Hostel Gion SORA Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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Hostel in Kyoto, a quick walk to Yasaka Shrine

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Dates

April 2025

May 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Laundry
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Washer/dryer

Shower/tub combination

2 bathrooms

Hair dryer

In-room safe

36 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Washer/dryer

Shower/tub combination

2 bathrooms

Hair dryer

In-room safe

59 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Higashishinbashibiru3F, 427 Rinkacho, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0062

What's nearby

Yasaka Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Kawaramachi Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Nishiki Market - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Kiyomizu Temple - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Kyoto Tower - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

Gion-shijo Station - 7 min walk
Higashiyama Station - 8 min walk
Itami Airport (ITM) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪京都アニソンバーフェスタリア - ‬1 min walk
‪アニソンバーFESTARIA - ‬1 min walk
‪らーめん錦 - ‬1 min walk
‪Halal 焼肉祇園成田屋 - ‬1 min walk
‪京都祇園コンカフェ@るみえーる - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostel Gion SORA

Hostel near Yasaka Shrine

Located close to Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, Hostel Gion SORA provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks include:

Luggage storage, a nature reserve, and an elevator

Room features

All guestrooms at Hostel Gion SORA include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.

More amenities include:

Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Heating, housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, Japanese

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More about this property

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 transportation

No onsite parking available

Family friendly

All-in-one washer/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.
Elevator (31 inch wide door)
Front entrance ramp
Handrails in hallways (31 inches high)

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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.

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

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

Hostel Gion SORA

Hostel Gion SORA Kyoto

Hostel Gion SORA Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Hostel Gion SORA Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Gion SORA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Apr 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Gion SORA on May 15, 2025 start from $101.49, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Hostel Gion SORA ?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel Gion SORA ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hostel Gion SORA ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hostel Gion SORA located?

Located in Gion, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine, Kawaramachi Street, and Nishiki Market. Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 3 mi (5 km). Higashiyama Station is 8 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 8 minutes.