Great staff and location for kyoto exploring! There was plenty of bathrooms upstairs and downstairs, big kitchen in the shared lounge area with a fridge to put any food in. They also provide washer and dryer for about 300 yen, as well as a rental towel for 100 yen. Tenants in shared spaces were relatively respectful and quiet.

While the hostel itself was nice, the bunk beds in the dorms were awful. Super thin mattress that just feels like you're laying on the wooden board itself. Maybe fine for one night but definitely not for multiple nights. Perhaps the tatami beds in the private rooms would've been more comfortable than the dorm bunk beds :(

I requested a lower bunk bed, and I was truly grateful to have it reserved for me, even during the bustling Hanami period. I understand the challenge of accommodating special requests during such a hectic time. Your effort has made a significant impact on my experience, and my knees are especially thankful! 🙏 The location is incredible, inspiring me to return without hesitation. The staff was outstanding, providing invaluable information about local activities in the neighbourhood and Kyoto.

N/A I didn't notice that single rooms were available as well! I'll be sure to keep that in mind for next time in advance.

The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, and they speak English. The bed area and the bathroom were clean, as were the common areas. The location near the station is great! I came here with a knee scooter because I had a foot injury, and there was a spot to park it, and they offered to help with my bags since I couldn’t walk too well.

The shampoo did not work, and there was no conditioner. The body soap also smelled weird. Not a big deal, I would just recommend bringing your own toiletries! People also don’t really follow the quiet hours, but I personally don’t mind because that puts less pressure on me to be quiet if I’m getting up early.

The friendliest hostel I've ever stayed at! And also the cleanest! I actually chatted with one of their newest staff members while he was cleaning, and there was no room for improvement. The front staff are incredibly friendly and all willing to chat about their hometowns and favourite activities. There is outstanding food in the area, and the proximity to Kyoto Station means all of Kansai is at your doorstep. Be aware you'll need to rent a towel, but that's only 100 yen.

The mattresses were a little on the thin side - not great, not terrible.

This hostel is incredible and this for several reasons : - First, the staff is extremely kind and devoted - The hostel is located near Kyoto Station and the area is cool at night with a lot of restaurant, konbinis, shops.. Shichi-jo subway station is 10 mins away by walk and bus 206 that brings you to Higashiyama is just in front of the hotel. - Everything is SO clean and quiet. People are respectful. I felt super safe as a solo traveler. - The room was larger than i expected which was a great surprise. Everything was super clean. They provide a hair dryer, a cute mirror, tissue boxes. The bathwroom was clean and large enough. - Free wifi worked perfectly for me. - I payed 150 bucks for 5 nights which is extremely cheap. Thank you so much for this amazing experience 🥰

Maybe the futon was a little thin, but it was fine really.

This is the best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. The people in my room made it so pleasant. They were 20 somethings like me rather than a motley crue of people who simply keep to themselves. Only downside was the bedding and pillow were too thin for a man my size (over 6 feet and 180 lbs), but that’s because I’m a lot larger than the average person. Being so close to Kyoto station and so many restaurants was a lifesaver. Saved me so much time and aggravation with commuting. So affordable especially during cherry blossom season.

Very close to the train. Friendly desk personnel. We were able to store our luggage pre-check in so we could explore a bit without our baggage, and after check out so we could grab lunch with more freedom as well. Traditional room was clean and comfy - we got one with a private bathroom and it was very convenient. They were able to squeeze in an extra mattress for our toddler (at an additional small fee) which helped us all sleep better. They warned us it would be a little crowded in our room with the three beds, but since they fold up very easily we didn't have any issue. There was also closet space for luggage.

Stairs only, which could be difficult depending on your physical capabilities, and amount of luggage. They took our luggage up for us though, so we only had to deal with it checking out and even staying on the third floor it wasn't much of an issue.

I would highly recommend this hostel for a few nights stay in Osaka. The hostel is close to tokyo station and few bus stops that takes you to major attractions are nearby. There are some nice sake bars in close vicinity of the hostel. But the best thing about this stay is the staff. They are really helpful and cheerful people and they speak fluent English. I had a nice chat with Joey and Emiko about japanese culture, their life and learnt some new things.

slight issue with some of the lockers in dorm rooms have tight latches which can be difficult to operate. Would be nice to have those fixed. But again not a big issue as such. They do work. 🙂

The hostel is located just 550m, or an 8-minute walk, from Kyoto Station. There are restaurants and convenience stores nearby. There is also a coin laundry just a 10-minute walk (750m) away. We stayed in a four-bed dorm room located on the ground floor. The room was clean. Each bed has a curtain for privacy, a lamp, and two power outlets. It is the guest's responsibility to put on the bed cover and pillow case. The guest is also expected to remove the sheets and pillow case after. In the room was a shelf, locker (if I remember correctly, you need to bring your own padlock), and hangers. On the ground floor is one shared shower room, two sinks, and two toilets. (You can also use the shower rooms and toilets on the second floor.) There is also a common room and kitchen. Towels are for rent for 100 yen.

We found a live insect—I think it was a silverfish—on one of the beds.

The bed is spacious, with enough space for both my big and smaller backpack, plus a locker, hanger, socket and light. And curtains all around the bed. I also loved the wooden structure, it felt peaceful and cozy to get into the bed. I really liked all that. Also, the common areas are great to cook or eat some take away, grab a tea, meet other tourists... I actually made some friends there and explored some areas together so it was great. And the staff was really nice, they all have a young vibe and were always wishing a good day and giving recommendations for my trip!

The bed was quite hard compared to other futons I've slept at in other hostels and houses. As I said, I loved the bed space but the comfort of it is not the best. I'm not very picky about it so I would still recommend, but just for you to know if that's very important to you.