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Mixed Dormitory
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1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Quadruple Room with Bunk Beds
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2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Female Dormitory
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1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Quadruple Room with Bunk Beds (E)
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Japanese Style Room
2 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Annex Japanese-style room / Garden view
3 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Central hostel connected to a shopping center in Shimogyo Ward with free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Concierge services

In the heart of Kyoto, Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of Kyoto Railway Museum and Nishihonganji Temple. This hostel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Nijō Castle and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Nishiki Market.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Kyoto hostel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services.

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Daily
  • Water dispenser
  • Japanese garden
  • Showcase for local artists
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free breakfast
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Smoke-free property
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Concierge services
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 10
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

Room Amenities

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 2
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED light bulbs
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 3
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 9 PM

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 11:00 AM

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Coronavirus Guidelines (Japan)

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property registry number - 京都府 京都市指令保保生第H-26-292

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

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.

Hotel Names

  • Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS Hostel
  • Guesthouse COMPASS Hostel
  • Kyoto Compass Hostel Kyoto
  • Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel Kyoto

We should mention

Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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