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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto in Kyoto offers a 2-star hostel experience with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, shared bathrooms with bidets, and comfortable showers. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a lounge, lift, shared kitchen, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a hairdryer and shower. Reception staff speak English and Japanese. Prime Location: Located less than 1 km from Kyoto Station and a 12-minute walk to TKP Garden City Kyoto. Itami Airport is 42 km away. Nearby attractions include Sanjusangen-do Temple (2 km) and Kiyomizu-dera Temple (5 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for property cleanliness, bathroom comfort, and nearby shops.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Accessibility
    Upper floors accessible by elevator


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chloe
    Australia Australia
    I liked the location, very close to Kyoto train station made it easy to locate to differnt parts of Kyoto and also close to shops and the mall. Also close to attractions ie: Toji temple &Kyoto tower. Showers were good and handy to have toilet and...
  • Colm
    Ireland Ireland
    Absolutely class hostel! The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, making the stay even more enjoyable. The beds were super comfy, ensuring a great night's sleep. The location is perfect—just around the corner from Kyoto Main Station and...
  • Federica
    Italy Italy
    Wise Owl hostels are always a good choice! Bathrooms and rooms are super clean, beds are comfortable and spacious , and the common space is very pleasant. The location is 5 minutes far from the main station and 3 minutes far from the bus stop to...
  • Collins
    Australia Australia
    Best staff I’ve experienced at a hostel in Japan BY FAR. Were so friendly and welcoming. I was struggling booking transportation and multiple staff spent the better part of an hour trying to help me - saving me a lot of Yen !!! Rooms are also...
  • Kelly
    Australia Australia
    We unfortunately had a very loud and inconsiderate neighbour but the lady at reception went out of her way late at night to give us another room even though they were fully booked. The beds were comfortable and everything was very clean, even all...
  • Lee
    Singapore Singapore
    Near Kyoto station. Clean and bed is so comfortable.
  • Mas
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Really love it! We got the private bunk bed and there’s still space for me to pray. There’s a sink with heater available too. My fav would be the shampoo and conditioner haha so smooth on my hair
  • Cosmin
    Romania Romania
    Great place to stay in Kyoto ! Had 3 great nights i recomand...
  • Antoine
    France France
    Everyone was great and well presented for a youth hostel :)
  • Minyan
    China China
    Good location close to the Kyoto train station and highway bus station. There is a big mall shop including a supermarket in the front of the hostel , you can buy many kinds of food inside for cooking. The hostel is a great standard hostel but not...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linen

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.