Mulan Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, steps from Arashiyama Onsen

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Land view from property
Garden
Classic Twin Room | 3 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Point of interest
Bicycling

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
74-16, Arashiyama Kamikaidocho, Nishikyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 616-0016
  • Arashiyama Onsen
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Togetsukyo Bridge
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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Room options

Japanese Style Room for 3 person

  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Classic Twin Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic House

  • 2476 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 28
  • 16 Twin Beds and 12 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room for 2 person

  • 226 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 377 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Arashiyama, Mulan Hostel is adjacent to Arashiyama Onsen and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Togetsukyo Bridge. This 9-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and a business center.

What's nearby

  • Arashiyama Onsen - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Togetsukyo Bridge - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bamboo Forest Street - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hankyu Arashiyama Station - 3 min walk
  • Saga-Arashiyama Station - 19 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪嵐山よしむら - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪戸隠 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪峯嵐堂渡月橋本店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪京都嵐山湯葉チーズ本舗嵐山本店 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪かづら野清修庵 - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Mulan Hostel

Hostel with a bar, steps from Arashiyama Onsen
Guests of Mulan Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and microwave in a common area. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a computer station, and an arcade/game room.
Guests can expect free WiFi and wired Internet, along with flat-screen TVs. Other standard amenities include washers/dryers, 4 bathrooms, and refrigerators. Bathrooms are shared.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,100 for adults and JPY 1,100 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave on request
  • Oven

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 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.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 1100 for adults and JPY 1100 for children
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit 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 accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Mulan Hostel Kyoto
Mulan Kyoto
Mulan Hostel Kyoto
Mulan Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Mulan Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Mulan Hostel?

Mulan Hostel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Mulan Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Arashiyama, just steps from Arashiyama Onsen, and within a 10-minute walk of Togetsukyo Bridge and Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama. You'll also find Shijo Street and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Mulan Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does Mulan Hostel feature a casino?

No, Mulan Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mulan Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about Mulan Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as a bar and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at Mulan Hostel?

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

Does Mulan Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Mulan Hostel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Mulan Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Mulan Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Mulan Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

What is the closest airport to Mulan Hostel?

The closest major airport to Mulan Hostel is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 20.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Mulan Hostel?

No, at Mulan Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Mulan Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional, clean, cheap and well located and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Atsuko

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and simple, we enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a beautiful property and a great spot for Arashiyama! Within walking distance to a lot of the main sights but still off the beaten track. Very cute and well designed. Most of the other guests were incredibly respectful and friendly, the host was phenomenal. Highly recommend KyoCafe down the road and the grilled meats/seafood stand past the bridge on the main tourist street (hard to miss but didn’t catch a name). Also, highly recommend an early start for the bamboo groves, parks and temples if you prefer less crowded times. We did have one night of noisy neighbors but that’s bound to happen from time to time. No other complaints though, very worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Beau

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Elena

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Make you feel like you was at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

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

Nice place in Arashiyama

Good wifi. It's pretty convenient to train and bus lines (the 28 City bus picks up across the street and the Hankyu train line is around the corner) and it's about 10 minutes from the bridge. Note: the breakfast is served at a cafe around the corner, but only from 9-11, so you may need to schedule your day accordingly (or don't sign up for breakfast and plan on eating elsewhere). A lot of restaurants in Arashiyama close pretty early (the izakaya next door stays open for normal dinner hours, but the highly recommended sushi place closes at 5 pm). Clean rooms. Front desk is open for check-in until 9pm, but then you get a code for the front door and for your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super welcoming and helpful reception. Very nice other guests. Great local public onsen. Lovely area to explore temple and bamboo forests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and our host's English was very good. She showed us around the property and gave us the breakdown of what's good in Kyoko
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place and great to walk around with the family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Vancouver, Canada

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

Friendly owner and a thoughtful place

The owner is a young couple, who are very welcoming and social. They have a nice common area for people to socialize. The entire facility is a year old and very clean. It was very refreshing to stay there, and I would love to be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Saa, Bangkok, Thailand

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

Nice place to stay for visiting Arashiyama

The place is nice and yes staffs of this hostel are really friendly and helpful. The place is few minutes walk from the famous place of Arashiyama and train station. It really convenience for traveler if you would like to change a place to stay from place to place because from this hotel you can walk just 1-2 mins to bus station and not more than 5 mins to Train Station.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Yuji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wai In Phonna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
附近環境很舒服,接近日歸溫泉跟多個景點區但又不會很喧鬧,美中不足是附近都沒早餐店,只有很少部份的店是10點開門,其他的都是11點,如果有早餐習慣的要記得加購早餐或前一天先買好早餐。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaymumaki

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
เจ้าของบริการดีมากพนักงานให้ข้อมูลดีดูแลดีมากๆๆๆ
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hyounook

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was safe, chill and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

距離渡月橋騎腳踏車五分鐘的乾淨溫馨優質民宿

溫馨乾淨體貼的優質民宿. 有雙人房型態, 也有宿舍床位型態。大門出入用密碼鎖。老闆很體貼, 提供可愛的野餐墊借用 , 公共區域都維持很乾淨也提供足夠的碗盤茶包咖啡自行取用。退房後可以暫放行李。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

だいち

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hidaka

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
接客も設備も大満足でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

8/10 Good

RYOSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ほぼ満足ですが、

テレビがあると嬉しい。 廊下のトイレの音などが筒抜けだったので、防音を強化していただくともっと良いと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020