Guesthouse Yululu

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Guest house Yululu in Kyoto offers a 1-star experience with a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Each room features air-conditioning, a balcony, and a shared bathroom with free toiletries. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy a lounge, shared kitchen, full-day security, bike hire, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a hairdryer, tatami floors, and garden or inner courtyard views. Prime Location: Located in the city center, the guest house is a 5-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 0.6 mi from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Itami Airport is 29 mi away. Nearby attractions include Nijo Castle and Heian Shrine.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Terrace

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
2 futon beds
3 futon beds
5 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Chelsea
Australia Australia
“Yoshimura-san was very kind and made an effort to make all guests feel welcome. The stay felt very homely.”
Ashlyn
United States United States
“Very clean, cozy & tidy. The owner was is sweet and welcoming. The traditional Japanese room was a cool experience.”
Chuan
Italy Italy
“The staff was so nice and gentle. You can talk with him anytime. Definitely coming back again!!”
Zheng
China China
“It’s really cozy and lovely, like you can really immerse yourself into Japanese culture. The room is excellent, with enough space and bed arrangements as well as a small balcony where you can get a feeling of Japanese garden. The shared bathroom...”
Hanh
“Feels Like Home Even though the homestay is small, it truly feels like home. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. The staff is very kind and friendly, even if they don't speak much English—they still make you feel welcome and cared for. Everything was...”
Yang
Japan Japan
“There is a Japanese style sliding door at the end of our room, when we slide it open we could step outside to a little private hallway, and we could see trees and plants outside in the yard. The view was very lovely. The room looks very new and...”
Katariina
Finland Finland
“Really nice staff. Good location near the subway and family mart. 25 minute walk from Gion. Bed was comfy and had reading lamp (too bright) and curtains and a shelf. Also my big backpack (58l) fitted in the capsule. Shower was comfortable and hot....”
Amy
United States United States
“i love the traditional house and location of this guesthouse! it was very convenient getting around. the host is super friendly and guests are respectful.”
Roxanne
Australia Australia
“The authentic feel, the location, the general vibe”
Anonymous
United States United States
“Loved this place so much, the house was beautiful. Such an amazing experience, my boyfriend and I were beyond thrilled! Staff was so so helpful and friendly!”

Managed by Yoshimura

Company review score: 9.6Based on 189 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

"Guesthouse Yululu" A small cozy Japanese style Guesthouse at the central of Kyoto city!! All of our guests sleep in futon on Tatami. Slowly, relaxed & quiet night with a well equipped kitchen. We communicate with local people. Sometimes invited to local events. Kyoto is a great city for sightseeing but we also like you to experience the local life in Kyoto. Hope you enjoy your stay at Yululu!! You can stay overnight from June 18th to June 22nd, although some of the facilities are under renovation.

Neighborhood info

Guesthouse Yululu is located in a prime location in the center of Kyoto. Approximately 3 minutes walk from Karasuma Oike Subway Station. Kawaramachi, Teramachi, Shijo, Kyoto City Hall, Kamogawa, Nishiki Market, Pontocho, Gion, etc. are within walking distance. It is an area that retains a typical Kyoto atmosphere, lined with historic inns, Japanese sweets shops, public bath culture, and contemporary art galleries. Our guesthouse faces Aneyakoji Dori and is quiet and safe at night.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

House rules

Guesthouse Yululu takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Guesthouse Yululu of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 10:00:00.

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

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第１００号