GAFU Hostel

2.0 star property
Kyoto hostel in Fushimi Ward with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop

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Property amenity

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Private Room A, 2 Bunk bed up to 4 People

Highlights

Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

1 Bed in a 2-Bed Mixed Shared Dorm

Highlights

Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private Room B, 1 Bunk bed up to 2 People

Highlights

Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Highlights

Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking

Highlights

Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Nintendo World Headquarters - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Chushojima Station - 6 min walk
  • Fushimi-momoyama Station - 7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 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 computer station, a TV in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at GAFU Hostel feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and hair dryers

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

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 more details, 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is GAFU Hostel located?

Located in Fushimi Ward, this hostel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Kamo River and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Nintendo World Headquarters. Kawaramachi Street and Fushimi Inari Shrine are also within 6 mi (10 km). Chushojima Station is 6 minutes by foot and Fushimi-momoyama Station is 7 minutes.

GAFU Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TOMOYUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

ななし

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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