Conveniently located in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, ホステル祇園SORA is located a 6-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 700 yards from Gion Shijo Station and a 9-minute walk from Shoren-in Temple. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.5 miles from the hostel and Sanjusangen-do Temple is 1.5 miles away. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Heian Shrine is a 19-minute walk from the hostel, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.1 miles away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 29 miles from ホステル祇園SORA.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-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

Categories:

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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  • Alex
    United States of America United States of America
    Very quiet and immaculately clean. Very large showers and a bathtub available.
  • 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!

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • 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
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • 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 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 must be paid at the property.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

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

FAQs about ホステル祇園SORA

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

  • ホステル祇園SORA offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at ホステル祇園SORA is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • The prices at ホステル祇園SORA may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.