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GAFU Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kyoto with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Private Room A, 2 Bunk bed up to 4 People

Highlights

Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

1 Bed in a 2-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm

Highlights

Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Private Room B, 1 Bunk bed up to 2 People

Highlights

Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

1 Bed in a 4-Bed Shared Dorm, Men Only

Highlights

Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Highlights

Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
Fushimi-ku, Nakaaburakake-cho 106-7, Kyoto, Kyoto, 612-8056

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 5 min drive
  • Nintendo World Headquarters - 5 min drive
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 6 min drive
  • Kyoto Racecourse - 7 min drive
  • Kyoto Tower - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Chushojima Station - 6 min walk
  • Fushimi-momoyama Station - 7 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪酒場ギルロイ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪家守堂 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪伏水酒蔵小路 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪鶏がら らーめん門扇伏水酒蔵店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪鉄板串焼き 咲蔵 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

GAFU Hostel

Hostel near Kawaramachi Street
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at GAFU Hostel. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A TV in reception, coffee/tea in reception and barbecues
  • Luggage storage, a computer station and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at GAFU Hostel boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and hairdryers

Languages

Japanese

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

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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

We should mention

Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

GAFU Kyoto
GAFU Hostel Kyoto
GAFU Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
GAFU Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is GAFU Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at GAFU Hostel?

GAFU Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at GAFU Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at GAFU Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is GAFU Hostel located?

Located in Fushimi Ward, this hostel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Nintendo World Headquarters and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Tower and Aeon Mall Kumiyama are also within 6 miles (10 km). Chushojima Station is 6 minutes by foot and Fushimi-momoyama Station is 7 minutes.

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GAFU Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TOMOYUKI

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

ななし

丁度、定休日とかぶってしまったので掃除がないのかと思っていましたが共有部分はキレイだったので良かったです。密閉空間ではないので防音が心配でしたが思ったより静かでした。ホステルに宿泊したのは初めてだったので、二段ベッドが思った以上に空気が籠もって暑いとは思いませんでした。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Cozy stay, nice staff!
Everything is good! I stayed here for 3 nights. The hostel is very clean and new. Staffs were very hospitable and nice.