JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.5

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About this property

A 5-minute walk from the heart of Kyoto’s beautiful Gion district, the entirely non-smoking Jam Hostel Kyoto provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property. It has a sake bar and offers air-conditioned dormitory and private rooms with shared bathrooms. Guests at Jam Hostel Kyoto Gion can sleep in a bunk in a shared dormitory-style room or choose a simple private room with a Double bed or a bunk bed. Rooms do not have a TV. A chargeable washing machine and free tea & coffee are provided. Luggage can be left at the reception. The hostel is 750 metres from Yasaka Shrine and a 10-minute walk from Kennin-ji Temple. Gion-Shijo Train Station is a 3-minute walk, from which Kyoto Station is a 10-minute train ride (transferring at Tofukuji Station). A cafe/bar is on the ground floor, and many dining options are available within a 5-minute walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

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Room type
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1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 single bed
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2 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Max
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice people, rooms are basic but fine. Really nice Sake bar downstairs with knowledgable staff. Had a lovely time doing their tasting deal”
Vu
Finland Finland
“We had a private room with en suite toilet and direct view over Kamo river and the Pontochos. Eventhough bathroom are shared we never had to wait. I left my charger by accident and the hostel really went to great effort to send it to my next...”
Saber
Tunisia Tunisia
“Amazing locations, you barely need to take any trains and can walk anywhere (and if you do need a train, the subway is literraly right infront of the front door) No towels which was a bummer, and the kitchen is a little small, but everything...”
Aaron
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room, facilities and location. Staff were nice and friendly and speak great English”
Jasmine-ashleigh
Australia Australia
“Perfect location and staff were amazing and friendly and really helpful, would definitely stay again highly recommended 😊✨”
Alison
Australia Australia
“Centrally located. Clean and quite . Small kitchen with grill microwave and fridge. Some cutlery and free tea and coffee. Towels are 300 yen.”
Izzy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hostel, had everything and more you would need for a good stay, very clean new hostel, and superb location!”
Philip
India India
“excellent location. subway entrance is just outside. walkable distance to major kyoto attractions. staff behaviour was very pleasant and welcoming. allowed me to checkin late and kept my belongings after checkout. very value for money”
Low
Singapore Singapore
“The location was amazing, right outside the river.”
Devesh
India India
“The property is located close to so many attractions. The host is very professional and friendly. The atmosphere in the rooms is great for socialising and the cleanliness and amenities are top notch. Definitely would stay here if visited again”

Property surroundings

House rules

JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ¥30,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$196. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 50
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

JAM hostel reserves the right to refuse service to any customer.

Guests arriving after 21:00 cannot check-in to the property and will be considered as no-show. The total amount of the reservation will be charged.

The hotel reserves a right to keep your credit card details on file until you check-out.

Guests must have a valid credit card in order to make a booking.

All rooms are accessed via stairs; elevators and porter service are not available.For the safety of our staff, They will not assist in carrying guest's luggage. Mobility-impaired guests are discouraged from staying at this hostel.

Guests must be at least 18 years old to stay at this hostel.

Guests must arrive and check in between 15:00 and 21:00. The front desk is closed between 23:00 and 15:00.

Group cancelation policy applies to guests in groups of 4 or more persons. For more information, please contact the property directly.

Please note that this property is completely smoke-free.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

A damage deposit of ¥30,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.