lulu - Hostel
City centre hostel within walking distance of Nijō Castle
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When you stay at lulu - Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Nijō Castle and Shijo Street. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market 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
Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Basic Twin Room, Non Smoking
- Partial sea view
- 13 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds

Basic Triple Room
- Partial sea view
- Sleeps 3
- 3 Single Beds
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About the area

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
- マスサンコーヒーショップ - 3 min walk
- The Garden Bar - 3 min walk
- 兎珈琲 - 2 min walk
About this property
lulu - Hostel
When you stay at lulu - Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Nijō Castle and Shijo Street. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
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 6 minutes' walk from Nijō Castle.
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