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Guesthouse YULULU

1.5 star property
City centre guesthouse within easy reach of Kawaramachi Street

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Traditional Room, Multiple Beds (Type F)
Traditional Room, Multiple Beds (Type F)
Exterior
Traditional Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Street view
Traditional Room, Multiple Beds (Type F) | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Reception hall
  • Bike hire
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Room options

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About the area

Map
288 Kinoshita-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8104

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shijo Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nijō Castle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 58 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 92 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 96 min drive
  • Karasuma Station - 12 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 12 min walk
  • Shijo Station - 13 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 5 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 9 min walk
  • Marutamachi Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪有喜屋京都文化博物館店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪手づくりハンバーグの店 とくら 京都三条店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe & Pantry 松之助京都本店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Daniel's Alba ダニエルズアルバ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪みまでり - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse YULULU

When you stay at Guesthouse YULULU, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Also, Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley are within a 15-minute walk. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Karasuma Oike Station is 5 minutes and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 9 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - noon) and Monday - Sunday (3:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (12 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Are pets allowed at Guesthouse YULULU?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Guesthouse YULULU?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Guesthouse YULULU.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Guesthouse YULULU?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Does Guesthouse YULULU have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Guesthouse YULULU like?
Guesthouse YULULU is in Karasuma, a short 5-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station and 7 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.

Guesthouse YULULU Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

If you’re looking for the Japanese traditional tatami experience, this is the right place.
E.G, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Estella, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very calm place to stay. Room was charming. Bedding was comfortable and staff were lovely 😊
Katie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Drew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Traditional style Japanese house
I like traditional style good location, good staff all good just aircon not cold enough for sleep at night
TravelBuddyThai, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

It's nice but needs a little work here and there. Still would recommend.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Joseph, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Peter, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
6-night trip
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6/10 Good

1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joshua, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Value for money and convenient
The host is very nice. He allowed me to keep the luggage until 7pm after check out.
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8/10 Very good

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
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8/10 Very good

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Close to kyoto downtown
Very good location. Close to all the great restuarant and shopping center. 2min walk to subway. Very friendly stuff.
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2/10 Poor

It's okay for one night
The walls in the guesthouse are thin so you'll be able to hear everything. It's also a bit taxing to have a shared bottom.
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6/10 Good

Old and torn traditional Japanese room
The double room we stayed was so torn and old. The whole room was empty when we arrived, and we needed to set up our table and bed on our own. Not sure if it is due to traditional Japanese culture thing? That is actually okay for us, but the paper doors were obviously old, with papers scratching out and with holes that were covered with stickers... When we opened the cabinet to set up our own bed, the bed sheets and pillows inside were found to have hairs on it... awwwww really a turn off first impression for us. Also the mattress was so thin that it wasn't really comfortable for our back.
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8/10 Very good

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6/10 Good

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8/10 Very good

Good location. Staff very friendly. Room cosy but clean and somewhere to rest after a long day. Kitchen to make hot drinks or meals. Shared shower and toilets always clean. An excellent budget guesthouse.
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