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Kyoto Guesthouse TRIP SOUND - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Kiyomizu Temple

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Property entrance
Lobby lounge
Dining
Miscellaneous
Double Room | Free WiFi

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Mixed Dormitory 1 (6 Bunk Beds)

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Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Mixed Dormitory 2 (6 Bunk Beds)

Highlights

Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Female Dormitory

Highlights

Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Japanese Style Room | Living area

Japanese Style Room

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Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
598 Jihoin Anmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0871

What's nearby

  • Kiyomizu Temple - 9 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk
  • Yasaka Shrine - 13 min walk
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 9 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 18 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪十六代権太夫 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪市川屋珈琲 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fuju Japenese Tea House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪五条カフェ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ゆば泉 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Guesthouse TRIP SOUND - Hostel

Hostel near Kiyomizu Temple
Close to Yasaka Shrine and Kawaramachi Street, Kyoto Guesthouse TRIP SOUND - Hostel provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Kyoto Guesthouse TRIP SOUND - Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in fee: 30-percent of room rate for check-in after 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 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.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: 30-percent of room rate for check-in after 10 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property in advance.

We should mention

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Guesthouse TRIP SOUND - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kyoto Guesthouse TRIP SOUND - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Guesthouse TRIP SOUND - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Guesthouse TRIP SOUND - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Kyoto Guesthouse TRIP SOUND - Hostel located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto National Museum and Kiyomizu Temple. Kawaramachi Street and Yasaka Shrine are also within 15 minutes. Kiyomizu-gojo Station is 9 minutes by foot and Shichijo Station is 13 minutes.

Kyoto Guesthouse TRIP SOUND - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 87 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A true to expectation hostel
It was a cool place to stay. Exactly what I expected a hostel to be. The service was good checking in and the rooms were full of bunk beds. It was comfortable enough with good Wi-Fi and amenities. The security was a bit relaxed though which wasn't so great but I had no other issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

mika

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just terrible

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Couldnt ask for better

4/10 Poor

IT, Belgium

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It could be better
No air condition, very small room, not enough showers. They provide only 2 sheets instead of 3.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, california

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So great!
This hostel was safe clean fun and the people & staff were very kind. This was my first hostel, & it was way better than I had hoped. I am going to miss it.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
good price, shower & location, bad sleep.
good price, good location, good shower. good for young backpackers. noisy, no lights off until late night or early in the morning without guidelines - eg. lights off or shower at 1~3 am right next to the room.

8/10 Good

conny, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hostel
friendly staff and great location

4/10 Poor

Joy, Perth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stayed coz 50% off not worth the normal price
During my 1 month trip in Japan I stayed in various hostel, hotel, homestau and this is by far the least impressive one. The place is quite old and has this really weird smell. Toilets are also not very clean, sinks are very small and shallow with only cold water and there's only 2 to share for everyone. Staffs working there are ok not very warm and friendly either, they are in the common area most of the time at night when I went I did not meet other travellers in the common area only the staff who like to talk amongst themselves. The place is not as interactive and sociable compared to the other hostels that I stayed in. I did however meet some very lovely girls staying in the same room as me. The upside is the location which is great close to major tourist spot and bus stops. Another upside is the price I suppose I managed to book this with a 50% off on Expedia so it only came to $13 per night for me which was a steal! However if I were to pay the normal rate I think I would search for somewhere else next time.

2/10 Terrible

Nareg

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Shanghai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Experience
I traveled around Japan staying at multiple places, but while in Kyoto, I stayed here. It was a great experience. The staff went out of their way for everyone. I met some awesome people here as well. The location is great (near a bus stop, temples, convenient stores, and a train station). I will be staying here my next trip to Kyoto, which I hope will be very soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hostel
Stayed in a 3 bunk bed female room. Pretty comfortable, although the fan and AC made the room quite chilly for me. No key, just a key code to the front door. Also there are gachapon for soaps/shampoos/etc. All in all a cheap hostel, where I felt safe enough to leave my luggage bag with nothing important unattended while I explored Kyoto. I know people who left their stuff there and didn't return daily. I didn't stay there long enough to get a great feel, but seemed like a lot of foreigners from different countries with a fun atmosphere.

2/10 Terrible

Leigh, NY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't stay here
This hostel was far too expensive for what we got. We booked a private room, which was located on the second floor, near the common room. The room had a terrible smell, that we thought would go away if we aired it out but never did. It also didn't lock. At night, the other guests were drinking and playing darts in the common until really late. This is typical of a hostel, although there is usually a quiet hour. Not here. The noise continued until well past 3 am. We switched to another hotel for the next night, even though we were planning to stay three nights. The one good thing that can be said about this place is that they gave us our money for the two nights we didn't stay back. I would not recommend this to anyone who wants to sleep, or be comfortable.

