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Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

Property class: 2

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A hotel interior with wooden paneling, a reception area, and a signboard indicating amenities like a cafe, restaurant, and guest house.
A small, cozy room with a wooden table and chairs, a window with a view of the street, and a door.
A modern interior with a wall mural, a wooden bench with cushions, and pendant lighting.
A staircase with shelves on either side holding various ceramic items.
A hotel reception area with a counter, a sign for lost items, a framed picture, and shelves with decorative items.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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6-503, Gojohashi-higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0846
  • Place, Kenninji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern room with a large wall mural, a wooden headboard, and a seating area with cushions and round wooden tables.

Room

  • Sleeps 1

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A modern room with a large wall mural, a wooden headboard, and a seating area with cushions and round wooden tables.

Room

  • Sleeps 1

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A small, single-bed room with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Shared Mix Dormitory Room (for 1 Bed - 12 Beds Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A compact bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Shared Female Only Dormitory Room (for 1 Bed - 12 Beds Room)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A compact room with a bunk bed, a ladder, and a small desk area.

Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Kyoto

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto places you in the centre of Kyoto, connected to a shopping centre and within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The café, Santiago Cafe, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Gion guest house include Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street.
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What's nearby

  • Kenninji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gion Corner - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 9 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 18 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪油そば ねこまた - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪cicon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪京都勝牛清水五条坂店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪cafeかねや - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Local Sake and Beer Stand 336 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto also features tour/ticket assistance, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities.

This Kyoto guest house is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Santiago Cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately JPY 500 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is available daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

No, Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto?

No, pets are not allowed.

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 753 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 753 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 753 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 753 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 753 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff wa nice and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to sightseeing attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am staying here now the fifth night since I like it so much.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like staying there. Everything is clean. People are polite accommodating and I feel very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Social areas are very inviting, and nice cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wentian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great value for money, always a pleasure to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Situated in an ideal location near many famous tourist spots. Just a bit too hot temperature in the rooms but otherwise, A grade for the low costs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chiung yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I would recommend this place. It's a good budget hostel and has everything that you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FAYE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wentian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for another excellent stay, and thanks to the hard working staff Hope to see you again next year
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Santiago Guest House Kyoto was even better than I expected. The location is perfect, and the dorm setup gives you enough privacy while still feeling cozy and social. The guest house has everything you might need — washing machines, a comfortable common area, and a lovely café. But what really made the experience special were the owners — incredibly friendly, welcoming, and kind. We even had an amazing karaoke night together and met wonderful people. The whole experience was just great — I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Prab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FOR THIS PRICE - exceptional cleanliness and service. If i’m ever coming back to Kyoto, this is where imma stay (unless I go all out on a Ryokan).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kalle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is definitely the strong point of this guesthouse. Staff was also very good. Some minor improvements would be better cleanliness and softer mattresses.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, I made friends late night playing Jenga.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wentian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always happy here. Hope to see u again next fall
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chiung yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would said it's a budget hostel, has basic amenities.Close to some attractions. Shower room is spacious.Hood Wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Shelby

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I got so many bug bites here and even saw a cockroach in the lobby.. some of the staff is rude and one was pretty creepy.. I wouldn’t want to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wentian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've largely stopped staying in dorms but this hostel is a happy exception. It has a lively social atmosphere and readily accomodates travelers' needs. They allowed me to keep a small bag here for 5 nights in between bookings while I did a bicycle tour of Lake Biwa, it was a huge help to me. See you next year ?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giovanishka

Liked: Staff & service
This property was perfect, the only issue is that there’s a lot of mold.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice. I didn't encounter any centipedes (huge plus)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Chance

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the only good part of my stay was how comfortable the bed was, but it stops short after that. It's so extremely dirty that I barely wanted to touch anything in the place, the common areas are also extremely dirty so it's not an inviting place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Naoyuki kitase

Disliked: Amenities
I think it’s was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023