lulu - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kyoto, 6-minute walk to Nijō Castle

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Basic Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property
Courtyard
Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Staircase

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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270-1 Nijoaburanokojicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0051
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanjo Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 140 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Triple Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Central Kyoto, lulu - Hostel is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Nijō Castle and Shijo Street. The 4 rooms at this hostel include microwaves, espresso makers, and soaking bathtubs.

What's nearby

  • Mikane Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sanjo Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shijo Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nijojo-mae Station - 3 min walk
  • Nijo Station - 14 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪コージー (Cozy) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ふくちあんラーメン - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Garden Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪京宿 いま屋 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Imaya Kyoto & Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

lulu - Hostel

Hostel in Kyoto, 6-minute walk to Nijō Castle
Guests of lulu - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and laundry facilities. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide luggage storage. Additional amenities include a garden, a water dispenser, and a communal living room.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. 2 bathrooms, microwaves, and espresso makers are other standard amenities. Bathrooms are shared; housekeeping is available on request.

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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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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.
  • 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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around lulu - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Central Kyoto within a short 6-minute walk of Nijō Castle and also 12 minutes on foot from Shijo Street. You'll also find Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at lulu - Hostel?

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

Does lulu - Hostel include a casino on the premises?

No, lulu - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at lulu - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about lulu - Hostel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hostel include a soaking tub, slippers, and an espresso maker.

Are there hot tubs at lulu - Hostel?

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

Does lulu - Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, lulu - Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will lulu - Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at lulu - Hostel.

Does lulu - Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from lulu - Hostel?

The closest major airport to lulu - Hostel is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 23.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at lulu - Hostel?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at lulu - Hostel.

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