Ryokan Hostel Gion

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Hotel Highlights

Welcome to the charming Ryokan Hostel Gion, nestled in the heart of Kyoto, just 1.5mi from the bustling city center! This delightful 2-star haven combines traditional Japanese hospitality with modern comforts, making it the perfect place for travelers wanting to immerse themselves in Japan's rich culture while enjoying contemporary amenities. With prices starting at an incredible $27, you can indulge in an authentic Japanese experience without breaking the bank!

Rooms

Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom in Ryokan Hostel Gion

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4 Bunk Beds

185 sqft

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Microwave

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

The quadruple room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bidet. The unit has 4 beds.

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room in Ryokan Hostel Gion

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1 Bunk Bed

30 sqft

Dormitory, Bunk

Bathtub

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Sleep comfortably in our mixed dormitory room with a cozy bunk bed, air conditioning, and soundproof walls. Relax in the extra-long bed and enjoy a refreshing stay with modern amenities like air purifiers and a bathtub.

Quadruple Room with Bathroom in Ryokan Hostel Gion

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4 Bunk Beds

180 sqft

Quadruple Room

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Shower

Bidet

The quadruple room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The quadruple room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a seating area as well as a dining area. The unit has 4 beds.

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Guests rave about the cozy and soundproof accommodations at Ryokan Hostel Gion, where you can sink into extra-long beds and unwind in your very own bathtub. The free Wi-Fi ensures you can share your adventures with friends and family, while the air-conditioned rooms promise a refreshing retreat after a day of exploring Kyoto's historic temples and vibrant streets. And when you're ready for some fresh air, don't forget to check out the lovely terrace that invites you to soak in the local atmosphere.

Experience the Best

Rated highly by 1,095 satisfied guests, this hostel is more than just a place to rest your head. Each room is non-smoking and designed to provide a peaceful escape, with easy access to upper floors via a convenient elevator. So, whether you're planning to wander through the iconic Gion district or dive into Kyoto's culinary delights, Ryokan Hostel Gion is your perfect base for an unforgettable adventure!

Plan Your Stay

Once you've settled in, get ready to meet your fellow globetrotters in the vibrant common areas of Ryokan Hostel Gion! Here, travelers from around the world converge to swap stories and tips while sipping on delicious Japanese tea. The spirit of community thrives in this cozy haven, where the charm of Kyoto is mirrored in the friendships you’ll forge. Take part in the hostel's unique activities or simply lounge in the welcoming environment, you're bound to create memories that last a lifetime!

Area and facilities in Ryokan Hostel Gion

Amenities

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Bidet

Soundproof

This is an incredible stay. Well worth the cost, easily. It's right in the heart of the historic area and still close to restaurants, the shopping area, many cafes, and 7/11. You can walk around close to home at night and see the Geisha going about their workspaces. The staff are so incredibly helpful and friendly, very warm and welcoming. The amenities are brilliant, free tampons, tissues, earbuds, brushes, soap, conditioner, shampoo, coffee, tea, etc. A fresh towel every day. It's very clean, the beds, bathrooms and kitchen, toilets - everything is spotless. It's very secure, you need a card to get it, and there are stairs or a lift at the end of the floor. Excellent internet. Very close to buses and trains - although the system in Kyoto isn't as complex as Osaka or Tokyo. It has a small kitchenette - but all things you could need to cook. There are clothes washing facilities there, but there are also larger more industrial washes directly across the road (pictures in my photos). It's very quiet and peaceful. The aircon is on strong at night (19/20 degrees), which is nice for the pods and for sleeping (it was hot summer in Japan at the time). Big fluffy quilts and clean sheets - if you stay longer than a week, they change them weekly (I was there 3 weeks). The beds/pods are larger than any I have been in, and I have stayed in Japan for 9 weeks so have seen a few. They also have bike hire - ebike, or normal bike - an excellent way to see the sites, since it's a little more spread out and has less public transport. Really wonderful place and stay. They do post a lot of guides and info on the Instagram, which is helpful to check out and contact them on if you want.

Jessica

I think this place deserve a higher rating. The room is big, clean, bed super confy, best bed ever, bed area really big and spacious. The showers were amazing, I loved it, and in the bathroom they provide you with everything, shampoo, conditioner, cotton buds, cotton paper for make up remover, one time use hairbrush, hairdryer and hair straighteners, this was the top. I celebrated my birthday in Kyoto and it was nice to make nicer my hair after backpacking for months and looking like a homeless. But most importantly they provide you a towel and they change it every day for free, this is priceless and amazing. The common area is nice and there is a coffee machine wich you can get one coffee for 100 yen, this makes you save a lot of money. In the common area there are a lot of books for reccomendations, guides about restaurants, touristy places etc, I found it quiet smart. I really enjoyed my staying there. I will for sure come back again. Thank you ♥️

Dajana

A Traditional hostel with Modern Facilities. The bed has a tatami Japanese mat. The shower rooms are equipped with Makeup removing solution, Hair dryer, Hair Curl, hair clips, Lotions, Shampoo, Conditioner and Body wash. They also have a basket to carry your stuff into the shower. There is a vending machine in the hostel. The common room area has coffee vending machine and traditional Japanese style seating, also the regular seating. They store your luggage if you come in early. Walking distance from Gion Higashiyama district. Walking distance from Sanjo Keihan station, which has trains to Fushimi Inari and Sanjo Bus station/ sanjo subway which has trains/bus to Arashiyama. 2 convenience stores are stone throw away from the hostel.

