Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

2.0 star property
Central guesthouse with a restaurant connected to a shopping center in Kyoto

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Cafe
Living area
Staircase
Staircase
Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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6-503, Gojohashi-higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0846
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Mix Dormitory Room (for 1 Bed - 12 Beds Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Female Only Dormitory Room (for 1 Bed - 12 Beds Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In Bunk 12-Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Bunk 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto places you in Higashiyama Ward, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. This 48-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi. It's connected to a shopping center in central Kyoto, and also a short walk from Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street.

What's nearby

  • Kiyomizu Temple - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kyoto Tower - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 9 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 18 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cicon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CICON ROOFTOP BAR - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪cafeかねや - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Local Sake and Beer Stand 336 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jai Kalika - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

Central guesthouse with a restaurant connected to a shopping center in Kyoto
Guests of Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and free newspapers. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. This guesthouse also has laundry facilities.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer bidets and slippers. Safes are also included. Bathrooms are shared; housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Santiago Cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:00 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 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 500 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-9 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

This guesthouse is situated in Higashiyama Ward within a short 12-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and also 13 minutes on foot from Kawaramachi Street. You'll also find Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Does Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto feature a casino at the property?

No, Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Santiago Cafe.

Will Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto.

Does Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How close is the airport from Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

The closest major airport to Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 23.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto.

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 722 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 722 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 722 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 722 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 722 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

F B

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelby

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I got so many bug bites here and even saw a cockroach in the lobby.. some of the staff is rude and one was pretty creepy.. I wouldn’t want to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, I made friends late night playing Jenga.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Roberta

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Chance

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the only good part of my stay was how comfortable the bed was, but it stops short after that. It's so extremely dirty that I barely wanted to touch anything in the place, the common areas are also extremely dirty so it's not an inviting place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a girls dormitory stay but it would’ve been nice to know that the shower/bathroom is CO-ED. also there’s a weird medicine smell in the rooms? And towels aren’t provided, it is a 200 yen per rental. The hygiene is questionable… the thing I liked was that this stay was on the cheaper side. It’s in the middle of tourism so it’s very loud and busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ersin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chiung yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I would recommend this place. It's a good budget hostel and has everything that you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiung yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would said it's a budget hostel, has basic amenities.Close to some attractions. Shower room is spacious.Hood Wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FOR THIS PRICE - exceptional cleanliness and service. If i’m ever coming back to Kyoto, this is where imma stay (unless I go all out on a Ryokan).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Raima, Hobart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jun

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanishka

Liked: Staff & service
This property was perfect, the only issue is that there’s a lot of mold.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

ETSUSAKU

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

insufficient room survice

I could not find a shee for upper one.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wentian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always happy here. Hope to see u again next fall
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maile, Courtenay

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyojuro

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maria, San Jose

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I know is not directly related to the staff but directly to the guest that stay there but some of the share spaces were a little dirty... I think the administration should put more rules about to clean each space you use and create consciousness that there are other people than you. I another thing is that the administration should make maintenance to the showers and the shoes area... But other that that, was a great experience, the staff is super nice, also the beds and the first floor is also good. With wonderful location to move around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUNGYOO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eui

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Takashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024