lulu - Hostel

City centre hostel within walking distance of Nijō Castle

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Lulu - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Nijō Castle and Shijo Street. Also, Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Nijojo-mae Station is 3 minutes and Karasuma Oike Station is 9 minutes.

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (7)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Espresso maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bath or shower

Room options

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Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking | Shared bathroom
Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 13 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Basic Triple Room | Bathroom | Deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Basic Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Basic Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Basic Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
270-1 Nijoaburanokojicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0051

What's nearby

  • Mikane Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nijō Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto International Manga Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shijo Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nishiki Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 63 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 101 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 112 min drive
  • Nijo Station - 14 min walk
  • Omiya Station - 16 min walk
  • Karasuma Station - 17 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 3 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 9 min walk
  • Marutamachi Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪コージー (Cozy) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ふくちあんラーメン - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Garden Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪マスサンコーヒーショップ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪兎珈琲 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

lulu - Hostel

Lulu - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Nijō Castle and Shijo Street. Also, Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Nijojo-mae Station is 3 minutes and Karasuma Oike Station is 9 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

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

  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Communal living room

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

lulu
lulu - Hostel Kyoto
lulu - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
lulu - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at lulu - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at lulu - Hostel?

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

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at lulu - Hostel and nearby?

Lulu - Hostel has a garden.

Does lulu - Hostel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

What's the area around lulu - Hostel like?

Lulu - Hostel is in Central Kyoto, a short 3-minute walk from Nijojo-mae Station and 19 minutes' walk from Nishiki Market.

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