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Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

Property class: 2

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A hotel interior with wooden paneling, a reception area, and a signboard indicating amenities like a cafe, restaurant, and guest house.
A small, cozy room with a wooden table and chairs, a window with a view of the street, and a door.
A hotel reception area with a counter, a sign for lost items, a framed picture, and shelves with decorative items.
A staircase with shelves on either side holding various ceramic items.
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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6-503, Gojohashi-higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0846
  • Place, Kenninji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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

A small, single-bed room with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

A compact bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

A stay at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 15-minute walk of Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. .This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Gion Corner and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kawaramachi Street.
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What's nearby

  • Kenninji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gion Corner - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 9 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 18 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪油そば ねこまた - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪cicon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪京都勝牛清水五条坂店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪cafeかねや - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Local Sake and Beer Stand 336 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bidets and slippers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at Santiago Cafe, a café which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.
Santiago Cafe - This café serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 100–10,000 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.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 500 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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Santiago Kyoto
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Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 757 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 757 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 757 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 757 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 757 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff wa nice and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to sightseeing attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am staying here now the fifth night since I like it so much.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like staying there. Everything is clean. People are polite accommodating and I feel very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Social areas are very inviting, and nice cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great value for money, always a pleasure to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Situated in an ideal location near many famous tourist spots. Just a bit too hot temperature in the rooms but otherwise, A grade for the low costs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for another excellent stay, and thanks to the hard working staff Hope to see you again next year
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Santiago Guest House Kyoto was even better than I expected. The location is perfect, and the dorm setup gives you enough privacy while still feeling cozy and social. The guest house has everything you might need — washing machines, a comfortable common area, and a lovely café. But what really made the experience special were the owners — incredibly friendly, welcoming, and kind. We even had an amazing karaoke night together and met wonderful people. The whole experience was just great — I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is definitely the strong point of this guesthouse. Staff was also very good. Some minor improvements would be better cleanliness and softer mattresses.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, I made friends late night playing Jenga.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always happy here. Hope to see u again next fall
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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2/10 Terrible

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've largely stopped staying in dorms but this hostel is a happy exception. It has a lively social atmosphere and readily accomodates travelers' needs. They allowed me to keep a small bag here for 5 nights in between bookings while I did a bicycle tour of Lake Biwa, it was a huge help to me. See you next year ?
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice. I didn't encounter any centipedes (huge plus)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
This property was perfect, the only issue is that there’s a lot of mold.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
I think it’s was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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4/10 Poor

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