Ryokan Hostel Gion puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, Gion Corner and Pontocho Alley are within a short 10-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Sanjo Keihan Station is 5 minutes and Higashiyama Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
75 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 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 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (18 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
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Water dispenser
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Lockers available
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
12 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
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.
Destination fee: JPY 200 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: Alipay and PayPay.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Does Ryokan Hostel Gion offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ryokan Hostel Gion 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 Ryokan Hostel Gion?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ryokan Hostel Gion?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Ryokan Hostel Gion.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ryokan Hostel Gion?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Ryokan Hostel Gion and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
What's the area around Ryokan Hostel Gion like?
Ryokan Hostel Gion is in Gion, a short 5-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station and 12 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
Ryokan Hostel Gion Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar 2024
Location, comfort and luggage storage, all excelle
The best capsule hotel I've stayed at.Cozy and private, nice staff, comfortable temperature and good showers. Easy luggage storage before and after stay. Excellent location for being nearby a lot of food and fun, but off a small street so it is not loud and is very peaceful. I would stay here again and recommend highly. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2023
It’s very close to Gion station and the Main Street. The hostel was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. If you don’t want to keep your bags in the rooms you can leave them downstairs in an area that is secured by cameras. I recommend staying here if you want to be close to Yasaka shrine, Kiyomizudera, Kodaiji temple, and Kenin Ji Temple. Even the popular restaurant Kichi Kichi omurice and bars are a 10 min walk away.
Brittany-Ann
Brittany-Ann, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2023
Nice hostel
Brianne
Brianne, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Apr 2023
Great location, nice staff and good facilities!
Rohan
Rohan, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Dec 2022
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Feb 2020
Awesome
Loved this place. Super friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms, great location in Gion, nice communal area to meet fellow travelers. Would definitely stay again next time I'm in Kyoto.
Dan
Dan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2020
Very clean and quiet with great facilities that make you feel comfortable. The Gion location is so convenient for exploring the site of Kyoto!
Rich
Rich, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Aug 2019
Great stay!
Great location. Excellent service.
Salman
Salman, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2019
It was convenient location and great staff and clean!
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Aug 2019
Amazing place, location and service
If there’s space, book this place, you will love it! Traveling with a family of 5 we booked a private room for 4 nights. Room was clean and spacious. The place is located one step away from the train station and the beautiful historical district of Gion, super close to the action but still located in a quiet street. Location is so great that we even saw Geishas on the very first day whilst walking around. There’s a convenience store across the street and is walking distance from restaurants and main sightseeing spots. WiFi in the room worked perfectly and the staff were very helpful and nice. This has definitely been one of the best places we’ve stayed during our 15 day trip through Japan.
A couple of hiccups, the private rooms are located on the ground floor next to the reception so it can be a bit noisy if there’s people speaking loud at the lobby or the TV is on, but in general everyone is very mindful of the noise. Also, although there was a curtain trying to block it, having the light of the WiFi router flashing during the night in the room was annoying. But these were small things compared to the overall stay. We’d definitely stay here again!
Zugey
Zugey, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jul 2019
The common space is great for meeting people. The beds are very comfortable. The showers are great!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Apr 2019
Fantastic Stay at the Gion Area
The hostel has a great Japanese style interior that is complemented with lots of amenities and facilities for you to enjoy a wonderful stay. I really liked the comfy beds and tatami interior too. Couple that with the friendly staff, the hostel is a great choice for exploring in the Gion area.
Ong
Ong, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2019
This place is beautiful, close to all Gion has to offer. The beds are comfortable, staff is friendly and it has this lovely traditional Japanese feel to it. Highly recommended!
Super location within walking distance to the main sights.
The mattress was fantastic, slept like a baby every night
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Mar 2024
Die Lage der Unterkunft war super und das Personal nett. Ich finde schade, dass es keine Möglichkeit gibt, seinen Koffer vernünftig zu verstauen. Der Schlafsaal steht voll mot Gepäck. Auch finde ich den Duschraum etwas klein für so viele Personen. Alles in allem dennoch eine gute Unterkunft :-)
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