Travelers soak up authentic Japanese culture just steps from this Kyoto guesthouse, where a peaceful garden and welcoming bar offer perfect places to relax.
Located near Kyoto Tower, Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel offers a quiet retreat with a beautiful garden and friendly bar. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and convenient luggage storage. The historic Sanjusangen-do Temple is easily accessible with the property's bike rental service.
Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Kyoto Tower is located near Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel, which provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Bike hire, a reception hall and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
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
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 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.
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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel?
This hostel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel located?
Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 2 miles (3 km). Kyoto Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gojo Station is 9 minutes.
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Reviews
Guesthouse Gokurakudo - Hostel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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enjoyed the interaction of guest house culture, its quite surprised to charge all amenities. The location was excellent which was only 3 - 4 mins to JR kyoto station. Cleanliness was good.
The only thing need to improve is- the full english name from expedia was different/ unclear from the name plated signal at the entrance, it took me another 10 mins to figure out the hotel location. Anyways its a good experience to stay at guest house in kyoto
The guest house seemed very traditional and I really wanted that experience. The bed was not as comfortable as most hotels, but I was able to sleep fine. It was very clean and nice. I would recommend staying here!
The place was very nice and actually pretty new according to the owner. The owner was also a very nice guy. The room I stayed in and all the facilities were very clean and nice. The location was also super convenient being so close to Kyoto station. Definitely would recommend to anyone going to Kyoto.
Probably my favorite stay throughout my 10 days stay. This place is very homely and has a really nice japanese feel to it. I would call it a modern Ryokan? The decorations are very traditional, and the whole place has a lovely natural wood scent.
The host is a very easy going person, and the check in process is also extremely easy going.
Would have wanted to stay an extra night if they had availability :(
친구랑 둘이 다녀왔는데 너무 좋았어요! 지진때문에 다른 팀이 취소했다고 저희만 써서도 좋았던 것 같아요. 다른 후기와 달리 샤워실은 2곳이었고, 화장실 2곳이었습니다. 다만 2층으로 올라가는 계단이 좀 가파른 것 같아요. 친구랑 둘이 캐리어를 힘들게 끌고 올라가고 내려왔습니다. 에어컨도 완전 빵빵하고 샤워실도 좋고 드라이기도 있고 거실에는 선풍기, 냉장고도 있고.. 게다가 스탭이 너무너무너무너무 친절해요! 영어도 잘하시고 좋아요~
This place is just a block away form the subway and JR station. Transportations and dining places are all around. Clean rooms and comfy beds. The owner Tanaka is super friendly.