Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

City centre hostel within easy reach of Nishiki Market

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Double Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM) | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets - Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel (Kyoto)
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Also, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Heian Shrine 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.
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
£27
additional charges may apply
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Room options

Showing 10 of 10 rooms
Full-sized fridge, microwave, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM) | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM) | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM) | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Freezer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Full-sized fridge, microwave, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Twin Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM) | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM) | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area

Twin Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Freezer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
Full-sized fridge, microwave, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Double Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM) | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM) | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM) | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Freezer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Full-sized fridge, microwave, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM) | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM) | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM) | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Freezer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
Full-sized fridge, microwave, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Single Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM) | Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Terrace/patio

Single Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Full-sized fridge/freezer
4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Freezer
Minibar
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Interior
Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Bed In 18 Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
Interior
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Interior

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
Interior
Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
Interior
Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Single　room

  • Sleeps 1
Interior
Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Minibar, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Map
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) - 69 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 108 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 114 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
  • ‪蕎麦 ろうじな - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SCHOOL BUS COFFEE STOP KYOTO - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ナグネコプテギ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vegan Ramen Uzu Kyoto - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Also, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Heian Shrine 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.
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

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were super friendly and were open to helping me practice Japanese. Very accommodating, and clean, with spacious rooms.
JUSTIN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect
Alejandro, 3-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, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

You get a no thrills clean experience that is dirt cheap relatively
Dennis, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great! So reasonble!
Manabu, 1-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, 2-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, 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, 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, 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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Gute günstige Option wenn man ein Einzelzimmer braucht
Gaetan Stephan, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Harlan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Diara, 16-night trip

6/10 Good

ryou, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Shuya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

kiyosumi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

8/10 Very good

Petter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

tomoyo, 9-night trip