+ Very nice and helpful staff + Great location + Great value for price
Stacy
November 2024
First of all, all the employees there can speak decent English, and all of them are very friendly. I really like how they guide you through the check-in process and everything, and all the facilities provided by the hostel. They even got a dedicated shoe storage space and shoe dryer!!! I stayed in a 6-person mixed dorm, and each bed has 2 type-A plugs. The shower room is so clean and well-equipped. Body soap, hair shampoo, hair conditioner, and hair dryer are provided. Each floor has its own shower room, so everything is so good. On top of that, there is a common area on Level 2, and you can freely use any of the facilities (kitchen, fridge, cooking utensils, washing machine, etc.). Do note that you need to pay for the washing machine, but it's fine. They also provide slippers for all guests. The most caring part of the hostel is that there's Braille at the lift!!! I would 100% recommend this hostel and come back again in the future.
Heng
December 2024
The hostel was very clean & modern. The kitchen was spacious and well designed. The terrace was cool & had a great view. I enjoyed the common area - it was comfortable and guests didn't have to sit on the floor like in other more 'traditional style' hostels in Japan.
Progress
January 2025
The common area was the best I have experienced in a hostel environment. I was very thankful for the bean bags when I arrived and needed a nap. There kitchen is well equipped for all the meals you’d need to make. The rooms are a little tight but excellent use of under the bead for the locker. The bathrooms and toilets were clean and in very good condition. There is very helpful information on planning your trip in Kyoto in the downstairs area. There are umbrellas to borrow and bikes to rent. I took the bike for a short ride along the river. It was very nice.
O'shea
December 2024
Location is really good, close to Keihan line Shichijo station what gives you an opportunity to discover Gion, Fushimi Inary Srine, Uji city and other locations.The hostel is a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station, and there are also bus stops nearby, which are very convenient for getting around the city. Towels are not provided, but you can rent them. There is a hairdryer and 3 showers on the floor (at this time of year, this was enough, I don't know how the situation is in high season). There is shampoo, shower gel, hair conditioner, and hand soap in the common area. The kitchen has everything you need if you want to cook something. There are refrigerators, drinking water, etc. You can store your luggage before check-in and after check-out. The staff is great and always helpful if you have any questions. You can also use umbrellas for free and borrow chargers if you need them. The place itself is pretty quiet.
Nataliia
January 2025
The location is really great, and the hostel in itself is good. We had a private room, which makes such a big difference. We didn't use the kitchen but the shared bathroom was always clean and it's comfortable. We were located in the second building next to the main one. Our building was calm, and guests were respectful of it. They provide slippers to walk inside and lockers for the room. Towels are not included but you can rent one for 100¥.
Laurie
November 2024
- Facilities are clean and everything is really organized and straightforward. - Staff is nice, and they all seem to speak English well - Location is pretty convenient -- about 10 minutes to Kyoto Station and 5 minutes to another train station that easily gets you to a lot of touristy destinations (Gion, Arashiyama, etc.)
Joanne
August 2024
This is a good hostel to meet people, or at least be surrounded by other travelers. It has a giant lounge where everyone likes to hang out or chill, especially lively in the evening. It also has a terrace.
Emily
September 2024
Excellent location - walking distance from Kyoto and Shichijo train stations, and some bus stops. Some tourist spots are also walkable from the hostel. The staff are very accommodating, and always available on the aforementioned time. The rooms (esp. bed/mattresses) and common areas are very clean. Really appreciate the suggestions board on the first floor - I was able to enjoy autumn views because of it.
Lemuel
December 2024
Cheap (for Kyoto) Friendly staff Clean Great common area with big kitchen and lots of space Dorms have personal locker that fits all your stuff
Joel
November 2024
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