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Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

City-center 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 just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Shiyakusho-mae Station is 7 minutes and Marutamachi Station is 10 minutes.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (3)

  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Minibar
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Soundproofed rooms
CA $108
CA $120 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14

Room options

Showing 10 of 10 rooms
Full-size fridge, microwave, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)
Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)
Shared Dormitory, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)

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

Wonderful
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Full-size fridge, microwave, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Twin Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)
Twin Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)
Living area

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Full-size fridge, microwave, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Double Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)
Double Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)
Double Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Full-size fridge, microwave, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)
Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)
Quadruple Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)

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

Exceptional
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Full-size fridge, microwave, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Single Room, Non Smoking (Check-in Available Until 9:00 PM)
Living area
Terrace/patio

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

Excellent
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 67 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 107 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 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 just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just 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 cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Bicycle parking

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • 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
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/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 check-out. 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

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 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

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 onsite 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

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect
Alejandro, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

You get a no thrills clean experience that is dirt cheap relatively
Dennis, 7-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

It was great! So reasonble!
Manabu, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Hostel muito limpo e organizado e relativamente perto do centro de Kyoto e de estações de metrô.
Raphael, 1-night trip
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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, 1-night trip
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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, 4-night trip
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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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Very good

Gute günstige Option wenn man ein Einzelzimmer braucht
Gaetan Stephan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

充伸, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Koma, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Harlan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Diara, 16-night trip
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6/10 Good

ryou, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shuya, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

kiyosumi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

Petter, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

tomoyo, 9-night trip