Gion Koh - Hostel

Very small rooms, not very comfortable

Location, staff

Lovely, full of old era charm!

We had an amazing time. The host was so nice and accommodating.

Gionkoh is in a fantastic location, right in the middle of the action. The room and lounge were generous in size for a good value ryokan. Hiro san was a great host and we loved Kyoto and especially this old section of Kyoto. This is a very affordable fantastic option.

Felt like an authentic experience

Beautiful, well kept, amazing location.

Hiro, the host, truly cares about helping give his guests the best experience possible. The house, which has been in Hiro’s family for generations, is lovely and very well-kept. The neighborhood is classical and beautiful. And the koi fish pond garden is a pleasure to spend some downtime next to. Excellent accommodations and location. We highly recommend!

Hiro met us upon arrival and got us checked in. He was so friendly and helpful throughout our stay, for example, giving us advice on where to eat and where to see the best cherry blossoms. Also he forwarded our luggage to the next hotel, which was a great service. We chose to use shared bathrooms, which was fine for us, but it's not for everyone.

Everything! Beautiful traditional Japanese home but with modern conveniences in the bathroom. Lovely setting and room. Host was very kind and let us use his parking lot for our rental car. Liked everything

I travel a lot and this was my favorite hotel I’ve ever stayed in, and I’m not just saying that! The aesthetic was so spot on especially for the chill Kyoto vibe, the space was spotless, and the bed… oh my… that bed felt like a fluffy cloud. Seriously highly recommend to anyone and everyone!! You cannot go wrong staying at Gionkoh!!

I wasn't used to the Japanese style shower, but it was also early in my trip

Our host Hiro was exceptionally helpful with anything needed. The room was quiet and comfortable. The location in the heart of the Gion District made it easy to reach any destination in the city we wished with public transportation.

Just a beautiful cozy place with lots of personality. Could not imagine a better place to stay at. Thank you Hiro for taking such good care of us! No complaints

Beautiful hotel in the most perfect location! Our host Hiro was so accommodating and friendly! Spent a couple nights here in the family room with private bathroom and we had a beautiful view of the courtyard garden along with our beds, pajamas, and towels were refreshed everyday! We enjoyed our stay so much that I would love to stay at GionKoh again some day!

Hiro, the proprietor was very helpful with recommendations and suggestions. He was very energetic, charming and available. The room was very small requiring economy of unpacking.

The place has captured the Kyoto machiya and is like you are transported back in time. This place is really a must stay when you go to Kyoto. The owner is a gem and is one of the nicest owners we have talked to, super friendly and beyond helpful. It is located in the best area of Kyoto and after a long day of exploring the city we found ourselves enjoying this beautiful small Ryokan and staring at the amazing koi pond that he has as the center of the rooms. The value of the stay is beyond worth it as well. My family are still talking about this magical stay, we have never stayed at a place like it, it really is a once in a life time place.

Shared bathroom

So comfortable and cozy and incredibly close to Kodai-ji (3min walk) and kiyomizu-dera (10 min) temples and the famous Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka streets(5 min). The best part is that it is the hosts ancestral home and they’ve owned it for well over 100 years. They don’t know when it was built but it was many many generations ago. The futon were incredibly comfortable and we slept very well and the rooms was very spacious.

We loved this accommodation, the host was very welcoming, beds very comfortable, excellent location for easy access to Kyomizu dera temple, Ryozen Museum, lots of restaurants. It rained on some days but Gion Koh has umbrellas you can borrow.