10/10 Exceptional
The staff were super friendly and were open to helping me practice Japanese. Very accommodating, and clean, with spacious rooms.
JUSTIN
JUSTIN, 1-night trip
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel
City centre hostel within easy reach of Kawaramachi Street
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When you stay at Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Also, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nishiki Market are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Shiyakusho-mae Station is 7 minutes and Marutamachi Station is 10 minutes.
8.8
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Laundry facilities
Main amenities (3)
- Self-serve laundry
- Limited hour front desk
- Bike hire
Feel at home (6)
- Cookware, dishware and utensils
- Laundry facilities
- Lift
- Minibar
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Soundproofed rooms
£65
additional charges may apply
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Room options
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Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)
9.0Wonderful
2 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Twin Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Single Bunk Bed
Double Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)
10.0Exceptional
1 review
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Single Bunk Beds
Single Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)
8.6Excellent
4 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Bed In 18 Bed Dormitory
- Sleeps 1
Double Room
- Sleeps 2
Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
Single room
- Sleeps 1
Quadruple Room
- Sleeps 4
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About the area
133-1 Umenokicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0905
What's nearby
- Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Kiyamachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Pontocho Alley - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Kyoto Imperial Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Nishiki Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
- Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 67 min drive
- Kobe (UKB) - 107 min drive
- Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 110 min drive
- Jingu-marutamachi Station - 7 min walk
- Sanjo Station - 13 min walk
- Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 17 min walk
- Shiyakusho-mae Station - 7 min walk
- Marutamachi Station - 10 min walk
- Sanjo Keihan Station - 14 min walk
Restaurants
- 一保堂茶舗 - 2 min walk
- SCHOOL BUS COFFEE STOP KYOTO - 1 min walk
- 蕎麦 ろうじな - 2 min walk
- Vegan Ramen Uzu Kyoto - 1 min walk
- 百春 - 3 min walk
About this property
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel
When you stay at Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Also, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nishiki Market are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Shiyakusho-mae Station is 7 minutes and Marutamachi Station is 10 minutes.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 51 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
- Minimum check-in age – 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
- The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
- 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
- Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Laundry facilities
- Bike hire
Facilities
- Bike parking
Accessibility
- Lift
- Lift door width (centimetres): 90
- Front entrance ramp
- Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
- Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
- Minibar
- Slippers
Sleep well
- Soundproofed rooms
- Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
- Toilet paper
Stay connected
- Free WiFi
Food and drink
- Full-sized fridge/freezer
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Shared kitchen access
- Rice cooker
- Cookware, dishes and utensils
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 100-10,000 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.
Optional extras
- Towels are available for an extra charge of JPY 100 (or guests may bring their own)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
Kyoto Hive Hostel Kyoto
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE Hostel
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel Kyoto
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel like?
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel is in Downtown Kyoto, a short 7-minute walk from Shiyakusho-mae Station and 13 minutes' walk from Pontocho Alley.
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Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel Reviews
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
Everything was perfect
Alejandro
Alejandro, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
You get a no thrills clean experience that is dirt cheap relatively
Dennis
Dennis, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It was great!
So reasonble!
Manabu
Manabu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great hostel! We had a private room so didn't feel like a hostel, other than the shared bathroom. Almost felt more like a pod hotel, with private rooms. Great showers and bathrooms, and cool kitchen and lounge area. The bunk beds were great with privacy curtains. Only "complaint" is there is no water dispenser to fill up your water for the day, or breakfast.
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
This is an extremely well-priced option for a stay in Kyoto, in an accessible but quiet part of the city that is still close enough to be convenient, but far away from the maddening crowds. Great hostel facilities, clean, spacious, comfortable, with all the necessities well looked after, and completely functional. The guests were all very respectable and there are no unnecessary frills. Would much rather stay here than any chain business hotel. One note is that I'm a sento/onsen addict, and although there aren't any on premises, there are a few nearby in the neighbourhood -- great way to get to know the vibe of the area!
Kane
Kane, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Hostel muito limpo e organizado e relativamente perto do centro de Kyoto e de estações de metrô.
Raphael
Raphael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
今まで泊まったドミトリーの中で、一番よかった。シャワーや洗面所も問題なく、他の人にも勧めたい宿。京都に行くならまた利用したい。
Yuko
Yuko, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
客室、トイレ、シャワー室も清潔で、スタッフの対応も大変良かった。
Tatsuki
Tatsuki, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Este lugar é maravilhoso, camas largas e super confortáveis, super limpo, funcionários super atenciosos. Eu recomendo a todos, vale cada centavo gasto.
Erickson
Erickson, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
泊まれませんでした。
お金だけ取られました。
Yui
Yui, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Edificación nueva, todo muy limpio e impecable, cocina para preparar desayunos con todos lo accesorios necesarios y habitaciones muy cómodas.
Yonatan
Yonatan, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
以前の同じ施設を利用していたが、再オープン後はスタッフのクオリティとサービス，施設の活用範囲が下がっていた。
シャワールーム、クリーニングルーム，トイレ、共有スペース、いずれも設備のメンテナンスやどのように使うかの意識が低くなってしまったのが残念でした。
Hiromi
Hiromi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Gute günstige Option wenn man ein Einzelzimmer braucht
Gaetan Stephan
Gaetan Stephan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
充伸
充伸, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Koma
Koma, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Harlan
Harlan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Diara
Diara, 16-night trip
6/10 Good
ryou
ryou, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Shuya
Shuya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
kiyosumi
kiyosumi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jasmijn
8/10 Very good
Petter
Petter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
tomoyo
tomoyo, 9-night trip
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