73%Guest House Kyoto Costa del Sol

Such a great place!! We were very happy to come back here. The room with our own bathroom was very comfortable and Staying in an authentic Japanese style room was absolutely amazing.

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by whatadaymm7233 – posted on Dec 9, 2008

1

freezing cold on private ensuite room

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by javmorales289 – posted on Dec 8, 2008

1

This place is a dump. We think it hasnt ben dusted/wiped down for ages. The tatami was cleanish, but the bedding had hairs over it. Not sure how oftren it gets laundered. The kitchen was disgusting! Food, garbage, grime and cigarette butts await your morning viewing. We decided not to make... more This place is a dump. We think it hasnt ben dusted/wiped down for ages. The tatami was cleanish, but the bedding had hairs over it. Not sure how oftren it gets laundered. The kitchen was disgusting! Food, garbage, grime and cigarette butts await your morning viewing. We decided not to make breakfast and left ASAP. Not recommended at all, unless desperate.close

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by Suzqrs – posted on Nov 18, 2008

1

Hot water on shower only between 8-10 am and 20-23 pm. Free internet PC. Very quite location. I think it's the cheapest twin room with own bathroom around Kyoto, so it's good quality price

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by Manowar – posted on Nov 4, 2008

2

It was a great place to stay. Was in a very quiet neighborhood that was so quiet for sleeping. It is also conveniently located to central Kyoto. Much of which is in walking distance.

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by czagar5427 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

1

Kitchen very small and unclean... we didn't use it. Everything was as expected after reading other reviews. Would stay there again.

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by ray4ella – posted on Oct 18, 2008

12

Very amiable the staff. I recommend this hotel!

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by masterdreams81 – posted on Oct 15, 2008

2

Good people. I would definitely stay there again next time I go to Kyoto.

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by marin798 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

1

It is not the crazy backpackers place. Rooms are quiet and japanese styled, the kitchen is not bad, the chill out room is so tiny that it is almost inexistant, but try and speak with the staff, they are great, and really, really helpful. And the hostel is so clode to the public bath...

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by asherette7201 – posted on Jul 19, 2008

8

Good position,within walking distance from stations and shops. Easy to find.Pleasant location. Quiet which makes for a good nights sleep! Good size basic rooms with a traditional character. Friendly staff who speak some English. All in all I would recommend this guest house as an afordable and...

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by keitharchdale1602 – posted on Jul 2, 2008

2

The room was good but the "mattress" was very very thin on a metal bed. I did not slept well (though I'm used to futon and tatamis). Not suitable for anybody with a delicate back.

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by iviaje – posted on Jun 9, 2008

1

Perfect location!! Very easy to walk to and from JR Kyoto Station and the central area (Shijo), too. The room was large and had our own bathroom. It had everything we needed as backpackers. Really good enough for the price. All in all, highly recommended!!

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by whatadaymm7230 – posted on Jun 2, 2008

2

It take a lot to disgust me, but this place is really dirty. It stinks, the beds are full of stains and other peoples hair and the sheets have nit been washed for quite some time. I'd rather they charge and extra 1000 yen and at least wash the sheets. I would never recommend it to anyone. We... more It take a lot to disgust me, but this place is really dirty. It stinks, the beds are full of stains and other peoples hair and the sheets have nit been washed for quite some time. I'd rather they charge and extra 1000 yen and at least wash the sheets. I would never recommend it to anyone. We had booked it for 2 nights and left after spending the first night.close

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by lidia-lemus1769 – posted on May 30, 2008

1

dirty sheets. the room was empty except for a mat. staff not enthusiastic. the hostel was in poor condition.

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by hailes – posted on May 28, 2008

3

area was nice. room was large (10 mats) and had private bath and toilet. staff was friendly. small cons: computer had broken sign on it when it seemed to be working fine, gas stove cost 10 yen, place was a little dilapidated. overall, would recommend though.

