Title: Grateful - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=10323&destination=Kyoto%2C+Kyoto+Prefecture%2C+Japan&selected=17451083&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Grateful - Hostel Travelers discover Japan's heritage at this Kyoto hostel, where a peaceful garden and lively bar sit just steps from Nijo Castle and other historic landmarks ## Photo gallery for Grateful - Hostel ![View from property - Grateful - Hostel (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17460000/17451100/17451083/4345c26d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Grateful - Hostel (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17460000/17451100/17451083/0c3f6421.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - Grateful - Hostel (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17460000/17451100/17451083/3784f7dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private Room - Japanese Style | In-room safe, free WiFi - Grateful - Hostel (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17460000/17451100/17451083/c8204d0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Grateful - Hostel (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17460000/17451100/17451083/83f5e075.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Grateful - Hostel in central Kyoto offers a relaxing garden and social bar. Enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi and luggage storage. Explore nearby Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace on foot. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Bar - Laundry room ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=17451083&PinnedHotelID=17451083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=17451083&PinnedHotelID=17451083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=17451083&PinnedHotelID=17451083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=17451083&PinnedHotelID=17451083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=17451083&PinnedHotelID=17451083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=17451083&PinnedHotelID=17451083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=17451083&PinnedHotelID=17451083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=17451083&PinnedHotelID=17451083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Female Shared Room - 2 Bunk Beds (Age 6+ Only) ![Female Shared Room - 2 Bunk Beds (Age 6+ Only) | In-room safe, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17460000/17451100/17451083/9b1e93ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Female Shared Room - 2 Bunk Beds (Age 6+ Only) - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Mix Shared Room - 3 Bunk Beds (Age 6+ Only) ![Hair dryer, bidet, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17460000/17451100/17451083/b7bc1bbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Mix Shared Room - 3 Bunk Beds (Age 6+ Only) - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Private Room - Japanese Style ![Private Room - Japanese Style | In-room safe, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17460000/17451100/17451083/c8204d0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Room - Japanese Style - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Futons ### View all photos for Private Room - 2 Bunk Beds ![Private Room - 2 Bunk Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17460000/17451100/17451083/b783270d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Room - 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[Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Hostels in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hostels.d6131486-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.01784%2C135.75410&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AkdZZRrLKW9XFeBDtd4H_J0T-aM=) Kamikajicho 340-5, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8033 ### What's nearby - ![Inside the Imperial Palace courtyard in Kyoto, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501429/39234434-92eb-42c8-86c7-b01abe65a29b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Imperial Palace 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Nijō Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501431/9609e2f1-65a5-4488-a0d2-ad244df66d3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nijō Castle 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204513/6a79737b-3e27-46b8-956f-eaa24d1738e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kawaramachi Street 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - ![Shijo Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179161/afebb7a8-d146-4ce9-bc93-30ca1988eeb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shijo Street 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles - ![Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258971/d4bf094c-024f-4052-bb81-54deb5ac7ecf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nishiki Market 5 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Nijo Station 3 min drive - Marutamachi Station 6 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) 65 min drive ### Restaurants - チャーミングチャーハン 丸太町本店 2 min walk - 餃子の王将 1 min walk - 桔梗寿司 2 min walk - 元祖からあげ本舗 ほりまる 3 min walk - お食事処 やまびこ 2 min walk ## About this property ### Grateful - Hostel Hostel near Kawaramachi Street Located close to Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace, Grateful - Hostel provides a garden, laundry facilities and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - A front desk safe and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at Grateful - Hostel offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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check-in end time: 8 PM Minimum check-in age - 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time 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 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 5 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## 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. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property 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 Grateful House Kyoto Grateful Kyoto Grateful Hostel Kyoto Grateful Hostel Grateful - Hostel Kyoto Grateful - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Grateful - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Grateful - Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Grateful - Hostel? ### What time is check-in at Grateful - Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Grateful - Hostel? ### Where is Grateful - Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Grateful - Hostel Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Helen 21 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### comfortable Both reception staff are very kind and helpful. Satisfy the room area and also the hostel open area ##### Helen Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 22 Oct 2019 Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness #### 通学目的の滞在 着いてすぐ荷物を預けたく、電話対応時間9時〜と書いてあったが、9時を過ぎても電話に出る人がいなく、昼頃やっと電話が繋がった。その後早めにチェックインできたのはありがたかったが、連絡が繋がらないと不安になるので、改善した方が良いと思う。 なぜか滞在し終わって1週間遅れで、ホステルからチェックイン方法の連絡が届いた。 価格はとてもリーズナブルで、チェックイン以外はトラブルはなかったが、 二階のハンドソープがずっと切れてた。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 24 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities とっても親切です❗ 部屋も家族で泊まるには最高ですよ ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jung Young 15 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 직원들이 친절하고 영어도 잘 써서 소통도 문제 없었고 샤워실도 좋았습니다. 아늑하고 편안한 공간이라는 느낌 ##### Jung Young Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 4 Apr 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice place clean The hostel was very good . It’s very clean . I was with anthers 2 person in the room . Only 3bed in the room. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 26 Mar 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Room comfort #### 施設とスタッフさんは良いです。 ただ、深夜に荷物の整理のために平気でする輩がいたのでうるさかったです。 ベッド蹴ったら大人しくなりましたが 安い場所に泊まるとこんなマナーのない輩がいてるのは仕方がないのかも知れません。 ##### Verified traveller Verified ### 8/10 Good #### rascal 4 Dec 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 京都っぽい和風の宿泊施設 従業員は外国の方でしたが日本語できちんと意思疎通もでき、問題ありませんでした。 部屋も清潔で良かったと思います。 一点、洗濯物を乾かす場所の日当たりが悪かったので、翌日も衣類が乾ききりませんでした。 気にされない方は大丈夫と思いますがそこだけ残念でした。 ##### rascal Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monique 23 Nov 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### goed verblijf De dorm was prima,douche faciliteiten waren ook prima. Beneden was er een Japans café wat voor veel sfeer zorgt. Locatie was opzich ook prima, 10 minuten lopen naar het metro station, 5 minuten naar een grote supermarkt. Prima verblijf! ##### Monique Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### J 23 Nov 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Clean and polite. As far as hostels go, this is up there with the best of them in terms of service, price, and convenient location. ##### J Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### kawa 20 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 色々個人的な問題が起こった時も、融通を利かして対応してもらえました 部屋も綺麗で快適でした ありがとうございました ##### kawa Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 7 May 2018 Liked: Cleanliness ##### Verified traveller ---