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Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel

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Reception hall
Fridge, microwave
Staircase
Shared Dormitory, Women only | Soundproofing, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Nishisakai-machi 167, Nanajokarasuma, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8218
  • Kyoto Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese-style Room For 2 Guests | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Japanese-style Room For 2 Guests

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons and 2 Single Bunk Beds

About this property

Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel

Hostel with a bar, steps from Kyoto Tower
Along with a bar/lounge, this hostel has a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden and a reception hall are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Kyoto Tower. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include locker space, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Steps from Kyoto Tower and 7 minutes on foot from Kawaramachi Street
As a guest of Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel also features a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto hostel.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

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
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, I would recommend to my friends!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

dennis

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

Traditional Guest House

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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

JOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
located very close to the main Kyoto train station, great value for the price !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Good location, good facilities, and good owner

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Haixiao, Singapore

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

Awesome, Traditional, Conveniently near Trains

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 :(
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Z, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Asha, NS, Canada

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

rei, singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uniquely zen

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice guesthouse close to Kyoto station

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

YINGJIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tanaka is a very nice guy, and I was lucky enough to know him and his place. ありがとうございます!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

匿名希望, 東京都

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
洗面、シャワールーム、お手洗いなどの共用部分に直結する廊下は吹き抜けなので晩秋〜春先までは寒いのでご注意ください。 立地が大変良く、宿泊オンリーと割り切るならとても良い場所です！ お世話になりました、ありがとうございます。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

AKIHIRO

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

良い

とても綺麗で雰囲気もよかったです。 また京都に行った際は利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

PARK

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

좋음!

방은 그럭저럭 깨끗한 편인데 부분부분 먼지같은게 보였지만 침대나 이런부분은 엄청 깨끗해서 문제없이 잘 지냈습니다!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chih Lung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

佳萱

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

超棒的青旅

旅館離車站非常近，去景點都非常方便 內部裝潢很雅緻，老闆人也非常親切，因為中間跟友人離開京都三天需要寄放行李，老闆也願意讓我們寄放，省掉不少麻煩 下次來京都絕對要再來住一次！！
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Xavier, Hong Kong

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

一個人京都遊好選擇

雖然地方細細，但可感受日本傳統家庭感覺，也可認識唔同地方旅客，店主田中先生是個識基本英語的，但不要預期會有認識你國語言人士招呼你，這不是五星級酒店
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

sousuke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

YI-TZU

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

Nice location and staff

The staff is really nice and the location is very convenience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019