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by pierrelyons1560 – posted on May 5, 2008

2

The staff are very friendly (owner's small baby is so cute:) ) and the location is good; quiet and close to bus and subway stops. I will come back to this hostel again!!

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by keisu – posted on Mar 10, 2008

5

Located in a quiet street. Very close to JR Kyoto Station. Staying here really made me feel at home. Thank you.

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by whatadaymm7230 – posted on Mar 8, 2008

2

fantastic location! in quiet street, close to station etc. Room was fairly dirty, and we had to go and buy our own clean sheets to sleep in. Also smoking is allowed inside - and there is quite often people smoking downstairs, so be warned to those who don;t enjoy cigarette smoke in bed!

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by aldo-alice8398 – posted on Feb 15, 2008

3

too small room, very duty, high rate charged, not recommended

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by beijingqiyi9250 – posted on Dec 22, 2007

3

great if you want to keep up the exercise as you needed to walk abit to get to shops etc. Futons could be a little thicker but great to have air con and private bathrooms in your room.

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by from-kirsten3077 – posted on Apr 28, 2007

14

Strange place. Hot water only available for 2 hours in the morning and two more at night, which is very inconvenient. Beds were just a single matress on the floor, very uncomfortable (not traditional style, I think). Lobby smells like smoke, and internet time oddly restricted. Overall, not...

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by npreecs – posted on Apr 22, 2007

8

Nice clean traditional room...good to experience japanese tradition at a good price! Plus you get an ensuite bathroom which was a bonus!

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by shelm347 – posted on Apr 14, 2007

4

This place was nice, but a little hard to find! The rooms were cheap, clean, and private so it's worth looking for it. Just make sure to get good directions.

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by migunit – posted on Apr 13, 2007

6

About the only thing good about this place was that you have a private room and bath。Other than that I was just very glad we were only staying one night. The drain in the bathroom was the same drain for the shower and sink...so the floor flooded when you showered and if you used too... more About the only thing good about this place was that you have a private room and bath。Other than that I was just very glad we were only staying one night. The drain in the bathroom was the same drain for the shower and sink...so the floor flooded when you showered and if you used too much water at once in the sink then what went down the drain was suddenly around your feet. Gross.close

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by Thaumaturg – posted on Mar 19, 2007

3

The guy who runs the place sits in the front room downstairs and smokes like a chimney - very annoying because you can smell it throughout the whole building. Also it makes it impossible to sit there and relax. It was a good location though.

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by andrewschmandrew7205 – posted on Mar 15, 2007

1

Great location; within walking distance of Shijo/Sanjo area. Private bathrooms were a plus. Rooms were surprisingly large, but futons were a bit musty. Still, great place to stay for very cheap!

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by niKeltje – posted on Mar 3, 2007

5

I would advice all travellers to Kyoto to stay away from this hostel at all costs. The staff are unfriendly, the rooms are unclean and the whole place stinks of smoke and is dark and quite frankly horrible. Very disappointing, should be removed from hostel world!!

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by alastairwu – posted on Feb 19, 2007

2

The hostel was easy to find using their map from Kyoto station - about a 15-20min walk. The staff were friendly and spoke enough english. The location was convenient and for the price paid I thought it was perfect - clean, just enough space to crash etc. Hot water times are from 8am-10am and... more The hostel was easy to find using their map from Kyoto station - about a 15-20min walk. The staff were friendly and spoke enough english. The location was convenient and for the price paid I thought it was perfect - clean, just enough space to crash etc. Hot water times are from 8am-10am and 8pm-11pm, which was just right for us.....others have commented this was inconvenient but I guess it all depends when you want to head out etc. All in all price and comfort was great. (btw take your own towel and toiletries)close

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by danielle9853 – posted on Jan 29, 2007

1

Very handy for Kyoto station, and getting around on the subways too.　Nice and clean too!

