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HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Kyoto Tower

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Exterior
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Property amenity
Design Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$53
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Explore the area

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1-12 Wakicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8834
  • Place, Kyoto Aquarium
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Classic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Classic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Traditional Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Traditional Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Economy Twin Japanese Style Room

Economy Twin Japanese Style Room

Economy Twin Japanese Style Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Comfort Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Comfort Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Property amenity

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Japanese Futon, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Japanese Futon, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Japanese Futon, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Gallery Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Gallery Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Gallery Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Design Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Design Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Design Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Club Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Club Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Club Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel puts you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 20-minute stroll of Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. .With a stay at this Shimogyo Ward hostel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Nijō Castle and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Nishiki Market.
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What's nearby

  • Kyoto Aquarium - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Umekoji Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kyoto Railway Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 8 min walk
  • Kyoto Station - 13 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ALL DAY DINING KAZA - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪UMEKOJI パークカフェ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪あじげん - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪らーめん ゆう - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, near Kyoto Tower
There's a restaurant on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel.

This Kyoto hostel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Dining venue
HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel offers 10 accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
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
The entrance to the property closes between 9 PM and 8:30 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property only accepts cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel?

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel on 17 Dec 2025 start from NZ$53.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel?

No, HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 99 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel is quite charming and gives a different experience from big chains hotels and hostels however it feels a little bit weird doing check-in and check-out without talking to anyone from the place. The check-in starting at 16:00 and check-out at 10:00 gives the impression that you are being rob. Also, charging for bath towels was unnecessary (at least the first one).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Xauni

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Faizan ullah

Liked: Amenities
The toilet didn't have a bidet at all, no staff at the building at all, also check in is a hass
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jerrin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean, Laval

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I understand that the building is old, but they should improve the cleanliness of the facility, rooms, and walls. The heated table sheets had food stains everywhere, and the corners of the room were too dusty.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, PHOENIX

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a hostel! Don't expect room service. But it was exactly what we were looking for (cheap room). The added attraction for us was the fact that it is a 125-year-old house. It was great getting to experience sleeping on the floor on futons. As with most hostels, the toilet and bathroom are "down the hall." However, our room had its own private toilet, which was convenient. Check-in was "interesting." There's a box at the front door that has "check-in" instructions for incoming guests. You find the paper with your name, and it tells you how to open the front door, what room you're in, WI-FI info, etc. We arrived late evening and left early morning. As such, we didn't see anybody connected with the facility. It was just like coming and leaving home. A wonderful experience, in my opinion, that well suited our needs and budget.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHI WA

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area really felt the environment
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Robert Caveiro

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan Eduardo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
accommodation was okay but moving from one building to another get a shower and move back to your room and space is limited. There are 3 seperate buildings ieach one has different amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Archit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice traditional place. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Gemma

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Toby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, really cool building, but the location is bad if your looking to walk around
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

Very charming and helpful

Haruya Umekoji is so charming and authentic. Less than 10 minutes walk from the Umekoji station, and right next to the aquarium. The staff was very helpful and they even have bicycles you can rent out for the day (trust me, it’s the better way to get around Kyoto).
Library/Lounge
Kitchen
Reception Sitting
View at night
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana, Melbourne, Australia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredible experience. We enjoyed the traditional building, helpful stay, serene ambience very comfortable. Lunch included was delicious and also a lovely traditional experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheok

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

Great staffs ever

2 stops from kyoto Station if you're taking bus which cost RM 8 per trip. If you choose walking then would be 15-20mins. Staffs are extremely polite and friendly (really love them so much) You need to be quiet and careful during the stays becoz of the building structure, can easily hear people next door talking or walking. With quite a strong wood smell as it's a 100 years old building. The room is clean, overall a good stay and recommended to someone who wants to experience a traditional Japanese culture stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019