Guest House WA - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Kyoto Tower in Kyoto

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Basic Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Reception
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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152 Nishiyaoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8269
  • Kyoto Tower
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Exclusive Quadruple Room (Room 501)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

Traditional Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Basic Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Traditional Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Family Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room 301, Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Room 101, Family Room B With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Room 201, Family Room A With Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room 202, Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Room 501, Economy Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Futon and 3 Twin Beds

Room 401/402, Triple Room With City View, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Room 302, Triple Room With Terrace, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Shimogyo Ward hostel, you'll find Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 9 min walk
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 10 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪都野菜賀茂京都水族館前店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪大西 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪伊晃庵 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪梅小路カフェ BOSSCHE - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KAKIMARU 七条店 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Guest House WA - Hostel

Hostel near Kyoto Tower in Kyoto
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Kyoto hostel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Guest House WA - Hostel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not provide luggage storage.
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 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 200-1,000 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.

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern Hostel
Guesthouse Lantern Hostel
Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern
Guest House WA - Hostel Kyoto
Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern Hostel
Guest House WA - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Guest House WA - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Guest House WA - Hostel to the airport?

Guest House WA - Hostel is 29.6 mi (46-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Guest House WA - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Guest House WA - Hostel.

Does Guest House WA - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Guest House WA - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Guest House WA - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Guest House WA - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Guest House WA - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Guest House WA - Hostel have a pool?

Guest House WA - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Guest House WA - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Guest House WA - Hostel to downtown Kyoto?

Guest House WA - Hostel is 1.8 mi away from Kyoto.

Guest House WA - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Room for 4 people just enough for 2-3person

Room for 4 person but too small for 4 person. No place to put luggage. Share bathroom. Other was acceptable. Please check the policy before book. Rules are rules and there is no flexibility. The best part is the weather is cold in Japan, but the nights in Kyoto are boring. If you want to enjoy the nightlife, not recommended to stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is larger than it looks on the photo. Our family of 4 has a lot of space to move about and even a living room /dining area. The location is walkable distance from Kyoto Station but do prepare a walk for a bit, but it's also quiet, good for resting after a day of touring /shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

また泊まりに行きます

とても綺麗で良かったです。 防音的に少し不安でしたが、特に人の話し声が気になって眠れない、などもありませんでした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy place even with the shared spaces! The beds are comfy & the staff were so nice and welcoming. We’re so happy we stayed here and would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melchor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hostel.

Great hostel. Pretty close to Kyoto Station. Clean and good wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good hostel

Small charming hostel. Friendly staff. Stayed in a room with two futons for at very reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice location, cozy place, enthusiastic owner, fabulous chance to meet up with lovely people from all kinds of places
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Bao Nhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

HISASHI

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Sarah

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

Rekommenderas inte!

Vid check-in var ytterdörren låst och vi fick vänta en timme. Till slut bankade vi hårt på dörren och då vaknade någon innanför och släppte in oss. Ofräscht med massor av hårstrån i sängen och trasig toalettdörr. Absolut inte värt pengarna.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
店主人很好,是台湾人,不过他说他不是老板。两人间的房间比想象中大。虽然是公共浴室和卫生间,但是却没有降低卫生标准。非常舒适
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

linfeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
位置很不错的青旅就在西本愿寺斜对面,晚上去日出之汤泡澡也很方便,比较适合年轻人住宿。

10/10 Excellent

Héctor Enrique

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

Excelente

Muy bien ubicado, renta bicicletas que es el mejor transporte en kyoto. Staff super amable y atento, instalaciones impecables y cuartos amplios. Para el estandar de Japón.

10/10 Excellent

yingying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
旅馆小小的 共用房间 但是都很干净的 就在西本愿寺对面
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017