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Guesthouse YULULU

1.5 star property
Travelers pedal through Kyoto's lively neighborhoods or unwind on the guesthouse's inviting patio, creating their own Japanese adventure

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Located near Nishiki Market, Guesthouse YULULU offers a pleasant terrace and practical laundry facilities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and luggage storage. The property provides bike rentals for exploring nearby attractions like Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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

  • 7 sq m
  • 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)

  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 20 sq m
  • 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Guesthouse YULULU is near a metro station. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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288 Kinoshita-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8104

What's nearby

  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shijo Street
    Shijo Street
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.
    Pontocho Alley
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nijō Castle
    Nijō Castle
    17 min walk - 0.9 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
  • curd
    2 min walk
  • わたつね
    3 min walk

About this property

Guesthouse YULULU

Guesthouse near Nishiki Market
Close to Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street, Guesthouse YULULU provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A reception hall and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Balconies, communal kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

We have included all 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

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

Is Guesthouse YULULU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Guesthouse YULULU doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Guesthouse YULULU?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Guesthouse YULULU?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Guesthouse YULULU located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kawaramachi Street, and Nishiki Market. Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley are also within 15 minutes. Karasuma Oike Station is only a 5-minute walk and Shiyakusho-mae Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Guesthouse YULULU Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 260 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

soraya

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

sherwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotelnis very cozy 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

8/10 Good

Chihoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
スタッフさんがとても親切でした。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ThuThuy

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

6/10 Okay

Junko

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
部屋の灯りが大変暗いため、足元に注意する必要がある。シャワーが1つのため時間帯によっては混み合うので注意が必要。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien localizado
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

WEI TING

地點到地鐵算近也方便，非常適合想省錢，把預算放到吃東西的人
小小聊天吧
小小咖啡吧
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Minako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
安いなりの不便さはありますが、安くシンプルに泊まりたい人にはいいと思います。実家感を体験できます。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
清潔で快適に過ごせました。ゲストハウスでリピートしたい宿はあまり出会ったことがないのですが、また利用したいです
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E.G

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

akiyo

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

リーズナブルで京都らしい

周辺は静かですが、辻を折れれば大通りに面して、バス停も近いので便利でした。室内は落ち着いた雰囲気で、ベッドが畳というのも京都らしくて良かったです。利用料金以上の価値がありました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
全く問題ありませんでした。 シャワーのみしかありませんが近所の銭湯を利用できました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil chaleureux, Ume était toujours là pour aider et répondre à nos questions. La chambre était agréable et intimiste pour se reposer. C'est exactement ce qu'il nous fallait
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
是一間超級日式的小旅館，員工非常友好，盥洗設備小小的
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amata

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

Très mignon

Petite chambre plutôt traditionnelle, très confortable. Un personnel prévenant et poli, comme tout japonais, mais en un poil plus détendu ;-)
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
雙人房太窄，相片顯示的size以為是雙人房，誰不知是家庭房連接上下層樓梯亦太窄，整體上只是適合單人入住，廚廁共用，亦只適合單身男士比較方便
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

jun

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

추천하지 않습니다.

정원이 보이는 사진은 거실이 아고 개인방입니다. 여기저기 먼지가 쌓여있다. 거실은 3명이 앉을 자리밖에 없고 어둡고 좁다. 도저히 거기서는 잠을 잘 수가 없어서 호텔을 변경했습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
想像していた通りの建物と雰囲気でゆっくりとできました。接客も気持ちよく対応していただけました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

최고의 배낭여행숙소

최고였다 일본 가정집 느낌의 게스트하우스로 1층에 있는 테이블에서 외국친구들과 놀며 즐겁게 보낼 수 있다 자전거 렌트도 가능하며 교토시내에서 매우 가깝다 정말 일본 가정집에서 자는 느낌이여서 더 좋았다
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
地下鉄の駅からも近く便利でした。古い昔ながらの一軒家ですが、きれいで快適でした。コーヒーや紅茶が無料で飲めたのが嬉しかったです。Wi-Fiもしっかり入って、非常に良いと思います。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

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