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Small World Guest House - Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel within easy reach of Kinkaku-ji Temple

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Shared Dormitory, Men only | Free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Bike rental

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Small Double Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only | Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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25-10 Murasakino Shimotoridacho Kita-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 603-8175

What's nearby

  • Doshisha University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Nijō Castle - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kyoto University - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 69 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 97 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 100 min drive
  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station - 5 min drive
  • Demachiyanagi Station - 5 min drive
  • Chayama Station - 5 min drive
  • Kitaoji Station - 9 min walk
  • Kuramaguchi Station - 17 min walk
  • Kitayama Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪すき家 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪中華のサカイ本店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪喫茶翡翠 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪京ちゃばな 北大路堀川店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪食彩 hajime - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Small World Guest House - Hostel

When you stay at Small World Guest House - Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Kinkaku-ji Temple and Kawaramachi Street. Also, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle are within a short drive. Public transportation is close by: Kitaoji Station is just 9 minutes by foot.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • 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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (5 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Policies

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.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Small World Guest House Hostel Kyoto
Small World Guest House Hostel
Small World Guest House Kyoto
Small World Guest House
Small World Hostel Kyoto
Small World Guest House - Hostel Kyoto
Small World Guest House - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Small World Guest House - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Small World Guest House - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Small World Guest House - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Small World Guest House - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Small World Guest House - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Small World Guest House - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What's the area around Small World Guest House - Hostel like?
Small World Guest House - Hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Kitaoji Station and 9 minutes' walk from Daitokuji Temple.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

The staff are nice it is just the building is a little old and run down, which is expected, but it is cozy and dose have a traditional Japanese experience.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Traditional style building, very homely feel. But some spots are very creaky
Jason, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

カーテンもなく、プライベート空間がないため、くつろげなかった。 シャワー室が一つしかなく、順番を待つのに時間がかかった。 寒い日だったので、暖房が入っていました。私は上段で丁度良かったのですが、下に降りた時にヒンヤリしたので、下段は寒かったのではないかと思った。 上段は朝日が入ってきました。 カーテンが薄く眩しかったので、5時位に目が覚めました。
T.K, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

중심 역은 아니라 힘들 수 있지만 그리고 약에서 찾아가기 처음엔 헤맸지만ㅋㅋㅋ 숙소의 분위기가 정말 좋았어요! 나무 삐걱거리는 소리 게다가 비가 와서 비냄새까지 잘 어울려서 좋았습니다 숙소가 약간 미로같기도 했고 방은 정말 정말 따뜻하지만 복도는 살짝 추운..? 직원 분도 친절하시고 짐도 침대 앞까지 갖다 놔주셨고 정말 좋았습니다 :D
Han Sol, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

老房屋非常有趣，但是廁所衛浴各只有一間，要等很久；床上並不乾淨，（不確定床單有沒有更換）有床蝨或是某種會咬人的蟲，從住了之後就跟上我，癢了好幾天了，一直在咬我，非常困擾
SY, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

こじんまりした場所に、大柄な外国人たちがいるという不思議で楽しい滞在でした。
紺色, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

오래되었지만 잘 정돈된 곳입니다.
일본 정취를 느낄 수 있어서 좋았습니다.
Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

혼자와서 저렴하게 자고 가기에 딱 좋습니다.
일단 가격이 너무 싸서 혼자와서 잠자고 가기에 정말 좋았습니다. 세면시설이 좁고 시설이 낡긴하지만(난방 리모컨 조종이 잘 안 되는 문제) 개선해가면 될 듯 하고요. 이용안내 문구를 좀 더 잘 보이도록 해주시면 더욱 좋을 듯 합니다.
Suhwan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great and easy stay!
Erik, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quite nice experience
A good place to make friends and to experience Japanese culture The price is also amazing! The room is clean and cozy also. However, it is about 10~15mins far away from subway. If you take heavy luggage, there might be little inconvenient. The disadvantages could be overcome by bus system once you get used to the bus system in Kyoto--that is, you have to pay another bus fee. All in all, I like this place and would consider to live here next time I visit Kyoto
MIN-YU, 5-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

大徳寺付近の町家改造型ゲストハウス
年に一度の大徳寺の曝涼（お宝物の掛け軸の虫干し）を見に行くために滞在しました。 大徳寺に朝からアクセスするため、という目的から言えば、徒歩10分のロケーションは良かったです。 ただ、この宿へのアクセス自体は決して交通至便とは言えませんし、近所もほんとに普通の住宅地ですから、ご自分の旅行目的に合うかどうかよく考えてから滞在を決めたほうが良いでしょう。表通りの一本裏側にのれんがかかった入り口で、予想よりもこぢんまりしていました。 宿は昔ながらの町家をゲストハウスに用途変更したものですが、部屋の間取りが迷路のよう、床の高低変化が激しいなど、かなりクセのある出来上がりで、そういうものを楽しめる人には良いと思います。ただ、防音は無きに等しいです。 宿の主さんは長髪で口数少なく、あまりフレンドリーではありませんが、荷物預かりなど必要なサービスはやってくれたので不満はありません。 個人的には可もなく不可もなく、このお値段ならリーゾナブルだなという感想でした。
1-night trip
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