GAFU Hostel

2.0 star property
Kyoto hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Café
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bath or shower
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • BBQ(s)

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Private Room A, 2 Bunk bed up to 4 People

Highlights

Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 Bed in a 2-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm

Highlights

Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Private Room B, 1 Bunk bed up to 2 People

Highlights

Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 Bed in a 4-Bed Shared Dorm, Men Only

Highlights

Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Highlights

Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
Fushimi-ku, Nakaaburakake-cho 106-7, Kyoto, Kyoto, 612-8056

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Nintendo World Headquarters - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 43 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 74 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 78 min drive
  • Fushimi-momoyama Station - 7 min walk
  • Momoyamagoryomae Station - 8 min walk
  • Tambabashi Station - 15 min walk
  • Chushojima Station - 6 min walk
  • Momoyama Station - 13 min walk
  • Kangetsukyo Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪酒場ギルロイ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪家守堂 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪伏水酒蔵小路 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪鶏がら らーめん門扇伏水酒蔵店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪鉄板串焼き 咲蔵 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

GAFU Hostel

GAFU Hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you a short five-minute drive from Kawaramachi Street. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kyoto Tower are within a short drive. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Chushojima Station is 6 minutes and Momoyama Station is 13 minutes.

Languages

Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 5 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 9 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (5 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

GAFU Kyoto
GAFU Hostel Kyoto
GAFU Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
GAFU Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does GAFU Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, GAFU Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at GAFU Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at GAFU Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at GAFU Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at GAFU Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at GAFU Hostel and nearby?
GAFU Hostel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near GAFU Hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does GAFU Hostel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around GAFU Hostel like?
GAFU Hostel is in Fushimi Ward, a short 6-minute walk from Chushojima Station.

GAFU Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

TOMOYUKI, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

丁度、定休日とかぶってしまったので掃除がないのかと思っていましたが共有部分はキレイだったので良かったです。密閉空間ではないので防音が心配でしたが思ったより静かでした。ホステルに宿泊したのは初めてだったので、二段ベッドが思った以上に空気が籠もって暑いとは思いませんでした。
ななし, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy stay, nice staff!
Everything is good! I stayed here for 3 nights. The hostel is very clean and new. Staffs were very hospitable and nice.
Verified Expedia guest review