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Hostel Ginkakuji

1.0 star property
Hostel in Kyoto, near Kyoto University

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Lobby
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Shower, hair dryer, slippers, bidet
In the heart of Kyoto, Hostel Ginkakuji offers a serene retreat. Take in the tranquil atmosphere on the garden or unwind on the terrace with free WiFi. Previous guests have appreciated helpful staff and nearby access to Heian Shrine and Kyoto University.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Private Room - 2 Bunk beds with shared bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Tatami Family Room-15㎡-shared bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room dining

Tatami Triple Room-10㎡-shared bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
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About the neighborhood

Map
Jodoji 58-2, Nishida-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8417

Getting around

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

About this property

Hostel Ginkakuji

Hostel near Kyoto University
Near Heian Shrine, Hostel Ginkakuji provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel Ginkakuji boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and communal kitchens

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 900 per day)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

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

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

Is Hostel Ginkakuji pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel Ginkakuji?

Self parking is available for JPY 900 per day.

What time is check-in at Hostel Ginkakuji?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available from 9 PM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hostel Ginkakuji?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hostel Ginkakuji located?

Located in Sakyo Ward, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Philosopher's Path and Kyoto University. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 3 mi (5 km). Mototanaka Station is 20 minutes by foot and Chayama Station is 21 minutes.

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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 traveler

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Staff behavior was excellent. Kitchen was stinking. Bathroom shared. Not good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

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

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

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

KIN YAT

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