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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: lulu in Kyoto offers a guest house experience with a garden and free WiFi. The property features air-conditioning, a washing machine, and a dining area. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy a lounge, full-day security, and luggage storage. The reception staff speak English and Japanese, ensuring smooth communication. Prime Location: Located in the city centre, lulu is a 12-minute walk from Nijo Castle and 600 metres from the Kyoto International Manga Museum. Itami Airport is 46 km away. Highly Rated by Guests: Guests appreciate the comfortable accommodations and excellent service, making lulu a preferred choice for a Kyoto stay.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


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3 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vivian
    Germany Germany
    Had the best time at Lulu‘s! Exceptional service, they were so nice and accommodating and the rooms are cozy:)
  • Guillaume
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Azusa was very helpful, accommodation is fairly simple, but you have everything you could need, it is very modest and charming and peaceful. Would go again.
  • Bell
    Japan Japan
    I've stayed in Kyoto 6-7 times, and this location is my favourite I think. Right near a bunch of lovely restaurants, and close to tourist hotspots, but far away enough to enjoy the local vibe. There is a view of a castle at the end of the street...
  • Scomparin
    Italy Italy
    La posizione è ottima per muoversi a piedi e visitare le principali attrazioni di Kyoto! La stanza era grande, accogliente e in stile tradizionale giapponese, abbiamo amato il soggiorno, grazie Lulu 🥰
  • Nezam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the feel of this kyoto guest house. It had a very good energy, minimalist, clean, no frills, perfect. Great location too, and staff were very helpful with any questions I had. If you don't want a hotel, and want to experience a more...
  • Stefanie
    Germany Germany
    Schöne Zimmer in japanischem Stil. Geteilte Toiletten und Duschen. Sehr nettes Personal. Trinkwasser inklusive
  • Nerea
    Spain Spain
    Un hospedaje muy interesante. El personal muy atento y nos ha ayudado en todo momento. Las instalaciones están genial, y la habitación doble realmente original.
  • Corinne
    Belgium Belgium
    Guesthouse très bien située, dans une rue calme, proche du Nijo Castle. Les propriétaires sont charmants et notre chambre était spacieuse et décorée de jolis meubles anciens
  • Akari
    Japan Japan
    建物、特にお部屋の雰囲気がとっても素敵。古民家の雰囲気を楽しみつつ、水回りやアメニティーはバッチリ(タオルやブランケットもふわふわで嬉しい♡)で心地よく過ごせました。二条城のそばで、少し歩くだけでコーヒー、カレー、パンなど魅力的なお店をすぐ見つけられます。 オーナーさん達もフレンドリーで素敵なお2人:) 立地が良く楽しいエリアですが、宿に帰るのも楽しみなくらい安心してゆったり過ごせる場所でした🌿
  • Shay
    Israel Israel
    Great place to stay near Nijo castle. Kind host and very good facilities. Comfortable, beautiful, quiet and good value for money! Thank you 🙏

Hosted by lulu Kyoto

9.2
Host review score
lulu Kyoto
lulu HOSTEL|SPACE is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Nijō Castle and 3 minutes from the nearest train station. You can also catch a city bus from a nearby stop just 4 minutes away, which takes about 20 minutes to reach Kyoto Station. Shijo-Karasuma, the heart of Kyoto, is a 20-minute walk away, making it easy to explore the city on foot. The neighborhood is filled with local charm—there’s a well-loved bakery, cozy cafés with delicious cappuccinos, and a number of restaurants that are favorites among Kyoto locals. Perfect for enjoying meals or coffee during your stay. Our hostel is a renovated traditional Japanese house originally built in the Taisho era. The guest rooms and café space on the first floor were carefully remodeled by our staff, creating a simple yet cozy atmosphere where you can experience a bit of old Kyoto living. The public space on the first floor also occasionally hosts art exhibitions and pop-up events. Please note that due to the structure of the old building, the walls are thin and sound travels easily. We kindly ask guests to be mindful of noise and keep voices down indoors. If you are particularly sensitive to noise or prefer a very quiet environment, our hostel may not be the best fit. We offer luggage storage, access to shared bathrooms and toilets, towel exchanges, and room cleaning—all available upon request. Once you’ve completed the pre-arrival check-in process we’ll send you, you’re free to check in anytime after 3:00 PM on your arrival day using our self-check-in system. Depending on the time of your arrival, self-check-in may be required. After your booking is confirmed, please make sure to email us . Please note: if we don’t hear from you and it’s past 9:00 PM, we won’t be able to check you in. Thank you for your understanding.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

lulu takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform lulu 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 京都市例保保医第82号, 京都市指令保保医第82号