The beds in this capsule hotel are really big and comfy. The only thing that I would recommend to them is the provision of wet sanitizing tissue to clean the toilet sitting before use. It is a public restroom so sanitation must be a priority. Apart from that I will recommend it to friends and travellers on the go.

The beds in this capsule hotel are really big and comfy. The only thing that I would recommend to them is the provision of wet sanitizing tissue to clean the toilet sitting before use. It is a public restroom so sanitation must be a priority. Apart from that I will recommend it to friends and travellers on the go.

You get what you paid for. Not sure what to expect. I stayed in many capsule hotels and guesthouses but this one is probably my least favorite. My bunk was next to the window (and i mean NEXT to the window), it’s basically my wall covered with a curtain. Very tight space to get into my bunk that they put me in. Since my bunk was next to the window, during daytime it is like a sauna in my bunk. Lucky it’s winter time so during nighttime it is actually cool and tolerable. There was a fan that i was using but somebody took it away or hid it. Dont know why as it’s not their bunk that is steaming hot. I cant say for other bunks but my mattress was so overused that there was no cushion or padding at all. I can feel my body touching the bunk board. I better off sleeping on the ground. It really aches my body. Pillow wasn’t the best, was hard and felt like sleeping on a beanbag but worst. Single toilets are shared between floors. Common area was okay, have a fridge but its always full with other people’s stuff so i recommend just buy a bento from a konbini. Microwave, electric tea kettle and single stove burner is available. Shower is good, multiple single showers for privacy. Check-in was horrible, no one was there. Waited for 3 hours just to have someone to show up for work and then again the person look like any other guests who is staying at the guesthouse so i cant even tell. Didn’t even acknowledge my existence even though. Guesthouse is on busy and main traffic so it is noisy.

You get what you paid for. Not sure what to expect. I stayed in many capsule hotels and guesthouses but this one is probably my least favorite. My bunk was next to the window (and i mean NEXT to the window), it’s basically my wall covered with a curtain. Very tight space to get into my bunk that they put me in. Since my bunk was next to the window, during daytime it is like a sauna in my bunk. Lucky it’s winter time so during nighttime it is actually cool and tolerable. There was a fan that i was using but somebody took it away or hid it. Dont know why as it’s not their bunk that is steaming hot. I cant say for other bunks but my mattress was so overused that there was no cushion or padding at all. I can feel my body touching the bunk board. I better off sleeping on the ground. It really aches my body. Pillow wasn’t the best, was hard and felt like sleeping on a beanbag but worst. Single toilets are shared between floors. Common area was okay, have a fridge but its always full with other people’s stuff so i recommend just buy a bento from a konbini. Microwave, electric tea kettle and single stove burner is available. Shower is good, multiple single showers for privacy. Check-in was horrible, no one was there. Waited for 3 hours just to have someone to show up for work and then again the person look like any other guests who is staying at the guesthouse so i cant even tell. Didn’t even acknowledge my existence even though. Guesthouse is on busy and main traffic so it is noisy.

First, let me begin by saying that this is a guesthouse with shared living/sleeping areas (meaning shared showers, own bunk bed but in a shared room etc) so if you're looking for privacy don't book a hostel. There is no elevator so be prepared to carry your luggage up 3-4 flights of narrow stairs. There is a small locker provided where you can set your own code; it's only big enough to keep shoes and valuables in. It's a small sleeping area so getting into your luggage is a bit of a hassle.The outside area is a bit noisy since it's right beside the street, for those sleeping beside the window this might be a nuisance. If you're a side sleeper, the mattress was a little thin but this might just be common of hostels and possibly Japan. 1F common area is very open with a wide space to lay out and relax. 2F is where the kitchen, dining area, shower room, and sinks are so this floor can get a bit stuffy and hot. All this being said, this was the best time I've had in Kyoto, I've met many people and had many connections that I was a bit sad to leave. The staff is very helpful, I've accidentally reset my locker code multiple times and while not related to me I've witnessed them do their best to make the guests' stay more enjoyable. Thanks Santiago, hope to see you again!

First, let me begin by saying that this is a guesthouse with shared living/sleeping areas (meaning shared showers, own bunk bed but in a shared room etc) so if you're looking for privacy don't book a hostel. There is no elevator so be prepared to carry your luggage up 3-4 flights of narrow stairs. There is a small locker provided where you can set your own code; it's only big enough to keep shoes and valuables in. It's a small sleeping area so getting into your luggage is a bit of a hassle.The outside area is a bit noisy since it's right beside the street, for those sleeping beside the window this might be a nuisance. If you're a side sleeper, the mattress was a little thin but this might just be common of hostels and possibly Japan. 1F common area is very open with a wide space to lay out and relax. 2F is where the kitchen, dining area, shower room, and sinks are so this floor can get a bit stuffy and hot. All this being said, this was the best time I've had in Kyoto, I've met many people and had many connections that I was a bit sad to leave. The staff is very helpful, I've accidentally reset my locker code multiple times and while not related to me I've witnessed them do their best to make the guests' stay more enjoyable. Thanks Santiago, hope to see you again!

Thanks for another excellent stay, and thanks to the hard working staff Hope to see you again next year

I think it’s was good.

I think it’s was good.

