Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto
Minami-ku Nishikujo Ikenouchi-cho 96-1
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Why people book this hotel
“Good location and facilities”
“Good location and friendly staff”
“Very comfortable beds Showers were good Washing machines available Near the ma…”
“The beds were really comfy The shower room was excellent had a bath one night Th…”
“Kind staff”
“The staff is also very friendly”
“Very clean and organized”
“Nice clean and comfortable rooms and view over the mountains and temple”
“Comfortable bed for the price”
“Great price-quality ratio”
Overview
Attractively situated in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto is situated 1.1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.3 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2.6 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is less than 1 km from Kyoto Station, and within 2.6 km of the city centre. At the hostel rooms have bed linen and towels. Tofuku-ji Temple is 3.7 km from Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 3.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 42 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Ella
couple
July 16, 2025
“100% recommend! Beautiful hostel”
Great vibe in communal spaces. Kind staff! Good location and facilities!
Inês
couple
July 16, 2025
The workshops they organize are great! A perfect way to meet new people in a chill and fun environment. The staff is also very friendly. You can leave the luggage in the reception before the check-in time and after the check-out.
Huimin
solo_traveller
July 15, 2025
cheap
Erica
extended_group
July 12, 2025
“We had a great time! All the facilities very clean and tidy, great location and the staff was really friendly. I definit”
Very clean and organized. Good location and friendly staff.
Karen
solo_traveller
July 12, 2025
The location
Drew
solo_traveller
July 12, 2025
Comfortable bed for the price
goncalo
couple
July 10, 2025
“Great place to explore Kyoto”
Conveniently located 5-10 mins walk from the train station. Nice clean and comfortable rooms and view over the mountains and temple
John
couple
July 10, 2025
“Lovely spot for Kyoto”
Nice common area for relaxing between touristing!
Jenny
solo_traveller
July 10, 2025
There is a male staff who is rude and unhelpful.
Sarah
solo_traveller
July 8, 2025
“Good Stay”
Location is excellent - really close to the station. Very comfortable beds Showers were good Washing machines available Near the mall
007
couple
July 7, 2025
“The best hostel I have stayed in from world traveller”
We had a great time at this hostel with the staff, they were more exciting than the guests and very accommodating. We took one of the staff out to dinner, was great because she could just order for us, her English was very good and she translated in Japanese for us. The beds were really comfy The shower room was excellent had a bath one night The best hostel I have stayed in and I've travelled the world
Donnate
solo_traveller
July 7, 2025
Great location, especially if you want to do daytrips from Kyoto like I did. Clean facilities, there is a lounge where you can meet other travellers. Great price-quality ratio.
Selina
solo_traveller
July 6, 2025
“Nice stay”
Very nice and comfortable beds. Good location, close to the station.
Lilly
couple
July 6, 2025
“Welcoming clean hostel with friendly staff and comfortable rooms”
Excellent location, super friendly staff and nice clean facilities
Eleni
solo_traveller
July 2, 2025
“I would definitely come back here”
The staff are very friendly and actually well travelled themselves. And they’re very accommodating. They originally give me one bunk bed which I didn’t like so they actually moved me to the bottom bed on the other side of the room. I thought this was very sweet.
Felicia
couple
July 2, 2025
“Perfect 😊”
Staff are friendly , hostel are clean, and the bathroom also. We stayed there for a few hours because we took a night bus to Kawaguchiko. Everything’s perfect. I forgot my stuff there and I was realize it when I was heading to Kawaguchiko !! 🥲 I tried to contact the hostle but I didn’t put my hopes up because Kyoto - Kawaguchiko is far. But the staff tried to check the next day and I asked them if possible to send, and they did it. They sent it immediately to my next hotel (with the next hotel permission) . I told them make sure arrive in the afternoon, and yes everything’s perfect 😊 Thank you very much!!
Mcauliffe
solo_traveller
June 30, 2025
Nice and easy to get to.
Galia
couple
June 30, 2025
“Nice and affordable”
The place itself was nice, the beds where comfortable, and the common area was nice as well. Also the location was great, 10 min walk to the train station, and close to a few bus stations as well. The dormitory was well air conditioned, and it didn't feel stuffy.
Romelyn
solo_traveller
June 29, 2025
The amenities that was described on the description was what you get.
Chevaan
couple
June 25, 2025
The place was clean, the staff was friendly, the location was convenient
Facilities
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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Heating, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Laundry
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This double room is air-conditioned and has a shared bathroom and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Providing air conditioning, a safe deposit box and heating, this twin room includes a shared bathroom. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 1 bed.
Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
This air-conditioned quadruple room has a shared bathroom, a safe deposit box and heating. The unit has 2 beds.
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