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Guesthouse YULULU

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Traditional Room, Multiple Beds (Type F) | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Traditional Double Room, Japanese Futon, Non Smoking, Balcony (Type B) | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Traditional Room, Multiple Beds (Type F) | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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288 Kinoshita-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8104
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Type A)

Traditional Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Type A) | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Type A)

  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Traditional Double Room, Japanese Futon, Non Smoking, Balcony (Type B) | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, Japanese Futon, Non Smoking, Balcony (Type B)

  • 59 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon

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Traditional Room, Multiple Beds (Type F) | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Multiple Beds (Type F)

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Traditional Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Downtown Kyoto, Guesthouse YULULU is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. The 9 rooms at this guesthouse include balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Kyoto International Manga Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shijo Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Karasuma Oike Station - 5 min walk
  • Karasuma Station - 12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪sentido - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪汁なし担担麺＆麻婆豆腐ラアノウミ烏丸御池店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ひゃくてんまんてん - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪みまでり 間之町 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪curd - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse YULULU

Guests of Guesthouse YULULU enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a reception hall.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves are also standard. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 5 and younger (only guests older than 5 are allowed)

Important information

Fees

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property only accepts cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Guesthouse YULULU
Guesthouse YULULU Hostel
Guesthouse YULULU Hostel Kyoto
Guesthouse YULULU Kyoto
YULULU
Guesthouse YULULU House Kyoto
Guesthouse YULULU House
YULULU Kyoto
Guesthouse YULULU Kyoto
Guesthouse YULULU Guesthouse
Guesthouse YULULU Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to Guesthouse YULULU?

This guesthouse is situated in Downtown Kyoto within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street, Nishiki Market, and Shijo Street. You'll also find Pontocho Alley and Nijō Castle less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Guesthouse YULULU?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guesthouse YULULU on Apr 26, 2026 start from $81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Guesthouse YULULU?

No, there isn't parking available at the guesthouse.

Does Guesthouse YULULU feature a casino?

No, Guesthouse YULULU doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Guesthouse YULULU?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Guesthouse YULULU good for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a terrace plus some accommodations include a garden view and free WiFi.

Does Guesthouse YULULU have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Guesthouse YULULU have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Guesthouse YULULU doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Guesthouse YULULU allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Guesthouse YULULU.

Does Guesthouse YULULU have connecting rooms available?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Guesthouse YULULU?

The closest major airport to Guesthouse YULULU is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 23.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Guesthouse YULULU?

Yes, every accommodation at Guesthouse YULULU comes with a balcony and some offer garden and city views.

Guesthouse YULULU Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 259 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a very cozy traditional house. It’s close to every thing and walkable. It’s very close to the market which is good. The host is very nice. The house is all shared space. Cons- is that if you are someone who is a light sleeper is not for you ( but everyone are respectful in terms of noise/quite time) also its a shared bathroom meaning you have to time when you are going to take a shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

sherwin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotelnis very cozy 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ThuThuy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very happy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

soraya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff; good location; chilled vibes. Beds had the essentials - personal light, curtain and electrical sockets; with a bit of extra space for storage. Traditional thin Japanese mattress but I found it comfortable enough. Good shower. All in all an excellent value hostel - the only improvement that could be made would be a better pillow as it was practically as thin as a piece of paper
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

E.G, KL

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for the Japanese traditional tatami experience, this is the right place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Estella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, traditional and clean

Traditional and beautiful Japanese style guesthouse, which was more than I expected. The place was extremely clean and the beds/mats were suprisingly very comfortable. As people have pointed out, this place is small but I didn't see it as a problem. They provide tea and coffee, towels, shampoo etc. Only con of this place would be the fact that there's no airconditioner in the dormitory. How ever, the dormitory area is connected to a balcony which has an AC and a fan. They usually opened the balcony door and turned the AC on at bed time, so the dormitory wasn't too hot at all (even though it got pretty hot during the day). This is something you should consider if you're traveling Japan during the hottest season (I was traveling in the end if June). Over all I had a very good stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Location and service is excellent and the pantry area is wonderful with free coffee and tea and bath towel provided! My only grouses are that without heating, the beds are too cold and if you go, pick the upstairs bed rather than the beds below because the beds above creak badly and disturb the person below a lot. Otherwise the bedding is very comfortable. For the price of the dormitory beds though, it’s a good choice but not so comfortable in the winter.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very calm place to stay. Room was charming. Bedding was comfortable and staff were lovely 😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

TravelBuddyThai, Thailand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Traditional style Japanese house

I like traditional style good location, good staff all good just aircon not cold enough for sleep at night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It's nice but needs a little work here and there. Still would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are nice and helpful. Place is slightly grotty. Location is almost unbeatable as it accesses to everything and everywhere in a matter of 8-minute walk to reach a bus or Hankyu Railway.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Nice little hostel. Situated in a great part of central Kyoto. It was a short walk to multiple train stations, tons of shopping and places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Adorable guesthouse very well located

Yululu guesthouse is a very good choice for whoever is on a budget but wants to enjoy what kyoto and Japanese style house have to offer. The location is amazing, the staff is adorable and super helpful, the rooms are beautifully traditional... there is a real desire to make you feel welcome. The two little negative things I can point out are the fact that there is only one shower for 15 guests (!) And that you can hear anything from everywhere, as walls and doors are super thin. So don't expect much privacy. But as a place to stay for one or a couple of nights and visit Kyoto, it's really good.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will return again.

Although the hotel is a little old and rough around the edges, the location, staff and basic facilities make everything worth it. I would recommend any who would be going to Kyoto to stay here for its friendly atmosphere and excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bee Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money and convenient

The host is very nice. He allowed me to keep the luggage until 7pm after check out.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

京都文化美術館旁的古宅

Guesthouse have a great location just near by The Kyoto Museum and the stuff truly nice 距離三條商店街走路5分鐘就可抵達，相當便利木造地板走路時發出的聲響較大，廚房提供免費的咖啡和茶包相當方便

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will recommand this, the location is good, the room is fine and if they had a bigger room for us, it would be prefect.

8/10 Good

Jane, Perth, Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Traditional to the max

The guesthouse is very traditional and I am unaccustomed to sleeping mats so found it rather uncomfortable. The house itself has sliding paper screens and a beautiful little garden very much in the Japanese traditional style. The floorboards creak and you can hear people moving about and talking. The house rules require that everyone is as quiet as possible after 11pm so it's not an issue. Bathroom and kitchen are shared but very clean.