Cheap Hotels in Kyoto near Old Rissei Elementary School

It was my first time staying in a hostel, and I feel so lucky that I found this one in Kyoto. The location is perfect — super convenient to get anywhere, with lots of great food and shops nearby.

Easily the best hotel/hostel experience I had in Japan — by a wide margin.
From the moment I checked in, the Tsukimi team made me feel completely at home.

The stay was nice. Showers were clean and there was free coffee. The traditional beds were oke for a couple of days, but not for a week. I was looking forward to a place with curtains and a good bed.

We stayed for 6 nights and loved it. Very helpful, friendly staff, great location and well equipped kitchen with free coffee you can make in individual drip. Amazing hot water for showers.

It was my first experience in a capsule room in Japan but everything was great. The room is always clean even the shared accommodation.

Really solid capsule hotel. The capsules are quite nice, very comfortable and have everything you need. Locker is a decent size, bigger than some other capsule hotels.

The guesthouse is in a perfect location – quiet, yet very central. It’s exceptionally clean and perfectly equipped.

Absolutely amazing, centrally located and affordable. Li, the owner, goes put of his way to make you feel at home. Lots of toiletries to use and laundry service.

+ Amazing location.
+ Fantastic price.
+ Great onsen with 3 cold plunges, 3 saunas, two larger warm pools. Open almost 24/7
+ Two big lounges.
+ Rooftop.
+ In-house restaurant and free breakfast.

Very Very nice Hotel.
+ friendly Staff.
+ very clean.
+ nice beds.
+ amazing Spa and Sauna Area.
+ great service.
By far the best Hotel I had in Japan.
100% recommendation.

Before coming to Japan, we thought the room here would be very small based on the photos.

Super cute hotel! I loved the designs of everything. I thought the room was going to be dark all day, but there is a huge window that allows lots of natural light in the morning.

I stayed here for one night and I regret not staying longer.
The style of the place makes you feel the real Japanese experience, the bed is so comfortable. Location is great.

I stayed here almost 11 years ago and I plan on returning this year. I stayed in Japan for 6 weeks and this was my favourite place to stay.

Ah, one of the best hostels in Gion because you will meet so many foreigners here & make friends at the dining table. The best part was the kitchen & shower area. Super clean.

I stayed at The Ryokan Hostel Gion in Kyoto and had a great experience. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the entire place — including the showers and bathrooms — was spotless.

Very clean. Centrally located. Rooms bright and airy. Bunch bed style.
Towels are 300 yen. And then there is 200 yen per day tax. Did not see this info on booking page.

Jam is wonderful! I have stayed there a few times, and would absolutely go back. The owners are incredibly friendly and kind, with great English.

Confortable (and big) beds and nice shared spaces that are well kept. Bus and train station are 5 minutes away. Although one toilet for so many people might not be ideal.

Had an amazing experience here. Beautiful old building on such a cool street. Great location. Helpful staff. Comfy beds.

The location is near most iconic spots in Kyoto, very convenient, and the room is just perfectly comfortable after a long day of strolling around the city.

Great location, 5-10 minute walk to different locations in gion district. I understand the noise complaints, the walls are very thin.

Felt super homey—like staying at a friend’s old Kyoto house.
Traditional vibes with tatami rooms and sliding doors, very chill.
Common area was cozy, met a few other travelers over tea.

Best place in town.

Stay at this hundreds of years old house if you are in Kyoto. The Property Manager is one of the kindest people you'll meet in Japan.

We spent a week at yululu and it has a very comforting atmosphere. Very clean and a very convenient location too with good rooms.

The inn is in the Gion preservation district full of antique shops and small restaurants. The building is a traditional Kyo-machida and the owner, Kazuhiko says it’s been an inn for 50 years.

This is a very traditional Japanese house turn in to inn.
Owner is very nice, as soon we arrive he seat us down and explains all the attraction and ways to get there easily.

If you want to try the traditional Japanese style, you should give this place a try. We really recommend this place. We love our stay here. Also don't forget to try their porridge for breakfast.

If you want to experience an old Ryokan, this is the best place for you. Love how it feels homy.

Spacious room, clean, near to public transportation, near to mall, near to restaurant.
Stair too narrow. Have to be really careful climbing the stairs. Good luck to those carrying huge heavy luggage.

I was completely satisfied with my stay at this accommodation!
The bed was very comfortable and clean, as was the bathroom.

I'm so glad I found this guesthouse pretty last minute and it didn't cost the whole bank account. Great location too, I could walk to Ninenzaka and the canals with the cherry trees.

The low ratings you find online don't do this place justice.

Very friendly and helpful staff greet you at the lobby on the second floor which is accessed by a lift.

The staff was incredible! They sent me an item I had left there. The bed was comfy and the checkout time was perfect! The location is good.

I've visited many wonderful places around the guest house by foot and explored many other places in Kyoto conveniently because it is near a train station and a bus station.