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Hostel Otro Mundo

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kyoto, near Kitano Tenmangū

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Hostel Otro Mundo provides a tranquil garden setting just steps from Kitano Tenmangū shrine. Travelers appreciate the practical laundry facilities and in-room WiFi after days spent visiting nearby Senbon Shakado temple and the fascinating Nishijin Textile Center.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Japanese Style Twin Room | Room amenity

Japanese Style Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fan
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Double Room A/B | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room A/B

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fan
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mixed Dormitory | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fan
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room D | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room D

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fan
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to Hostel Otro Mundo. Senbon Shakado and Kitano Tenmangū are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Funaoka Thermal Bath and Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama. Nishijin Textile Center and Nijō Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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370-1 Rokuban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8351

What's nearby

  • Kitano Tenmangū - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Gion Corner - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nijo Station - 18 min walk
  • Emmachi Station - 19 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yume Wo Katare Kyoto II - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪神馬 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪立ち呑み BOND - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sushi to go - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hostel Otro Mundo

Hostel near Kitano Tenmangū
Located close to Senbon Shakado and Nishijin Textile Center, Hostel Otro Mundo provides a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hostel Otro Mundo have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers

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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
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 9:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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
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 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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: JPY 500 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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 accepts cash
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 Otro Mundo Kyoto
Otro Mundo Kyoto
Hostel Otro Mundo Kyoto
Hostel Otro Mundo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Otro Mundo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Otro Mundo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel Otro Mundo?

Hostel Otro Mundo doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel Otro Mundo?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hostel Otro Mundo?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hostel Otro Mundo located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kitano Tenmangū and Senbon Shakado. Nishijin Textile Center and Nijō Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). Emmachi Station is 19 minutes by foot and Nijojo-mae Station is 24 minutes.

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Reviews

Hostel Otro Mundo Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff were very friendly and make my stay easy and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kadir

Liked: Amenities
Nice Japanese experience. Thank you Kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the stay. Everyone was really pleasant. House rules made sense and kept everything in shape to be usable for eveyone. I loved the simpleness and at the same time it was cosy and welcoming. Neighborhood felt safe The busstation was 2 min. waking. All in all great value for the price. We would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Zhanglei

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
狭い。過ごしにくい
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

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

Atención despersonalizada y sucio

Cuando llegamos había un olor en el piso de abajo muy desagradable, ahí mismo se encuentra la ducha, por lo que no nos dió confianza bañarnos. Nunca encontramos a nadie para reportarlo y como íbamos a estar más días, decidimos cambiar de hotel. A lo que tampoco hubo nadie para revisar que habíamos hecho el check out antes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that I get to experience a nice Kyoto neighborhood. The service could be improved. I felt like the staffs were not friendly every time I said hi. They also turn off the AC in the middle of the might and even if it runs, it’s usually very light so I try to turn on the fan at the same time to avoid sweating. However, it’s hard to sleep due to the fan noises.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan alonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hugolin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonas Bredo

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

としみつ

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
快適に過ごせたのですが、 共同部屋のとなり客が、朝4時～7時に小声で礼拝？を2日間されて、少し困った。 異文化体験と思えば、面白いかも。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

一人旅

快適に滞在できた
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

部屋が少し寒く、リビングもストーブのみで部屋全体がなかなか暖まらない
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pour petits budgets

Parfait pour les étudiants et les petits budgets. Pour les autres, vous pourrez obtenir plus de services et de confort pour quelques dollars de plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was not very central, but still ok, with some supermarkets and restaurants close by. The staff were all amazing and extremely helpful and friendly in suggesting things to see and do as well as just socialising and helping with booking transport etc. The hostel is quite old and the dorms especially are very minimalistic and somewhat run down. There was some issue with the air conditioning one of the nights, but it was sorted out for the next night. The bathrooms and showers were clean and there was a nice common area. The kitchen had the needed amenities, and I really liked the fact that they let you use the shower and kitchen even after you check out. It creates a very hospitable, generous, welcoming feeling :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

Great staff, fun stay

Personally, I loved this location. It was quiet, had plenty of convenience stores around, and the living area was so cozy. I can see how people not prepared for something minimalist may not enjoy this hotel, but I thought it was so fun. It almost reminded me of a summer camp, and the staff was super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
特に困る事もなく安く泊まれたので満足です。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for the price. Very practical and good location within the city. Also highly recommend the bike rental, as it's pricing is also superb (is this even a word^^).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

バス停、コンビニ、スーパー、食事処、周辺施設が充実

ドミトリールームは、二段ベッドではなくカプセルホテルのような洞穴みたいな寝床のため、閉所の苦手な人は寝にくいかも。あと共有スペースにテレビないので、日本人にはちょっと退屈かも。泊まりに来る外国人のマナーは良い人が多いので、共有スペースでお話するのは楽しい宿です。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

HISATAKA

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

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