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Guesthouse Yululu

Guest house

Nakagyo-ku Kinoshita-cho 288

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
15 mentions

Staff were wonderful, kind and easy to communicate with

The guesthouse was very cosy, friendly and warm

Great location
9 mentions

Amazing location - central but still quiet overnight

I travelled with my daughter and grandson, we all loved the accommodation and pe…

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Absolutely loved staying there and would highly recommend for anyone wanting to …

Unique old school Japanese home , close to shopping , markets , food , we booked…

Clean rooms
2 mentions

-super friendly Host -free Water,Tea and Coffee -good WIFI -small but clean …

Location is very good, clean and cosy

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

Overview

Just a 5-minute walk from Karasumaoike Subway Station, Guesthouse Yululu is a Japanese-style guesthouse that offers both private and dormitory-style rooms in downtown Kyoto. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. Guesthouse Yululu features bunk beds in dormitory-style rooms, and Japanese futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floors in private rooms. All rooms come with air conditioning facilities and some rooms also include a fan. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. From Guesthouse Yululu Guesthouse, Manga Museum is a 5-minute walk and Nishiki Food Market is within a 10-minute walk away. Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle and Gion are each a 20-minute walk away from the property. Kiyomizu Temple and Golden Pavilion are both a 30-minute away by city bus. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 10-minute train ride away. No meals are served.

Traveller reviews

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Alexandra

couple

May 30, 2026

9

Perfect little base to explore Kyoto! 🥷

Amazing location - central but still quiet overnight. Staff were wonderful, kind and easy to communicate with. Lots of character in the house!

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Chrissy

extended_group

March 16, 2026

10

Cosy,traditional, basic and beautiful- loved it

The guesthouse was very cosy, friendly and warm. I travelled with my daughter and grandson, we all loved the accommodation and perfect location for day trips to Osaka. We also visited the Gion District which is a short train ride from Yululu and that has been our favourite day of the trip so far, very traditional homes, stunning temples and lots of geisha’s in the area which was amazing to see. Staff at the guesthouse were very helpful and polite, the shower is actually much better than our hotel in Tokyo. Absolutely loved staying there and would highly recommend for anyone wanting to experience the traditional way of life in Japan, with a small but beautiful garden at the back which was actually the view we had from our room.

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Sofia

extended_group

March 8, 2026

8

Warm and welcoming guest house, but a poor night’s sleep.

Very kind and hospitable staff. Warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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Lenneke

solo_traveller

March 1, 2026

9

For the traditional lovers

The house was so beuatifull. It was quite traditional and old, but in a good way.

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Thorben

solo_traveller

December 30, 2025

9

-super friendly Host -free Water,Tea and Coffee -good WIFI -small but clean Kitchen

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Haoyue

solo_traveller

November 8, 2025

10

Very good location and very nice staff! Remember to prepare earplugs if sensitive to noise.

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Berg

extended_group

October 30, 2025

10

It was very cosy with friendly staff that immediately made me feel at home. I wish i booked another day.

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Luc

family_with_children

October 29, 2025

9

The manager was very friendly, very welcoming, and even gave us advice on shops.

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Sharleen

family_with_children

October 8, 2025

9

Unique

Unique old school Japanese home , close to shopping , markets , food , we booked the private room, which was the biggest room , bedding on futon. Tatami mat flooring. Back packer style share kitchen however we all ate out so didn't cook , 7-eleven our best friend .. safe environment

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Unai Martí

extended_group

September 27, 2025

10

Super helpful staff and traditional rooms with lots of charm. Location is great also. Our favorite stay so far :)

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Anel

solo_traveller

September 2, 2025

10

The staff was so friendly. As a European we are not really used to sleep on tatami so they helped me to accomodate me in the best way possible by provide extra cushioning. They also helped me with shipping my baggage to the airport. Location is very good, clean and cosy!

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Felicia

solo_traveller

August 27, 2025

7

Convenient location

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Rachel

extended_group

August 22, 2025

10

perfect!

absolutely loved our stay, me and my two best friends stayed here and it was beautiful we had our own room with three beds and one share shower with a few others. our host was so beautiful he was the sweetest most talkative man. The house is old and traditional I loved being able to experience a proper Japanese traditional stay. Super chill and very calm vibes.

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Annelies

couple

July 31, 2025

9

A very nice little hostel!

Very friendly host! Cute and amazing little hostel.

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Cyril

solo_traveller

July 26, 2025

10

Thank you for this wonderful welcome! I highly recommend the place for its hospitality and its very well-located location in Kyoto.

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Charlotte

couple

July 25, 2025

10

The host was great, so lovely throughout our stay. We arrived at 3pm, which was slightly early for check in, so our room wasn’t ready yet. However, they let us pop our bags in the common area and take a shower whilst the room was being prepared! In a great location too. Would 100% recommend staying here if you get the chance to!

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Eri

solo_traveller

July 21, 2025

8

Good location and very friendly staff.

Good budget J-style old folk house hostel with good location and very friendly staff,.

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Nancy

extended_group

July 12, 2025

10

Yoshimura is the best! So lovely and hospitable :)

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sharma

couple

July 6, 2025

10

Amazing experience and cozy place to stay

Our host in this guest house, he was such a gentle and amazing person… always keen to help and provide his best service. Really enjoyed the stay

K

Katarzyna

solo_traveller

November 19, 2024

9

Cosy place with good vibes located in old house. Super friendly owner. Bed was big and comfortable with additonal space for small bag. One of the best place in during my stay in Japan.

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Family Room with Garden View

This air-conditioned room features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Includes a small private balcony.

Max 5 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Japanese-Style Double Room with Shared Bathroom

This air-conditioned room features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Includes a small private balcony.

Max 2 guests 6 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Japanese-Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

This air-conditioned room features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Includes a small private balcony.

Max 3 guests 11 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that check-in hours differ from front desk hours and are from 16:00 until 20:00. Late check-in after this time is not accepted.An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 10:49 AM

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