Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

29 Nakayama-cho Uzumasa Ukyou-ku, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan, 616-8191 - See map
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
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Housekeeping4
Breakfast1
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Popular landmarks
Arashiyama Monkey Park 2.51 km
Kinkakuji Temple 3.06 km
Nijō Castle 4.87 km
Nishiki Market Shopping District 6.26 km
Kyoto Station Building 7.09 km
Gion 7.55 km
Sanjusangendo Temple 7.89 km
Kiyomizu-dera Temple 8.58 km
Ginkakuji Temple 8.99 km
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine 9.44 km
Nearby landmarks
Nihon Bijutsu Kenkyusho (Exhibition Hall) 770 m
Hirosawa Pond 780 m
Genkoji Temple 1.02 km
Takao Hospital 1.2 km
Ninna-ji Temple 1.28 km
Uzumasa Hospital 1.34 km
Komuro Orthopedic Surgical Clinic 1.41 km
Toei Kyoto Studio Park 1.43 km
Kōryū-ji 1.48 km
Saigu Shrine 1.54 km
7.0

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2.94 kilometers from city center
ParkingFREE
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Exceptional cleanliness
9.2 rating for cleanliness
Exceptional facilities on premise
9.0 facilities on premise
Exceptional service
9.0 rating for service
Excellent comfort
8.8 room quality and comfort

The C/P value, facility, degree of cleaning, and the performance of the staff are perfect.

HUI | September 5, 2017

Would definitely make a trip back

CATHERINE | July 22, 2017

Especially, the good location.

SUNGMIN | June 23, 2019

Clean and comfort stay ;

YEW | April 5, 2017

Everything was great.

SUNGMIN | June 23, 2019

  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

  • Air conditioning

  • Balcony/terrace

  • Garden

  • Tennis court

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Value for money9.0
Location rating7.0
Nearest airportOsaka International Airport (ITM)
Distance to airport35.9 km

Rooms available at Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

Excellent
Room comfort & quality
8.8
Quad
Quad
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 2 bunk beds
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6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 3 bunk beds
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Triple - Non-Smoking
Triple - Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 23 m²/248 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 3 single beds
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6-Bed Dormitory - Male Only
6-Bed Dormitory - Male Only
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 3 bunk beds
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Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 bunk bed
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Standard Twin Room
Standard Twin Room
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  • Room size: 21 m²/226 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 2 single beds
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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 bunk bed
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Quadruple Room with Bunk Bed and Shared Bathroom
Quadruple Room with Bunk Bed and Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 4 bunk beds
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Triple Room
Triple Room
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  • Room size: 23 m²/248 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 3 single beds
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Standard Family Room
Standard Family Room
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 3 bunk beds
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel?

Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hostel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.

How do I get to Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel?

For those who wish to drive their own cars, Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests. Self-parking is conveniently available at the hostel. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Kyoto with private transportation, the hostel can arrange taxi service.

What is the smoking policy at Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel?

Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

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Overall rating:
8.5
Excellent
487 reviews
Cleanliness
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Location
7.0
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More about Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

More about Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

Whether you're a tourist or traveling on business, Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel is a great choice for accommodation when visiting Kyoto. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. No less exceptional is the hotel's easy access to the city's myriad attractions and landmarks, such as Nihon Bijutsu Kenkyusho (Exhibition Hall), Genkoji Temple, Takao Hospital.

The facilities and services provided by Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel ensure a pleasant stay for guests. The hotel provides laundromat, 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, gift/souvenir shop, free Wi-Fi in all rooms to ensure our guests the greatest comfort.

Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel is home to 41 bedrooms. All are tastefully furnished and many even provide such comforts as clothes rack, linens, locker, slippers, sofa. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Enjoy unparalleled services and a truly prestigious address at the Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel.

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Breakfast
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Food & Dining
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Internet
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Reviews of Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel from real guests

Overall rating
8.5
Excellent
From 487 reviews
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9.0Service
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Cleanliness9.2
Facilities9.0
Location7.0
Room comfort and quality8.8
Service9.0
Value for money9.0
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8.7
Excellent
Thanathat from Thailand
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory - Male Only
Stayed 1 night in April 2014

Nice and clean, very friendly staff, far from town”

very friendly and affable staff, nice common area, affordable price

the location is a bit far from train station, It will take about 20-30 mins to walk from Utano station, or you can catch a bus or taxi.(bus stop is very close) Staff here are very friendly and very informative. They can show you almost everywhere you want to go in Kyoto and surrounding area. They also have activity every night. 1 hr free bike rental or 500 yen for a day. Good place!!

