Gion Koh - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Kodai-ji Temple in Kyoto

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Family Room, Private Bathroom and Toilet | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Japanese garden
Interior detail
Standard Triple Room | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Japanese garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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475 Shimogawaracho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0825
  • Yasaka Shrine
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room, Private Bathroom and Toilet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Twin Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Group room, Private Bathroom and Toilet

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward stay.At this Higashiyama Ward hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Kodai-ji Temple and Kenninji Temple. Yasaka Shrine and Yasui Konpiragu are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 12 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 15 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪前田珈琲 高台寺店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪花こま - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪京だんご 藤菜美高台寺店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪豆水楼祇園店 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Gion Koh - Hostel

Hostel near Kodai-ji Temple in Kyoto
Gion Koh - Hostel offers its guests a garden, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Gion Koh - Hostel offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Gion Koh Hostel Kyoto
Gion Koh Hostel
Gion Koh Kyoto
Gion Koh
Gion Koh - Hostel Kyoto
Gion Koh - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Gion Koh - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gion Koh - Hostel to the airport?

Gion Koh - Hostel is 31.3 mi (59-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gion Koh - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gion Koh - Hostel.

Does Gion Koh - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Gion Koh - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gion Koh - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Gion Koh - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Gion Koh - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Gion Koh - Hostel have a pool?

Gion Koh - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Gion Koh - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Gion Koh - Hostel to downtown Kyoto?

Gion Koh - Hostel is 1 mi away from Kyoto.

Gion Koh - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A highlight of our visit to Kyoto

We loved the mood at Gion Koh. It was full of original character, antiques and quiet jazz. We felt like very welcome guests to a family home. Guests' every comfort has been considered. The location is very handy to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location but hard to get there with luggages on the first day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice experience

Very good hostel. I’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Kayleigh, Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and quiet stay in Gion

Found Gion Koh to be an ideal spot to stay. It's very close to shijo Dori in Gion, but set back enough that you can escape the hustle and bustle of the district. It's a charming spot, however many of the rooms have a shared bathroom - which were clean and well maintained, but that isn't for everyone. We found our room to be quite large and comfortable, it was warm and cosy and had everything we could have needed (especially liked the tea available).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

SUNGEUN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ジュンコ

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
オーナーさんの曽祖父宅をリノベ、100年は悠に超えた建物だそうです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice to experience traditional Japanese accommodation, Hiro is a very friendly and attentive host! Strongly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O hotel está bem localizado no bairro de Gion, é possível fazer vários passeios a pé pela região. Também está próximo de pontos de ônibus e metrô! Ficamos em um quarto com banheiro privativo. O espaço é bem conservado e limpo! A casa tem uma história e foi muito interessante se hospedar ali.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kojima

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
とても心地よい滞在でした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

SACHI

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

HACHIKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
旅館の責任者の方々の対応が非常に素晴らしいものでした。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

あやの

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
お安く泊まれたので助かりました。 部屋にトイレも水道もないのは仕方ないのかな?とは思います。 部屋は暖房がよく効いて居心地良かったですが、2日めはごみの交換だけだったので床にホコリが舞ってました。 掃除道具があれば自分で掃除できたかも。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hote sympathique parlant un peu le francais, bonne situation geographique.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hirosi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

旅ずきん

インテリアやサービス全てにおいてセンスを感じさせる素敵な宿でした。ロケーションも良く是非また泊まりたいと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1층 가족룸의 경우 분위기가 좋아요 문을열면 바로 앞에 작은 정원이 있어요. 겨울엔 조금 추울수있어요
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
위치면에서 최고. 위생면에서 최고. 인테리어면에서 단연코 최고. 주인 친절도도 물론 최고.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

KK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

清潔で快適

部屋もトイレもシャワールームもとても綺麗でした。 立地も最高ですし、対応もとても親切です。 オススメです!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yuwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
超棒的😍😍下次還想去住

10/10 Excellent

meer, 千葉県

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

祇園の隠れ家

気さくなオーナーさんが出迎えてくれる暖かい宿でした。2016年の9月に古民家を改装してオープンしたとの事で、内装はとても綺麗で美しく、かつ清潔に保たれていました。更に八坂神社や建仁寺、清水寺も徒歩圏内で観光にはもってこいの宿です。京都に行く際は是非また利用したいと思います!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017