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JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion
JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion – Kyoto, IL
JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion – Kyoto, IL
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

A 5-minute walk from the heart of Kyoto’s beautiful Gion district, the entirely nonsmoking 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 2461 feet 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. License Number(s): 京都市指令保保生第284号

Amenities

  • Bar / lounge
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 134 reviews
  • Engine customer May 2026

    Beds a bit uncomfortable

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great location and cost performance. It was clean and I thought the bed was fine and the air conditioning was just right. I appreciated the easy check out with the key drop off box and didn't have any issues with the wifi either. The other guests were kind and quiet too which was a nice bonus! I only really have one thing I can complain about and that is that one of the showers was out of body soup in the dispenser. It was also generally lite on amenities but as a hostel that is what I was expecting so not really an issue.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Double private room for 3 is great value!! So roomy with a balcony, our most favorite stay of the trip. We had to check in a little late and also got luggage shipped here, staff was SO communicative and helpful.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Great location, and friendly staff The lack of curtains were tricky for privacy particularly in mixed gender rooms, the common area was also quite small, more than 1 person felt quite tight, wasn't allowed to use laundry facilities, very pricey compared to everywhere else i stayed in japan, but also kyoto and cherry blossom timing so expected

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Cleaned. Very comfortable. Very good . And food staff.

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    Literally bunk beds

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    WOULD RECOMMEND Maybe could use some bed curtains however not essential

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Pleasant

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    They didn't allow me access to my room, they didn't give me a formal response by email or by booking. my reservation would be cancelled, without the possibility of staying or giving me my refund.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    The location was great. Very central. Next to a metro station. The room we stayed in was big and had a balcony with a nice view and a lot of amenities + own toilet, so we didn’t need a common room. We extended our stay into another room as the one we stayed in was reserved. The other room didn’t have sunlight or big windows and it was much smaller but okay. To get to the room you need to climb 1 or 2 floors through a narrow corridor with a lot of steps. Not very comfortable if you have big suitcases. Common room is very dark and small. Not very nice. You can see all around that the hostel is old and not very well maintained. There are some old, broken or dirty spots all around. We weren’t bother by that but it is good to mention.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    The staff were great, super kind and happy

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Superb

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Pleasant

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    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

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    I think, for the price, it is really good! It is also close to a lot of the Gion district; so, if you are looking to do things around there, I highly recommend! Unfortunately, we got a room with absolutely no source of light, and it was extremely small. The smallest room we stayed in in Japan for sure. Also, I feel bad saying this, but it just didn't have an amazing vibe (this was, again, likely due to the room feeling similar to a jail cell with no light). I think, if you actually get a good room, this place is amazing! Also, I am not a huge fan of touristy areas, so I definitely would not stay in the Gion district again. I think it is very close to a lot of fun things, but I personally would book somewhere further outside the main city next time.

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Very good

  • Engine customer Feb 2025

    Superb

  • Engine customer Feb 2025

    nothing

  • Engine customer Feb 2025

    Really Loved the location. It was quiet. Lower bed and pillows were very comfortable. Appreciated the free coffee. Upper bunk was uncomfortable.

  • Engine customer Feb 2025

    The location is excellent The space for eating and common areas are too small

Frequently asked questions about JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

Does JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Kyoto, see business hotels in Kyoto.
Does JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion have a fitness center?
JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion located, and how walkable is the area?
JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion is located at Higashiyama-Ku, Tokiwa-Cho, 170, Kyoto, IL 605-0079. With a Walk Score of 98, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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