Hostel Ginkakuji

1.0 star property
Hostel in Kyoto, near Kawaramachi Street
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Tatami Triple Room-10㎡-shared bathroom | In-room dining
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Interior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Tatami Triple Room-10㎡-shared bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Jodoji 58-2, Nishida-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8417
  • Philosopher's Path
    6 min walk
  • Ginkaku-ji Temple
    8 min walk
  • Kyoto University
    16 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    63 min drive

Room options

Private Room - 2 Bunk beds with shared bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Tatami Family Room-15㎡-shared bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

Tatami Triple Room-10㎡-shared bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

At Hostel Ginkakuji you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Kawaramachi Street and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Kiyomizu Temple. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Sakyo Ward hostel include Kyoto University and Heian Shrine.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto University - 16 min walk
  • Heian Shrine - 3 min drive
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 4 min drive
  • Nishiki Market - 6 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Chayama Station - 3 min drive
  • Keage Station - 3 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drip & Drop Coffee Supply Ginkakuji - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪レストラン NOANOA - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪京 カレーうどん お多やん - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪徳利苑 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪しらかわ - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostel Ginkakuji

Hostel in Kyoto, near Kawaramachi Street
Hostel Ginkakuji offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hostel Ginkakuji also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and a front desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

This Kyoto hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Hostel Ginkakuji offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and rice cookers. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, bidets and hairdryers. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (JPY 900 per day)

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9 PM and midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Self-parking fee: JPY 900 per day
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9 PM and midnight
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

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 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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 Ginkakuji Kyoto
Ginkakuji Kyoto
Hostel Ginkakuji Kyoto
Hostel Ginkakuji Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Ginkakuji Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hostel Ginkakuji?

Hostel Ginkakuji offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hostel Ginkakuji?

Yep, Hostel Ginkakuji has a self car park for JPY 900 per day.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel Ginkakuji?

No, Hostel Ginkakuji does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel Ginkakuji?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hostel Ginkakuji?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hostel Ginkakuji Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Staff behavior was excellent. Kitchen was stinking. Bathroom shared. Not good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Martin, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Bit far out but buses were ok.
In and out buses to get to the temples and Gion festival but ok for a hostel and friendly enough. Self check-in was a bit weird.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

CW, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Location far away from Kyoto Station but if you use one day bus pass then no probelem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small place, bad location, too many rules
The place is really small with thin walls/floors. The guests next door have kids running around till mid night so we couldn't sleep. Location is not good. The only interesting things nearby are the Ginkakuji castle and the Philosopher's path. Everything else is located at least 4 km away or 30 mins away by bus. (They have rental bikes and free wifi) There are rules sticking everywhere in the house. Which makes you feel unwelcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

akiyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
京都で海外ステイ満喫
海外の方々が多く、多国籍でアットホームな雰囲気でした。価格も手頃だし、リビングでくつろげば海外ステイの気分が味わえますよ。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
銀閣寺に近く、バス停、食事処、スーパーも近くにあり大変よかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

hiromi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
一人旅
お世話になりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Susumu

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
二階の部屋にテレビまたはラジオがあれば?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

LIMIN

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

4/10 Poor

HyeJin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
비추입니다. 지져분해요
교통편은 좋았지만... 집 상태가 너무 낡고 남자 냄새가 심하게 납니다. 관리가 너무 엉망이에요
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An acequible option in Kyoto, good location, parking available (aditional cost) and very confortable futons. I only suggest change the air filters in the shower and kitchen zone because they look a little dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

jean-christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour très agréable
Excellent rapport qualité-prix. L'équipe est sympathique, les sanitaires sont très propres. L'hôtel est un peu excentré mais le quartier est intéressant avec notamment le temple Ginkakuji et le sentier de la philosophie à proximité. Un arrêt de bus à deux pas facilite les déplacements. Notre chambre était assez petite, mais malgré tout propre et fonctionnelle. Du café, du thé ainsi que le nécessaire de cuisine sont mis gracieusement à disposition des clients. possibilité de louer des vélos à un prix très correct.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alles top
Schönes gemütliches Zimmer mit bequemen Futon. Freundliches Personal! Wir waren rundum zufrieden und würden gerne beim nächsten Besuch wieder buchen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Asen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
浴室太冷,洗完澡再穿衣服時都可以感受到冷風
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
조용하고 저렴한 숙소
교토외곽에 위치한 굉장히 조용하고 한산한 숙소입니다. 교토대애서 굉장히 가깝기 때문에 교토대 출장오신 분들에게 강추.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, München, Bayern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gut ausgestattet und sauber zum günstigen Preis
Wegen dem niedrigen Preis hatten wir keine große Erwartungen. Überraschenderweise blieben jedoch keine Wünsche offen. Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen und die Einrichtung dort hatte alles war man brauchte: Eine Waschmaschine war vorhanden, Dusche und Toiletten waren sauber. Es herrschte eine tolle Atmosphäre zwischen den Gästen und das Hostel ist sehr Kinderfreundlich - unserem vierjährigen hat es dort auch super gefallen :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

KIN YAT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018