A bit noisy at night. Overall cleaning could be better.

Private studio in a good area, close to main districts and attractions. Great quality for the price.

Stayed in April 2025

I wished for newer and fresher futons.

Stayed in April 2025

This is not a really nice place to stay as a hotel or a youth hostel, it should be more considered as a guest house managed by a private owner even if not applicable. The kitchen and the living room are not suitable for a lot of people... but again I personally really enjoyed my time there because I was able to adapt. I believe this place is very nice for a group of friends but not for individual traveller...

8/10 because the staff was very nice and friendly, then the food from the restaurant was simple but very good and tasty. My mattress was quite comfortable.

Stayed in March 2025

Good location and comfort

Stayed in February 2025

Shared outlets, which was fine until the occupant on the bed below took it all to themselves leaving me with no means to charge phones for the night. Photos on the site listing seem old and the actual facilities look dated already. I thought there was no heater until midway on my trip, thankfully there was an onsen nearby. Space is a bit cramped. No dedicated space for large luggages but it's more of a solo traveler friendly space anyway.

Almost like an old style house. Comfortable and warm blankets. Nice that there is a restaurant with vegan friendly options but it was closed during my stay. Walking distance to main road with bus stops. Friendly staff. Self check in and a good view of the river in front. Safety lockers to keep valuables. Eight minute walk from a Fresco supermarket.

Stayed in November 2024

the photos on booking are either out of date or made somewhere else. the dorm was really small and not much space to leave your belongings we nearly ran out of toilet paper its a bit dirty in some areas and run down

the location was great. i also liked that the place was locked with pin code it has lockers for your passport and items you want secure communication before arrival for staff and check in was smooth also that I could drop off my bags prior to check in

Stayed in October 2024

The kitchen was not very well equipped and could be cleaner (drawers, kettle etc.), there was dish soap but no sponge to use for cleaning the dishes.

The location was amazing. The owner was exceptionally kind and helpful. They provided soap and shampoo in the bathroom, a hair dryer was also available. The studio was quite comfortable and had a lot of storage space.

Stayed in April 2024

it was very small and a bit messy. not a lot of showers available.

good location with a restaurant beneath. cheap hostel with a good price. friendly personal

Stayed in March 2023

Its simple place, but for me it was ok as i got it in real value price compare to places in same location it was amazing qctually

Location, Staff, Restaurant, atmosphere. I got a feeling of friends, got tips to travel, took care of me when needed, walked to most places or just 1-2 train stops

Stayed in July 2025

The guesthouse is part of a Israeli restaurant "Gojo Paradiso", but for some reason advertises itself under a different name, possibly to avoid identification as an Israeli-owned property. For this reason alone I would not recommend it, but further the pictures provided on the booking page are highly unrepresentative of the current state of the facilities, which are somewhat in disrepair and not sufficiently cleaned. The hosts are also prone to watch tv late at night. You may still think it's acceptable for the price, but the fact is the standard for cheap hostels in similarly good localizations in Kyoto is generally significantly higher. Recommended for Israeli backpackers I guess, but not for anyone else.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

The guesthouse is very pleasant, good hospitality and kind people. Me and my partner stayed at the dorms and loved it. Bed was comfortable, very quiet and air conditioning was great. The location was perfect, just 5 min walk from the train station and buses. The neighborhood is quiet and beautiful. There’s a great restaurant with Hummus, Falafel etc. and a nice bar. All in all great experience, recommend it for all types of travelers.

Stayed in July 2025

The place itself is poorly put together, but good enough for a short stay. It was very dirty though, dust and cobwebs everywhere. There is a kitchenette, but the kitchen wares are very old and stained. There is also a washer, which you can use for free. We did not use it so I cannot comment on it. Overall I was expecting it to be nicer. We got a very good deal thanks to booking but I would not pay full price for this place.

The location is great, as it's in a quiet neighbourhood, close to the center and by the creek. Very pretty at night as well.

Stayed in June 2025

i stayed at the dormitory which is very basic and before that at a private studio which is much better. however, if they will upgrade the dormitory level i think the price will not stay the best as it is so i am ok as is.

The beds were rearranged with personal electric connection, place for the phone, light and new curtains from my last time. it is still basic place, not fancy at all but for me so great because it is special place, special vibe, special location. its all like you are in a remote village while infact you are at the middle of the city. really best location

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing.

Excellent stay, hosts were kind, know English and welcome solo travelers. An excellent experience for backpackers. Price is very good and location is excellent, right in the center of Kyoto, 15 min walk from Nishiki Market and Gion. Quite neighborhood fool of cafes with lake views. Beds were really comfortable and clean. All in all really recommended this place .

