Utsuwa Designed Hostel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Public transportation is close by: Tofukuji Station is just 10 minutes by foot.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
3 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (17 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Fan
Slippers
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Patio
Yard
Freshen up
4 bathrooms
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 600 per person
Housekeeping is available for an extra charge and varies based on length of stay
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
Also known as
utsuwa Designed Hostel Kyoto
utsuwa Designed Kyoto
utsuwa Designed
utsuwa Designed Hostel Kyoto
utsuwa Designed Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
utsuwa Designed Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does utsuwa Designed Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, utsuwa Designed Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at utsuwa Designed Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at utsuwa Designed Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at utsuwa Designed Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at utsuwa Designed Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at utsuwa Designed Hostel and nearby?
Utsuwa Designed Hostel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near utsuwa Designed Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does utsuwa Designed Hostel have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does utsuwa Designed Hostel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio and a yard.
What's the area around utsuwa Designed Hostel like?
Utsuwa Designed Hostel is in Higashiyama Ward, a short 10-minute walk from Tofukuji Station and 7 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
utsuwa Designed Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2020
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 December 2019
Yuk Lin Tina
Yuk Lin Tina, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 December 2019
Designer Hostel
Nice Hostel in quiet area of Kyoto. Great showers and nice vibe.
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2019
Superb!
Almario
Almario, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 November 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2019
This hostel was very clean. The shared bathroom is fairly spacious. The showers and toilet rooms are larger than most Japanese hotels. The sleeping pods get a little by hot at night, but nothing out of the ordinary. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The curry breakfast is amazing and is super reasonable at 600¥ and includes a beverage and yogurt. The whole vibe of this place was very soothing and relaxing. I will definitely stay here next time when I get the chance!
Kimberly
Kimberly, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2019
The staff were friendly and accommodating for an early check in. The place was spotless and comfortable. Great common living/eating area. Great showers. Great location (10-15min walk to Kyoto station).
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 October 2019
Really great hostel. Super friendly staff. Not a long walk from the station. Only downside is that the rooms don’t really get dark at night due to the windows that open to the floor below, which always has its lights on.
Verified traveller
4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 October 2019
Stefan
Stefan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 October 2019
Sweet home
Great welcome and advices, facility and arrangement to stay one day more.
Good atmosphere!
sylvain
sylvain, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2019
Highly recommended
This is hands down the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. The building is so beautiful and smells like sandalwood. The staff are friendly, everything is super clean, there is a beautiful outdoor area and a nice dining area. The beds are comfortable and the room is air conditioned. Do try the breakfast and coffee, they are delicious and vegetarian (very difficult to find in Japan!). I can’t recommend enough.
Abigail
Abigail, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2019
A nice and clean hostel, with friendly service in English. A bit of a walk from Kyoto Station, but they provide a walkthrough (in English) on how to get there with a lot of photos. So, the walk is long, but one does not feel lost, and on the way to the hostel, you can check out where you might want to drink your beer for the night :-)
Frenky
Frenky, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
13 April 2019
Property looks nice, but staff or owner seems extremely inexperienced. Had a very bad experience, first the ran out of towels one night, staff was no where to be found to ask for more towels. Then the next day, when new towels were out, I opened it up and there were hair stuck in it, quite a few strands. It was extremely discomforting.. not sure how it happened.
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 March 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 November 2018
such a cute hostel! Well designed and stylish! Great value. Staff SUPER friendly and helpful. The beds were a bit on the harder side, and it is hard to not have your own space to spread out your suitcases and pack/unpack (and you have to be considerate of others who may be sleeping or resting in the same space), but that's the con of hostels. Other than that, it was a great place! Super easy to get to the airport from here too (KIX), use the bus that goes there direct! Way easier than maneuvering the trains.
MS
MS, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 October 2018
Amazing hostel!
I stayed 3 nights and it was amazing! the hostel is brand new so everything looked perfect. The bed was comfortable the location was 10 minutes away from the station and walking distance to several temples and shrines. It was always very clean. They are very generous and provide free things such as water padlocks towels earplugs among other stuff. The only downside I would say is that the bathrooms are downstairs and there is no kitchen. But if u don't care about that it's a really good choice if you're planning to stay in Kyoto. The staff are very helpful especially Ono and they helped me to check in through the tablet. I regret I didn't stay longer
Antony
Antony, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
16 October 2018
Great location for the Kyoto sights and temples and the bedroom space was good.
The WiFi wasn’t very good and kept cutting out especially in the bedrooms which is frustrating for foreign travellers!
There also aren’t officially any staff - you check in on a tablet which makes asking about any problems tricky.
There is a big space for communal area but it isn’t finished - could do with being painted, some lights installed and perhaps a sink and microwave!!
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2018
Great place for staying!
Frist of all, here’s facility is great!! Everything is here such as tower, toothbrush, shampoo etc. Also, the staff is very kind! Thank you for everything!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 September 2018
Clean room
Clean room, easy to check in. It uses a self-checkin system so you may want to be familiar with that type of stuff.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2018
Friendly and helpful service. A good experience and meet people.