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Colours

A garden hostel in Kyoto's Shimogyo district, a short hop from Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine.

  • Prime touristic area
  • Garden and BBQ facilities
  • Shared kitchen and free Wi-Fi
9.3 Perfect 156 reviews Booking.com 9.3 · 156 reviews

About

Colours

Colours is a hostel set in Kyoto's Shimogyo-ku, offering a garden, a terrace, and a shared kitchen. It provides various recreational opportunities and is positioned in a prime touristic area, making it a practical base for exploring the city.

The property includes amenities such as free Wi-Fi in public areas, air conditioning, heating, and tea and coffee facilities. Guests can use the BBQ facilities and board games, while families may request cots. The hostel maintains a no-smoking policy throughout.

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

3 reasons to book
  • High guest satisfaction — With a rating of 9.3 from 156 reviews, Colours earns strong marks across the board, especially in staff (9.8) and service (9.5).
  • Garden and outdoor space — The property features a garden area and BBQ facilities, providing a relaxing outdoor component rare for a hostel.
  • Self-catering facilities — A shared kitchen with cookware and kitchen utensils, plus tea and coffee facilities, lets guests prepare their own meals.

Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Limited check-in window — Check-in is only between 15:00 and 19:00, which may be inconvenient for late arrivals.
  • No pets allowed — Pets are not permitted on the property.
  • Family room only — The only room type listed is a family room with four single beds and a shared bathroom, which may not suit all travelers.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Family Shared Bathroom Room

  • 4 Single beds

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Outdoor

  • Terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Family

  • Cots
  • Board games

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

9.3
Perfect 156 reviews

Guest-rated 9.3/10 from 156 reviews

Booking.com · 9.3 · 156 reviews

04 — Location

Getting around Kyoto

The property sits in Kyoto.

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine: Located 4.2 km from the hostel, this iconic shrine is a must-visit for its thousands of torii gates.

Shimogyo-Ku Funayacho 660, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8466, Japan

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 15:00-19:00
Check-out
By 10:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times at Colours?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 19:00, and check-out is by 10:00.

Are pets allowed at Colours?

No, pets are not allowed on the property.

What room types are available at Colours?

The listing includes a Family Shared Bathroom Room with four single beds and a shared bathroom.

Does Colours have a kitchen for guests?

Yes, there is a shared kitchen with cookware and kitchen utensils, as well as tea and coffee facilities.

Is there free Wi-Fi at Colours?

Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.

Does Colours offer luggage storage?

Yes, luggage storage is available.

The bottom line

Colours is a well-rated hostel in Kyoto's Shimogyo district, ideal for budget-conscious travelers who value a garden setting and self-catering options. The strict check-in window and no-pet policy are the main drawbacks.

9.3Our take: a solid, sociable base with a green twist.

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