We left our Kyoto bookings quite late and because we were going in the autumn high season it was a mad scramble to find something in our budget. Costa Del Sol was the cheapest place we stayed in during our two week trip in Japan. ROOM: Basic but had a small table and enough hangers and a recessed space for... More

It gives me great displeasure to have to write about this place in detail, but I feel I need to warn you if you decide to stay here. I only stayed for one night, but that's all you need to be left with an impression. PRO: - Cheapest rate for a single-room near Kyoto Station (believe me, I checked the... More

The photos of this place made it look nice and new. But I guess they are old photos, as in reality the place is a bit run down. The stuff looks like it comes from a discount store, so I guess this really is a budget place. The place is clean, though. After reading reviews I didn't want to stay... More

I stayed here in late 2009 with my best friend I was travelling through Japan with. We were in a twin room for 3 nights and had our own bathroom with a shower, toilet and sink. Price was 5500 yen for the room per night. The room had air conditioning and was quite large. The beds were the standard Japanese... More

It was ok for a backpacker place I guess, but hot water available for shower only 8-10an and 8-11pm. What is that about and why didnt they say something BEFORE I booked.

I spent 4 days at Kyoto Costa del Sol, the room it's very basic and simple, but clean and comfortable, the bathroom is little according to the japanese standard (I've found the same bathroom in more expensive hotel). Nagano and the other guys of the staff was really kind and helpful in a lot of situation (they speak a good... More