Fancy camping in Kyoto? Wanna sleep in a tent but with all the comfort? We have just the right place for you, because at Kyoto Station Base Hostel you can do exactly this!
If you love camping then you have to stay in this quirky hostel just a short walk from Kyoto station! A great base to discover Kyoto on Foot and with many great places to eat and drink within walking distance.
Tell me more!
The Owner has gone all out to build this unique Accommodation, which is located in several buildings, including a traditional 100-year-old Japanese house. It features a small Cafe and even a nostalgic playroom. Think Mario Cart. Perfect to make new friends, have a chat with the staff or just hang out practicing your long lost Nintendo skills.
But we love this place mostly because they created an indoor campsite, well actually a few. It is hard to imagine but so well executed. With each campsite featuring 4 tents, including storage space and you even get your own torch at check-in, to find your way around.
Room Types at Kyoto Station Base Hostel
At Kyoto Station Base Hostel they offer 4 different room types; female dormitory, mix dormitory, double room, and the indoor campground. If you choose the dormitory you pay about 2’300Yen per Person or if you go for the double rooms they start from 5’500Yen for two People. But to be honest, what you are really looking for is the “Tent”.
We are honest, it can be a bit hard to book one of the “Tents” as there is limited space and it is their most popular Room type, for all the obvious reasons. So book in advance and if you travel mid-week you will have a better chance to book one. For 1 Person you pay from 2’300Yen or add breakfast and pay 2’700Yen, which we recommend.
How about Food?
If you got the breakfast, expect it to be homemade with a lot of love. It is great value and tasty! You can even choose between Asian or western style. We choose the western version, including Toast, Egg, Ham and so on…
Summary
We loved it! From the moment we arrived the staff was amazing and the night in the “Tent” really gave us that camping feeling minus the backache. As the Futons provided are comfy so we slumbered perfectly imagining being under the open sky…
Book this accommodation if you want something quirky and special and you will not be disappointed! And check out how to spend one day in Kyoto for some inspiration on what to do.
Address
43-2 Higashikujo Nakagoryocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8027
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