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by Karenlivin – posted on Jan 8, 2007

4

The rooms were a very nice size (which was good after staying in cramped rooms in Tokyo). Staff was friendly. Location is great, right next to the Gojo station on the Karasuma line so you can get to all the sights and downtown pretty quickly.

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by dudely – posted on Jan 8, 2007

6

Uncomfortable futons, bare bones style rooms that will soon need remodeled, difficult to find though nearby to Kyoto main station, hot water turned off during the day. Good fun if you speak Japanese perhaps. Cheap if all you're looking for is a place to stay and eat in Kyoto with no other...

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by COREprojects – posted on Jan 7, 2007

3

The staff was very kind. The kitchen was in desperate need of cleaning, and organization. The bathroom for our room had a stinky, mildewed shower curtain. The bedroom ceiling needed repair. However, fantastic location and decent price. No curfew, and spacious bedroom.

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by Michelle1232 – posted on Dec 23, 2006

1

The distance from the Hamburger and Steak shop to the hostel should be about 350-400m rather than 250m as they have stated. It will be most welcoming if there are smiley staff in the guest house, but they have been really helpful though. It is good to have private bath. Also, it will be good if... more The distance from the Hamburger and Steak shop to the hostel should be about 350-400m rather than 250m as they have stated. It will be most welcoming if there are smiley staff in the guest house, but they have been really helpful though. It is good to have private bath. Also, it will be good if they can be flexible to accommodate guests to check in earlier and not just strictly stick to the stipulated 3 pm. As most of the travellers coming in from Tokyo will most likely arrive early in the morning like 630am if they travel by the expressway bus.close

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by Tooii – posted on Dec 13, 2006

7

only has hot water between 8-9am and 10-11pm!! Towels are not provided, you have to rent them for 100yen. the heater did not work

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by slick9840 – posted on Dec 1, 2006

2

only has hot water between 8-9am and 10-11pm!! Towels are not provided, you have to rent them for 100yen. the heater did not work

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by slick9840 – posted on Dec 1, 2006

2

It is very good for the price (3500 yen) for a single room with attached wc and bath with air-conditioned. The location is good and quiet. But some regulations are given eg. hot water provided from 8-10 & 20-23 and the kithcen opens from 8-22 and 10 yen for 10 min.

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by candysvo – posted on Nov 26, 2006

8

Very convinient location, half way between JR Kyoto Station (10 mins) and Gion. It is a nice typical area of Kyoto, plenty of detached traditional houses. Close to a main avenue but be ready for asking someone to help you out finding the right place. Handy and clean tatami rooms with wc inside... more Very convinient location, half way between JR Kyoto Station (10 mins) and Gion. It is a nice typical area of Kyoto, plenty of detached traditional houses. Close to a main avenue but be ready for asking someone to help you out finding the right place. Handy and clean tatami rooms with wc inside (at least the 3 rooms we stayed in). Kitchen can be used but not very clean. Just enough for a quick breakfast. Very good relation quality-price. Very appropiate for low budgets.close

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by info3046 – posted on Nov 15, 2006

3

The guy in charge of the Guest House (while the owner was out) was really helpful, friendly and nice, and spoke great English, (which is not very common in Japan).

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by CariGar – posted on Nov 6, 2006

1

Nice place in a japanese style.

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by Darpod – posted on Oct 10, 2006

8

The location is Super, its a 15 minute walk to the main train station, 5 to the subway and 25 to the area with all the nice restraurants and bars! While we were there we didn`t see much other guests and the staff was friendly but didn`t talk much, but we didn`t really try either so... Our room... more The location is Super, its a 15 minute walk to the main train station, 5 to the subway and 25 to the area with all the nice restraurants and bars! While we were there we didn`t see much other guests and the staff was friendly but didn`t talk much, but we didn`t really try either so... Our room was clean with clean futons and blankets! I recommend the place.close

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by Rmzwa – posted on Sep 27, 2006

8