Conveniently situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, ホステル祇園SORA is set 600 metres from Gion Shijo Station, less than 1 km from Shoren-in Temple and a 19-minute walk from Heian Shrine. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.8 km from the hostel, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from ホステル祇園SORA.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Kyoto
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nikki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a lovely little hostel, hidden away on the 3rd floor. The owner was lovely, and we had a great conversation via google translate, which had us both laughing. My room was lovely.
  • Mateusz
    Poland Poland
    Great place to stay! 5 min walk to gion, 5 min to old part of Kyoto. Lovely owner! Clean and neat. Highly recommended!
  • Ghulam
    Finland Finland
    Very clean, comfortable, the lady even provided us towel and toothbrush pack without any extra charges. Located very close to the area full of cultural/religious sites.

Property surroundings

Facilities of ホステル祇園SORA
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • Japanese

House rules

ホステル祇園SORA takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform ホステル祇園SORA in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about ホステル祇園SORA

  • Check-in at ホステル祇園SORA is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • ホステル祇園SORA is 1.6 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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    • The prices at ホステル祇園SORA may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.