Equipped with casual private rooms, and mixed-sex and all-female dorms that are well-kept and preened, this hostel is as good as you can expect. Couple that with free WiFi, free lockers, air-conditioned rooms, individual shower room, spacious common lounge, bicycle rental, Japanese-style Tatami area, TV room, washing machine with dryer, full-equipped common kitchen, rooftop and terrace outdoor patios, plus a favourable location centre of three of the major tourist areas (Kyoto Station, Gion and Pontocho), and you’ll take happily hand over your vacation days. The hostel houses an urban café cum bar dishing out Western-style fare. The hostel has coin-operated guest laundry, 2 communal kitchens, an airy guest lounge and a furnished rooftop terrace with panoramic city views. Guests intent on exploring the city in an economical way may rent a bike from the hostel and the staff shall be glad to give a few free tips on planning your itinerary as well.