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Hostel Gion SORA

2.0 star property
Hostel within walking distance of Yasaka Shrine

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Hostel Gion SORA offers the perfect blend of traditional charm and modern comforts near Kawaramachi Street. Unpack, unwind, and connect with in-room WiFi or explore nearby Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
In-room safe
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
In-room safe
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Higashishinbashibiru3F, 427 Rinkacho, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0062

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nijō Castle - 8 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 59 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 95 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 96 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 7 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 9 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 8 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 8 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 16 min walk

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
  • ‪祇園ゆやま - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪新門前 米村 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostel Gion SORA

Hostel Gion SORA offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. Also, Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Higashiyama Station is 8 minutes and Sanjo Keihan Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 31
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (inches): 31
  • Front entrance ramp

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • All-in-one washer and dryer

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

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.

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.
Noise-free guestrooms 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Does Hostel Gion SORA offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hostel Gion SORA does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hostel Gion SORA ?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hostel Gion SORA ?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hostel Gion SORA .

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostel Gion SORA ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Hostel Gion SORA and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Yasaka Shrine (3-min walk) and Kawaramachi Street (12-min walk), along with Nishiki Market (15-min walk) and Kiyomizu Temple (1 mi).

What's the area around Hostel Gion SORA like?

Hostel Gion SORA is a short 8-minute walk from Higashiyama Station and 19 minutes' walk from Kiyomizu Temple.

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