Guest House Ga-Jyun

Warm, peaceful, and perfectly located, I felt at home. The location is excellent, just a short walk from the Heian Shrine and with easy access to public transportation. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and to my surprise, they were huge fans of Brazil, which made me feel even more welcomed. Breakfast was a lovely touch: simple, fresh, and clearly prepared with care. The room and common areas were always clean, and the little garden added a peaceful charm to the stay. The cost-benefit is amazing, especially in Kyoto.

Great little hostel with good vibe. Fantastic value for Kyoto. The absolute best breakfast we had in any accommodation in Japan! So much variety including lots of fruit, cannot believe breakfast is included for this price. Good location, 5mins walk from metro stop, 10min walk from Ninenzaka street. Walkable to Gion and kiyomizudera temple. Some great affordable restaurants nearby. Good storage lockers - can’t quite get a large backpack in but can get essentials/valuables in. Does not offer luggage forwarding but is directly opposite Lawson who were able to do this for us. V helpful staff and lovely family.

Location is excellent for getting around the temple-rich area of East Kyoto. The breakfast buffet is excellent especially considering how expensive food is in Kyoto. There is free coffee and tea all day, which makes the place so homely. Staff are friendly and speak great English. The dog is quiet and super well behaved. The mixed dorm overlooks the courtyard, so is quiet and the curtains offer excellent blackout. Had lovely time with the other guests and extended my stay twice!

Absolute best vibes! The staff (and resident dog, Jiro) are so chill and friendly. Very friendly and homely atmosphere in an excellent location! Take a walk down the street towards the station, past the bridge: there's an alley with hundreds of lanterns in it. The guy who owns the first shop on the corner (next to the lady who sells 1000¥ kimonos- yes, really: they're legit, just might have the tiniest bit of damage) is awesome and will do you a great meal. Also, try the miso soup the hostel owner makes for brekkie! It's amazing

Loved everything about my stay here! A traditional Townhouse, everything was very well maintained, the owner and staff were very helpful. They helped explain things to me in English, which helped as I know very little Japanese. A very homely feeling and met great people from all over the world. The provided breakfast was delicious. I felt very safe leaving my stuff out, and had lockers for safekeeping. A small outside garden which was great to sit and talk with others in the evenings.