Hostel Otro Mundo

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kyoto, near Kitano Tenmangū

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Front of property
Shared kitchen
Front of property
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Japanese Style Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fan
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

Double Room A/B

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Air conditioning
Heating
Fan
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Mixed Dormitory

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Air conditioning
Heating
Fan
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Double Room D

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Air conditioning
Heating
Fan
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
370-1 Rokuban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8351

What's nearby

  • Kitano Tenmangū - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nijō Castle - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Gion Corner - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Nijo Station - 18 min walk
  • Emmachi Station - 19 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yume Wo Katare Kyoto II - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪すき家 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪京もつ鍋ホルモン朱々 京都千中店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪立ち呑み BOND - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hostel Otro Mundo

Hostel near Kitano Tenmangū
Located close to Senbon Shakado and Nishijin Textile Center, Hostel Otro Mundo provides a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Hostel Otro Mundo feature perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 7 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: JPY 500 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Luggage storage is available from 8 AM.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 7 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

Hostel Otro Mundo Kyoto
Otro Mundo Kyoto
Hostel Otro Mundo Kyoto
Hostel Otro Mundo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel Otro Mundo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Otro Mundo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostel Otro Mundo?

Hostel Otro Mundo doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel Otro Mundo?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hostel Otro Mundo?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hostel Otro Mundo located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kitano Tenmangū and Senbon Shakado. Nishijin Textile Center and Nijō Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). Emmachi Station is 19 minutes by foot and Nijo Station is 18 minutes.

Hostel Otro Mundo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that I get to experience a nice Kyoto neighborhood. The service could be improved. I felt like the staffs were not friendly every time I said hi. They also turn off the AC in the middle of the might and even if it runs, it’s usually very light so I try to turn on the fan at the same time to avoid sweating. However, it’s hard to sleep due to the fan noises.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pour petits budgets
Parfait pour les étudiants et les petits budgets. Pour les autres, vous pourrez obtenir plus de services et de confort pour quelques dollars de plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was not very central, but still ok, with some supermarkets and restaurants close by. The staff were all amazing and extremely helpful and friendly in suggesting things to see and do as well as just socialising and helping with booking transport etc. The hostel is quite old and the dorms especially are very minimalistic and somewhat run down. There was some issue with the air conditioning one of the nights, but it was sorted out for the next night. The bathrooms and showers were clean and there was a nice common area. The kitchen had the needed amenities, and I really liked the fact that they let you use the shower and kitchen even after you check out. It creates a very hospitable, generous, welcoming feeling :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, fun stay
Personally, I loved this location. It was quiet, had plenty of convenience stores around, and the living area was so cozy. I can see how people not prepared for something minimalist may not enjoy this hotel, but I thought it was so fun. It almost reminded me of a summer camp, and the staff was super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for the price. Very practical and good location within the city. Also highly recommend the bike rental, as it's pricing is also superb (is this even a word^^).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, quiet experience with friendly staff. Not particularly social between guests if you're looking to meet a lot of people and certainly not a party hostel but if you want somewhere relaxing and calm to stay whilst enjoying your trip it's perfect! The hostel beds are nice and spacious enough for your bags to stay with you. Lots of nice places close to the hostel and train station's not far so we didn't struggle location-wise. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
i didn’t like that there was only two showers downstairs (our room was upstairs.) I also didn’t liked being charged a fee when we arrived but that’s understandable. The house was nice otherwise, just fairly old and not very sound proof.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gas heater, uncomfortable
The hotel is very old and dirty. The bathroom is very small and inconvenient. The hotel has gas heater in the reception room. They said it is safe but the smell is very strong.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect budget accomodation in Kyoto
Great affordable accomodation. We stayed in a Japanese style private room, with very comfortable futon beds. The hostel was close to buses, convenience stores and some shrines as well Nijo castle. We were able to rent bicycles for 500 yen and bike around the city. Downtown Gion was a bus ride away and was great at night with plenty of shopping of dining out options. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like living at home.
I chose this hostel because it was the only one left in my price range when I was getting close to my trip, and for its central location in the city. I personally enjoyed this hostel more than others on my trip in Osaka, and found Kyoto to be a magnificent city. The hosts at the hostel were very friendly and helpful, and work to help provide a home-like atmosphere with group meals as optional purchases (for cheap, and very good) as well as musical instruments made available. The place itself feels like living in a Japanese home, complete with me hitting my head on things and tripping over changes in height of the floor. All things considered, very comfortable. The bunks were comfortable and with ample storage although sound carries very well through the thin walls. All in all a great atmosphere, I felt like I was at home and would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great bunks at this hostel
My favorite guesthouse/hostel so far. The building is a traditional style accommodation. I stayed in the dormitory and the bunks are great because you have your own storage locker. I enjoyed the staff too who are very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A positive experience. The price and the service are correct!

8/10 Good

Chien feng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

としみつ

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
快適に過ごせたのですが、 共同部屋のとなり客が、朝4時~7時に小声で礼拝?を2日間されて、少し困った。 異文化体験と思えば、面白いかも。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Zhanglei

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
狭い。過ごしにくい
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
一人旅
快適に滞在できた
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

部屋が少し寒く、リビングもストーブのみで部屋全体がなかなか暖まらない
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
特に困る事もなく安く泊まれたので満足です。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
バス停、コンビニ、スーパー、食事処、周辺施設が充実
ドミトリールームは、二段ベッドではなくカプセルホテルのような洞穴みたいな寝床のため、閉所の苦手な人は寝にくいかも。あと共有スペースにテレビないので、日本人にはちょっと退屈かも。泊まりに来る外国人のマナーは良い人が多いので、共有スペースでお話するのは楽しい宿です。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

HISATAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019