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A-Yado Gion

2-244-2 Nakano-cho, Shinmonzen-dori, Yamatoooji-higashiiru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0082, Japan
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A-Yado Gion
Ranked #51 of 194 Speciality lodging in Kyoto
4.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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Sydney, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

My friend and I enjoyed our 2 night stay here. It's a small hostel spread over 2 floors of a building, but the staff are friendly and the facilities are good. The dorm was slightly warm and cramped but still comfy. The hostel is well located: walking distance to the Gion district.

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Kuala Lumpur
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Friendly staffs, nice hostel. Lift available to 3rd floor (reception area) Follow exactly the instruction on how to get there. And pay attention to the bus driver's speak "Gion-in-Mae" and get down. Very easy to find. walk around 10 mins to shopping area. Staying with all types of people from anywhere in the world. Living room in 5th floor are... More

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malaysia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011

It is a small guesthouse with only 2 bedrooms ( male and female ), it cost 2635 yen per bed. There is less people in this area around noon time, but after 7pm you can see the different, amazing!! The guesthouse is walking distance to Geisha street (just across the road), Yasaka Shrine (7 mins), Kiyomizudera (25mins), Nishiki street (10-15mins),... More

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Heemskerk, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2010

The stay at A-Yado hostel was good, clean beds and clean showers. The rooms are Dorm style, Female and Male seperated. The location of A-Yado is ideal for travelers, It is 5 min walk to the main shopping malls and bars. It is 15 min travel with bus from Kyoto Station. And good food all arround !!! Oh yeah and... More

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Paris, France
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2010

This is a nice hostel for backpackers, especially for its great location in Gion .The staff was very helpful, and we enjoyed the free facilities (bread, tea & coffee, internet), though the dorm was very tiny (not real intimacy) and some guests didn't respect the others' sleep...

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Chicago
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2010

A-Yado is a smaller hostel that has 1 male dorm and 1 female dorm with 8 beds each. The front desk is extremely helpful and speak English. Upstairs you will find 2 computers with free internet, free coffee/tea and bread in the morning. The hostel is located off a main bus stop that will take you pretty much anywhere in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2010

A Yado Gion is an excellent choice for a hostel in kyoto. Its right in the heart of the city, the staff is super friendly and helpful, and its very clean. They also give you free internet, coffee, and tea, and have a very nice lounge area, and even a bar! The single sex dorm rooms are a bit cramped,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2011
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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