Stayed in May 2025

Everything please don’t waste your money here had to spend another £250 on a new place to stay which was booked within the first 10 minutes of my arrival I hated it here it ruined my first night after 40 hours of Travel

Literally nothing like the photos… this place stinks there is no hygiene the staff said they where cleaning but there was 0 cleaning done at all there was no Japanese feel to this place your better off sleeping in a park :(

Stayed in June 2025

i can find things if i search but i dont think i want....just loving it

it was my friend i booked for, she knew it is a lovely place, with restaurant downstairs with lovely vibes. as expected, she loved it very much and next time i might be with her there. it is basic facilities but the atmpsphere ( the the price...) cannot be beaten. love you guys (all the staff!) and thanks for putting efforts to make my friend happy. see you again when in Japan, in Kyoto. all the best indeed!

Stayed in May 2025

The wifi is horrible--it works fine when you're literally the only person in the hostel but as soon as there's one or more other people using it, it stops working. Clearly, they're using a router meant for a personal apartment and expecting it to work for an entire hostel and restaurant--not sure why they would choose to frustrate their guests every single night rather than invest in a suitable wifi. The place is very cramped, things are falling apart (like the curtains on my bed which fell constantly and were in complete disrepair), and I wasn't even given a pillowcase if you can believe that. The location is inconvenient--a very far walk to the center where you can find places to eat or go sightseeing. You have to take two buses to go almost anywhere.

Not sure why this place has any good reviews

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

The stuff are really friendly and it’s in a great location in Kyoto.

Stayed in April 2025

its basic place but again, i did not expect as the price was just great value for money

staff! guests! value for money! restaurant bar! tried caligraphy & Koto!- i actually thought i want a quiet room but met great staff and guests! its not fancy but value for money is great! coming back from a long day walking, sitting for a beer and great vegetarian food, meeting others that became friends...it was great and too short, i would extend if i could and will come again. the caligraphy workshop was great, thank you all!

Stayed in April 2025

One of the worst hostels I've stayed in. The facilities/cleanliness were the problem. The "living space" wasn't functional for anything really. There was random furniture items scattered across the sofas rendering them useless. The mixed dormitory was positioned directly above the below restaurant which proved to be a problem on a couple of fronts. The walls separating the room of the downstairs restaurant/bar from the mixed dormitory seemed to either be made up of gaps, or paper thin. You could hear everything from the bar downstairs with noise continuing past 23:30 making it very difficult to get to sleep. The smell and aroma of the kitchen filtered directly up into the dormitory which made my clothes and the bedsheets smell of cooking - this was unpleasant. One below standard, makeshift, mouldy, bug filled shower to share across 12 beds was not enough. I had the displeasure of using this and it was pretty bad. There were small flies coming from a gap in the ceiling throughout my shower. The water pressure was volatile making it difficult to shower. And the general cleanliness and condition of this weren't good at all. I'd strongly recommend you stay somewhere else!

Stayed in April 2025

This accommodation is not a proper guesthouse or hostel. It operates primarily as an Israeli restaurant, and appears to rent out rooms as a side business in extremely poor conditions. The space was very small, dirty, and noisy. Every night there were loud conversations and music until 2:00 AM, making it impossible to rest. My room had no windows, poor ventilation, and an unpleasant smell, forcing me to sleep on the couch for two nights instead of using the provided bed. The beds themselves were very uncomfortable and the entire setup felt unwelcoming and unprofessional. The atmosphere was exclusive to a specific group, with guests and staff speaking only Hebrew and showing little regard for others staying in the property. I felt out of place and completely ignored. This listing is misleading, and in my opinion, should not be on Booking.com. I strongly recommend an investigation into whether it meets the platform's standards. The photos from booking are fake or from 1990. Just to imagine, it was cherry blossom season, every accomodation was full but they had empty beds.

Nothing, I would better sleep outside than inside this accomodation. The streets in Japan are cleaner than inside the rooms.

Stayed in April 2025

The bed felt like it was going to break if I weighed 20 pounds more. The staff had a party till just after midnight and the dorm was above the dining area so I could hear everything. Facilities were in need of a renovation. Very old school vibes.

Good location, staff were friendly

Stayed in March 2025

We loved the location the most. Ideally located to all the places we wanted to visit. We were able to walk to every place we wanted to see and enjoy the city as a local. The room is so cute that gives you the feel of a typical traditional Japanese home.

Stayed in February 2025

Everything is more than what you expect best value for money you can get.

Stayed in February 2025