Khaosan Kyoto Guesthouse

This hostel is perfect for both personal and group visit. There is a community room in 4th floor where we can chat chit and hangout together. Location is good and price is so reasonable

The crew is great. Really love the lounge area on 4F. You can make great friends there.

Well, this place is really a very nice place to stay (if they have rooms with private bathroom). It reminded me a lot to the time when I lived in a boarding house. They have lots of bathrooms and toilets on every floor, so even though they are shared, you would get a vacant one. The kitchen was great, they have 2 microwaves, 2 fridges, and 2 stoves so you can really cook (self cleaning after use, of course); complete kitchen utensils and the common room was big. I wonder if it will be packed during summer, because when I stayed there, I hardly saw anybody. The kitchen will make you feel like you're home, anyway. They also provide a folder in each room (also displayed in common room), containing information on places of interest and how to get there. They also provided places recommended for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which was very helpful if it is your first visit to Kyoto.

location is very good. very clean. Friendly and helpful staff. but lamp in the room too dark. overall it's good.

Location of this hostel is the best for your visit to Kyoto. Near subway station, Nishiki Market, and Gion area (from which you can take a walk or bus to Kiyomizudera), which to sum it up, it's in the middle of the city and has easy access to any part of major sightseeing in Kyoto. The hostel itself is easy to find. We book a private room of 4. Room quite comfortable though the free space is quite small if you open 4 small luggages at the same time. My friend said her bed is kinda dusty, and the hallway is very cold somehow, but that's all the con I could find. Bathroom is squeaky clean. You can leave your luggage after you check out. And what I like most is one of the receptionist recommend us a ramen restaurant that locals usually go, and it didn't dissapoint us. Would be staying here again.

the staff is young people.. very helpful and could speak english. I stayed for 2 night in female dorm with nice roommate :) the hostel is big and have a lot room.. so it is crowded

10 was clearly too many. There wasn’t enough privacy between beds because it’s just separated with some kind of nets. But nevertheless good location, perfect for backpackers looking to see Gion and Kawaramachi. Heater was turned on and it worked perfectly. I think for the price, this is by far the best that you can get. Maybe next time I’ll book the women only bunk bed.

this place is great! best price with best location.. of course you can't find perfect one with this price. for me this hostel is great, clean, surprising rest room and kitchen, overall good!