Fujitaya Kyoto - Hostel

We enjoyed our stay at Fujitaya - being on the ground floor with only 1 other guestroom, I never had to wait once to use the showers and restrooms. Facilities were clean and comfortable, though room gave off an odd smell which some other reviews mentioned. Definitely pick up the 600Y bus pass which is super worth it - we saved up to 1200Y/pax on certain days if you're traveling to further places like Kinkaku/Ginkaku/Kiyomizu. One bus ride costs 230Y and you have to change buses quite often.

I wouldn't rate it highly on the location front, though it is walking distance from a train station (about 10 mins) and has about 4-5 buses connecting to more central locales.

Staff were so friendly and helpful. Really cool little place, nice to experience the futons. Breakfast was a nice touch and always tea and coffee available. Short walk to train station and quick into Kyoto.

The only negative was we saw a tea ceremony advertised in the hotel - the man very kindly booked it all for us, but when we arrived with the leaflet the building had moved, and the price had gone up by 800YEN. Not a reflection on the hotel, but if you're shopping for day trips don't rely on the leaflets at reception.