Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto
Hostel
Gojohashi-Higashi 6-503, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-0846, Japan
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Amenities
Laundry room
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Bar
Restaurant
Smoking area
Luggage storage
Lockers available
Safe at front desk
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Property Description
A stay at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 15-minute walk of Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Gion Corner.
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8.3/10
Very GoodDecent location near the touristy areas. Good facilities, really nice shower water pressure
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Surroundings
Metro: Gojō
(1.6 km)
Metro: Higashiyama
(1.9 km)
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Services & Amenities
Policies
5
Bed In Bunk 12-Bed Female Dormitory
1 bunk bed
3m² | Floor: 1-3
Has window
Non-smoking
110V power outlet
Hot water (24 hours)
Curtains
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4
Bed In Bunk 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory
1 bunk bed
3m² | Floor: 1-3
Has window
Non-smoking
110V power outlet
Hot water (24 hours)
Curtains
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Guest Reviews
8.3/10
Very Good
195 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.1
- Amenities8.2
- Location8.6
- Service8.4
Average for similar properties in Kyoto
AI Summary
The location is convenient for tourists, close to major attractions and public transport. Guests praise the spacious and comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchens, and friendly front desk staff.
Anonymous User
April 17, 2025
One of the worst hostel I have stayed. I have to put on my own bedsheet and blanket cover. The wall on the upper deck are not high, I literally able to see my neighbour sleeping if I were to stand up on my bed (this is a mixed gender room) so this is very concerning issue. There is no lift in the building so I had to climb 4 levels of stairs every single time, go to shower need climb down to level 2. Locker space is so small that I barely fit my laptop in there.
Toilets were dirty and bidet wasn’t working.
Guest User
January 12, 2025
Would go again 4 nights and lovely mornings with coffee in kitchen that i bought from near by family mart
riverdrift
January 18, 2025
Decent location near the touristy areas. Good facilities, really nice shower water pressure
vairotson
December 21, 2024
It very close to kiyomizutera but you have to take 5-10 minute to walk to closest train station. But you can get bus because it drive along the road in front of hostel. Staff can speak english very good. Public space is good too. They have cafe that you can get food or coffee in good price.
For improvement
- you have to have ceiling on upper room. It feel not privacy and I can hear everything.
- I can heard people talking outside off the room from my bed is at upper and close to the wall. Maybe wall too thin or add soundproofing.
e1337bix
December 3, 2024
A decent guesthouse with comfy beds and spacious showers. There's a little kitchenette in the luggage/common area.
Downsides are the 4pm check-in, which is a bit late and the sleeping cubes. The beds are comfortable and there's plenty of room, but the top beds have an open top. So the noise of anyone moving/snoring or people using the lights is completely unavoidable. The first night was no good because of these factors.
Other than that, the location is good and everything is clean and tidy.
Guest User
April 23, 2025
My stay here was fine! 15min bus ride from Kyoto station was very handy. And it’s right around the corner from Kiyamizu-dera temple; a popular tourist spot, and a great place to hit if you haven’t already got it on your itinerary. The only real issue - which is colouring my review right now - is that I got pretty awful sleep here. Top bunks don’t have a ‘roof’ covering the bed, so light and noise is more disruptive than usual. Basic facilities, nice common areas on the first two floors for those feeling social, and has a laundry and dryer (which was great for me needing to do two weeks of travel laundry, LOL). In any case, would recommend! Just be aware of your sleep.
Guest User
March 9, 2025
Great location and a fair price. My only complaint is having to make my own bed. A minor thing really but this is the only place I stayed in where I had to do that. A little disappointing. Also they charge another 200 yen for a towel. Again the only place on my trip where that was the case.
Positives. Coffee in the cafe is offered at a discount. The staff are friendly.
LimJia Ying
March 8, 2025
It's a really good price for what they offered! Although it was a mixed dorm with many bunk beds, with the curtains and dark light, it was adequate privacy and I loved that they provided individuallockers with pass codes. Although whatever noises like a yawn or cough it's easily heard in the room.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Laundry room
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Bar
Restaurant
Smoking area
Luggage storage
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Front Desk Services
Lockers available
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
Japanese
Food & Drink
Bar
Public Areas
Shared kitchen
Smoking area
No smoking in public areas
Cleaning Services
Laundry room
Clothes dryer
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Business Services
Postal service
Safety & Security
Smoke detector
First aid room
CCTV in public areas
Fire extinguisher
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 16:00–21:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]16:00–21:00
To check-in, contact the property 1 day in advance by phone.At the same time, please provide proof of identification
Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2013
- Number of Rooms: 50
A stay at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 15-minute walk of Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Gion Corner.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at Santiago Cafe, a café which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bidets and slippers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at Santiago Cafe, a café which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bidets and slippers.