Thanks for another comfortable stay in between cycling trips

great value for money, always a pleasure to stay here

great value for money, always a pleasure to stay here

Nice. I didn't encounter any centipedes (huge plus)

Nice. I didn't encounter any centipedes (huge plus)

Staff is friendly

The poace is well located, but the two mayor things are the following: The atmosphere is great, they made a karaoke session and are really involve on it. And second: the batrooms / showers were clean. Would repeat my stay

The poace is well located, but the two mayor things are the following: The atmosphere is great, they made a karaoke session and are really involve on it. And second: the batrooms / showers were clean. Would repeat my stay

Staff are very helpful and excellent services. Easy access to town with one day bus pass, Check In/Out easy and quick. Will stay there again for my next visit.

Staff are very helpful and excellent services. Easy access to town with one day bus pass, Check In/Out easy and quick. Will stay there again for my next visit.

Far from railway... bus stop changes so you have to walk far... shower room smells bad... not alwayskept clean... you may take uber as option if bringing big luggages... friendly staff tho...

Far from railway... bus stop changes so you have to walk far... shower room smells bad... not alwayskept clean... you may take uber as option if bringing big luggages... friendly staff tho...

The hostel has a really great location, it’s close to Kiyomizudera. It is also easy to access from Kyoto station, the bus stop is really close to the hostel. The bed was really comfortable, clean bathrooms, there is also kitchen if you want to cook something or just heat the food from konbini. Really nice and friendly staff! Would definitely consider to stay there again :)

The hostel has a really great location, it’s close to Kiyomizudera. It is also easy to access from Kyoto station, the bus stop is really close to the hostel. The bed was really comfortable, clean bathrooms, there is also kitchen if you want to cook something or just heat the food from konbini. Really nice and friendly staff! Would definitely consider to stay there again :)

We spent roughly 8-10hours a day at the hostel. Its a great location, and you won't spend a lot of time indoors. Kyoto is a must see!

We spent roughly 8-10hours a day at the hostel. Its a great location, and you won't spend a lot of time indoors. Kyoto is a must see!

It's not the cleanest place we had stayed but it's nice and decent. Climbing 4th floor with two big suitcases wasn't the best thing though... but it's a hostel, can't really complaint about it. Staff is really helpful and friendly. The location is great. Close to everywhere you need to go in Kyoto. I like it.

It's not the cleanest place we had stayed but it's nice and decent. Climbing 4th floor with two big suitcases wasn't the best thing though... but it's a hostel, can't really complaint about it. Staff is really helpful and friendly. The location is great. Close to everywhere you need to go in Kyoto. I like it.

I had visited this hotel 2 years ago and decided to book again because I had really liked the service and the beds were comfortable. They renovated and looks much better BUT CONS 1) The bed was really hard. If you are not used to sleeping on thin matresses 2) the service when I checked in compared to last time was not impressive. The lady didn't even show what was around or recommended anything (usual thing in a hostel). 3) They said reception closed at 10pm, but when I ran to get there and rent a towel, the lady was gone (it was 9.59pm). 4) The hair dryers don't really DRY, so if you have long hair don't even bother washing it there. It will take you AGES to dry it. PROs: 1) it's really silent compared to other hostels 2) their breakfast is super yummy 3) the staff in the morning is super sweet and helpful! 4) LOCATION

I had visited this hotel 2 years ago and decided to book again because I had really liked the service and the beds were comfortable. They renovated and looks much better BUT CONS 1) The bed was really hard. If you are not used to sleeping on thin matresses 2) the service when I checked in compared to last time was not impressive. The lady didn't even show what was around or recommended anything (usual thing in a hostel). 3) They said reception closed at 10pm, but when I ran to get there and rent a towel, the lady was gone (it was 9.59pm). 4) The hair dryers don't really DRY, so if you have long hair don't even bother washing it there. It will take you AGES to dry it. PROs: 1) it's really silent compared to other hostels 2) their breakfast is super yummy 3) the staff in the morning is super sweet and helpful! 4) LOCATION

A good stay at Santiago. Friendly staff, clean dorms. We would recommend.

A good stay at Santiago. Friendly staff, clean dorms. We would recommend.

This is a no frills place to stay. First, start with the good. The place is clean and in a great location with a bus stop nearby. A major issue is the rooms are on the 2-4th floors and there are no elevators so you have to lug your stuff up a few flights of steps. As a hostel, we expected there to be little to no amenities. but many others offer good amenities. The beds need an update, they are extremely flattened futons. The minor inconveniences are the WiFi was spotty, I couldn't get WiFi, yet my daughter on the top bunk had no trouble. We asked where we could put recycling and was told in a very sharp manner they did not do that there. (we understood that Kyoto has a strict recycling policy) You'd think that with the number of young people staying there, it would be an attractive feature if they made it convenient for people to recycle. Other inconveniences are the lack of cooking implements in the kitchen and no toaster. There is not a place to lock luggage up during the day and was assured that theft was not a problem. But nor was there an option to rent a bike-lock to lock to a post as other hostels have offered, even in no crime Japan, it's just nice to have that assurance that our stuff won't disappear while out being a tourist. We found ourselves saying to each other a few times, "well, at this price, how can we complain?"