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Hostel Gion SORA

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kyoto, a quick walk to Yasaka Shrine

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Basic Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Hostel Gion SORA combines Japanese tradition with contemporary amenities in central Kyoto. Travelers can relax with in-room WiFi after visiting the vibrant Nishiki Market or historic Kiyomizu Temple, both just a short walk from this conveniently located property.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 59 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Single Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Washer/dryer
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
In-room safe
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Gion, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to Hostel Gion SORA . Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
Higashishinbashibiru3F, 427 Rinkacho, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0062

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪天下一品知恩院前店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪らーめん錦 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ライブバー Silver Wings - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪祇園ゆやま - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪中国厨房 祝 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostel Gion SORA

Hostel near Yasaka Shrine
Located close to Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, Hostel Gion SORA provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, a lift and a nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms at Hostel Gion SORA feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Heating, housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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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 washing machine/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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 200-10,000 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 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

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

Hostel Gion SORA
Hostel Gion SORA Kyoto
Hostel Gion SORA Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Gion SORA Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Gion SORA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel Gion SORA ?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel Gion SORA ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hostel Gion SORA ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hostel Gion SORA located?

Located in Gion, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine, Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 3 mi (5 km). Higashiyama Station is 8 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 8 minutes.

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Hostel Gion SORA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay, no complaints, very nice and helpful host, clean amenities, great value
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

ioseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto ok
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naoyuki

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

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

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