GAFU Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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Relax on a rooftop with stunning city views or sip your morning coffee surrounded by nature. At this charming hostel, you'll find tranquility in every corner.

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Dates

February 2025

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March 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Housekeeping

Bar

Laundry

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Business services

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Private Room A, 2 Bunk bed up to 4 People

Highlights

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

7 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

1 Bed in a 2-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm

Highlights

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

3 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Room B, 1 Bunk bed up to 2 People

Highlights

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

5 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 Bed in a 4-Bed Shared Dorm, Men Only

Highlights

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

8 sq m
Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Highlights

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Daily housekeeping

In-room safe

8 sq m
Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi

Restaurant

Air conditioning

Breakfast available

AED 226 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Feb - 6 Feb

About the neighborhood

Fushimi-ku, Nakaaburakake-cho 106-7, Kyoto, Kyoto, 612-8056

What's nearby

Kawaramachi Street - 5 min drive
Nintendo World Headquarters - 5 min drive
Fushimi Inari Shrine - 6 min drive
Kyoto Racecourse - 7 min drive
Kyoto Tower - 8 min drive

Getting around

Chushojima Station - 6 min walk
Fushimi-momoyama Station - 7 min walk
Itami Airport (ITM) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪酒場ギルロイ - ‬2 min walk
‪家守堂 - ‬1 min walk
‪伏水酒蔵小路 - ‬2 min walk
‪鶏がららーめん門扇伏水酒蔵店 - ‬2 min walk
‪鉄板串焼き咲蔵 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

GAFU Hostel

Hostel near Kawaramachi Street

Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at GAFU Hostel. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
A computer station, barbecue grills, and luggage storage

Room features

All guestrooms at GAFU Hostel feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Shared bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and hair dryers

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available

Food and drink

1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Business services

Computer station

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Rooftop terrace

More

Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shared bathroom
Towels

More

Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 9 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

GAFU Kyoto

GAFU Hostel Kyoto

GAFU Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

GAFU Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is GAFU Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at GAFU Hostel?

GAFU Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at GAFU Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at GAFU Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is GAFU Hostel located?

Located in Fushimi Ward, this hostel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kamo River and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Nintendo World Headquarters. Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kawaramachi Street are also within 6 mi (10 km). Chushojima Station is 6 minutes by foot and Fushimi-momoyama Station is 7 minutes.