Guest House Wa - Kyoto

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Guest House Wa - Kyoto
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Overview

Situated 5 minutes' walk from Kara-mon Gate, Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel offers a shared lounge for guests to unwind. Offering Wi-Fi, the hostel also boasts a central location at a moderate distance from Kyoto.

Location

Nearby historical sites, such as Nijo Castle, are located 2.7 km away. Yasaka Shrine, a prominent religious site, is 3 km from this hostel.

Well-connected to many sights, the accommodation is a minute's walk from Nanajo Omiya bus station.

Rooms

Along with views of the city, Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel offers 8 rooms, some of which come with a balcony and a dining area.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy Japanese cuisine at Sakayasu, located adjacent to the property. The accommodation features a a kitchen and includes coffee and tea makers. A microwave oven and a refrigerator are also included in the kitchen.

Services

The hostel has bicycles available for rent.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-21:00
until 10:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in the hostel rooms for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Japanese
Building
Number of rooms:8
Former name
kyoto guesthouse lantern - hostel
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Rooms and availability

Guest Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
Quadruple Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Shared kitchen

Air conditioning
No pets allowed
No Smoking

No smoking on site

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Room decor

  • Curtains
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Essential information about Guest House Wa

💵 Lowest room price 100 NZ$
📏 Distance to centre 3.0 km
✈️ Distance to airport 45.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Itami, ITM

Location

Address
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Shimogyo-Ku Nishiyaoyacho 152, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8269
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Shimogyo-Ku Nishiyaoyacho 152, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8269
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
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Menya Iroha Kyoto Station Building
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Reviews of Guest House Wa

8.7 /10
Great
92 reviews
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  • T
    Tom
    United States
    Wrote a review on 29 Jul
    Great
    8.0

    This guesthouse is conveniently located near the train station, making it easy to explore the area. The hosts are friendly and provide clear directions. The apartment offers a comfortable and inviting atmosphere to come back to after a busy day of adventures. Guests can also enjoy the surrounding neighborhood, which is full of interesting sights and attractions.

    Some guests reported issues with the staff, experiencing a lack of empathy and poor treatment.

  • Wrote a review on 28 Jul
    Perfect
    9.4

    The owner/ staff can speak good Mandarin and English. He is friendly and helpful. It is convenient to stay near the Kyoto station.

  • Wrote a review on 26 Jul
    Great
    8.6

    The owner was very nice and helpful. He speaks chinese, japanese, and english! He is extremely friendly and is there whenever you need him. The wifi there is extremely fast and theres a full kitchen. The shower was nice and the bed was extremely comfortable. Thanks for everything!

    Everything was great... Just wish I would have stayed longer!

  • C
    Charles
    United States
    Wrote a review on 23 Jun
    Great
    8.8

    Friendly staff, budget accommodation, cooking facilities available, convenient location near Kyoto station, clean facilities, helpful owner.

    There was nothing I didn't like.

  • Wrote a review on 22 Jun
    Perfect
    9.8

    It was very comfortable staying there. The facilities and bed were clean and comfortable.The common area on 2nd and 3rd floors are good venues to know people. The staffs were very friendly:)

    The location is slightly further than I would expected from the map that was given in the website. Maybe the directions can be clearer like the nearest exit to take from Kyoto station.

  • Wrote a review on 21 Jun
    Perfect
    9.6

    This guesthouse is very good. I loved staying there and the people working there are very helpful. It is also clean guesthouse. I recommend it for any one making a short stay at kyoto. Also it is only 15 minutes walking from Kyoto station. Thank you Mizaki and Takishi for your help

  • D
    Donald
    United States
    Wrote a review on 10 Jun
    Great
    8.4

    The staff at the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful, especially Mr. Takeshi and Mr. Shota. They were always available to assist and spoke English very well. The location of the hotel was also fantastic, with it being only a short walk from Kyoto Station and close to bus stops and convenience stores. Additionally, I really enjoyed the experience of sleeping in a traditional tatami room, it was like something out of a Japanese movie.

