Himeji 588 Guest House

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Himeji 588 Guest House in Himeji offers a bar and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge or coffee shop. The property features air-conditioning, bidet, hairdryer, tatami floors, shared bathrooms with showers, and a reception staffed with English and Japanese speakers. Prime Location: Located 41 mi from Kobe Airport, the guest house is a 14-minute walk from Himeji Castle. Nearby attractions include Omiya Hachiman Shrine (21 mi), Miki History Museum (21 mi), and Shonyu-ji Temple (21 mi). Guests appreciate the castles, sightseeing, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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Guests who stayed here loved

Peyton
Canada Canada
“The owner was incredibly kind and the whole accommodation was comfortable. Take the owner up on her recommendation of almond butter toast at Nonnon. It will change your life!!”
Filip-david
New Zealand New Zealand
“Really helpful and friendly host. Smart rules in place to make sure guests aren’t disruptive and that everyone can get a nights sleep.”
Dinesh
Malaysia Malaysia
“nice location. 10 mins from JR Himeji and 10 mins from Himeji Castle. I had the freedom to roam in nights and easy checkout.”
Fima
United States United States
“Very nice hostel, only 10 min walk or one stop bus ride to the hostel”
Yosef
Iran Iran
“Great location. Close to Austin close to castle. Great hostess. Good room comfy bed nice common area. Very nice and clean”
Ashley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This hostel had a lot for character and I really enjoyed staying there - even just for 1 night. I also did some clothes washing there which all went fine. Location is first class - right between the train station and the castle. It is on this...”
Sarah
Canada Canada
“Comfy, clean, really nice hosts. I got some good restaurant recommendations. I always tried to speak in Japanese but they also speak some English so that was useful.”
A
United States United States
“Lovely lady taking care of the place. We had fun trying to communicate with each other. Location is 10/10. Close to train, castle, and delicious Koba ramen jazz shop. They agreed to keep my bag even though they are closed from 10 until 4”
Julio
Taiwan Taiwan
“It's located a few steps away from the castle and at walking distance from the train stations, close to restaurants and shops. The lady host was super nice and friendly, she will explain where's everything and how it works. The facilities are...”
Rayne
United States United States
“Good casual atmosphere. It's a guesthouse after all, so expect it to be more like a house and not a hotel.”

Area info

House rules

Himeji 588 Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 8 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

A deposit may be required for reservations where guests are staying multiple consecutive nights. The property will contact guests after booking. Guests must make the payment within the instructed date or guest reservations may be canceled. When booking for either 2 consecutive nights/4 people or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The property will contact you for payment instructions after the booking is made.

Please be advised that the property is closed from 10:00 until 16:00 daily for cleaning.

Reception is open between the following hours: 08:00-10:00, 16:00-21:00.

A surcharge of 1,500 JPY per hour, per group applies for arrivals after check-in hours. Late check-in is available until 22:00. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property. If there is no notice of late check-in by 21:00, the reservation will be considered as a no-show.

Please note, the common lounge is available until 23:00.

Shower is available from 16:00-24:00/ 07:00-09:45 only. not in daytime.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Himeji 588 Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: 姫保70059168