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Hostel Mundo

2.0 star property
Discover ancient charm and modern connections at this Kyoto hostel. Enjoy quiet moments in the garden and a welcoming, multilingual staff.

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a clock on the wall. - Hostel Mundo (Kyoto)
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden desk, and a window with barred glass. - Hostel Mundo (Kyoto)
A hostel with a sign reading "Backpackers Hostel MUNDO". - Hostel Mundo (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a small bedside table with a lamp, and an air conditioning unit. - Hostel Mundo (Kyoto)
Japanese-Style Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes - Hostel Mundo (Kyoto)
Hostel Mundo, in the heart of Kyoto, offers a peaceful retreat with practical in-room WiFi, a tranquil garden, and convenient laundry facilities. Guests praise the multilingual staff for their friendly, helpful service, enhancing their stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Female Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden desk, and a window with barred glass.

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a small bedside table with a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

Japanese-Style Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Futon
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Spa

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Kyoto, Hostel Mundo is in the historical district. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Funaoka Thermal Bath are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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596 Tenbin-cho Shimodatiuri agaru, Higurasidori Kamigyo-ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8105

What's nearby

  • A traditional Japanese building with a stone wall and a canal reflecting the structure.
    Nijō Castle
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A traditional Japanese temple with red pillars and a tiled roof.
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A traditional Japanese building with a wooden facade and a signboard.
    Sanjo Street
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    6 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    9 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Nijojo-mae Station
    15 min walk
  • Nijo Station
    17 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    111 min drive

Restaurants

  • モスバーガー
    8 min walk
  • めん馬鹿一代
    4 min walk
  • CoCo壱番屋 堀川丸太町店
    8 min walk
  • 拾得
    3 min walk
  • Snn
    5 min walk

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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

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 7 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 7 are welcome
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 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Luggage storage is available from 8 AM.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 7 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Mundo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Hostel Mundo doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel Mundo?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hostel Mundo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hostel Mundo located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are also within 2 mi (3 km). Nijojo-mae Station is 15 minutes by foot and Marutamachi Station is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

Hostel Mundo Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice stay in an interesting traditional Japanese house. Very good showers as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very special, very nice place, we will be back

really an adventure, very japanese, very speciel place, we never stayed anywhere like that, no luxury but great atmosfare, quet area, close to buses and shops and temple, we just loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time here! You do need to keep in mind that you are staying in a very old building and it has some quirks (which in our mind only added to the charm) bathroom and shower are seperate from rooms but are very clean. Very quiet shared space and very kind staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Raquel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Taylor

You definitely only get what you pay for. Not the best, but it has everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Listen people dont stay here unless you are seriously low on funds. The condition lf this place is very shabby. The pictures do it alot more justice than it deserves. I feel bad the staff is really nice but the doors here lock with padlocks on the outside and latch hooks on the inside....the the lights are powered by extension cords that are stapled into the walls. This place needs a massive overhaul to be habitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

MICHIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
古い建物ですが、きちんと綺麗にされていました。共用スペースも、小さいお部屋ですが、居心地よかったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Itzel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Está padrisimo que sea un alojamiento de mas de 100 años, sin embargo la estancia en si deja mucho que desear y lo que mas me incomodó fue que nos cobraran el uso de las toallas cuando es un recurso en todos los servicios de hospedaje. Las colchonetas me parecieron sumamente incómodas, es un alojamiento para chicos de menos de 30 años. La regadera es sumamente peligrosa y bueno el aire acondicionado no funciona como promete la descripción y en reemplazo colocan un ventilador de piso....reservamos 3 noches pero solo aguantamos 2, decidimos retirarnos.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

印象的な宿でした

隣室の会話が筒抜けですが…それを除けば古き趣きあって大正時代を感じる事ができます。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Staff & service

small area

room area is very small, so insufficient open space to place luggage. But here is a traditional marchi ya you can feel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
親切な対応でよかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Habitacion muy pequeña. El baño alejado. En el pso de abajo.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice support with everything, nearby cultural points like the Nijo-jo Castle, good subway/bus line near to it, beautiful traditional house!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ちゃん

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
とくにみあたらなかったです。
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

CINDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Je recommande. Maison traditionnelle centenaire en bois. Idéal pour les voyageurs. On a l'impression d'être en famille au sein du personnel et l'on y fait de belles rencontres. Le quartier est très beau avec ses maisons du vieux Kyoto. Très propre !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

My favorite Japanese stay

I was so pleased with Hostel Mundo! It has the style of a traditional Japanese home, with all the comforts that come along with that. That means snug rooms with sleeping cushions on tatami mat floors, a warm home-like environment in the common quarters, and a welcoming staff that is knowledgeable about the surrounding area of Kyoto. I actually wish to stay here again! So I hope I can the next time I want to visit Kyoto. A little distant from the more happening parts of the city, and a bit of a walk to the closest train station, but otherwise really, memorably great in all ways.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wooden house, very traditional feel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was not comfortable - the space had been carved into too many rooms, and every space was cramped. The shared bathroom area was ridiculous - you have to turn sideways to get down the hall. The walls are paper thin and you can easily hear through them. The 'free breakfast' considered of toast and one egg. We paid way over 10,000 yen per night for the 3 person "family room", which was far too much. Two positives: the location is good, and the staff were generally very helpful and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ziqi

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

不错！

第一次住这种类型，觉得还不错，其他房间的客人也很好，很多外国人，讲英文的哥哥姐姐也有，还能一起聊天，酒店的人也相当好，教你怎样坐车之类的，很热情！
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Organized and quiet. Good location to Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle. Close to bus stop that take you to Kyoto Station (take #9 bus). Old, quaint building. Not fancy but good hostel/backpackers location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ryan

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

Traditional stay in Kyoto.

Great place if you want a more traditional stay while in Kyoto. Staff was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. The house is a little aged which gives it a rustic feel with the tatami rooms and decor. The futons are pretty comfortable considering but still is a futon, so expect that. The only real negative is that it's in the residential area so the train station is a bit of a walk, although there are buses nearby and you can rent bicycles. Overall great stay in Kyoto and would definitely do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel Munro is an authentic, wonderful Japanese building with an interesting layout and beyond friendly staff. Without a doubt the best Hostel I have ever Stayed in. In addition the walk into central town is very close meaning it's perfect to get around.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil et équipe particulièrement sympa, quartier extrêmement agréable, très bon marché.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

みい

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
ちようしょくおいしかったです。じすいできるのもうれしいです。ここちよくすごすことができまたりようしたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018