It felt SO FRIGGIN COZY like the cafe downstairs with the music such an amazing vibe. The rest of the house old but gold so fun to like just get up to regular stuff, washing, dinner. The staff were amazing, I didn’t exactly get to say bye because I had to leave early for the train I booked 🥲but they were amazingly friendly and really good sandwiches holy. The picture I attached is of Kamo River omg stunning, beautiful river to walk by and very popular with couples at night it’s a romantic place. Loved ittt

ONE FLAW so I stayed in the front room right next to the front of the stairs AND I SWEAR I HIT MY HEAD ON THAT OVERHANGING PART 7 TIMES IN 3 DAYS NOT COOL MAN. The location was also a little noisy with the street right there but I slept through it fine so no problemssss

The location is good. Not too far from old kyoto. The house is old and interesting. The lobby area is pleasant.

I've hit my head twice and hurt my knee at night going to the toilet. There is a step on the way which is not illuminated. If you are high, watch your head. Some people mentioned the noise because of the road in front of the hostel, but that didn't bother me although I was on the room facing the road. There is no individual space like in other hostels in which your bed space is totally closed by a curtain. Lastly, some small repairs would be really good, especially in the area of the toilets.

Very friendly stuff, excellent location. Nice bar with beer and sake. If you want you can have a breakfast. It's a great experience to live in a such authentic place. It's like Ninja Palace. English speaking stuff could assist me in multiple questions, starting from finding the best onsen in town and ending with calling my embassy. Locations is just amazing, right in a middle of station and sightseeing points. Lobby is absolutely magnificent, just bring your snacks and drinks and chill like an emperor. 15 min by feet from the Guest House there is cool Onsen

Staying in dormitory is quiet uncomfortable, no place to put your belongings, need to respect other guest privacy. Coming back late and waking up early is hard, because you need to be super quiet. However I was seeking for such kind of experience. Great tool to reset from daily European routine

This is a basic backpacker hostel with a lot of charm. My room in the female tatami mat 4 bed dorm was a futon with a curtain, and a nightlight. It worked well for me - it's what I'm used to. The staff were delightful, offering a small cafe downstairs (so I got my morning caffeine!). Showers were basic, but did the job. I loved that it was an old wooden Kyoto house, re-purposed. The location was good - within walking distance of the Kamo river, Gion, Kiyomizudera & the eastern hills. Easy to get buses anywhere in Kyoto, and the Keihan line station 2 minutes walk away (Nara line) is convenient for day trips to Nara and Uji. Backpacks can be left at reception on the leaving day - I picked mine up at 5pm.

All good, for the price

The staff. All absolutely amazing. Not only efficient at whatever they were doing, from reception, to providing food and coffee, coffee is very important, but a pleasure to listen to and talk to. Was not expecting a futo to be one of my great lifetime experiences but slept like a log.🥰

Nothing I didn't like. At my age, trotting up and down stairs doesn't thrill me, I suppose it never did, but it went with the territory and you live with it. It wasn't exactly soul destroying.😁😁

It was such a beautiful guest house - traditional Japanese style & just a gorgeous homey feel. I loved the cafe downstairs both in the day and the evening, had a very nice vibe about it - also both the best coffee and coffee I’ve had in Japan! It was in a great location - I walked everywhere or there was a train station just 350m down the road which made everything so easily accessible. And every single staff member was so lovely and so helpful. I just loved it! I will 100% stay here again when I come back to Kyoto one day.

Nothing - I loved my stay here!

I absolutely loved everything about my stay at Gojo Guest House. The architecture was stunning, it felt like I was in the historical period of Japan. The female dorm had tatami & were separated with a curtain, but provided enough privacy as a fellow introvert. The bathrooms were shared but were well kept & I appreciated the retro bathhouse vibes it had. Last but not least, the Kamo river is practically next to the Guest house so I was blessed on my walks to & from each day.

That I didn't stay longer!

It was so cosy from the moment we looked inside, and we were warmly greeted upon entering. Their toast and coffee in the morning was the perfect meal to start the day, and they even made us breakfast before they opened because we had to leave by 9am! the atmosphere of the place felt so homely 😊 will definitely be back!

showers were a little bit small, but nothing terrible. they were actually conveniently set out, just the area to wash in was a little small. The beds are just mats on the floor, so rather than this being a dislike, it's more a warning to guests who don't want to sleep on the floor. The walls are thin, so sometimes you'll hear people snoring from other rooms.

The service and management. So human and nice. They upgraded me to a private room couple of days because one guy was snoring a lot in the common room. The guest house is so cozy, traditional, clean and safe. You have lockers and stable and fast WiFi. The location is just 10 mins walking from the main spots in Kyoto.

Nothing really. It exceeded my expectations

Heritage property, so it comes with those issues. But, they've done everything possible to make the place cosy and comfy. English-speaking staff that are always willing to help out. Very relaxed vibe

Well, it is an old property so insulation is pretty much non-existent. In winter keep your kairo heat pack handy. Western restroom on the ground floor only, wooden floors so need to be extra quiet!