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Hostel Gion SORA

2.0 star property
Hostel near Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto

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Basic Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Higashishinbashibiru3F, 427 Rinkacho, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0062
  • Place, Gion Shirakawa Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 59 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Single Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Gion stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Gion hostel, you'll find Yasaka Shrine and Kawaramachi Street. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gion Corner - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 8 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪天下一品知恩院前店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪らーめん錦 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ライブバー Silver Wings - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪中国厨房 祝 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spot - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostel Gion SORA

Hostel near Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto
As a guest of Hostel Gion SORA , you'll find laundry facilities and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto hostel.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hostel Gion SORA offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers and safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • 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.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways (31 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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.

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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Hostel Gion SORA

Hostel Gion SORA Kyoto

Hostel Gion SORA Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Hostel Gion SORA Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostel Gion SORA to the airport?

Hostel Gion SORA is 29.1 mi (66-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Gion SORA ?

As of May 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Gion SORA on Jun 12, 2026 start from $63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hostel Gion SORA have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostel Gion SORA .

Does Hostel Gion SORA offer free breakfast?

Hostel Gion SORA does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hostel Gion SORA ?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Hostel Gion SORA ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Hostel Gion SORA ?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Hostel Gion SORA have a pool?

Hostel Gion SORA does not have a pool.

Does Hostel Gion SORA have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hostel Gion SORA to downtown Kyoto?

Hostel Gion SORA is 0.6 mi away from Kyoto.

Hostel Gion SORA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay, no complaints, very nice and helpful host, clean amenities, great value
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, a lot of toilets and bathrooms (showers and a bath), excellent price and location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ioseph, bari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto ok
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naoyuki

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
とても清潔で心地よい宿泊ができました。こじんまりした雰囲気です。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

H IDEO

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Yamauchi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024