Hostel Gion SORA

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kyoto, walk to Shijo Street

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Basic Shared Dormitory
Basic Shared Dormitory | Bathroom
Exterior
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Higashishinbashibiru3F, 427 Rinkacho, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0062
  • Popular LocationYasaka Shrine3 min walk
  • Popular LocationNishiki Market15 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiyomizu Temple19 min walk
  • AirportKobe (UKB)95 min drive

Room options

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 3.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 5.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

At Hostel Gion SORA you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. Highlights at this hostel include in-room all-in-one washer/dryers and free WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a lift. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Gion hostel include Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market.

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 11 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street - 12 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 15 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 7 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • 京都アニソンバー フェスタリア - 1 min walk
  • アニソンバーFESTARIA - 1 min walk
  • らーめん錦 - 1 min walk
  • ​Halal 焼肉祇園成田屋 - 1 min walk
  • authentic bar i&i - 1 min walk

About this property

Hostel Gion SORA

Hostel in Kyoto, walk to Shijo Street
As a guest of Hostel Gion SORA , you'll find laundry facilities and a lift. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto hostel.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hostel Gion SORA offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers and a safe. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways (79 centimetre high)
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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've listed 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, debit 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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hostel Gion SORA ?

Hostel Gion SORA offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Gion SORA ?

As of 29 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Gion SORA on 4 June 2024 start from AU$93.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel Gion SORA ?

No, Hostel Gion SORA does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel Gion SORA ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hostel Gion SORA ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hostel Gion SORA Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, a lot of toilets and bathrooms (showers and a bath), excellent price and location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naoyuki

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
とても清潔で心地よい宿泊ができました。こじんまりした雰囲気です。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

H IDEO

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Yamauchi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024