Piece Hostel Sanjo
531 Asakura-cho Tomino-koji Sanjokudaru Nakagyo-ku Kyoto City, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8074, Japan
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531 Asakura-cho Tomino-koji Sanjokudaru Nakagyo-ku Kyoto City, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8074, Japan
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Safety Deposit Box
- Air Conditioning
- Bar
- Elevator
- Shower
- Heating
- Shared kitchen
- Wheelchair accessible
- 24-hour security
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- English
- Japanese
- Korean
- Spanish
- Turkish
- Vietnamese
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- taxi service
- carbon monoxide detector
- Linens
- Carpeting
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Invoices
- Access to health care professionals
- Staff trained in safety protocol
- Temperature check for guests and staff
- Free face masks
- Chinese [Mandarin]
- Chinese [Cantonese]
- Ticket services
- balcony/terrace
- Body thermometer available
- CCTV security in common areas
- Daily disinfection
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Non-smoking property
- Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Air conditioning in public area
- Heating in public area
- Professional cleaning services
- Cleaning products available
- Clothes drying rack
- Xerox/fax in business center
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- Itami Intl Airport - 24.07 mi
Museums
- Kyoto International Manga Museum - 0.33 mi
- Kyoto National Museum - 1.32 mi
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Sarah (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Nice staff, beautiful facility. Comfortable, quite room.
Tamir (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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Nitya (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
I liked the location of the property as I was able to visit nearby the Gion district. However, one should be prepared to walk a lot staying here.
Please be mindful of the closest station and the way to reach it especially if you are travelling from the main Kyoto station.
My trip to Kyoto owes a lot to my choice of accommodation given that I was able to thoroughly see what all this side of Kyoto had to offer.
I believe that short stays like mine of upto 3 days didn’t offer room cleaning on a per day basis. In addition, while there was a fridge in the hotel room, I still wish the hotel offered the combination of bed along with breakfast but the latter was missing. Having stayed in shared accommodation beforehand, it was a good change to have the room to myself and I must note fortunately or unfortunately ( it depends on your perspective), the door to the room truly was soundproof
Gabrielle (Group Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Would stay again. Clean, quiet. Central location. Comfortable beds.
unknown (Group Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very modern and clean room, helpful check-in staff who were able to speak English, lively hostel setting with live music. Also with a large kitchen where you could use the supplies. Great location for shopping.
Recessed area outside of the hostel is for designated smoking, but the smell wafted over into the basement bar/kitchen area located adjacent to it.
Chantal (Group Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Our family room was spacious and the hostel has a rooftop terrace accessible throughout the summer. Showers and washrooms, which were clean and granted sufficient privacy, are available which makes it easier to share a room, in addition to our private bathroom. Toshi at the front desk was kind and patient, shared his must do one day itinerary in Kyoto and recommended a delicious restaurant for our first dinner. The hostel is very well situated, multiple boutiques, cafes and restaurants are walking distance (as well as Nishiki market).
The breakfast buffet options were however limited (many delicious options within walking distance), and smoking is permitted right outside the dining room door. The smell upon entering in the dining room/lounge/bar is tainted with smoke. Smoking is also permitted on the rooftop terrace. The air smelled stale and windows don’t open in the rooms (Overall very humid).
Martinez (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This hotel was clean and comfortable. It had many amenities like shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. As well as free skin care upfront if you need. They also had tea and coffee. It was in a great location within walking distance to a bike rental which we used to get around and see the area. Breakfast was included and was good.
Taylor K. (Group Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
We loved Kyoto as a city and truly enjoyed the walkability to all of Kyoto’s attractions and public transportation. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and gave us wonderful recommendations for both attractions and food. The space itself felt very new, modern, and clean.
We especially appreciated being able to do laundry onsite and having the option to attend hostel events (like free jazz nights) and (paid) calligraphy sessions. The beds were the most comfortable we experienced during our time in Japan, and we also really enjoyed spending time on the rooftop during the week days.
One downside was the motion-sensor light at the entrance of our room. It would turn on with even the slightest movement, which made it difficult for anyone to use the restroom at night without waking the others. It also came on while we were getting ready or even just relaxing in bed, and after five days it became pretty frustrating. We didn’t try covering the sensor, but that may help future guests.
The rooms were also quite small for three people, even by hostel standards, though we still felt the stay was worth it for the price and location.
Our biggest complaint was the smoking situation. There was no designated smoking area, so people were smoking at the building entrance, outside the common area in the basement, and on the rooftop. It made it hard to avoid the smell of cigarettes if you wanted to spend time outside your room or enjoy the shared spaces.
Jelena (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The hostel was amazing! Very clean and the rooms were well organized! The rooms were comfortable, the staff were very kind and helpful and the location was perfect.
There was nothing we didn't like - we would absolutely stay again.
Buddha D. (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Buddha D. (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Anna (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Cute, centrally located great facility.
Only drawback is the smoking area is right below the entrance.
