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Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

2.0 star property
Central guesthouse connected to a shopping centre in Kyoto with a restaurant

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Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto, in central Kyoto, features an on-site cafe and restaurant. Guests enjoy a coffee shop, bar, and practical amenities like laundry facilities. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, and visitors consistently share positive experiences about their stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Mix Dormitory Room (for 1 Bed - 12 Beds Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Female Only Dormitory Room (for 1 Bed - 12 Beds Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Bunk 12-Bed Female Dormitory

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Bed In Bunk 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory

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About the area

Map
6-503, Gojohashi-higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0846

What's nearby

  • Kiyomizu Temple - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 9 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 18 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cicon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CICON ROOFTOP BAR - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Local Sake and Beer Stand 336 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪サンチャゴゲストハウス京都 / サンチャゴカフェ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Okonomiyaki Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

Guest house near Kiyomizu Temple
Close to Yasaka Shrine and Kawaramachi Street, Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Santiago Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, a computer station and tour/ticket information
  • Free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto have perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets

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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

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Santiago Cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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 - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 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. 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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately JPY 500 per person

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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

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 Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto National Museum and Kiyomizu Temple. Yasaka Shrine and Kawaramachi Street are also within 15 minutes. Gojo Station is 18 minutes by foot and Tofukuji Station is 22 minutes.

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Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 730 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 730 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 730 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 730 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 730 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to sightseeing attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, I made friends late night playing Jenga.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chiung yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I would recommend this place. It's a good budget hostel and has everything that you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wentian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great value for money, always a pleasure to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FOR THIS PRICE - exceptional cleanliness and service. If i’m ever coming back to Kyoto, this is where imma stay (unless I go all out on a Ryokan).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Roberta

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Chance

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the only good part of my stay was how comfortable the bed was, but it stops short after that. It's so extremely dirty that I barely wanted to touch anything in the place, the common areas are also extremely dirty so it's not an inviting place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

katsunori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. The kitchen is also available, making it suitable for long-term stays. The location is a bit inconvenient as it is outside the central area, but once you get used to it, it’s not a problem. There are no supermarkets nearby. A public bath is about a 10-minute walk away, so those who enjoy Japanese communal baths can experience a local atmosphere. I will use it again. There are many men and women from overseas. It is clean and feels safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Edgar Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at this hostel was acceptable. The lounge is very clean, spacious, and nice for hanging out and having something from 7-Eleven. There's a common area for eating and cooking that I didn't use. The staff is very friendly and answers all questions. When I arrived, there was a lovely party on the first floor with karaoke and a friendly crowd, which I enjoyed. There is no elevator. The rooms are mixed, and the wooden beds do not have a ceiling if you’re on the upper bunk—only left and right dividers and your curtain, so there isn’t complete privacy. The locker is small, so a 22-inch suitcase won’t fit; only smaller bags can be accommodated. I had to leave my luggage in my room in front of my bed. There’s another floor where you can leave larger luggage, but it’s not secure. The showers are fine, but you have to rent a towel for 200 yen. There are shared bathrooms on each floor for men and women. You have to put on your own sheets and pillowcases, and there’s no daily cleaning, even though I was told there would be. Just a block away is the bus station that takes you to Nishiki Market, and there are bars near the Kamo River and that shopping area. You can also walk to the wonderful and beautiful Kiyomizu-dera. Maybe, although I'm not sure, I would consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First, let me begin by saying that this is a guesthouse with shared living/sleeping areas (meaning shared showers, own bunk bed but in a shared room etc) so if you're looking for privacy don't book a hostel. There is no elevator so be prepared to carry your luggage up 3-4 flights of narrow stairs. There is a small locker provided where you can set your own code; it's only big enough to keep shoes and valuables in. It's a small sleeping area so getting into your luggage is a bit of a hassle.The outside area is a bit noisy since it's right beside the street, for those sleeping beside the window this might be a nuisance. If you're a side sleeper, the mattress was a little thin but this might just be common of hostels and possibly Japan. 1F common area is very open with a wide space to lay out and relax. 2F is where the kitchen, dining area, shower room, and sinks are so this floor can get a bit stuffy and hot. All this being said, this was the best time I've had in Kyoto, I've met many people and had many connections that I was a bit sad to leave. The staff is very helpful, I've accidentally reset my locker code multiple times and while not related to me I've witnessed them do their best to make the guests' stay more enjoyable. Thanks Santiago, hope to see you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

MAYUMI

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
チェックイン係が日本語通じない時があって、いくらインバウンド向けとはいえ、それは日本の宿としてどうなのかと思った。 あと預けた荷物の管理体制に不安が残った。 そもそも預けた時になまえを聞かれなかった。 下駄箱があったので靴を脱がないといけないタイプのドミトリーかと思ったらそうでもないのか、よくわからなかった。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I regret spending money here and checked out after the first night (booked for two nights). The lobby was nice, the rest of the place was not. Everything was old and outdated, which is fine for the price, however the stench that pervaded the place is a sign of poor cleaning. The toilets wobbled when sat on, and started to flush from the wobbling. The showers were cracked and worn in places, although they did look clean. The bedding was clean. The bunk style beds had room to move around, but mine was crammed into a space so tight against a wall it was extremely difficult to get into. I’m not sure how that is legal, as in case of emergency there is zero chance you’re getting out of that bed fast enough to escape. To top it off, they expect you to strip your own bed? I did, because I’m not a savage, but it is absurd to ask guests to do work that the lodging is being paid to do, especially considering the condition of the place as described above. I will never stay there again and recommend no one else should until things change.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Santiago Guest House Kyoto was even better than I expected. The location is perfect, and the dorm setup gives you enough privacy while still feeling cozy and social. The guest house has everything you might need — washing machines, a comfortable common area, and a lovely café. But what really made the experience special were the owners — incredibly friendly, welcoming, and kind. We even had an amazing karaoke night together and met wonderful people. The whole experience was just great — I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

haruhisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
場所が良かったです
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Masahiro

個室スペースが確保されていたのは良かったが、音は本当にうるさかった。シャワーも使え、トイレは新しくはなかったが、ウォシュレットがあって助かった。冷蔵庫もあって便利。wi-fiも使える。鍵付きロッカーもあります。昼間混む清水寺や産寧坂に近いので、朝のうちに行けます。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ちゅう

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
周りに飲食店が少ない
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

nicolas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
il avais tellement de moisiture au plafond et dans les climatiseur que je suis tomber malade 4 jours aprés mon séjour je le conseil pas pour eux avec des pathologie pulmonaire ou bien des gens imminosupprimer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

FAYE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Situated in an ideal location near many famous tourist spots. Just a bit too hot temperature in the rooms but otherwise, A grade for the low costs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Social areas are very inviting, and nice cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelby

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I got so many bug bites here and even saw a cockroach in the lobby.. some of the staff is rude and one was pretty creepy.. I wouldn’t want to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hideki

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
ゲストハウスとしての機能、サービスは 充分であると思いました。 海外の若者がカスタマーの中心な感じですが、 邦人62歳男も満足できる施設だと思いました。 唯一の欠点 階段が急なことですかね！
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
バスの本数も多くアクセスは良しです。清水寺の麓(最寄り停留所)ですが、人手の少ない早朝の拝観をお勧めします。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a girls dormitory stay but it would’ve been nice to know that the shower/bathroom is CO-ED. also there’s a weird medicine smell in the rooms? And towels aren’t provided, it is a 200 yen per rental. The hygiene is questionable… the thing I liked was that this stay was on the cheaper side. It’s in the middle of tourism so it’s very loud and busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025