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Small World Guest House - Hostel

1.0 star property
Unpack your bags and unwind at this charming hostel near Kawaramachi Street. Stay connected and explore Kyoto's hidden gems on two wheels.

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Interior entrance
Free WiFi
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Small Double Room

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Futon

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

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Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

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25-10 Murasakino Shimotoridacho Kita-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 603-8175

What's nearby

  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 3 min drive
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive
  • Nijō Castle - 5 min drive
  • Kyoto University - 7 min drive
  • Kyoto International Conference Centre - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station - 5 min drive
  • Kitaoji Station - 9 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪すき家 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪中華のサカイ本店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪喫茶翡翠 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪京ちゃばな 北大路堀川店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪食彩 hajime - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Small World Guest House - Hostel

Hostel near Kinkaku-ji Temple
Small World Guest House - Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike hire, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • A lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Small World Guest House - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash

We should mention

Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Small World Hostel Kyoto
Small World Guest House - Hostel Kyoto
Small World Guest House - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Small World Guest House - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Small World Guest House - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Small World Guest House - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Small World Guest House - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Small World Guest House - Hostel located?

Located in Kita Ward, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Daitokuji Temple, Urasenke Arai Kaikai General Headquarters and Kamogawa Park. Funaoka Thermal Bath and Kamo River are also within 1 mile (2 km). Kitaoji Station is 9 minutes by foot and Kuramaguchi Station is 17 minutes.

Small World Guest House - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
The staff are nice it is just the building is a little old and run down, which is expected, but it is cozy and dose have a traditional Japanese experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traditional style building, very homely feel. But some spots are very creaky
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

T.K, 神奈川

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
カーテンもなく、プライベート空間がないため、くつろげなかった。 シャワー室が一つしかなく、順番を待つのに時間がかかった。 寒い日だったので、暖房が入っていました。私は上段で丁度良かったのですが、下に降りた時にヒンヤリしたので、下段は寒かったのではないかと思った。 上段は朝日が入ってきました。 カーテンが薄く眩しかったので、5時位に目が覚めました。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Han Sol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
중심 역은 아니라 힘들 수 있지만 그리고 약에서 찾아가기 처음엔 헤맸지만ㅋㅋㅋ 숙소의 분위기가 정말 좋았어요! 나무 삐걱거리는 소리 게다가 비가 와서 비냄새까지 잘 어울려서 좋았습니다 숙소가 약간 미로같기도 했고 방은 정말 정말 따뜻하지만 복도는 살짝 추운..? 직원 분도 친절하시고 짐도 침대 앞까지 갖다 놔주셨고 정말 좋았습니다 :D
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

SY

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
老房屋非常有趣，但是廁所衛浴各只有一間，要等很久；床上並不乾淨，（不確定床單有沒有更換）有床蝨或是某種會咬人的蟲，從住了之後就跟上我，癢了好幾天了，一直在咬我，非常困擾
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

紺色

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
こじんまりした場所に、大柄な外国人たちがいるという不思議で楽しい滞在でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
오래되었지만 잘 정돈된 곳입니다.
일본 정취를 느낄 수 있어서 좋았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suhwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
혼자와서 저렴하게 자고 가기에 딱 좋습니다.
일단 가격이 너무 싸서 혼자와서 잠자고 가기에 정말 좋았습니다. 세면시설이 좁고 시설이 낡긴하지만(난방 리모컨 조종이 잘 안 되는 문제) 개선해가면 될 듯 하고요. 이용안내 문구를 좀 더 잘 보이도록 해주시면 더욱 좋을 듯 합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Had a great and easy stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

MIN-YU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite nice experience
A good place to make friends and to experience Japanese culture The price is also amazing! The room is clean and cozy also. However, it is about 10~15mins far away from subway. If you take heavy luggage, there might be little inconvenient. The disadvantages could be overcome by bus system once you get used to the bus system in Kyoto--that is, you have to pay another bus fee. All in all, I like this place and would consider to live here next time I visit Kyoto
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
大徳寺付近の町家改造型ゲストハウス
年に一度の大徳寺の曝涼（お宝物の掛け軸の虫干し）を見に行くために滞在しました。 大徳寺に朝からアクセスするため、という目的から言えば、徒歩10分のロケーションは良かったです。 ただ、この宿へのアクセス自体は決して交通至便とは言えませんし、近所もほんとに普通の住宅地ですから、ご自分の旅行目的に合うかどうかよく考えてから滞在を決めたほうが良いでしょう。表通りの一本裏側にのれんがかかった入り口で、予想よりもこぢんまりしていました。 宿は昔ながらの町家をゲストハウスに用途変更したものですが、部屋の間取りが迷路のよう、床の高低変化が激しいなど、かなりクセのある出来上がりで、そういうものを楽しめる人には良いと思います。ただ、防音は無きに等しいです。 宿の主さんは長髪で口数少なく、あまりフレンドリーではありませんが、荷物預かりなど必要なサービスはやってくれたので不満はありません。 個人的には可もなく不可もなく、このお値段ならリーゾナブルだなという感想でした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018