Seibido Inn - Hostel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly Kyoto hostel in Nakagyo Ward with a restaurant
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Front of property - evening/night
Private Superior Family Room
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Gift shop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
204, Nishikodocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0904
  • Kawaramachi Street
    1 min walk
  • Teramachi Street
    10 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley
    11 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    58 min drive

Room options

Private Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Room, 4 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Blackout curtains
4 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Private Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 23.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Private Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

Private Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Futon

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About the area

Kyoto

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Kyoto awaits you at Seibido Inn - Hostel. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Teramachi Street and Museum of Kyoto. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Nakagyo Ward hostel include Nishiki Market and Kyoto Imperial Palace.

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Heian Shrine - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nanzen-ji Temple - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 5 min walk
  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪一保堂茶舗 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カヌレ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SCHOOL BUS COFFEE STOP KYOTO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪二條若狭屋寺町店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪鳳泉 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Seibido Inn - Hostel

Family-friendly Kyoto hostel in Nakagyo Ward with a restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the family-friendly Seibido Inn - Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Supervised kid's activities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Seibido Inn - Hostel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 2,000 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

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 200–1,000 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.

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 2000 per day
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay

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 credit card, debit card or 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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 and American Express.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Seibido Inn Kyoto
Seibido Inn
Seibido Kyoto
Seibido Inn Hostel Kyoto
Seibido Inn Hostel
Seibido
Seibido Inn - Hostel Kyoto
Seibido Inn - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Seibido Inn - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Seibido Inn - Hostel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Seibido Inn - Hostel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Seibido Inn - Hostel?

No, Seibido Inn - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Seibido Inn - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Seibido Inn - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Seibido Inn - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Seibido Inn - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hostel
This place was so clean! Beds were comfortable but the pillows weren’t unfortunately, that’s the only bad thing about comfort. I felt it was in a good location, quiet and not far to the trains. The lady that checked us in was so lovely & gave us lots of information of the local area & the best places to view the cherry blossoms that were blooming, I wish I Knew her name ! We loved our stay at seibido inn and would stay again with a different pillow :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was wonderful, from Check in to check out
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, accomodations were in keeping with traditional inn, and futons were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

jiawen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay with comfort and budget.
The staff are friendly, location is perfect to access trains and buses. Price is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and common areas are spacious. Staff was friendly and close to metro station.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was well situated, clean and had all the comforts needed. My only comments is that I found the pillow uncomfortable and it would have been nice to have some ambient lighting for when I was reading before going to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brittany, San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great clean space! Loved how spacious the room was for 5 people and the additional bathrooms downstairs. The staff are super helpful and were able to secure my late check-in. Would come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michaele, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were extremely welcoming, and helpful, even with the language barrier.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Josep Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Robert, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel, centrally located, a short walk to shopping and restaurants. There is a great breakfast cafe about two blocks away. These are traditional tatami mat rooms with mattresses that unfold on the floor. I really liked the traditional Japanese bedding, but some people might not. That's the only reason that I gave "room comfort" a "4" rating, rather than a "5". The staff was really wonderful. The receptionists, Kaoru and Oh, were able to understand what I was interested in and gave me good advice about things to see.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service in the great Kinosaki-Onsen! Free ride from the train station, and they delivered our luggage down while we wandered the town for a small fee. Overall a great stay in a traditional place.

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and accessible hotel
Clean, spacious hotel with helpful staff. Close to bus and subway stations (but keep in mind the closest JR station is Kyoto if you have a JR pass). There is a charge for towel rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kaz, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with great customer service
Good mix of modern and an old time japanese vibe Very friendly staff and the lobby area is a nice touch
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
highly recommended
stayed here as family of five with 3 children under 8 for 3 nights. super location a short walking distance of downtown. Very friendly, helpful staff. room had 5 futons which were comfy and an ensuite. there is a common room in which you can bring your own food to eat with microwave. close to convenience stores.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel!
We had a great experience here. Room was large and clean. There was common kitchen and laundry facilities which made things easy travelling with two little kids. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Great experience, highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, convenient, no frills
Staff prepared to help you make the most out of your stay, including tips on sightseeing and restaurants. Prepare for no frills, as described. Tiny bathroom, but it is convenient to have one in the room. Very clean place. Futons are not very thick, so you end up piling a few. No elevator, but there is one for suitcases only. Close to buses and two subway lines. Great location for sightseeing. And you can rent bicycles on location. This place is perfect for what it is.

10/10 Excellent

Vi, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and friendly staff
The price was great and the hotel is really clean. The only down side is that the Japanese futon is a bit hard, need to double up.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Very clean and well equipped. Intelligent room layouts, and very helpful staff. Highly recommended.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and reasonably priced hotel
Great staff that let us check in after arriving early in Kyoto via expressway bus from Tokyo. Room was spacious while bedding (futon) was comfortable. The room could be stuffy when using the heater so switch on the air conditioner setting tuned to the highest temperature for a more comfortable stay. Do note that there are 3 floors to this property and although there is a lift for luggage, there is NO PASSENGER LIFT, so probably not suitable for those with difficulty walking. Main shopping district in Kyoto is a 15 min walk away while metro station is about 7 minutes away. Overall recommended stay.

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay for a few days. The more traditional Japanese-style room was huge and with enough extra futons, I was able to sleep alright, but I admit that the floor was a bit hard without a number of futons to sleep comfortably. I can't say enough about the staff. They have fantastic english and were incredibly helpful. Also, the coin-operated laundry facility is a God-send. I cannot stress how nice it is to have access to a laundry facility every few days during a long trip in a foreign country.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean hotel, excellent location close to metro and food market. I would definitely stay there again

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort