Even though I stayed in a shared bestiom (10persons) I felt privacy because of the space and the stairs that I had to my bed instead of a ladder above someone else’s bed:)

The only thing I did not appreciate during my stay was that in the shared bathroom area and in the bar/coffee/relaxing area downstairs there was a constant smell of cigarettes as the smoking zone was on the terrace in front of the bar. Not only when you enter the hostel and go to reception the first thing you smell is smoke, but also a supposed “relaxation area” is not a place I would like to spend my time (and I wanted to, so it was a bummer).

5 reason to stay here: 1/ If you like me had doubts about staying at the hostel or not because you are afraid of shared bathrooms and toilets - you should not. The cleanest place (not just for hostel level) I have ever stayed: the room, the lobby, the shared bathroom and showers. it sounds icky “shared” but in reality it’s a separate room where you can have you shower in peace and after go to a powder room with brand new dryers to sit and do everything you need. Toilets clean, quite secluded. Yep with Japanese toilets so your tushy is warm and clean. 2/ Coolest looking building The hostel consisted of 2 buildings one in front of another. The ultra modern lobby with coolest ambience to relax amid beautiful greenery. This building was concrete grey colored. The rooms were in the black colored building with automatic doors opening in front of you like you are entering Futurama. Also had coolest lobby with a great collection of design pieces and modern, steel equipped kitchen like out of magazines. 3/ Location, location, location Main tourist attraction were quite walkable with tons of bars, ramen spots, karaoke clubs and one of a kind clothing boutiques. 4/ Stuff was extremely helpful and accommodating. Kudos to the guys! 5/ Price. This one you can check for yourself. Yes, try to book ahead but if you book the last moment it still would be more affordable for price/quality/experience.

The rooms were a bit small but it’s a hostel so-)

Fabulous accommodation! The bed was super comfortable. Loved the setup of our double room, so practically laid out and cosy. It has lovely common areas, especially the kitchen which is huge and fully equipped with a coffee station as well. The locker room allows you to conveniently store and lock your luggage (you can set your own combination lock) before and after check-out time. This hostel is really great value for money and the staff are very friendly so I would happily stay here again!

Nothing. Everything exceeded my expectations.

Very modern facilities, great shower facilities, everything was very clean. Great location about 5 mins walk to Karasuma Oike (subway to Kyoto station) and 10 mins walk to Sanjo station (subway to Gion, Fushimi Inari, etc). It was also easily walking distance to Gion, downtown Kyoto, Nishiki Market, etc. The beds were very comfortable and the dorms are a unique design where all the top bunks had their own set of stairs, which beats climbing a ladder! Each bed has a light, charger and a shelf which was great for storing things. If you’re on the top bunk you can also utilise the stairs to store extra things. The design of the dorm beds meant it felt quite soundproof, the bunks are solid so you can toss and turn without affecting the person on the other bunk. Also had a sink in the room which was useful for filling water bottle, brushing teeth etc. There’s plenty reasons for me to come back to Kyoto again, but I would visit purely to stay in this accomodation again!

+ A nice stay in heart of town. We usually don’t go for hostels but decided to do so because it was peak season and it was the most affordable and had good reviews. We didn’t regret it. The facilities were fresh, modern and the bunk beds very spacious. Nice toilet and shower facilities too. Tasty ramen place right across the hostel! Staff was kind. You can leave your luggage after check out in locker room for free, until 8pm! - I guess it’s the risk you take when booking a dormitory and not the hostel’s fault but it definitely put a stain our stay, when a weird one shares the same room. This time we got someone who was coughing and literally spitting into something (?!?) on the bed next to me, for at least an hour or so at night. It was disgusting but thankfully he was only there for one night. Please be respectful when sharing space with others. There were no lockers for luggage inside the room, but small safes instead. It was enough for valuables only.

Such a nice hostel for solo travelers. Everything is so clean and well organized. Complex is modern and located at the heart of the city. Through booking, they send messages for special events before your arrival so you can register. There was a Kyomai appreciation and a Zen Meditation event that I joined. Unforgettable experiences. All staff are very helpful and kind. I was mostly in contact with Oytun and Ken at the reception. They showed great hospitality, and friendliness. If I come back again one day, I will definitely stay at this place.

Washing machines and the dryers are a bit outdated but it is ok as long as they work. It can take about 1 hours to wash and completely dry your clothes.

This was my fourth stay at Piece Hostel Sanjo, and it continues to exceed my expectations. The staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and incredibly knowledgeable about Kyoto and its surroundings. The rooms are perfectly designed with comfort in mind. The beds are comfortable, there's ample space for luggage storage, and they even provide extra pillows if you want. The real highlight is the communal area, both lower ground and roof top terrace. It rivals any trendy restaurant or cafe, offering a very stylish, chilled space to relax. The fact that it's fully equipped with dishes, glasses, cutlery, tea/coffee/water, and even laundry facilities makes it incredibly convenient for longer-term stays. A nice treat - Piece Hostel has introduced various events events like live jazz music, fantastic if you want to relax without leaving the hostel. The location is unbeatable. Everything you need is right on your doorstep, and the subway station is just an 8-10 minute walk away, making it easy to explore. Comfortable and stylish, and the value fo rmoney is unbeatbale Piece Hostel Sanjo is an absolute must-stay.

I miss the breakfast the hostel used to provide. Made a huge difference to go grab some coffee and toast rather than have to walk somewhere and queue up for 30 minutes.

This hostel was very convenient. Location was good, close enough to the sites we were seeing, busses were easy to figure out. Locker system was very easy and convenient to use to store luggage. Room was a four bed (bunks) room for 4 with private bathroom that was ideal for us. Beds were comfy, bathroom good, clean hotel. Shared kitchen space and reading/coffee/eating area that was spacious. Reception is similar to a hotel check in. The place felt more like a hotel, in a good way. Some hostels are more personal and homey, this was modern and hotel atmosphere. No free breakfast, so if you see that on the Google search it is no longer a thing. They do offer a breakfast at the hostel for 1100 yen.

Modern, clean design. The owners really thought about the concept of this hostel with small but efficient rooms, spacious but comfortable community rooms, and many small amenities like free coffee beans and a well equipped kitchen. After we stayed in their sister property close to Kyoto station exactly 10 years ago, it was definitely the right choice to stay at the Piece Hostel Sanjo more on the center of Kyoto.

The rooms were small. Luckily, we sent our luggage to our next hotel in Tokyo as opening 2+ luggage’s in our double rooms would have been impossible. But that’s about it.

Design forward upmarket flashpacker hostel. Stayed for 8 nights during peak Autumn foliage. Great location, very clean, good facilities, friendly staff (especially the Turkish guy), and nice bar area downstairs. We really enjoyed the events (Maiko dance and live jazz music). We met repeat stay guests and would stay again ourselves also next time we're down in Kyoto. Excellent value for money.

Limited shelving/storage space in the room — a small but inconvenient issue. The shower makes a super high pitch piercing sound when running which is very unpleasant. Probably just the wrong plumbing fittings for the pressure.