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Hostel Ginkakuji
Jodoji 58-2, Nishida-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8417, Japan
+81 505 534 3873
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rate per night
8.0
Excellent
based on 453 reviews
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Reviews of Hostel Ginkakuji
Pros
| "Really enjoyed our stay!" | (in 6 reviews) |
|---|---|
| "We really enjoyed the Japanese style rooms." | (in 1 review) |
| "The staff was very friendly" | (in 30 reviews) |
Cons
| "The worst hostel we ever met during our 2 months trip in Japan." | (in 2 reviews) |
|---|---|
| "Freezing cold bathroom." | (in 3 reviews) |
| "The kitchen wasn’t the cleanest." | (in 8 reviews) |
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| friendly staff | in 84 reviews |
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| great location | in 62 reviews |
| living room | in 52 reviews |
| nice hostel | in 44 reviews |
| close to the bus stop | in 33 reviews |
| kitchen is clean | in 32 reviews |
| portable wifi | in 25 reviews |
| thin walls | in 13 reviews |
| clean rooms | in 9 reviews |
| enjoyed our stay | in 9 reviews |
| rent bicycle | in 8 reviews |
| good value for money | in 7 reviews |
| beds were clean | in 5 reviews |
| kyoto station | in 5 reviews |
| long time | in 5 reviews |
| philosophers | in 5 reviews |
| communal area | in 4 reviews |
| japanese style | in 4 reviews |
| warm welcome | in 4 reviews |
| freezing cold | in 3 reviews |
| hostels in japan | in 3 reviews |
| sakura season | in 2 reviews |
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About Hostel Ginkakuji
Overview
Located in Kyoto (Sakyo Ward), Hostel Ginkakuji is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto University and Philosopher's Walk. Featured amenities include express check-in, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Features
8.0 Excellent
based on 453 reviews
8.1
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.2
Location
7.3
Overall
Check in |
14:00 |
Check out |
10:00 |
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Amenities at Hostel Ginkakuji
Free Wi-Fi
Laundry facilities
Garden
Air-conditioned
Multi-lingual staff
Designated smoking area
Terrace/Patio
Express check-out
Parking
Bicycle hire
Storage available
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Reviews about Hostel Ginkakuji
“"A clean bathroom, cozy common area."”
“Kitchen is well equipped”
“The staff was very friendly”
“Really enjoyed our stay!”
“"Good location, good price, warm welcome by host."”
“"Quite guesthouse near the path of philosophers, free use of kitchen and common areas."”
“We really enjoyed the Japanese style rooms.”
“Excellent hostel stay.”
“The bus system is convenient”
“Free portable WiFi is amazing”
“The room was amazing”
“the location was very far from kyoto station.”
“Friendly staff and opportunity to rent a bicycle”
“"Nice, homely feel."”
“The location was great”
Location
Most popular landmarks
- Philosopher's Walk0.6 km
- Ginkaku-ji0.6 km
- Kyoto Municipal Zoo1.7 km
- Kyoto Imperial Palace2.7 km
- Gion3 km
- Nishiki Market3.3 km
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