hostel Ryokan, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, within a 5-minute drive of Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street. .This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Lake Biwa and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk
  • Nintendo World Headquarters - 9 min walk
  • Kyoto Tower - 20 min walk
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 3 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Jujo Station - 3 min walk
  • Jujo Station - 9 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ラーメン藤本店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ステーキガスト - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン大栄 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪焼肉 あらた - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ANTEROOM MEALS - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Hostel Ryokan

Suburban Kyoto hotel in Minami Ward with free breakfast
Kyoto Hostel Ryokan offers 28 accommodations with washers/dryers and minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms open to balconies. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and rice cookers are provided.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include safes and shared/communal kitchens. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring microwaves and minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms have private balconies. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
At Kyoto Hostel Ryokan, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Kyoto Hostel Ryokan has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking available (JPY 600 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Full-sized fridge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Washer/dryer

Conveniences

  • Lockers available
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (some items)
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Safe
  • Washer and dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 200-1,000 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

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 600 per day
  • Towels available for a fee (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 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

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

Kyoto Hostel Ryokan
Hostel Ryokan
Kyoto Ryokan
Kyoto Hostel Ryokan Hotel
Kyoto Hostel Ryokan Kyoto
Kyoto Hostel Ryokan Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto Hostel Ryokan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for three nights with our 12 and 9 year old. Room comfortable - double bed under bunks for children. Clean, friendly. Breakfast available bread/toast jam , boiled eggs, orange juice. Very easy for laundry - washing machine and dryer in bathroom - 200 yen for washing machine - drying room on our balcony and roof. Dryer 100yen for 20 minutes - fine to finish drying off after being on balcony. Common room area downstairs with cooking facilities and glasses etc. - we had great fun socialising with a very international group. Happily stay here again - 15 minute walk from Kyoto station, 20 minute walk from Fushimi Inari. Family mart combini 100m away.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
The hostel is located near subway, it is very convenient. The host is nice, she cooked breakfast for all, and helped to take care of our lugguges after check-out. There's nothing else to ask for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Wee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Stay
Stayed for 5 nights in a family room for 4. The room is very small and there's hardly any space to move around. Otherwise the stay was very comfortable. Common areas are very clean and neat. Breakfast is simple and on certain days very delicious Japanese tea rice is also served. The manager is very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel!
If you’re fine with hostels, this is a great one! Everyone was friendly, place was clean and things were comfortable. Good showers, breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dena, New zealans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved this hotel! Clean, modern and yummy breakfast! Anzy put on a great spread. About 15mins walk from Kyoto station but worth it! The hotel staff were fantastic and we were very happy with their service and how they allowed us a stress free stay! We were also able to park our bikes at hostel, nice and quiet hostel, calming music. My two sons n i will be back again. Thank you for a lovely stay 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You can't find a better place for the price
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff
Very helpful staff and the owner will go out of her way to make sure you have everything you need during ur stay in Kyoto
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small hostel outside the downtown with HEART!
So, over all, Hostel Ryokan was amazing. Going down the list: The service was phenominal. My friend got sick while there and Chika, the owner, made him soup. Over all, Chika is amazing. She is so warm and kind and makes you feel welcome. We were allowed to check in early and check out late, which was supremely generous of her. So 10/10 for Service. Cleanliness was top notch. The main room was a bit cluttered, but everything was spotless. 10/10 for Cleanliness. The beds in the hostel were great. Long enough to accommodate my tall friend, warm enough for my chilly self, and very comfortable. We did rent a private room, so I cannot speak to how sharing the common bedrooms were, but we never heard a peep from them, so I suspect they were quite peaceful as well. 10/10 for Comfort. As I mentioned earlier, the common room was a bit cluttered, and the building was certainly nothing to look twice at from the outside, but overall the condition was very satisfactory for the price-point. 8/10 for Condition. So, the one poor point is the location. You are way outside of downtown Kyoto (though you are quite close to the Thousand Gates hike), but the good news is that you are only two blocks from the subway station, so getting around is a breeze. We did not mind having to take the subway into the downtown (only two stops), but the area still is not that scenic. 6/10 for Local Area. I hope to stay here again when I next visit. 10/10.

10/10 Excellent

Marco

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent affordable choice
Friendly staff with clean facilities in a good location not far from the centre. An excellent choice for those on a budget.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the place
The place is clean and the location is not too far from kyoto station

8/10 Good

Hoosain Narker, Cape Town, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
“Convenient, clean and affordable”
Found this place in a quick search and with its affordable pricing, booked and was not disappointed. Its easy to find from Kyoto's main railway station and about a kilometre from it. On arrival, we were met by the friendly staff who knew who we were. They even carried our luggage to the 2nd floor room - and it was heavy. The ryokan has been operating since March 2015 and is new and clean. The communal bathrooms were right by our room door so that was just great. It was clean and spotless with the showers having both liquid soap and shampoo. Getting hot water was kinda tricky as on two occasions I only got cold - brrr. We had a four bunk room - rather small but as we spent very little time in the room itself, it was not a bother. Our first night we returned late, but was given access via the back door which was cool. Downstairs is a small lounge area/dining with a small kitchenette. Breakfast is offered, but that's basically tea/coffee and toast. A washing machine and dryer was available for those in need of using such as minimal charge. Bedding is clean and room service comes to clean up daily. An affordable place to be used.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Paul, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Spartan, crowded, clean, functional
If you are on a budget and want a clean, Spartan, safe place to rest at night about 15 min walk south of Kyoto station, this place is fine. The rooms are super crowded with bunkbeds and literally no space to move, no amenities such as TV etc. Toilet and showers down the hall are clean and work well. Rules include no eating or drinking in your room, and you strip your bed when you leave. Again, Spartan but functional if you plan to only wash and sleep there at night.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a vacation!
It has been a great stay! The host is friendly and the everyone there are very welcoming.. Attractions are not that far off, could be accessible via public transport.. Recommend the place, especially if you're travelling alone..

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
朝食もあって、良かったです。
エアコンのすぐ近くの窓際で、多少の騒音がありましたが、水やコーヒー、朝食(セルフサービス)付きでこの値段は、とても良かったです。地下鉄の駅が最寄ですが、京都駅から歩いて行けました。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hostel/ryokan in Kyoto
Nice hostel with excellent staffing. Minni was very helpful. Cosy atmosphere. All the best from Danish family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

KOOKHUM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like this place^^... i had great holiday with 2 kids.. thank you for all....clean, cozy, kind, not busy, near store and sunway... especially kids loved..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
看板違い他
用意されていたのは、郷土料理の朝食ではなく、パンとコーヒー、牛乳のモーニングでしたが美味しかったので看板違いでしたが良かったです。 二段ベッドの壁側に空間があり、上のベッドで物を落とし、下に宿泊者がいると拾うことができません。(枕元にメガネを置き寝ている間に落ちて困った) 京都駅に近く便利ですよ!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
เจ้าของอัธยาศัยดีมาก เดินทางสะดวก ใกล้ร้านสะดวกซื้อ ใกล้สถานีรถไฟ
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ใกล้รถไฟใหล้สถานีรถเดินทาง อาหารเช้าอร่อย เดินทางสะดวกใกล้ร้านสะดวกซื้อ
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

わんねす

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018