We had traveled to Hana Hostel in 2010 with just 2 adults and decided to head back this year with our 7 month old.

It was very comforting to walk back into Hana and be greeted with a smiling face, even though we were about 1 minute off reception closing at 2200. We we're staying in a Japanese Double Ensuite room, complete with Futon Bedding. We preferred the futon bedding, especially with our bubba as we didn't have to worry about her rolling off.

The Common area and kitchen is very clean and comfortable with everything you could need to kick up a storm. Hana is quite small with only a couple of dorm rooms and a sprinkle of ensuited rooms around the 3 storey building.

The Reception staff are absolutely amazing, they helped us out with any questions we had and made the cutest post card for us when we checked out!

Access is super easy from the massively connected Kyoto Station (Shinkansen, JR Local, Kintetsu railway and Subway lines all pull up here!) You can walk most of the way underground, popping up right outside of a Lawson to stock up and then only needing to cross a road, turn right and walk 10m, turn left and walk about 20 m to get there.

We would have absolutely no hesitation with staying here again and intend to do so soon!

We had 2 private Japanese rooms for a family of 4, loved the futons & found them comfortable. It was easy to find & a very convenient location, walking distance to Kyoto Station & buses to everywhere. They gladly stored our luggage as we arrived quite early. The bathrooms were clean & adequate & very close to our rooms. We carry our own quick dry towels so didn't need to rent towels.The free wi-fi & use of computers was a bonus for us. The staff spoke excellent English & were extremely helpful & caring when we needed medical help late at night, calling the clinic/hospital & telling the taxi driver where to take us. (reaction to a wasp sting, stung at a festival). We enjoyed Kyoto & would happily stay at Hana Hostel again.

Like previous reviewers, I'd had trouble getting affordable accommodation in Kyoto and stumbled upon this on the net. I booked a private room for 2 nights and was quite impressed with Hana hostel, and will definitely stay here again in the future.
The 'shared bathroom' was right across the hall from my small but clean & functional room - yes, towels cost extra to rent but it's literally small change, and you make your own futon.
The staff are pleasant, helpful & speak excellent English. There is a good kitchen (free tea & coffee) & common room, luggage storage and lots of other travellers to chat with, and the station is literally a few minutes walk away.
The excellent English guide & witty signage around the place make the experience more relaxed, and I really enjoyed my time in Kyoto thanks to Hana Hostel.