4/10 Poor

Greg, Atlanta, GA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff; building is pretty bad
The good: - the WiFi works (but you have to switch which one you're conneced to when you change floors for the common room/computer/kitchen); - there is a computer; - common area with a drinks and a Cup Noodle vending machine with hot water machine, and a retro video game system - the people working there were so nice and very willing to answer my questions about Kyoto. Bad: - no lockers/secure places - crowded room, floor covered with luggage - two showers, two sinks for quite a lot of people (when I was there in July, there were at least 30 people), and the sink basin is so shallow that you can't fill up a water bottle or drink from it, and spitting into it when you brushed your teeth is really awkward - mattress is very thin (okay for me because I slept on top of the covers, but only because it was summer and so it was hot) - everything was just not in great condition. Small towel rack, beat-up everything in the common room, etc. Not a huge big deal because it's just a hostel after all, but some people might like to know. Other: - 8-10 min walk from the closest station (not connected to Kyoto Station); 4 min walk from a bus stop that goes to Kyoto Station in about 15 minutes (260¥), and the stops are a bit different on the way back but you still end up close - I was excited because the hostel was close to Kiyomizu-dera (famous temple) but the road leading up there is so narrow and busy that you would have a lot of trouble walking there; you'll probably just take a taxi

8/10 Good

Ryan D, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent stay.
Very good location with it being only about 20 minutes away from Gion. On the east side of Kyoto, it is close to many frequented temples. Newer hostel so there are some kinks that need to be worked out like maps and other things to offer guests. Easy going environment and the beds were quite comfortable.

8/10 Good

Antoine, Quebec city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Good place
Excellent location, but kitchen is dirty and the beds are really hard.everything else is excellent.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
If you are looking for a cheap, laid back hostel, then this place meets those requirements. No bells or whistles, but friendly people and a clean environment. Can't ask for much more if I'm traveling on a budget! Worth mentioning: The location is very good. It's literally right on the 100 bus line which is one of three buses dedicated to tourist travel between must-see "attractions". Just about a 10 min stroll from Gion. And a 10 minute walk to several temples, the museum, etc. Lawson's (24hr convenient store) is 45secs down the street on the corner. Just a really great location.

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location and staff
Very convenient location for this part of Kyoto. Helpful staff. Clean. Not enough most important facilities in regard to number of guests (ie. ~45 guests and only 2 showers). Small rooms, no lockers.

8/10 Good

Caro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kyoto Hostel
Great experience but someone snored in my room. Apart from that it was fine thanks

8/10 Good

Dany, Japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
安かったし、綺麗だったし、狭くなかったし、とてもいいゲストハウスでした。一人で旅行したい人におすすめです！
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

myoungho

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
청수사근처 게스트 하우스
직원이 굉장히 친절합니다. 청결상태는 별로였습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

sho, 名古屋

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
便利ではあるが
初めて泊まりました。従業員は、バイトみたいで、施設の案内が不充分で、勝手が分からず困りました。 ただ泊まるだけなら、これでも良いでしょうが、夜遅くまで酒を飲んで喋っている外人のせいでほとんどねれませんでした。 バックパッカーの為の安宿です。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

Remy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
위치 외엔 장점을 모르겠다
단점 1. 덥고 답답함 에어컨 바로 아래였는데 추워서 이불 덮으면 솜이불이라 너무 더움. female domitory 였는데 다들 더워서 새벽까지 잠을 설침. 공기도 후텁지근하고 답답해서 숨막힘 2. 지저분함 욕실엔 검은 곰팡이가 있고 객실 벽은 더러움. 3. 좁다 여자방은 2층침대 4개였는데 캐리어 세울 공간도 부족해서 캐리어 정리도 못함 4. 콘센트 부족 콘센트도 부족하거 연장선으로 주렁주렁 연결되어 있어서 위함해보임 장점 1. 청수사 도보로 이동할 수 있는 위치 2. 영어 가능한 스텝 늦게 예약해서 선택의 여지가 별로 없어서 선택한 곳이었는데 진짜 최악이었음 몇시간 자는둥마는둥하고 새벽에 눈뜨자마자 도망치듯 탈출함. 하루만 예약하고 나머지 일정은 다른 숙소여서 다행이었음 3박 내내 예약했다면 여행 망칠뻔함. 귣이 갈거라면 여름은 피해서 가고 위생에 예민한 분들은 비추합니다
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

コンビニは近く、バス停も京都駅方面と四条河原町方面行きの二箇所を利用できます。(徒歩1分以内) シャワー室、布団も比較的清潔でクレームにはならないレベルかと思います。

4/10 Poor

JUJU

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
綺麗好き・神経質な方には不向き
お風呂は内鍵をかけても外から開けられる。壁は落書きだらけで、共有スペースも綺麗とは言えない。コンビニは片道徒歩五分にある。1人ならともかく、友達となら行こうとは思わないホテルでした。 ですが、ベッドはふかふかで、門限なし、テレビ・シャワーはいつでも使えるのはよかったです。 私の経験からのアドバイスですが、アメニティはガチャガチャで売られていたので、利用される方は小銭が必要です。寝室のコンセントが遠いので、延長コードがあればとても便利です。