Reviewed May 02, 2014
8.7
Excellent
MINJI from South Korea
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 1 night in October 2015

Ryokan style hostel”

clean, quite location, Room conditions

little bit far from main city of kyoto(50min from kyoto station) but, if you intersted in to trip Arashiyama, this hostel is best location for you. really quite, and beautiful around the hostel. i would love to stay next time with my parents.

Reviewed October 20, 2015
7.7
Very good
Franz from Philippines
Family with teens
Quad
Stayed 3 nights in April 2014

place was perfect for backpackers”

staff, cleanliness, price

We would probably be staying here again next time we go to Kyoto. Downside: remote location (at least one hour away by bus from kyoto station), and common bathrooms/shower areas/toilets. Upside: the closest bus stop is a short 2 minute walk, the hostel is located near Arashiyama and the temples located in North Kyoto, the staff was friendly and attentive, the common bathrooms/shower areas/toilets were clean and there was no to little queue, the room was comfortable, clean and spacious enough. It is perfect for backpackers or tourists who will be gone most of the day exploring beautiful Kyoto.

Reviewed April 12, 2014
9.0
Exceptional
Michael from Canada
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory - Male Only
Stayed 1 night in October 2012

Spotless friendly hostel”

Clean, friendly, good cafeteria,

Beautiful Hostel in snuggled into the Northern hills of Kyoto. Excellent staff and facilities. Very clean rooms and hotel. Excellent breakfast buffer for less than 1000 yen. Close to Ryoanji Temple. The one drawback is it has very inconvenient transportation connections. There are no train connections and the bus takes a while. Taxi to the nearest subway station is one option.

Reviewed November 02, 2012
9.3
Exceptional
Ayyub from Malaysia
Group
Triple - Non-Smoking
Stayed 3 nights in February 2015

3 night stay in february”

Clean and comfy rooms, nice facilities, helpfull english speaking staff.

The only thing i would complain about is that you have to leave your room from 10 am to 3 pm. You are NOT ALLOWED to be in your room during this time because of cleaning. One day it was raining pretty heavily so we had to stay in the hostel lobby for most of the day. Location is good. Just get a 1 day bus pass and you will be able to get around pretty much the whole of kyoto. The nearest bus stop is just a 2 minute walk. It was a good stay.

Reviewed March 03, 2015
9.3
Exceptional
Kit from Canada
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 3 nights in December 2014

More than a hostel”

The public bathroom, the building itself, and the kitchen.

a very nice and cosy hostel, but not close to amenities. This hostel is really relaxing place and close to Arashiyama. However, it's not close shopping and nightlight areas.

Reviewed January 14, 2015
8.3
Excellent
James from Philippines
Group
Quad
Stayed 1 night in April 2014

Peaceful and comfortable place to stay ”

Value for money, comfty bed, room size

checking-in is quite slow. But the room and the very place is not disappointing. It was fun staying in this hostel! At the common area, the hotel staffs prepared some entertainment engaging their guests. We also had a free use of their bicycle to see the peaceful and nice surrounding. Its location can be a downside. This is really far from Kyoto MTR Station and it will 45 minutes by bus to reach Kyoto Station .

Reviewed May 11, 2014
7.0
Very good
We from Singapore
Family with young children
Quad
Stayed 2 nights in June 2015

Clean room, dedicated staff”

Dedicated staff, clean environment, great common space

It was an interesting staying at the youth hostel. Located away from the bustling town centre, I feel that this place is good for those who want to spend some quiet time for yourself or for groups who want to do team - building together as there is quite a fair bit of common space. Room and common area is clean. The youth hostel has a cleaning from 10.00 to 15.00hrs. During this period, you are to stay away from your room. The youth hostel has a schedule for many things such as time you're allowed to take showers and do laundry. It can be restrictive for certain people. Their staff is very committed. I arrived at the youth hostel past their check in time and yet they waited patiently for me.

