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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Ryokan Hostel Gion in Kyoto offers family rooms with private bathrooms and ground-floor units. Each room features air-conditioning, a bidet, and soundproofing for a restful stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a terrace and free WiFi. The hostel provides a lounge, lift, shared kitchen, and full-day security. Additional amenities include bike hire and luggage storage. Prime Location: Located 47 km from Itami Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Gion Shijo Station. Nearby attractions include Shoren-in Temple and Heian Shrine, each less than 1 km away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for bed comfort, convenient location, and property cleanliness, Ryokan Hostel Gion ensures a pleasant and hassle-free stay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Laundry
- Heating
- Terrace
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Gustavo
Peru
“capsule was comfortable, the bathroom and showers were clean... I've actually visited this hostel one week later” - Williams
United Kingdom
“Really friendly staff and lovely pods which felt super private.” - Huseyin
Turkey
“Helpful staff, clean facilities, a new towel every day and a neat common area with tatami mats. The location is also great.” - Wai
Hong Kong
“Really enjoyed my stay here. Common area is clean and comfy. Bed and toilets are clean with hairdryer. There was convenient store and laundry within 1 mins walking distance and it was easy to travel to different places with train or bus.” - Freya
Belgium
“Good location! Clean dorm. Clean towels everyday. Seperate bathroom for women. Laundry place right in front of the hostel which is very convenient. Good base to explore Kyoto several days!” - Ali
Malaysia
“I really enjoyed the place it’s cozy and well blended with the japanese culture. It’s at the end of the day just a hostel so it’s nothing crazy but it’s clean and comfortable to stay in” - Jelena
Netherlands
“Located 5 min from Gion, which is incredible location. I could get everywhere fast and easy, Main Streets with markets are also 10-15 min walk away. Location is super. I really liked the security of female dormitories and bathrooms. It was quiet...” - Marija
Switzerland
“Excellent location for exploring Kyoto. Very clean rooms and common areas.” - Elizabeth
New Zealand
“Fantastic location in a charming neighbourhood. The property has an affordable bike hire service which makes it easy to get between attractions. The bathrooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable.” - Jelena
Netherlands
“We traveled for a week already and sleeping on a good bed with good flow of airco was just what we needed!”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
Please note that a separate fee (1000 yen/person) will be charged if you arrive after 10:00 pm. Your reservation will be cancelled if you do not contact us in advance. *You cannot check in after 0:00 am as the front system will be closed.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Ryokan Hostel Gion in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.