Kyoto Hana Hostel

Kyoto Hana Hostel: Traditional Japanese hostel just 5 minutes from Kyoto Station

Location

Kyoto Hana Hostel sits 5 minutes on foot from JR Kyoto Station, giving direct access to trains across the Kansai region. Kyoto Tower and Higashi Hongan-ji Temple are also 5 minutes away, with Nishi Hongan-ji Temple a 15-minute walk. A convenience store is 1 minute from the hostel, and a supermarket is 3 minutes away.

Accommodations

Guests sleep on Japanese futon bedding, either on tatami floors in private rooms or on bunk beds in dormitory rooms. Room options include single rooms, Japanese-style twin rooms, and mixed or female-only dormitories, with some dormitories restricted to adults only. Each room is air-conditioned, and soap and shampoo are provided, while towels can be rented for 100 yen.

Shared Facilities

The shared kitchen includes a microwave and an electric kettle for guest use. Two free-use internet PCs are available in the lounge, and a coin-operated laundry machine (washer and dryer) is located outside the building. Luggage storage is provided, and the hostel has a shared lounge/TV area with a guitar and board games.

Hospitality & Services

Staff at Hana Hostel Kyoto speak English and offer recommendations for local restaurants, events, and off-the-beaten-path sights. The front desk provides information on temple visits, seasonal activities, and public transport routes. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, and the hostel has security measures including smoke alarms and key access.

Guest Information

No meals are served at the hostel; guests use the shared kitchen for self-catering. A coin-operated laundry costs 300 yen per load, and towel rental is 100 yen. The hostel is not wheelchair accessible, and guests should note that some dormitory rooms are adult-only.

• Location: 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station
• Rooms: Japanese tatami rooms with futon bedding
• Amenities: Shared kitchen, free-use PCs, coin laundry
• Hospitality: English-speaking staff with local recommendations
• Services: Luggage storage, towel rental for 100 yen

License number: 京都市指令保保生第39号