Andrea G. (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The common spaces are well thought out and very enjoyable for a calm evening. The room was clean and very comfortable despite it being fairly small.
The breakfast buffet was only ok and the price was much higher than in other major cities in Japan.
Joseph (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Staff was great. Great location in Kyoto with a fantastic bakery (Walder) just a block away. It was so good we lived off their pastries for a whole day.
Not the most comfortable room. A but small, not well lit, and the automatic overhead lights were very annoying when using the bathroom overnight
Paphavee (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The shared spaces of the hostel are well-designed, practical, and immensely beautiful.
There are big groups of guests who took all space in the shared kitchen in the morning which can be annoying.
Emily (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Probably the nicest place I’ve ever stayed with amazing amenities including a basement and rooftop bar and the showers and soaps and Dyson blowdryers were so nice and you got fresh towels everyday. I stayed in a bunk bed room and it was very nice inside. I am curious about individual rooms, those are probably very nice as well. The people at the front desk were great and so helpful!!
There was only one bathroom on my floor
Coralyn (Solo Traveler)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I really enjoyed my stay in Kyoto because of this hostel! The room was clean, and I especially liked that there were sinks located inside the room, so you didn’t have to leave to get ready for the day. The bathrooms were located just outside the room, while the showers and laundry facilities were conveniently located on the bottom floor of the hostel.
The hostel also had a great lounge area downstairs where you could relax and chat with other travelers. The staff were incredibly friendly and offered lots of recommendations for things to do and places to eat nearby. The nearest subway station was less than a 10-minute walk away, making it easy to get around Kyoto. I also appreciated the free umbrella rentals on rainy days and the free luggage storage before check-in and after check-out.
I want to give a special shoutout to Oytun! He was so helpful during my stay and gave me so many amazing local recommendations. It truly became one of the highlights of my trip. I had an amazing stay here and would definitely recommend this hostel to anyone visiting Kyoto!
Amazing hostel in Kyoto with clean facilities, a great social atmosphere, helpful staff, and excellent local recommendations—special thanks to Oytun for making my stay unforgettable!
Márrian (Couple)
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Nice location, clean, modern. Did not smell and most importantly people spoke english
The room had the bathroom sink outside of the bathroom lol
Hooper (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Good central location for Kyoto. Clean, well presented. Great facilities. Lovely staff with good recs
Overpriced but I guess that's what id expect given it's location
Jorben (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great place
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Area information
- Itami Intl Airport - 24.07 mi
- Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Station - 0.31 mi
- Karasuma Oike Station - 0.34 mi
- Kawaramachi Station - 0.39 mi
- Sanjo Station - 0.44 mi
- Gion Shijo Station - 0.51 mi
- Sanjo Keihan Station - 0.52 mi
- Marutamachi Station - 0.66 mi
- Nijojo-mae Station - 0.85 mi
- Kiyomizu Gojo Station - 0.85 mi
- Higashiyama Station - 0.86 mi
- Gojo Station - 0.93 mi
- Nijo Station - 1.35 mi
- Keage Station - 1.45 mi
- Demachiyanagi Station - 1.56 mi
- Imadegawa Station - 1.56 mi
- Kyoto Station - 1.63 mi
- Kuramaguchi Station - 2.03 mi
- Kujoyama Station - 2.08 mi
- Kitano Hakubaicho Station - 2.33 mi
- Kyoto International Manga Museum - 0.33 mi
- Kyoto National Museum - 1.32 mi
- Kyoto Municipal Zoo - 1.24 mi
- Kyoto Aquarium - 1.69 mi
- Gion District - 0.67 mi
- Maruyama Park - 0.96 mi
- Nijo Castle - 1.06 mi
- Imperial Palace - 1.12 mi
- Kyoto Tower - 1.45 mi
- Doshisha University - 1.52 mi
- Kyoto University - 1.59 mi
- Nishiki Market - 0.21 mi
- Ponto-cho - 0.37 mi
- Yasaka Shrine - 0.85 mi
- Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple - 0.90 mi
- Shoren-in Temple - 1.05 mi
- Kodai-ji - 1.06 mi
- Chion-in Temple - 1.09 mi
- Heian Shrine - 1.14 mi
- Nishi Hongan-ji Temple - 1.33 mi
- Sanjusangen-do Temple - 1.44 mi
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple - 1.47 mi
- Nanzen-ji Temple - 1.65 mi
- Eikan-do Zenrin-ji - 1.79 mi
- Umekoji-kamotsueki - 1.96 mi
- The Philosopher's Walk - 2.00 mi
- Samurai Kembu Kyoto - 2.06 mi
- To-ji Temple - 2.13 mi
- Shimogamo Shrine - 2.14 mi
- Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine - 2.32 mi
- Tofuku-ji Temple - 2.39 mi
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Piece Hostel Sanjo
531 Asakura-cho Tomino-koji Sanjokudaru Nakagyo-ku Kyoto City, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8074, Japan