Sonal

This accommodation was absolutely fantastic, and I couldn’t be happier with my stay! The beds were incredibly comfortable, and the dorm room was spotless and well-maintained. I especially appreciated getting a fresh towel every day—a thoughtful touch that made the stay even better. The bathroom was beautiful and exceptionally clean, with all the amenities you could need. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, adding to the overall positive experience. The location is also a huge plus—just a short walk to the metro and bus stations, making it super convenient to explore the area. Bonus points for having a lift and providing slippers for extra comfort. I highly recommend this place—it truly exceeded all expectations!

Hartmann

High quality and modern hostel. For the dorms they are considerate enough to turn off any beeping sound when someone taps their card on the lock (not the case in many other hostels...). The common area is nice. Possible to store luggage before and after check in. You wouldn't think staying in a 20.bed dorm sounds like a good idea if you want to.rest, but I'm telling you the hostel thought it all through so the noise is minimal and the comfort is very good web for a big dorm (of course also.depends how civilised your room mates are...).

Malwina

This is an incredible stay. Well worth the cost, easily. It's right in the heart of the historic area and still close to restaurants, the shopping area, many cafes, and 7/11. You can walk around close to home at night and see the Geisha going about their workspaces. The staff are so incredibly helpful and friendly, very warm and welcoming. The amenities are brilliant, free tampons, tissues, earbuds, brushes, soap, conditioner, shampoo, coffee, tea, etc. A fresh towel every day. It's very clean, the beds, bathrooms and kitchen, toilets - everything is spotless. It's very secure, you need a card to get it, and there are stairs or a lift at the end of the floor. Excellent internet. Very close to buses and trains - although the system in Kyoto isn't as complex as Osaka or Tokyo. It has a small kitchenette - but all things you could need to cook. There are clothes washing facilities there, but there are also larger more industrial washes directly across the road (pictures in my photos). It's very quiet and peaceful. The aircon is on strong at night (19/20 degrees), which is nice for the pods and for sleeping (it was hot summer in Japan at the time). Big fluffy quilts and clean sheets - if you stay longer than a week, they change them weekly (I was there 3 weeks). The beds/pods are larger than any I have been in, and I have stayed in Japan for 9 weeks so have seen a few. They also have bike hire - ebike, or normal bike - an excellent way to see the sites, since it's a little more spread out and has less public transport. Really wonderful place and stay. They do post a lot of guides and info on the Instagram, which is helpful to check out and contact them on if you want.

Jessica

I think this place deserve a higher rating. The room is big, clean, bed super confy, best bed ever, bed area really big and spacious. The showers were amazing, I loved it, and in the bathroom they provide you with everything, shampoo, conditioner, cotton buds, cotton paper for make up remover, one time use hairbrush, hairdryer and hair straighteners, this was the top. I celebrated my birthday in Kyoto and it was nice to make nicer my hair after backpacking for months and looking like a homeless. But most importantly they provide you a towel and they change it every day for free, this is priceless and amazing. The common area is nice and there is a coffee machine wich you can get one coffee for 100 yen, this makes you save a lot of money. In the common area there are a lot of books for reccomendations, guides about restaurants, touristy places etc, I found it quiet smart. I really enjoyed my staying there. I will for sure come back again. Thank you ♥️

Dajana

A Traditional hostel with Modern Facilities. The bed has a tatami Japanese mat. The shower rooms are equipped with Makeup removing solution, Hair dryer, Hair Curl, hair clips, Lotions, Shampoo, Conditioner and Body wash. They also have a basket to carry your stuff into the shower. There is a vending machine in the hostel. The common room area has coffee vending machine and traditional Japanese style seating, also the regular seating. They store your luggage if you come in early. Walking distance from Gion Higashiyama district. Walking distance from Sanjo Keihan station, which has trains to Fushimi Inari and Sanjo Bus station/ sanjo subway which has trains/bus to Arashiyama. 2 convenience stores are stone throw away from the hostel.

