At HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. Also, Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is only 8 minutes on foot.
Languages
English, Japanese
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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 200–1,000 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
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 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.
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.
HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 September 2024
Claudia
Claudia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 August 2024
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
Juan Eduardo
Juan Eduardo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
20 August 2023
Cindy
Cindy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 July 2023
Very good stay
Chloe
Chloe, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2023
Nice traditional place. Enjoyed the stay.
Archit
Archit, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
30 April 2023
Gemma
Gemma, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
15 April 2023
Super friendly staff, really cool building, but the location is bad if your looking to walk around
Toby
Toby, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 March 2023
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).
Bryan
Bryan, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 July 2020
An incredible experience. We enjoyed the traditional building, helpful stay, serene ambience very comfortable. Lunch included was delicious and also a lovely traditional experience.
Diana
Diana, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 April 2020
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.
Cheok
Cheok, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
24 May 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 April 2019
This is a quaint little hotel located in a quiet neighbourhood 15 minutes away from the train station. The buildings are old but well-maintained and clean.
Dmitry
Dmitry, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 April 2019
A nice traditional Japanese hotel
A typical Japanese style hotel. A good experience but shared shower. A bus stop is at front of hotel. Front desk only opens to 9pm. So check in must be before that time. Will book this hotel again if have a chance in Kyoto.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
2 December 2024
GYEONGHWI
GYEONGHWI, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 November 2024
sojin
sojin, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
5 November 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 October 2024
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!
Rafaela
Rafaela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 October 2024
Koichi
Koichi, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
15 September 2024
Godt sted for pengene, cool vibe; mødte mange interessante mennesker der også boede med os.