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Hostel Mundo

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kyoto, near Nijō Castle

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Japanese-Style Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Japanese-Style Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property
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

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

Room options

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Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Washing machine
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Griddle
Freezer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Washing machine
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Griddle
Freezer
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Japanese-Style Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Japanese-Style Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Washing machine
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Griddle
Freezer
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

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Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Spa

Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Washing machine
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Griddle
Freezer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Washing machine
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Griddle
Freezer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
596 Tenbin-cho Shimodatiuri agaru, Higurasidori Kamigyo-ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8105

What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Shijo Street - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nijojo-mae Station - 16 min walk
  • Nijo Station - 17 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪めん馬鹿一代 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪珈ノ介コーヒ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Snn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪角打ちあさくら：クラフトビールと日本酒の店あさくら - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪拾得 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostel Mundo

Hostel near Nijō Castle
Close to Kyoto Imperial Palace, Hostel Mundo provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel Mundo offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Communal kitchens, griddles, and toasters

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Front of property

Hostel Otro Mundo

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  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 54 reviews
Hostel Otro Mundo

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (JPY 800 per day)

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

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 200-10,000 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.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 800 per day(230 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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

Property is also known as

Hostel Mundo Kyoto
Hostel Mundo
Mundo Kyoto
Hostel Mundo Kyoto
Hostel Mundo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Mundo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Mundo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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 Nishijin Textile Center, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are also within 2 mi (3 km). Nijojo-mae Station is 16 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

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Paula, Chile

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, Singapore

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

8/10 Good

stefan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

みい, 日本

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

traditional hostel with familiar atmosphere

The hostel is very traditional with a common room and tatami mattress. I loved that. Also you can enjoy there free tee and coffee. The hostel is traditional style, simple with a wonderful familiar atmosphere. I have never seen staff taking that much care about their guest and helping out wherever they can. By the way it was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kyoto old house,but gou can feel friendly treat by staffs.nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

何もかも遠い

お店が遠いことや、バス停が遠いのは不便ですが、ゲストハウスとしては良いところでした。 日本人の方向けではないですが、日本が好きな方には良い場所ではないかと思います！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are very friendly and helpful. They would recommend good restaurants nearby and help to search the bus schedule for places you want to visit. Some of the guests were going to see sakura and the staff lady even called the temples to make sure the sakura trees were still blooming. I am sure the guests had a good time visiting Kyoto and we had nice chats at nights. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Tapati, münchen, Bayern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es war sehr cool! Für Bagpackers sehr gut geeignet. Sehr freundliche Atmosphäre und Leute. Zum abschalten sehr gut geeignet. Einkauf, Restaurant, Sehenswürdigkeiten, Badehauser, Transport Verbindung sehr nah. Mann kann auch für 500 Yen ein Fahrrad für ein Tag gemietet werden. Ich würde es wieder besuchen.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Macarena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es pequeño y encantador, el staf es impecable, son amabilísimos y la recepción que es la zona de reunión es el corazón del lugar. Una estancia maravillosa!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

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