Kyoto Guest House Ninja - Hostel  

In the heart of Kyoto, a centrally located hostel and guest house just a short walk from shrines and museums. Steps from Kumano Shrine and minutes from the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts, with Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Heian Shrine, Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art and Higashiyama all close by. About 20 minutes by bus from Kyoto Station.

A five-floor ninja-themed guest house with room for about 30 travelers and a playful, hands-on vibe. Spaces range from dormitory beds (the 5th floor is women-only) to individually decorated rooms, and some rooms even feature private spa tubs. Rooms may include a TV and slippers. Expect communal touches like origami shuriken workshops and a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere.

Free Wi‑Fi across the property, a shared kitchen where you can cook anything, a barbecue area with grills, bicycles to rent, tour and ticket assistance, laundry and luggage storage, plus a TV and microwave in common areas. Some rooms offer private spa tubs for a quieter retreat after temple-hopping.

Complimentary wireless internet and laptop-compatible safes available for guests.

Self-catered shared kitchen and microwave in the common area, plus an outdoor barbecue area with grills for group meals.