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J-Hoppers Kyoto Guest House Reviews

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

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96%

I was wireless Internet access, but did not VPN connection. I am glad when you can be improved

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us. We are very sorry that you could not use our Wi-Fi connection well.It sometimes happen depending on the computers. There is a LAN cable plug in each rooms. Also, you could rent the cable from the reception for free. We'll try to be improved as you suggested. どうもありがとうございました。

93%

Great location and near Kyoto station

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for staying with us. It was great to meet you here. We are located close to the station and surrounded various kinds of local restaurants. We hope you enjoyed our hostel and looking forward to seeing you again some time in near future! Arigatou Gozaimashita.

93%

Staff were really pleasant, wouldn't mind staying. If ended up in kyoto again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Philippines
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us. It was very nice meeting you at our hostel. We are very glad that you were happy with this place. Please feel free to vist and stay with us again whenever you come to Kyoto. We look forward to seeing you again.

100%

It is great, way more offered than I expected. Staff are so friendly and helpful. I had a unforgettable new year party with them.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for sharing your new year's days with us. We are so glad you enjoyed. We hope it is going to be great year for you and are looking forward to seeing you again some time in the future! You are always welcome back. Domo arigatou gozaimasu!

93%

Without a doubt one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. Thank you!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for giving us such a lovely comment. We are very glad to hear that. Whenever you come to Kyoto, please visit us again. We'll keep up as you feel much more comfortable. ARIGATO GOZAIMSU!

96%

Much thanks goes to Iida-san and the staff at J-Hoppers Kyoto for making my stay enjoyable from Dec 15-21. You truly made me feel welcomed and set the ideal example as to how a hostel should be operated. Best wishes to you all in 2012 and I look forward to when we can meet up again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


86%

it is not bad. Above all, staff is very kind and clean the room. I don't think about there is a little good location. there has close subway but far from kyoto station. (by walking)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


96%

Love the large platforms of the bunk beds in the dorm. Plenty of space to have all your stuff up there with you, with a small shelf too, and outlets for recharging. Curtains around top bunks too. Very nice - I'll be back again the next time I visit Kyoto.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 41+
  • (2 reviews)


96%

Easily the best hostel experience I've had so far in Japan. The bike rentals were great since Kyoto is so easy to get around by bike. The place looks narrow from the outside but doesn't feel that way from inside. Nice, bright, & modern looking.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 31-40
  • (6 reviews)


80%

It was nice and clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for sating with us. We hope you enjoyed sleeping on Futon mattress in our Japanese style single room. We do appreciate your precious opinion. We will do our best to become an ideal guesthouse. Thank you very much! Arigatou Gozaimashita.

100%

very good hotel! but not well known in china I wil introduce it in some website in China

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your lovely comment. We are glad that you would introduce our place in China. We are very looking forward to seeing you again.

100%

I will stay there again if I go to Kyoto. Very nice place!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for such a lovely comment. We are very glad that you like our hostel. We are very looking forward to seeing you again !

93%

Great facilities and staff; convenient to train station.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 05 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 41+
  • (14 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your comment. We are very glad to hear that you liked our hostel. It's is 5-10min' from the central Kyoto station. We are looking forward to your next visit.

93%

I was so happy to notice that was so easy to find the hostel even if it was my first time in Kyoto. And the people in the staff were very gentle and nice. The people who shared room with us were very polite and nice as well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your comment. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at our hostel. We are looking forward to see you next time as well !

93%

Although quite a distance away from the main points of interest, the hostel was excellent. Very clean, the staff were very friendly and the general atmosphere amoung the guests was great.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your lovely comment. We are very glad to hear that . We look forward to seeing you again.

96%

Outstanding value in amazing city.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your precious comment. We are so pleasure to hear that you liked the city as well as our hostel. We look forward to meeting you next time! Domo arigatou gozaimasu.

86%

Staff were really helpful and kept my bag even before I checked in, and the extra luggage space on the top bunk was great! It was a bit quiet when I stayed there, but all the guests were really friendly. Location is really close to Kyoto station, and a bus that goes straight to the Gion area. Also thanks for the tip about cycling down the river with my free rental bike from you guys!

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for coming and staying with us this time. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed cycling along the river, that most locals do. We especially have a lot of guests in the spring and autumn. Please come back during those season and see the different faces about Kyoto next time. We look forward the next opportunity! Domo arigatou gozaimasu.

96%

We were enjoy staying at J-Hoppers Kyoto. The location is not far from Kyoto station (10 minute walk to South). The staff was friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Male 31-40
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for your stay. We are located just southern part of Kyoto station and buses for the downtown run from our nearest bus stop. There are several local restaurants around our hostel, too. You are always welcome back to here! We look forward to meeting you again, hopefully soon! Thank you very much.

80%

Friendly staff

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us. We appreciate that our guests bring happy atmosphere to our guesthouse. We hope you to drop your smile here again. Thank you so much and hope to see you again soon!

90%

The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the hostel had a nice atmosphere.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for staying with us. We are happy to hear you had a great time here. We really enjoy to talk with our wonderful guests and that inspires us a lot! We are looking forward to your next visit. You are always welcome back to our guesthouse. Thank you so much! Domo arigatou gozaimasu.

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