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J-Hoppers Kyoto Guest House Reviews

51-2, Nakagoryo-cho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan

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90%Overall Rating

From 69 ratings
  • 87%Character
  • 89%Security
  • 90%Location
  • 92%Staff
  • 87%Atmosphere
  • 93%Cleanliness

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97%

Clean, comfy, nice staff, good wifi, lots of little touches like photos of guests on the walls and shampoo in the showers. Large dorm beds with privacy curtains and a nightstand shelf & light. A couple buses will take you to the Gion neighborhood; otherwise it's a 10-minute walk to the train station and a bus or train from there. Two 24-hour convenience stores nearby.

  • Globetrotter
  • 09 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (28 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us! We deeply appreciate your comment and rating. Yes, there is a bus stop just a few minutes walk from the guesthouse and you can get to some of the major sightseeing spots (ex. Kiyomizu temple, Gion area, downtown area, Heian-Jingu shine, Imperial Palace, Toji temple, Tofukuji temple and such). It's convenient especially because you can avoid the crowd at Kyoto st. and you don't have to stand in line waiting for a bus. Hope to see you again!

93%

I really much enjoyed my stay at this hostel.The staff was so kind and helpful and I'd recommend this hostel to everyone as the location is great(just a 5min walk away from KyotoStation) and it's a clean,safe place. I had a really good time and would come back again if I was in Kyoto.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


87%

A recommended value for money backpacker house in Kyoto. You can buy Kyoto bus day pass in the hostel. Room is very clean and enjoyable. You can use the soap, shampoo and hair dryer with no charge. Unfortunately, I think they need to add some shower rooms, since it was full in the morning. Near to seven eleven and bus stop, but quite far from Kyoto Station. Generally, I enjoy staying with J-Hoppers Kyoto.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


100%

The staff is great. They're a bit laid-back, but well organized, and make you feel comfortable. The rooms are fairly spacious and very clean. The kitchen was not only quite large but a fantastic place to talk to others staying there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us! Yes, we believe our kitchen and lounge is pretty spacious and we provide almost all the stuff you can think of there. Glad to know you had a good time with the other guests here. We all hope to see you again!

100%

The girls, Erika and Saori, were very nice, helpful, efficient, ... The location was perfect, convenient, with all facilities around... We thank You for this nice week.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment! We are glad to meet you here and also had a great chat with you. Please come back anytime you can. We all are looking forward to meeting you again in near future :) Domo arigatou gozaimasu.

90%

Special thanks to Yukari (one of the staff). Her smile and soft spoken makes you feel welcome and warm ;)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your lovely message. We are so glad to hear you had a wonderful time with us! Please come back anytime and we all are looking forward to meeting you again soon :) Thank you!

80%

I was surprise that they kept a space for top bunk beds to keep my luggage. This is the first I see in any hostel and it really help. Keep it up.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male, 31-40
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us! We are happy to know you liked our bunk bed a lot. We wanted our guests to feel convenient with our beds. We all are looking forward to seeing you again someday in near future! Thank you.

73%

Lovely comfortable bedding and friendly atmosphere!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for leaving your comment. We are glad you liked our bed. They are handmade. There are a lot of friendly and unique travelers to chat in our hostel. We are looking forward to your next visit. Thank you!

90%

Very good guesthouse. good atmosphere. Staff are helpful. I enjoyed my days in there :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
We appreciate your rating and comment We all hope you had a wonderful time exploring Kyoto. Come visit us again whenever you miss the old capital and its culture..

97%

Great Stay for 2 nights in April. Close to the Train Station, directions easy to follow to get to the hostel from the train station. Would have been nice to stay longer! :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for choosing us as your accommodation in Kyoto. Our location is quite convenient for visit around the town. Please stay longer in your next visit and explore our beautiful city more :) Thank you!

90%

Yukari was awesome! Met a lot of fun travelers during my one day stay

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your comment! We are glad to hear you had wonderful time to meet people including the staffs. We are so pleased to have a lot of fun travelers like you everyday! Please come back one day again. Arigatou gozaimasu :)

77%

Bunk bed was really comfortable and quilt was really warm despite it being very cold at night. Nice kitchen facilities and plenty of toilets and wash facilities. Very convenient to station just a few minutes walk and bus stop right outside which went directly to some of the main sites. I thought the price was really good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 41+
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for the comment and rating! Every dorm room has AC and you can control the temperature by yourself, and we can give you an extra blanket if you need. We hope to see you again in the near future. Thanks again.

87%

Hope there are more shower room / toilet.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Thailand
  • Male, 41+
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your comment. We hope you enjoyed Kyoto and J-Hoppers!

100%

'only' good for facilities because there is only shared bathroom and toilet. Anyway, the hotel is perfectly clean, and always a good atmosphere. Staff speaks english, very kind and helpful. J-Hoppers and Hana hostel seem to organize regularly some eenings where everyone is invited to eat together something coocked by staff inside the hotel. Very good moments. Truly good moments. Thanks !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for staying with us in Kyoto. We are glad to hear your lovely comment! We organize cozy party almost once a week and everyone is invited to share that fun moment. We are so happy you liked it :) We are looking forward to meeting you again. Domo arigatou gozaimasu.

80%

Great value for a very comfortable place to stay. Staff is very friendly with strong English-speaking ability. There isn't much in the immediate area surrounding the hostel, but there is a subway stop 2 blocks away that gives you access to the rest of the city.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for your nice comment! We are 7min walk to the JR Kyoto Station and 1min walk to the subway Kujo station. Subway is the fastest way to visit Imperial palace, Nijo castle and downtown! We hope that you come back here! Have a great day!

97%

Really good hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us. We hope you enjoyed your time in Kyoto. We are so glad to hear you liked our hostel! And we all are looking forward to meeting you again. Hopefully soon :)

100%

This place was just awesome. It's in a convenient location, so it's easy to walk to Kyoto station from there. There's a 7-Eleven and Lawson convenience store near the hostel, which was great when I wanted to get some food or drinks. Of course, there are also some eating places in the area if that's more preferable. The staff here were so nice and easy to talk to. It's also really safe. It's also great to meet other travellers. I travelled by myself, but I didn't feel alone while staying here!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment! We are so glad to hear you gad a great stay with us and enjoyed it very much. We are located in local place in the town therefore you can spend your time as locals do! We are looking forward to your next visit :) Thank you!

90%

I loved the set up of the dorm room. Each bed has curtains so you have privacy. There is a hole in the locker door so you can charge things by threading the wire through. Your valuables charge while they are safely locked up.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your comment. We are glad to hear you liked our dorm and our idea for the locker. We hope to see you again someday and always you are welcome back to here! Arigatou gozaimasu.

90%

It was very nice place. Me and my friend really like this hostel, clean, good facilities and people in there very kind n friendly (staff n guests). Eventhough J-Hoppers is a hostel or guest house but we are feel like stay in star hotel. If i am go to Kyoto again, i will stay in J-Hoppers Guest House. And i will recommend to all my friends who wanna go to Japan. Cheersss......

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for leaving your wonderful comment here. We are so glad you and your friend liked to stay with us. So pleased to be a star hotel for you!! We are looking forward to meeting you again. Domo arigatou gozaimasu.

100%

This hostel is wonderful. My quarters were spacious and comfortable. The staff was so helpful and kind especially Saori and Yukari. The best place I stayed in Japan. Will stay here again and recommend to friends.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely comment! It is pleasure to hear you liked our place a lot. We also would love to see you again sometime in the future, so please come back anytime. Please take care and see you then :) Domo Arigatou Gozaimasu!

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