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Hostel Gion SORA

2.0 star property

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TV
Point of interest
Basic Shared Dormitory
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$292
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

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Higashishinbashibiru3F, 427 Rinkacho, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0062
  • Place, Gion Shirakawa Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

At Hostel Gion SORA you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Yasaka Shrine and within 15 minutes of Kawaramachi Street. Highlights at this hostel include in-room all-in-one washer/dryers and free WiFi. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a lift. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Gion hostel include Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple.
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What's nearby

  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gion Corner - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nishiki Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪天下一品知恩院前店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪らーめん錦 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ライブバー Silver Wings - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪こゝ家 祇園八坂別邸 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪中国厨房 祝 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hostel Gion SORA

As a guest of Hostel Gion SORA , you'll find laundry facilities and a lift. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto hostel.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hostel Gion SORA offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers and a safe. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways (79 centimetre high)
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 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.

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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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Hostel Gion SORA
Hostel Gion SORA Kyoto
Hostel Gion SORA Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Gion SORA Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hostel Gion SORA ?

Hostel Gion SORA offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Gion SORA ?

As of 24 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Gion SORA on 5 Apr 2026 start from AU$292, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hostel Gion SORA ?

No, Hostel Gion SORA does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hostel Gion SORA ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hostel Gion SORA ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hostel Gion SORA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay, no complaints, very nice and helpful host, clean amenities, great value
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, a lot of toilets and bathrooms (showers and a bath), excellent price and location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ioseph, bari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto ok
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naoyuki

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
とても清潔で心地よい宿泊ができました。こじんまりした雰囲気です。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

H IDEO

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Yamauchi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024