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Kyoto hostel in Fushimi Ward with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Bar

Laundry

Housekeeping

Business services

Explore the area

Fushimi-ku, Nakaaburakake-cho 106-7, Kyoto, Kyoto, 612-8056

Kawaramachi Street5 min drive
Fushimi Inari Shrine6 min drive
Kiyomizu Temple10 min drive
Kobe (UKB)78 min drive

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Room options

Private Room A, 2 Bunk bed up to 4 People

Highlights

Hairdryer

Deep-soaking bath

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

7 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Single Bunk Beds

1 Bed in a 2-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm

Highlights

Hairdryer

Deep-soaking bath

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

3 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed

Private Room B, 1 Bunk bed up to 2 People

Highlights

Hairdryer

Deep-soaking bath

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

5 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Single Bunk Bed

1 Bed in a 4-Bed Shared Dorm, Men Only

Highlights

Hairdryer

Deep-soaking bath

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

8 sq m
Sleeps 1
2 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Highlights

Hairdryer

Deep-soaking bath

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

8 sq m
Sleeps 1
2 Single Bunk Beds

Similar properties

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Laundry

Kitchen

per night

10 May - 11 May

About the area

Kyoto

GAFU Hostel is located in Fushimi Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto. Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kyoto Racecourse or Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium.

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What's nearby

Kawaramachi Street - 5 min drive
Nintendo World Headquarters - 5 min drive
Fushimi Inari Shrine - 6 min drive
Kyoto Tower - 8 min drive
Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min drive

Getting around

Chushojima Station - 6 min walk
Fushimi-momoyama Station - 7 min walk
Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

酒場ギルロイ - 2 min walk
家守堂 - 1 min walk
伏水酒蔵小路 - 2 min walk
鶏がららーめん門扇伏水酒蔵店 - 2 min walk
鉄板串焼き咲蔵 - 1 min walk

About this property

GAFU Hostel

Hostel near Kawaramachi Street

Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at GAFU Hostel. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

A TV in reception, coffee/tea in reception and barbecues
Luggage storage, a computer station and smoke-free property

Room features

All guestrooms at GAFU Hostel boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Shared bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and hairdryers

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

Daily housekeeping

Business services

Computer station

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Rooftop terrace

More

2 buildings
2 floors
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shared bathroom
Towels

More

Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 9 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 5 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or 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 credit cards

We should mention

Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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

GAFU Kyoto

GAFU Hostel Kyoto

GAFU Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

GAFU Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is GAFU Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at GAFU Hostel?

GAFU Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at GAFU Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at GAFU Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is GAFU Hostel located?

Located in Fushimi Ward, this hostel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Nintendo World Headquarters and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kawaramachi Street and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Kyoto Tower and Aeon Mall Kumiyama are also within 6 miles (10 km). Chushojima Station is 6 minutes by foot and Fushimi-momoyama Station is 7 minutes.