Tsubame-ya - Hostel

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2F, Saga Hirosawa 28-3, Minamino-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 616-8304
  • Tenryu-ji Temple
    2 min drive
  • Toei Kyoto Studio Park
    3 min drive
  • Bamboo Forest Street
    3 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    65 min drive

Room options

Mixed Dormitory, Double Bunk bed for 1-2 person

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed

Private Room (1~3 person, Japanese Futon), Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Mixed Dormitory, Single Bunk bed for 1 person, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at Tsubame-ya - Hostel in Kyoto (Arashiyama), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama and 6 minutes from Suzumushi-dera Temple. .This hostel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Kinkaku-ji Temple and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Nijō Castle.

What's nearby

  • Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Nijō Castle - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 11 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Kurumazakijinja Station - 11 min walk
  • Uzumasa Station - 14 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪おいで家 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪石屋太秦店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪来来亭太秦店 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪桃花 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪cafe&kitchen いいあす - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Tsubame-ya - Hostel

Hostel in Kyoto, near Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Tsubame-ya - Hostel offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This smoke-free hostel offers offsite parking.
Featured amenities include refrigerator in a common area and lockers. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (JPY 1200 per day)

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

More

  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; 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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

  • Self parking fee: JPY 1200 per day
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

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 cash

We should mention

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

Tsubame-ya Hostel Kyoto
Tsubame-ya Hostel
Tsubame-ya Kyoto
Tsubame-ya
Tsubame-ya - Hostel Kyoto
Tsubame-ya - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Tsubame-ya - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Tsubame-ya - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and polite. Had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Nottingham England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden treasure! Just like coming home ;)
I cannot say enough about Tsubame-ya, the guest house and staff were exceptional. I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend. Personal, genuine welcome, with attentive staff, a real family feel. I felt like I'd been invited to stay in someone's home. We will definitely return to Tsubame-ya x
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

toshihiro

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ホテルに入る番号入力に手間取った。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ありがとうございました
到着時に誰もおらず宿には入れないアクシデントはありましたが、スタッフさんも親切でこの価格なのにお風呂などの水回りも綺麗で良かったです。また機会があれば利用させていただきます。 気になった点はちょっとベッドルームが車の臭いっぽいにおいがして気になりました。 わんちゃんがかわいいです。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
嵐山へ行くアクセス良好。 行った日に多くの人が宿泊しており、 1つのシャワーを浴びるのに1.5〜2時間かかったのが残念でした。 シャワーがあいたかどうか、わざわざ見に行かなければならなくて面倒でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Phoebe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
한국어 잘하시는 여자사장님이 운영하시는 아라시야마에 갈 때 걸어갈 수 있는 게스트하우스
대기 질에 민감한 편이어서 오사카에서 출발하여 교토 시내보다 아라시야마에서 잠시 쉬고자 이 호스텔에 예약했는데 대로변에 위치하여 찾기 쉬울 듯했지만, 간판이 숨어있어서 길가는 여학생에게 도움받아 게스트하우스에 도착했습니다. 아라시야마까지 걸어서 갈 수 있고 자전거도 온종일 500엔에 빌릴 수 있다고 합니다. 제 경우에는 침대 매트리스 자체에 냄새가 났습니다. 2층 침대 아래층에 배정되었는데 창을 바라볼 수 있어서 좋았습니다. 시트를 갈려면 추가비용을 내야 하는 것 같습니다. 교토에서는 2018.10.1일부로 숙박시설에서 도시 세를 징수한다고 하여 입실 전에 800엔을 추가로 지급했습니다. 샤워시설이 수압도 좋고 공간도 넓어 편했습니다. 방에 열쇠 있는 캐비닛이 있어 분실염려 있는 물건 보관하기가 좋습니다. 여자 사장님이 한국어를 잘하시고 친절하게 안내를 잘 해주십니다.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

uzi, Chiba

Liked: Staff & service
大通りに隣接したゲストハウスで買い物や食事は不自由しません。最寄り駅から多少離れていますが、安いので機会があれば次回もまた利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
シャワー室が広い。
女性専用のお部屋が出来ると伺ったので期待しています。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ninos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A must stay if in Arashiyama
The family that runs the hostel are the best. Kind and funny.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
周辺施設の道案内やおすすめのお店をとても親切に教えて頂き、とてもよい旅行になりました。 ありがとうございます。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tung, Bremen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bestes Hostel auf dieser Welt
Alles was man brauch findet man dort. Ganz viele Märkte sowie Bahnhöfe. Das Team ist super liebenswürdig und behandelt einen wie Familie.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
丁寧な対応
四条や京都駅など中心部からは離れますが、嵯峨嵐山方面にほど近く、市内西部を回るには良い場所です。女性スタッフがとても親切で感じの良い方でよかったです。