Reviewed June 15, 2015
8.7
Excellent
Nelson from Philippines
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory - Male Only
Stayed 1 night in September 2015

Best Hostel I have stayed so far”

nature environment, cleanliness, buffet breakfast

i never expect to see such a hostel, nice envinronment, clean toilet and bathroom, free wifi at lobby, excellent customer service, reception can speak english fluently, for a value of 25USD in Kyoto, its is too much value for my money!

Reviewed September 14, 2015
8.0
Excellent
Lena from Canada
Family with teens
Quad
Stayed 1 night in March 2017

Very good”

Fantastic hostel. For a day visit to Arashiyama, location is decent. Free bike rental for first hour. Rather disappointment as I was 6 minutes late and was charge a full day rate. They need to break down their charge by hour or something a little more reasonable. Besides this, they had evening craft activities that made the night pass quickly. Staff were fantastic

Reviewed March 14, 2017
7.0
Very good
LEE from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Triple - Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in October 2014

I like this hostel!”

clean,beautiful,relax

Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel has a nice atmosphere.

Reviewed October 13, 2014
9.3
Exceptional
Kaotapp from Thailand
Couple
6-Bed Dormitory - Male Only
Stayed 2 nights in April 2014

Great and beautiful place; friendly staffs”

Place, Onsen, Staffs

We like this place because it is beautiful, especially that Sakura tree in front of the hostel. Staffs are attentive, friendly and helpful. The hostel is quite near the famous tourist attractions. So, we did not waste much time on travelling.

Reviewed April 19, 2014
8.0
Excellent
sau from Hong Kong
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory - Male Only
Stayed 1 night in November 2013

a lovely hostel, a lovely city, a lovely place”

price very reasonable, clean and elegant, in very quiet and beautiful place in the city

If you want to take a look in depth in the city, just stay in Youth Hostel

Reviewed December 01, 2013
9.2
Exceptional
Brittany
Family with teens
Standard Family Room
Stayed 2 nights in April 2019

Beautiful spacious building with onsen bath”

The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. It was easy to communicate with them and they made the entire experience a breeze. There was an optional breakfast available in the morning that I think was offered at a very reasonable price. The rooms and facilities were kept extremely well and the onsen is a great experience. The only negative is that it is a bit far (about 45 min via bus to dt) but the bus drops you off at a bus stop just two minutes away from the entrance of the building. We would love to stay again for our next visit!

Reviewed April 18, 2019
8.7
Excellent
Linda from Netherlands
Group
Triple - Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in October 2015

Lovely purpose build hostel”

Spacious rooms, good facilities, ok food

Very comfortable purpose build hostel with great facilities. Very big, so can be a bit noisy at times. On site kitchen with cooked dinner is very convenient with OK food. Staff is very helpful.

Reviewed October 27, 2015
8.7
Excellent
MARCOS from Argentina
Group
6-Bed Dormitory - Male Only
Stayed 1 night in November 2013

perfect”

the whole place.

Perfect. The only negative point is that it's far from the center of Kyoto

Reviewed November 26, 2013
8.7
Excellent
Goay from Malaysia
Couple
6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 1 night in April 2014

nice environment & will stay again if visit kyoto”

very valued for money, nice staff & pretty design

very comfortable, convinience, nice staff, beautiful design of hostel and quite & nature environment. very happy stay in here..

Reviewed April 24, 2014
9.7
Exceptional
Deonne from Philippines
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 3 nights in November 2013

i couldnt ask for anything more”

cleanliness, comfort, everything!

my stay was wonderful! my friends were so envious of the pictures i took in the hostel

Reviewed November 18, 2013
8.7
Excellent
Dorothy from United States
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 3 nights in April 2014

Quiet surroundings, clean rooms, friendly staff.”

Quiet, away from busy area of Kyoto. I like walking--easy distance to bus stop and local trains.

I enjoyed my stay, will stay there again on trips to Kyoto.

Reviewed April 25, 2014
7.7
Very good
YEONGIM from South Korea
Solo traveler
6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only
Stayed 1 night in December 2013

Clean and cozy but far from centre”

cheap friendly calm

It was fine. desirable price. friendly staff. clean room. but I had to take a bus for an hour some from centre. too tiring. poor transportation. infrequent bus schedule. I would rather stay at hotels which should be situatd in the center next. good luck.

Reviewed July 06, 2014
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