    The only downside of my stay was the limited privacy in the rooms. The curtains between the beds were quite transparent, so it felt a bit exposed at times.

  • Wrote a review on 08 Jun
    Great
    8.6

    This is the perfect place to stay if you want to visit Kyoto : great location, people working there are really nice and give you good advices.

  • Wrote a review on 08 Jun
    Very good
    7.0

    Most of the people on the front desk were really nice although not everyone could speak english very well. There was a kitchen that we could use and the place was friendly and very clean

    I stayed in the Tatami room which is right next to the front office. Sometimes it was really noisy in the morning or at night when I wanted to have some rest. The tatami room is okay if not too full, but when is fully booked (as it happened to me on one of the nights) it gets too crowded and there isn't a lot of room for our stuff.

  • T
    Ted
    United States
    Wrote a review on 06 Jun
    Perfect
    9.2

    the staff at the guesthouse were friendly and helpful, making our stay enjoyable. the location was convenient, with easy access to Kyoto station and nearby restaurants. the rooms were comfortable, with traditional tatami matting and futons. we also appreciated the clean facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and coin-operated laundry.

    Check-out time of 10am was a little early.

  • Wrote a review on 05 Jun
    Great
    8.8

    Lanter Kyoto Guesthouse is a great option to stay in Kyoto. It is well located, 15 minutes walking distance from Kyoto station. The staff if amazing, super friendly, respectful and open minded people. Super clean rooms and very confortable also. Several toilets, great conditions. Laundry, kitchen.. Everything you need, you will find it there. I would definitly recommend it!!

  • Wrote a review on 03 Jun
    Perfect
    9.0

    loved it.. clean and comfort, Takeshi is superb

  • J
    Janet
    United States
    Wrote a review on 21 Apr
    Perfect
    9.0

    Nice staff, clean rooms, convenient location near Kyoto station, luggage storage available, friendly atmosphere.

    Couldn't stay longer.

  • Wrote a review on 20 Apr
    Great
    8.6

    I am travelling since almost have a year around the world as a backpacker and this hostel was the best so far! A super friendly crew, an amazingly calm atmosphere and almost every evening a nice chat with the crew and other guests in the social room/kitchen. Two thumbs up for the lantern (which I call "Takeshi's castle" - go there and ask the owner why and you will understand ^^) and its crew - I absolutely recommend this hostel!!

  • Wrote a review on 19 Apr
    Great
    8.8

    It's really really nice to stay there. I have spent 8 days in Japan. Lantern is the hostel I love most. Backpackers are like family there. And everthing is clean and beautiful. I love it all. I will be back sometime in the future.

FAQ about Guest House Wa

Which airport is the closest to Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel?
Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel is situated within 50 km of Itami airport.
When is the check-in and check-out time at the hostel?
Guests of the hostel are expected to check in around 16:00 and check out till 10:00.
What is the price for a nights' stay at this hostel?
$97 Is the minimum rate for a one-night stay at this hostel.
Which payment methods does Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel accept?
Guests can pay for the stay at Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel with such payment methods:
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • UnionPay credit card
Which restaurants close to Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel come highly recommended?
Guests of Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel can dine at Sakayasu featuring Japanese cuisine nearly a 5-minute walk away.
What are the room types offered by Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern?
Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern offers such room types as Quadruple Room, Twin Room, and Triple Room.
Does Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel have a kitchen?
Yes, at Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel a kitchen is available.
What kind of bathrooms does Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel feature?
Private bathrooms with a bidet and a bathtub are provided in some of the rooms at Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel.
Does Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel have a laundry?
Yes, there is a laundry at Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel.
Which business facilities are offered at the hostel?
Business travellers will find computers and a photocopy machine at the hostel.
What interesting spots can I visit near Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel?
Not far from Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern hostel guests can find one of the top landmarks, the Jōdo Shinshū Nishi-Hongan-ji Buddhist Temple, which is accessible a mere 500 metres away.
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