With a stay at Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Tower and 7 minutes by foot from Kawaramachi Street. .This hostel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Lake Biwa.
Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, slippers, and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access and a reception hall.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area.
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
1 bar
Things to do
Bike rentals
Conveniences
Lockers available
Reception hall
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
No housekeeping
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
More
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Heating
Bathroom
Bath or shower
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
More
Slippers
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 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 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.
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
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
Children 5 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 50 reviews" "
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Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 50 reviews" "
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Jan, Vancouver, Canada
Travelled with partner
20 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
enjoyed the interaction of guest house culture, its quite surprised to charge all amenities. The location was excellent which was only 3 - 4 mins to JR kyoto station. Cleanliness was good.
The only thing need to improve is- the full english name from expedia was different/ unclear from the name plated signal at the entrance, it took me another 10 mins to figure out the hotel location. Anyways its a good experience to stay at guest house in kyoto
The guest house seemed very traditional and I really wanted that experience. The bed was not as comfortable as most hotels, but I was able to sleep fine. It was very clean and nice. I would recommend staying here!
The place was very nice and actually pretty new according to the owner. The owner was also a very nice guy. The room I stayed in and all the facilities were very clean and nice. The location was also super convenient being so close to Kyoto station. Definitely would recommend to anyone going to Kyoto.
Probably my favorite stay throughout my 10 days stay. This place is very homely and has a really nice japanese feel to it. I would call it a modern Ryokan? The decorations are very traditional, and the whole place has a lovely natural wood scent.
The host is a very easy going person, and the check in process is also extremely easy going.
Would have wanted to stay an extra night if they had availability :(
This place is just a block away form the subway and JR station. Transportations and dining places are all around. Clean rooms and comfy beds. The owner Tanaka is super friendly.
Z
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018
8/10 Good
Asha, NS, Canada
3 Apr 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Like a shared air bnb
This place is pretty chill. The owner isn't around except for when you check in, or if you need him. There is a phone by entrance to call him. He let us store our bags before and after checking out. Rooms were clean and comfortable. The room had an air conditioner that worked really well, however we were ina shared dorm and another guest turned it off and I found it to be too hot while I slept . 1 shower for the entire hostel, but we didn't have to wait. Overall very pleasant stay.
Took a while for my shuttle svc to figure out the entrance is hidden in the small lane. But facing directly to kyoto station within 5min walk. Lots of shops and eateries around the neighnourhood and station malls. Thehouse is typucaly of traditional style with steep stairwell. So big luggage is a chore to get around. The washing area is locates in an airwell so during the colder months.
Very nice guesthouse, Japanese style room with comfortable futons. Just one shared shower and two toilets for the whole thing, maybe not enough when everything is booked. Very good location but the guesthouse itself is in a back alley and it takes a few tries and a bit of patience to find.