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Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel

2.0 star property
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Interior
Front of property - evening/night
Japanese Traditional Room with Large Window, 2nd Floor
Interior entrance
Separate bathtub and shower, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
105-1 Nishirokkaku-cho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8217
  • Sanjo Street
    6 min walk
  • 立呑雪洞
    2 min walk
  • Karasuma Station
    8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    55 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Japanese Traditional Room with Large Window, 2nd Floor

Japanese Traditional Room with Large Window, 2nd Floor

Japanese Traditional Room with Large Window, 2nd Floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2nd Floor

Double Room, 2nd Floor

Double Room, 2nd Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Japanese Traditional Room, Garden View, 1st Floor

Japanese Traditional Room, Garden View, 1st Floor

Japanese Traditional Room, Garden View, 1st Floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Family Group Room, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Exterior

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Kyoto

A stay at Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 15-minute walk of Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle. .This hostel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Lake Biwa.
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What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 6 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 11 min walk
  • Nijō Castle - 14 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street - 16 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Karasuma Station - 8 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 9 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪立呑雪洞 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cao cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪il pozzo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪IZAMA - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪肉の流儀肉魂 Meat Soul - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel

Hostel in Kyoto, near Nishiki Market
Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. Microwaves, refrigerators, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually furnished guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and coffee/tea in a common area.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Fridge (on request)
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8 AM - 11 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4 PM - 9 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 8:30 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 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome
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

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

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 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
This property accepts cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should note that luggage storage is available at this property 8-11 AM on the day of arrival only.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 6 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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Guesthouse Taikoya Hostel Kyoto
Guesthouse Taikoya Hostel
Guesthouse Taikoya House Kyoto
Guesthouse Taikoya House
Guesthouse Taikoya Kyoto
Guesthouse Taikoya
Taikoya – Hostel Kyoto
Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel Kyoto
Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Guesthouse Taikoya – Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a very old traditional house. It’s really unique. I couldn’t fault it. Maybe the only thing I would say was it was a little hot in the room. But I guess this is Japanese summer. Our room was on top floor with high ceiling. So it couldn’t be helped. The price is excellent, it’s clean and traditional. What more could you want?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly guest
Good, guests are friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

magali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay in traditional Japanese house
The owner is a great guy. We had a good chat about music and about japanese culture and life in general. He is a very good host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice guesthouse
Prime location to main attractions. Very clean and welcoming. Reception spoke English and was very helpful with directions and general questions. Well recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice traditional guesthouse
Very quirky and traditional but only one shower and not enough toilets for guests, also very small kitchen. Good location, a short walk from downtown and the subway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

kay, LLY

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not recommend, poor staff attitude, strict policy
Good to talk to other guests in the hostel, a traditional Japanese-styled house. However, check out policy is strict and staffs are rude. You will be kicked out of the hostel right after 10am. Make sure you choose the right number of guests when booking on Expedia, otherwise they would charge extra even the same room for 1 person or 2 persons are having same price online.

10/10 Excellent

Peeranat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

seokyung

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
貼心的民宿主人
環境清幽，去錦市場很方便，再走出去就是熱鬧的四条。 到京都的那晚因下雨球鞋濕了，隔天早上發現鞋子放在門口曬太陽，是很貼心的民宿主人，有注意到小細節。
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jeng-Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
コスパが良い
チェックイン前の手荷物預かりがあるとのことですが、スタッフがおられなかったのが残念でした。こちらが事前連絡で時間指定してなかったので起きたことかもしれませんが… 建物の雰囲気はすごく良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I was doing booking, I missed the information that tax is not included in the price. So, I am quite shocked when i got to pay an extra of 200 yen per person per day. But that is fine, because it is my mistake. Remember not to check-in later than 9 pm, there will be an expensive late charge. The staff is very nice and helpful, he can speak english so well. The decorations in house are beautiful, but the bedclothes didn’t seem to be clean. To conclude, it is quite a good choice when you want a cheap accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
140年の京のまちや素敵でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

kanmuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

slimane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

YongHioe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

I CHUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
不錯，服務人員態度好~
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

YUEN YAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
服務員很熱情，有家的感覺。
服務員很熱情，有家的感覺。雖然是共用浴室廁所，但各旅客都很自律。屋內還有一個小亭院，很舒服。正宗的日式和室。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gut aber überfüllt
Wunderschönes Guesthouse i. Zentraler lage. Der schlafplatz ist nur zu klein. Ich hatte ein privatzimmer ABER die wände habem den Raum nicht ganz abgeschlossen sodass mann die ganze Nachte schnarchende Menschen gehört. Ich musste auch das licht Ausmaschen weil dies ansonsten ins nebenraum leuchten würde.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

RIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2回目の宿泊
また徒歩圏内のライブに利用。同室の人たちが静かで、安眠できた。行きの夜行バスで疲労困ぱい、寝て起きてチェックアウトだったのが心残り。京都好きなのは、家庭的な宿泊先の影響が大きい。また、一泊の際はお世話になります。
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Taikyoya is a very pleasant small guesthouse/hostel in a traditional Kyoto house. There are only a few rooms, which gives a very family like atmosphere. We had the large traditional japanese room on the second floor with a nice window view over the tiny garden and very nice room decorations. The only unconvenience is that the shared toilets and showers are on the first floor and that the stairs are very steep and narrow. On the other hand, these facilities and especially the bath, was really beautiful and clean. Good place and very nice experience!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort