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title: "Ryokan Hostel Gion, Kyoto: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Ryokan Hostel Gion in Kyoto: rated 9.2 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Hostel · ★★★
# Ryokan Hostel Gion

Motomachi, Kyoto, Japan

9.2 ·  Excellent 614 reviews ·  #143 #143 of 836 in Kyoto ·  9.0 Location score
## About Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion is a hostel in Motomachi, Kyoto, Japan. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 across 614 reviews. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Kyoto. The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 39 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 75

- **Floors:** 4

- **Opened:** 2018

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 116

391-2, Motomachi

## How Ryokan Hostel Gion scores

Better rated than 86% of hotels in Kyoto

-   Guest rating **9.2**
-   Location **9.0**
-   Public transport **9.1**

Kyoto average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">三条駅</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">310 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">39 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">89 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kyoto</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   髙山彦九郎正之先生御直筆歌碑290 m
-   高山彦九郎皇居望拝之像290 m
-   祇園 北座跡320 m
-   何必館・京都現代美術館330 m
-   路地水族館330 m
-   ちりめん細工館 The Chiri-men Craft Museum340 m

## Ryokan Hostel Gion: in detail

At Ryokan Hostel Gion, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. At the hostel, utilize the convenient laundromat to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Ryokan Hostel Gion with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A number of rooms feature television for guest amusement and enjoyment. In certain chosen rooms, a refrigerator is conveniently available for your use. In the hostel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available.

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## Questions about Ryokan Hostel Gion

### How do guests rate Ryokan Hostel Gion?

Ryokan Hostel Gion has a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10 from 614 reviews, which is better than 86% of rated hotels in Kyoto.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Ryokan Hostel Gion?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### How far is Ryokan Hostel Gion from the airport?

The nearest airport, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), is 39 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Ryokan Hostel Gion have?

Ryokan Hostel Gion has 75 rooms on 4 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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