HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

Property class: 2
Hostel with restaurant, near Kyoto Tower

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HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel puts you a short five-minute drive from Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Nijō Castle are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is only 8 minutes on foot.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Bike hire

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bath or shower
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is S$39
24 Sept - 25 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for Classic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A room with a low table, a cushioned bench, and a large window with frosted glass panels.

Classic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Traditional Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, sliding doors, and a shoji screen.

Traditional Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a large window.

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Economy Twin Japanese Style Room

A bunk bed room with a window, curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Economy Twin Japanese Style Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two beds with white bedding, and a shoji screen door.

Comfort Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

Traditional Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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

A small, compact room with a single bed, a wooden desk, and a hanging coat rack.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

A room with bunk beds, wooden shelves, and a small bedside table.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

A small, dimly lit room with a single bed, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Single Room, Japanese Futon, Shared Bathroom

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A dimly lit room with two beds, a window with vertical blinds, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

Basic Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds with neatly folded clothes, and shoji screens.

Standard Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Gallery Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding shoji door, and a red table.

Gallery Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

A table with a book, two glasses, and a box.

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Design Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a futon bed, a sliding door, and a small table with a lamp.

Design Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Club Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

A room with a bed, wooden headboard, and a large mirror on the wall.

Club Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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

A room with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of the outside.

Traditional Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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About the area

Map
1-12 Wakicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8834

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Aquarium - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Umekoji Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kyoto Station Building - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 51 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 80 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 87 min drive
  • Kyoto Station - 13 min walk
  • Toji Station - 17 min walk
  • Shijo-omiya Station - 21 min walk
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 8 min walk
  • Tanbaguchi Station - 16 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪あじげん - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪市電カフェ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪UMEKOJI パークカフェ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪古民家ラーメン ごま - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BOSSCHE - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

  • HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel puts you a short five-minute drive from Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Nijō Castle are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is only 8 minutes on foot.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Check-out time is 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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Free daily reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property does not have lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.

This property only accepts cash.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

HARUYA Umekouji TYPE C Hostel Kyoto

HARUYA Umekouji TYPE C Hostel

HARUYA Umekouji TYPE C Kyoto

HARUYA Umekouji Hostel Kyoto

HARUYA Umekouji Hostel

HARUYA Umekouji Kyoto

HARUYA Umekouji TYPE C

HARUYA Umekoji

HARUYA Umekoji Hostel

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel Kyoto

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel and nearby?

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel like?

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 8-minute walk from Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station and 15 minutes' walk from Kyoto Tower.

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Reviews

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Charming 100 year old house. We enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hostel is very clean and well organized. The instructions for the self check-in were very easy to understand. The hostel is also on a traditional Japanese house, so it was amazing to have this experience!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Nice air conditioned room. Very traditional style. Straightforward check in and check out. The shower area was a bit steamy, and I would have preferred a private bathroom, but you can’t have it all for the experience or value. Very good experience overall.
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2/10 Poor

Cute hostal, and that's all the positive experience we had, the negatives: far from downtown, we experienced quite noisy French neighbours and we reported them, however, nothing was done, the worst is the cleanliness of the hostal. We got bit by bugs many times, beds were really dirty. Won't recommend it at all.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great area and near by the station
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good stay
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice traditional place. Enjoyed the stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely area really felt the environment
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean
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6/10 Good

Super friendly staff, really cool building, but the location is bad if your looking to walk around
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Good
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8/10 Very good

What an interesting traditional japanese house to stay at. A bit hard to find the staff around, and also the bathrooms are not as clean as they look. Still a great experience overall.
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6/10 Good

The room was clean, but the house was old. There is only 1 restroom and 1 bathroom for 7 bedrooms. People need to wait for their turns to use them. The restroom and bathroom are not as good as other hotels that we used that were about the same prices. I would expect more from this hotel with the price of $70/night. The receptionist speaks English well which is a good sign.
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4/10 Fair

Ac didnt work it was set to cool and 16C but felt like warm air. Towels not included. Hair dryer lowpower. It is meant to be budget but couldnt sleep well
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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6/10 Good

It’s great for travelers who are minimalist and enjoy efficiency but not recommend for anyone who needs extra care and more hospitality, or assistance.
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10/10 Exceptional

i have never had so much space to myself in a hostel/capsule hotel before. the bunk was narrow, but you get so many shelves; a rod, hook, and hangers to hang stuff; and plenty of room for your suitcase(s). this alone made it one of the best stays i've ever booked. this is a traditional wooden structure, which may not be for everyone but i loved the vibes so much. please respect the tatami flooring and bring socks, or be prepared to go barefoot. i went during a rainy season, so it was mildly humid even inside even with the ac on. also, sound /does/ travel. every creak of floorboard or bedboard, the murmur of outside conversations, etc, were audible. bring earplugs if you think that would bother you. it's a ~20min walk to the kyoto shinkansen station (doable even with large suitcases as long as you stick to the main roads, which have sidewalks), but there's a closer subway stop ~10min walk away if you have more to carry. the neighbourhood is liberally serviced by multiple bus routes (helpful during your stay!), but the bus system discourages bringing large luggage or large amounts of luggage on board.
Verified review

2/10 Poor

Run!!!! The lady was nice in the short interaction we had but then she left right after. It’s old, very old as advertised but completely lacking maintenance. There are only two bathrooms with no sink so you have to wash your hands in the kitchen. Two toilets and two showers for 7 people. Everything is extra, even towels. I was supposed to stay on the ground floor and it’s so noisy when people walk upstairs. Impossible. Now it’s 5:29 pm and I’m leaving to another place, no way I will stay here. There was no one onsite after 4:30 pm. They refused to refund me also even knowing I didn’t stay there. It’s not about being a shared room, it’s about a torn down hotel that needs urgent renovation!!! Avoid at all costs
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8/10 Very good

It’s a really charming little place. The walls were thin so please be mindful about noise level. I had some really noisy people that were staying there which was regretful. It could be cleaner because there was mold on the ceiling of the bathroom. Some places were dusty. I stayed on the second floor but luckily my luggage was bearable. The stairs were steep and narrow. I had to be careful to not destroy anything. Overall, I really like it there.
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6/10 Good

The toilet didn't have a bidet at all, no staff at the building at all, also check in is a hass
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6/10 Good

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).
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6/10 Good

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
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6/10 Good

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.