Sonal

This accommodation was absolutely fantastic, and I couldn’t be happier with my stay! The beds were incredibly comfortable, and the dorm room was spotless and well-maintained. I especially appreciated getting a fresh towel every day—a thoughtful touch that made the stay even better. The bathroom was beautiful and exceptionally clean, with all the amenities you could need. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, adding to the overall positive experience. The location is also a huge plus—just a short walk to the metro and bus stations, making it super convenient to explore the area. Bonus points for having a lift and providing slippers for extra comfort. I highly recommend this place—it truly exceeded all expectations!

Hartmann

High quality and modern hostel. For the dorms they are considerate enough to turn off any beeping sound when someone taps their card on the lock (not the case in many other hostels...). The common area is nice. Possible to store luggage before and after check in. You wouldn't think staying in a 20.bed dorm sounds like a good idea if you want to.rest, but I'm telling you the hostel thought it all through so the noise is minimal and the comfort is very good web for a big dorm (of course also.depends how civilised your room mates are...).

Malwina

This is an incredible stay. Well worth the cost, easily. It's right in the heart of the historic area and still close to restaurants, the shopping area, many cafes, and 7/11. You can walk around close to home at night and see the Geisha going about their workspaces. The staff are so incredibly helpful and friendly, very warm and welcoming. The amenities are brilliant, free tampons, tissues, earbuds, brushes, soap, conditioner, shampoo, coffee, tea, etc. A fresh towel every day. It's very clean, the beds, bathrooms and kitchen, toilets - everything is spotless. It's very secure, you need a card to get it, and there are stairs or a lift at the end of the floor. Excellent internet. Very close to buses and trains - although the system in Kyoto isn't as complex as Osaka or Tokyo. It has a small kitchenette - but all things you could need to cook. There are clothes washing facilities there, but there are also larger more industrial washes directly across the road (pictures in my photos). It's very quiet and peaceful. The aircon is on strong at night (19/20 degrees), which is nice for the pods and for sleeping (it was hot summer in Japan at the time). Big fluffy quilts and clean sheets - if you stay longer than a week, they change them weekly (I was there 3 weeks). The beds/pods are larger than any I have been in, and I have stayed in Japan for 9 weeks so have seen a few. They also have bike hire - ebike, or normal bike - an excellent way to see the sites, since it's a little more spread out and has less public transport. Really wonderful place and stay. They do post a lot of guides and info on the Instagram, which is helpful to check out and contact them on if you want.

Jessica

I think this place deserve a higher rating. The room is big, clean, bed super confy, best bed ever, bed area really big and spacious. The showers were amazing, I loved it, and in the bathroom they provide you with everything, shampoo, conditioner, cotton buds, cotton paper for make up remover, one time use hairbrush, hairdryer and hair straighteners, this was the top. I celebrated my birthday in Kyoto and it was nice to make nicer my hair after backpacking for months and looking like a homeless. But most importantly they provide you a towel and they change it every day for free, this is priceless and amazing. The common area is nice and there is a coffee machine wich you can get one coffee for 100 yen, this makes you save a lot of money. In the common area there are a lot of books for reccomendations, guides about restaurants, touristy places etc, I found it quiet smart. I really enjoyed my staying there. I will for sure come back again. Thank you ♥️

Dajana

A Traditional hostel with Modern Facilities. The bed has a tatami Japanese mat. The shower rooms are equipped with Makeup removing solution, Hair dryer, Hair Curl, hair clips, Lotions, Shampoo, Conditioner and Body wash. They also have a basket to carry your stuff into the shower. There is a vending machine in the hostel. The common room area has coffee vending machine and traditional Japanese style seating, also the regular seating. They store your luggage if you come in early. Walking distance from Gion Higashiyama district. Walking distance from Sanjo Keihan station, which has trains to Fushimi Inari and Sanjo Bus station/ sanjo subway which has trains/bus to Arashiyama. 2 convenience stores are stone throw away from the hostel.

Sonal

This accommodation was absolutely fantastic, and I couldn’t be happier with my stay! The beds were incredibly comfortable, and the dorm room was spotless and well-maintained. I especially appreciated getting a fresh towel every day—a thoughtful touch that made the stay even better. The bathroom was beautiful and exceptionally clean, with all the amenities you could need. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, adding to the overall positive experience. The location is also a huge plus—just a short walk to the metro and bus stations, making it super convenient to explore the area. Bonus points for having a lift and providing slippers for extra comfort. I highly recommend this place—it truly exceeded all expectations!

Hartmann

High quality and modern hostel. For the dorms they are considerate enough to turn off any beeping sound when someone taps their card on the lock (not the case in many other hostels...). The common area is nice. Possible to store luggage before and after check in. You wouldn't think staying in a 20.bed dorm sounds like a good idea if you want to.rest, but I'm telling you the hostel thought it all through so the noise is minimal and the comfort is very good web for a big dorm (of course also.depends how civilised your room mates are...).

Malwina

Location

Higashiyama-Ku Motomachi 391-2, Kyoto, 605-0089, Japan

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041