Expo Hostel & Cottage — Hotel in Kyoto

While a fair distance off the beaten path, This quaint, clean, and quiet hostel is worth the extra bus that you’ll take to get to it.

Everyone who worked there was lovely and warm. They really made the place stand out as inviting and special. The rooms are a bit small. But they are inviting, beautiful, and comfortable enough to overcome that minor setback.

I put 4 stars for location more as a flag for distance from central touristy areas than a downsides. Not the party-style atmosphere some hostelers seek. But a lot of travellers are perfectly comfortable taking a bus to avoid the middle of the action. If a lovely little spot in a heart of a residential neighbourhood is what you’re after, stay here! Nearby are a few wonderful, if slightly expensive, cafes (my fave was Laughter) and bakeries (I could live on Tom Sawyer) to lighten your morning mood.

If I ever go back to Kyoto, I’d love to...

My husband and I are planning another trip to Japan and this Hostel is in a perfect spot. The host was very warm and welcoming and spoke English perfectly. While my husband speaks Japanese, it was nice to be able to converse without word searching. When we do return, should we go back to Kyoto, we've already decided to book however many days in the City at Expo Hostel. You can't get better than this; we loved it. The rooms are small and traditional with the charming addition of a hanging rack for clothes on the balcony. As we are both somewhat of otakus, this really made us feel like we were seeing the "real" Japan. They also have bikes to rent which I...

Location is bit far city but easy to get bus by walking abt 8 or 9 mins to the nearest bus shelter on depends you bus route. If you like train, the nearest station is 20 mins by walk.

Kin Room is extremely comfortable though its in winter season as there is heater machine inside. My room is spacious with toilet inside.

The kitchen is separated from our room. I could prepare my bfast there since the facility and equipment is completed.

The owner can speak english well and they gv us good recommendations abt cafe or resto nearby.

Morning walk is nice here specially if you like to gather with local people here. Very recommended and I surely want tp go...