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About this property
A 5-minute walk from the heart of Kyoto’s beautiful Gion district, the entirely non-smoking 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 750 metres 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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Heating
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Saber
Tunisia“Amazing locations, you barely need to take any trains and can walk anywhere (and if you do need a train, the subway is literraly right infront of the front door) No towels which was a bummer, and the kitchen is a little small, but everything...” - Aaron
United Kingdom“Room, facilities and location. Staff were nice and friendly and speak great English” - Jasmine-ashleigh
Australia“Perfect location and staff were amazing and friendly and really helpful, would definitely stay again highly recommended 😊✨” - Alison Australia“Centrally located. Clean and quite . Small kitchen with grill microwave and fridge. Some cutlery and free tea and coffee. Towels are 300 yen.”
- Izzy United Kingdom“Lovely hostel, had everything and more you would need for a good stay, very clean new hostel, and superb location!”
- Philip
India“excellent location. subway entrance is just outside. walkable distance to major kyoto attractions. staff behaviour was very pleasant and welcoming. allowed me to checkin late and kept my belongings after checkout. very value for money” - Low
Singapore“The location was amazing, right outside the river.” - Devesh India“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”
- Michael
Philippines“The location was excellent. Exit 9 is the closest exit you can take from the Keihan Gion-Shijo station and you'll end up right in front of the hostel. Room was small, cozy and just enough for two people. At first, we had a little misunderstanding...” - Quentin
France“Best location available on the hostel market, place is clan and confortable, highly recommand”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
JAM hostel reserves the right to refuse service to any customer.
Guests arriving after 21:00 cannot check-in to the property and will be considered as no-show. The total amount of the reservation will be charged.
The hotel reserves a right to keep your credit card details on file until you check-out.
Guests must have a valid credit card in order to make a booking.
All rooms are accessed via stairs; elevators and porter service are not available.For the safety of our staff, They will not assist in carrying guest's luggage. Mobility-impaired guests are discouraged from staying at this hostel.
Guests must be at least 18 years old to stay at this hostel.
Guests must arrive and check in between 15:00 and 21:00. The front desk is closed between 23:00 and 15:00.
Group cancelation policy applies to guests in groups of 4 or more persons. For more information, please contact the property directly.
Please note that this property is completely smoke-free.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
A damage deposit of ¥30,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
