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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%

This was my favourite hostel in the whole of Japan. The staff are so friendly and caring, with a good knowledge of the local area. The rooms are nicely decorated, clean and sufficiently private with the nice touch of curtains for each bunk. Wifi was fast, lovely bread in the morning and free washing. Plus the common room had a nice atmosphere so you can easily make conversation with other travelers. WHO COULD WANT MORE?!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Hi, Thank you for staying here 2times and writting the comment. We had a really good time with you. Also we were happy to talk to you about lots of things. Thank you!! When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

96%

Staff was amazingly friendly and helpful, and the rooms were all very clean and comfortable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Hi, Thank you for staying here 2times and writting the comment. We are glad our service made your stay more comfotable. Also we had a good time with you. Thank you!! When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

100%

Great Service Great Location!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

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

100%

great location, friendly staff and awesome common room. little details make the difference. highly recommend for all travellers

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

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

83%

Awesome hostel. Cheap, clean and fun! Would definitely stay there again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Couple 25-30
  • (3 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!! We look forward to seeing you next time!!

90%

Only downside where the beds were a little hard. The hostel was spotless and quiet. Location is great with metro and buses a short walk away!

  • Globetrotter
  • 27 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (56 reviews)

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad our location and hostel made your stay comfortable. On the other hand, sorry for makeing you uncomfotable about bed. When you come back to Kyoto, please stay here and we'll make you use soft bed. A-yado

83%

This hostel had exceptionally clean and comfy beds! The common lounge on the fifth floor allows you to mingle with other travelers, use the internet, have a meal, or just relax at your own pace. Overall, it was a good experience.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

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

96%

A clean, friendly hostel that couldn`t be in a better location! All of the staff are polite, friendly, and helpful. The common room is stocked with cheap snacks and beer, so you don`t even have to leave for that! And the bar next door is good times, too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)

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

100%

This hostel was very nice, cozy, clean and comfortable, and the location is excellent also. It's easy to go there and it's in one of the nicest parts of the town.

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

100%

Great location, very friendly staff, clean facilities. Free hot drinks and toiletries to use. Lots of power plugs for charging! Thanks for a great stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 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

96%

Free showers, cheap food, and helpful staff, also very good discount on daily bus passes.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

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

100%

This was for sure the best hostel we have been during this japan trip! The location is perfect and really convenient, the staff is so so helpful and the room are really clean and cute (we have sort of curtains around the bed to be more in privacy! We booked more nights that we planned because it is really near from Osaka and Nara so we went there from Kyoto! I really recommend it to anyone!

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad that you guys enjoyed your stay here. Also we had a good time with you guys. Thank you!! When you guys come back to Kyoto, please stay here again!! A-yado

100%

I like this place because the staff is nice and people that stay there are super cool. Cheap food available to purchase at the living rOom. It is located in very nice area and easy to get there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Thailand
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (5 reviews)

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Hi, Thank you for staying here and writting the comment. We are glad that our service made your stay more comfortable. Plesae stay here if you come back to Kyoto. A-yado

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