K's House Kyoto
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Summary
K’s House Kyoto is a modern hostel that delivers exactly what it promises. While it is further from Kyoto Station than other hostels, once you’re settled in, it’s very easy to get around. There is a good variety of room options available at affordable prices. However, a lack of privacy curtains in dorm rooms and a lack of an eleveator can be a serious inconvenience. The amazing service and facilities is where K’s House shines. There are fantastic amenities for guests. While the prices are cheap, I find I don’t get as good a rest here as I do at other Kyoto hostels.
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( votes)K’s House Kyoto: Is It Worth It?
No wonder K’s House Kyoto is so popular! Since 2003, the hostel has been winning fans for its combination of modern design, affordable accommodation, and amenities for travelers.
Billing itself as reasonably priced New Zealand style accommodation, K’s House was designed as a hostel from the start, giving it an edge over its close competitors.
While the smaller number of guests at J-Hoppers and Hana Hostel Kyoto make it easier to interact with their Japanese guests, K’s House Kyoto is the place to go for international socializing.
There are two common lounges, common kitchens, a TV room, and two rooftop terraces available for all guests to use.
K’s House even has its own cafe, which doubles as an event space. There are live music performances, art and photography exhibitions and, depending on the season, they throw some awesome parties as well.
The colorful bulletin board in the reception area has easily digestible information about Kyoto’s attractions, while the message board makes it easy to keep in touch with your newfound friends. It’s easy to see why K’s House has won best hostel in Kyoto multiple times.
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Overview
K’s House Kyoto occupies two buildings, and is a 9-minute walk from Kyoto Station.
Accommodation ranges from dormitory style rooms to private single, twin, double and triple rooms. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning.
The hostel staff have excellent English, and are experienced travelers themselves, able to give advice about getting around Kyoto and beyond to their guests.
You can choose to cook your own meals by using one of the hostels two common kitchen areas or eat in the hostel cafe. The cafe offers a one-plate breakfast for 500 yen (an example breakfast might be toast, banana, scrambled eggs, sausages, salad, and yogurt, with your choice of tea, coffee or orange juice), and a small selection of snacks and light meals.
From 5:00pm the cafe turns into a bar, selling craft beers and cocktails.
K’s House has a number of conveniences for travelers, including pay phones, common computers (100 yen per 30 minutes), laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
There is no curfew.
Bicycle rental is also available. Rent a bike for 100 yen an hour or 700 yen for the day.
Check-In & Check-Out Information
- Check-in: 3:00pm – 11:00pm
- Check-out: 11:00am
There is a luggage storage room if you need to leave your bags somewhere before or after checking in.
The reception is open from 7:00am – 3:00am.
Pros vs Cons
Pros
- Convenient location
- Lots of showers (usually no waiting)
- Staff go out of their way to help guests
- 500 yen breakfast (8:00am -11:00am only) is cheap and quick
- Communal areas spacious, well designed, and attractive
Cons
- No privacy curtains on dormitory beds
- Lots of demand for washing machines/dryers
- Only one of the two buildings has an elevator
- Can be noisy
- Price hikes during peak periods
Location
K’s House is Kyoto is located on the North side of Kyoto Station. It’s very convenient in terms of transport. Only a 9-minute walk from Kyoto Station, the hub of the JR trains, and 4 minutes away from the Keihan Shichijo Station.
If coming to K’s House from Osaka, the Keihan Line is a better choice than the JR. Being located close to both JR and Keihan railway stations makes it easy to get out of Kyoto to explore Nara, Osaka and Kobe.
For getting around Kyoto, you can rent a bike or take advantage of the city buses going to Kinkakuji, Gion, and Kiyomizudera, which travel down the main road close to K’s House.
There are numerous restaurants and cafes located close to K’s House Kyoto, including Veg Out, a vegan restaurant.
*Note: Japanese standards of veganism may not be what you expect. Ask if you’re not sure about the menu.
There are convenience stores, fast food, a supermarket and a public bath all walking distance from the hostel.
K’s House Kyoto is also an easy walk from Shosei-en Garden, Sanjusangendo (a temple famous for its thousand and one statues), and the Kyoto National Museum.
How to Get There
From Kyoto Station (If Arriving by JR Train or Shinkansen)
Take the central exit of Kyoto Station on the North side. Head towards Kyoto Tower. Continue past Kyoto Tower, until you reach a busy intersection with a Lawson on the right corner and a Sukiya restaurant on opposite side.
Turn right here onto Shichij