Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross
Sakyo-ku Ooi-cho 157
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Why people book this hotel
“I loved how clean the house is”
“The cleanest hotel I've ever seen”
“Overall nice facilities and close to Kyoto University, with friendly staff”
“Luggage storage was helpful post-checkout”
“So quiet and nice”
“Bed is larger than a normal single bed”
“Clean, friendly, quiet, but also near the street of food”
“very nice, cleane, calm place to stay plus i really liked the location it was a …”
“The shared female dorm was comfortable and affordable and I stayed in a quiet pr…”
“It seems like a good deal and reasonable restrictions but it’s really not worth …”
Overview
Opened in 2012, Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross offers affordable non-smoking dormitory-style rooms or private accommodations for guests traveling in Kyoto. Free Wi-Fi is available at the entire property and complimentary coffee/tea is served at the shared lounge. Keihan Demachiyanagi Train Station is a 5-minute walk away. Cross Hyakumanben Guesthouse is a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Imperial Palace and a 25-minute walk from Heian Jingu Shrine. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 35-minute bus ride away. Guests sleep on bunk beds in the dormitory rooms, and on tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding in the private rooms. Bathrooms and toilets are shared with all guests. Guests can use the free-use kitchen, which comes with a fridge, a stove and an electric kettle. Kitchenware is provided and you can relax at the living room with other guests. A washing machine and a bathroom with a bath tub can be used for an extra cost.
Traveller reviews
calvin_chen99
solo_traveller
February 2, 2026
Overall nice facilities and close to Kyoto University, with friendly staff!
megiddovl
couple
January 3, 2026
“Very cozy traditional house, close to the nature, with river and mountains.”
Katia
solo_traveller
October 27, 2025
The 2 ladies running this place are very kind. I loved how clean the house is
Jansen van Rensburg
couple
September 3, 2025
Proximity and traditional feel
Angela
solo_traveller
June 4, 2025
“Good place, but staff member was quite rude”
My stay was mostly pleasant. The shared female dorm was comfortable and affordable and I stayed in a quiet private room on my last day that was very cozy, also at a good price. Luggage storage was helpful post-checkout.
Ekaterina
solo_traveller
April 7, 2025
I had a wonderful relaxing stay! Thank you
Qingwan
solo_traveller
February 26, 2025
Clean, friendly, quiet, but also near the street of food. Love everything here! Will definitely come back!
Ринат
solo_traveller
January 31, 2025
The cleanest hotel I've ever seen! So quiet and nice. Blankets are super comfortable, very soft and warm. Want to have the same to home. Be warned that it is impossible to get into hotel after midnight
katerina
solo_traveller
January 10, 2025
very nice, cleane, calm place to stay plus i really liked the location it was a bit out of turist madness but also very easy to get to all places ypu need to. Its close by public train station and next to it is place where you can rent bike which i would recomend its also very close by the river so rent your bike and go to cycle along the river. I would defenetly come back.
Tingting
extended_group
December 8, 2024
“Great!”
The location is great. It is not in the center, but very close to Kyoto University and train station, as well as restaurants, convience stores and Kamo river. The host is very friendly also. There are lots of books at the shared place on the first floor, and fully equiped kitchen as well.
Hsin-I
solo_traveller
November 28, 2024
“Better than I expected!”
Bed is larger than a normal single bed.
D G
solo_traveller
November 18, 2024
Beautifully maintained guest house, confortable firm bunkbeds, nice common area, super nice host, convenient to bus and Keihan metro. Close to Kyoto University, quiet street but close to stores and restaurants.
Bridget
extended_group
November 15, 2024
“One of the worst experiences we’ve had in 6 months of backpacking.”
(Continued negatives from below) You’re also locked out between midnight and 6am. We thought this was fine but we’re very glad we moved hotels because the second night we were meant to be staying there, we met new friends at a bar and stayed out until just before 1am. So we would have had to keep a close eye on the clock and cut our time short or would have been locked out until 6am. It seems like a good deal and reasonable restrictions but it’s really not worth it. Just pay a little more for literally anywhere else.
Dunja
solo_traveller
November 15, 2024
“Nice Japanese vibe hostel”
Spotless clean, nicely decorated in Japanese style, owners are really taking care of the place and their guests well
rhianna
solo_traveller
October 16, 2024
“Great place!”
Staff where so friendly, very helpful and had conversations with me. Rooms had lockers and a nice common room.
NYAM
solo_traveller
September 20, 2024
“My stay at the guesthouse was a very good experience for me. I learned how to share space.”
Its proximity to shops, bus stops and more importantly to the venue of the event I added.
Xin
solo_traveller
May 27, 2024
The place is very clean and tidy, 9 minutes walk to Kamogawa Delta, such a great stay and fantastic enviroment! The staff are very helpful, definitely would like to stay next time.
Chia Xuan
solo_traveller
May 15, 2024
“Clean, Adequately quiet and Comfortable!”
Facilities and furnitures were all very clean. Saw them cleaning it daily which made my stay very comfortable. As not a lot of guests were around, I was able to make myself comfortable in the common area, utilising the space and quietness for reading or browsing the web.
jane
solo_traveller
March 24, 2024
clean organized and friendly
Brenda Berenice
solo_traveller
September 29, 2023
“Best place to stay in Kyoto”
All the staff are really nice and attentive, really helpful and accommodating if possible. The place is clean, spacious and quiet at all times, it's located in a great area, near the subway station, busses, and lots of stores and restaurants around. The rooms are comfortable and the bed space is a lot bigger than it looked in the pictures, it was a really nice stay, would have stayed even longer if they hadn't been sold out. They received my luggage from the airport and when I left they helped me to get a taxi with all my suitcases, I completely recommend this hostel, I miss it already! ❤
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Food & Drink
Snack bar, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Laundry, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Ironing service, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping
Transport
Public transport tickets
Economy Triple Room
Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The triple room offers air conditioning, a washing machine, a balcony with city views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.
Economy Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Bathrooms and toilets are shared.
Twin Room with Extra Bed
The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The twin room features air conditioning, a washing machine, a balcony with city views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
An air-conditioned room with wooden flooring and twin beds, featuring natural wood smells. Bathrooms and toilets are shared.
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