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A-yado Gion Reviews

3F Sakura bldg., 244-2, Nakano-cho, 2 chome, Shinm, Kyoto, Japan

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100%

Other than the inescapable fact that it's a hostel, there's nothing not to like about this place.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad you enjoyed your stay here. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

100%

This must be the best hostel in town. Clean, fun, relaxed, free coffee all day long, excellent location and the staff is really friendly. I will definetely stay here again if I come back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


96%

good place to stay at in the heart of old Kyoto, near the chiyoin temple and all its old folk streets A-yado is tje place to go

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad you enjoyed your stay here. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

93%

Awesome location. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds. Could not ask for a better hostel.


80%

This is a newly built hostel in the centre of Gion, a great place to be! The rooms are well equipped with bathrooms and computers inside. There are curtains hanging in front of the bunkbeds so you can have a bit of privacy and the common room is equipped with a kitchen and more computers. This is not a place to mingle with the staff, but it`s great to mingle with other travellers.

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad you enjoyed here with other travellers. When you come back here, let's talk to our staff. A-yado

93%

Nice and clean hostel with awesome beds and not very noisy. Like three computers with free internet and a nintendo wii available for use. Cheap snacks on top floor and free bread slice in the morning. Would definitely stay here again if I go to Kyoto.

  • Globetrotter
  • 11 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Male 25-30
  • (22 reviews)

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad our facilities made your stay more comfortable. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! We look forward to seeing you next time!! A-yado

90%

Fantastic location right, with easy access to heart of Gion & all the temples on the west. Well connected on the tourist oriented bus route 206. Staff very friendly and helpful.

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are gald our location and service made your stay more comfortable. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

93%

A warm and clean place to stay over night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad you liked our hostel. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

83%

A really clean hostel with friendly and helpful staff..Great location

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad our location and service made your stay more comfortable. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

90%

The accomodation was for the prize more than adequate, the environment very clean and stuff kind. The welcome drink was a nice surprise. I felt a lack of oxygen during the night - I would strongly recommend some kind of air circulation. The overall impression was very good and I will recommend the hostel to my friends.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Slovakia
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad you enjoyed your stay here. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

86%

This is a great place to stay if your on a budget. Clean friendly and fun. Nothing special as far as looks but you cant ask for much when you are paying less then 2000 yen. have fun

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad you enjoyed your stay here. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

93%

The lamps should be divided between one bed area and other bed area. I stayed at the 10 bed mixed room btw.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We hope you enjoyed your stay here. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

100%

very good hostel, staff were lovely, good location, relatively easy to find. They give you a great map of kyoto with lots of suggestions, common room is great. highly recommend, i stayed here for a week in the end

  • Globetrotter
  • 30 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (23 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad you enjoyed your stay here. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

100%

very good hostel, staff were lovely, good location, relatively easy to find. They give you a great map of kyoto with lots of suggestions, common room is great. highly recommend, i stayed here for a week in the end

  • Globetrotter
  • 29 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (23 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad you enjoyed your stay here. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

93%

Even though me and my friend omly stayed one night we was amazed at the hostel we wish we could have stayed longer. The owner was very helpful from the minute we stepped into the hostel. He helped us plan our iternery for the day and sort out travel around the city. I couldnt have asked for more. The addition of curtains for the beds were great because at least it gave you privacy. The facilities that were on offer were great aswell. I would reccomend this hostel to anyone, I've no bad comments.

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad our service and facilities made your stay more comefortable. When you come back to Kyoto,please stay here again!! A-yado

96%

Excellent location. The bed was comfortable. Everything was very clean. Kyoto itself is also a great city.

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad our location and facility made your stay more comfortable. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

90%

Great location in historical district and near the shopping and entertainment center

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad you liked our location. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

90%

Great location in Gion and the place to stay in Kyoto. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will stay here again when I come back to Kyoto.

  • Globetrotter
  • 18 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (39 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad our location and our service made your stay more comfortable. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

100%

Great location and really safe area in the Gion district! The staff were amazing - helped me find last-minute Kabuki theater tickets, recommended great places to eat (Gen-zo), helped me find some off-the-beaten path locations.

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad our service and location made your stay more comfortable. Also we had a good time with you. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

86%

nice hostel, really kind and helpful staff and great location. Nothing else to add, I enjoyed my stay in Kyoto even more thanks to them !

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad you enjoyed your stay here. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

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  • 03 Feb 2012 (86%)
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