Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel

2.0 star property
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Exterior
Lounge
Shared kitchen
View from property
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
709-3, Uematsu-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8028
  • Kawaramachi Street
    1 min walk
  • Shijo Street
    8 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley
    8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    52 min drive

Room options

King Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Double Room

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

6 Mixed Dormitory

  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Business Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

  • 7.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

6 Female Dormitory

  • 10.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, steps from Kawaramachi Street and 8 minutes by foot from Pontocho Alley. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Nishiki Market and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 8 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 10 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 18 min walk
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 11 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪レストラン グランカフェ フォション - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Len - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都 さしみ丸 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪土と日 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪喫茶 テン - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel

Hostel with a coffee shop, steps from Kawaramachi Street
Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: JPY 250-1050 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bath
  • Lift
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: JPY 500 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 250 to 1050 per person
  • Late check-in fee: JPY 500 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Property is also known as

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Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel Kyoto
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Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Coby

The cafe below is very good, great area, and the staff speaks English very well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was lovely, bunk was comfy and quiet. Cafe/bar downstairs was also very nice and staff where extremely friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Artem

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Amenities
One of the best hostels I‘ve ever stayed at. Super clean, nice atmosphere, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jesmin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I chose this as I wanted to feel the atmosphere of a backpacker hostel. Pleasant stay. Clean. Affordable. Coin-operated washing machine and dryer are available. It only accepts 100 yen coins. You can exchange coins at the reception. Friendly bar next to reception. The famous Fushimi Inari Taisha is just 18 minutes away by train.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Loren

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Loren

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Amish

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No washlet/bidet in the toilet. No bedmaking. Beds weren't great either
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing! They were super helpful with storing my luggage & they all spoke some English too! I was super impressed with the location; the cleanliness; the value- this so far has been my favourite place to stay on my trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at Len, met some really nice people and had a great time. Rooms are clean, beds are comfy and facilities are great Great location to getting to all the main tourist spots and some local bars and restaurants Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly staffs. Cafe was excellent !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
King room was very spacious and bed was plenty big enough although it was uncomfortable to sleep in the centre but for two people that would be fine. Was a bit loud because of the traffic but was given ear plugs which helped block it out almost completely. Overall had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hostel! Very cool design and vibe. The staff were incredibly nice and always had great recommendations. Loved my stay at Len!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool hostel, great location for Kyoto
Cool hostel with a vibey bar downstairs. Decent hostel for meeting people, which is rare in Japan. Kitchen and common area could be bigger, but they likely want you to spend time in the bar downstairs. Kitchen had everything you needed like oil/herbs etc. beds had good privacy with curtains and were reasonably comfortable, with plug and light for each bunk. Only 2 showers per floor sometimes meant a little wait. Place was clean and staff were friendly. Free tea was a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel with excellent craft beer selection.
Lovely place. Bedrooms are comfortable and the shared lounge spaces are nice and relaxing. The bar is great as well with an EXCELLENT beer selection. Was surprised to see a favourite craft brewery of mine from Toronto there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jenessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel, great location
Hostel was quiet, didn’t come across many people. Common areas kept very clean by staff. Beds were comfy. Cafe in lobby a bit expensive for coffee or beers. Walkable to many restaurants, stops, and transit stations. Overall we had a nice time here, would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good cost effective hotel Easy way to meet other travelers Very convenient location, close to Kyoto station, convenient stores, shops
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Katsuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Design is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

nic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really nice atmosphere in the common areas and lobby bar/cafe. The bed was very old and the provided towels smelled off. Noise isolation very poor, could not get a restful sleep despite being in a private room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely staff, very clean. Very good prices. Bus stop basically right in front, and 7-eleven only 2 min away. The cafe and bar seem to be well-known, so there are chances to meet locals. The one event they hosted during my time there was a blast - live music, live art, good food and drinks. Staff give EXCELLENT restaurant recommendations. If you arrive too early for check-in, they can hold onto your bags and leave them in a room that is only accessible to staff which is very nice. I think the only negative is that I wish they had the fancier toilets haha. I had a great stay at Len and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019