[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # utsuwa Designed Hostel Travelers find a peaceful haven in the heart of Kyoto, just steps from Kiyomizu Temple and the traditional performances at Gion Corner ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27540000/27534600/27534532/f2c6eb82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27540000/27534600/27534532/6ec31056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27540000/27534600/27534532/b17424a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27540000/27534600/27534532/cba94293.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27540000/27534600/27534532/11105723.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Utsuwa Designed Hostel in central Kyoto offers a quiet escape near famous landmarks. Guests enjoy freshly prepared breakfast before exploring attractions. After sightseeing, relax in the garden or socialize at the bar with WiFi. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Utsuwa-Designed-Hostel.h27534532.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Utsuwa-Designed-Hostel.h27534532.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Higashiyama Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, utsuwa Designed Hostel is near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include Heian Shrine and Nijō Castle, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Gion Corner. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Hostels in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hostels.d6131486-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.98649%2C135.76988&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=50DNY2ZtT_2lukQI4144oRsE3RI=) 8-86, Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0981 ### What's nearby - Sanjusangen-do Temple - 1 min walk - 0.2 km - Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Kiyomizu Temple - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - Gion Corner - 2 min drive - 1.7 km - Fushimi Inari Shrine - 4 min drive - 3.0 km ### Getting around - Shichijo Station - 5 min walk - Tofukuji Station - 10 min walk - Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 87 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪マクドナルド - ‬5 min walk - ‪小梟 シャオシャオ - ‬1 min walk - ‪ラーメンの坊歩 - ‬5 min walk - ‪鴨川製麺所 - ‬5 min walk - ‪前田珈琲京博店 - ‬7 min walk ## About this property ### utsuwa Designed Hostel Hostel near Sanjusangen-do Temple Located close to Kiyomizu Temple and Gion Corner, utsuwa Designed Hostel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in - Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a water dispenser - A front-desk safe Room features All guestrooms at utsuwa Designed Hostel have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 600 per person - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Spa - Shared men and women areas ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 1 building - 1 floor - Smoking not allowed - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - 4 shared bathrooms - Deep soaking bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Separate bathtub and shower - Slippers - Toilet with electronic bidet - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Microwave - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Fan - Heating - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out available Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### Children and extra beds Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## 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 200-10,000 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 - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 600 per person - Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay 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 credit card 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 credit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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. ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms 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 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 ### Is utsuwa Designed Hostel pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at utsuwa Designed Hostel? > This hostel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at utsuwa Designed Hostel? > Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. ### What time is check-out at utsuwa Designed Hostel? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is utsuwa Designed Hostel located? > Located in Higashiyama Ward, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kiyomizu Temple, and Gion Corner. Fushimi Inari Shrine and To-ji Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Tofukuji Station is 10 minutes by foot and Kujo Station is 21 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## utsuwa Designed Hostel Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 54 8 - Good 22 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 2, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities おしゃれで清潔。スタッフさんの対応もとても親切でした。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 15, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 京都のゲストハウスなら器！ おしゃれな空間で京都の滞在はいつもこちらを利用しています。シャワールームも綺麗で、トイレもたくさんあるので安心です。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### daiki Jan 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### daiki Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### very nice quiet and clean, very nice ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MAN LOK Dec 17, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### MAN LOK Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hsin Yi Dec 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Truly unique and nice Clean, quiet, well-equipped and most important, very beautiful and artistic! One of my favorite place to stay in Kyoto, will definitely come back again. The staff are very gracious, nice and friendly too. Yet there is no elevator, but only one floor of stairs to carry. ##### Hsin Yi Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities スタッフの方々がとても優しく対応してくださり、心地よく過ごすことができました！ ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Yuk Lin Tina Dec 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Yuk Lin Tina Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher Dec 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Designer Hostel Nice Hostel in quiet area of Kyoto. Great showers and nice vibe. ##### Christopher Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### hiroshi Nov 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### hiroshi Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Bruno Nov 13, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Visite de Kyoto et Osaka. Bien dans l'ensemble a 15 minutes a pied de la gare. ##### Bruno Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Almario Nov 12, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Superb! ##### Almario Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam Oct 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Adam Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Oct 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Oct 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Stefan Oct 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Stefan Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sylvain Oct 3, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Sweet home Great welcome and advices, facility and arrangement to stay one day more. Good atmosphere! ##### sylvain Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheng Fang Sep 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 去日本15天住了4家青年旅館最愛這家 超溫暖的地方 睡起來也很舒適 下次去京都一定會再訂這家！！！ ##### Cheng Fang Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Trine Sep 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Trine Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-RIHGA-Royal-Hotel-Kyoto.h178521.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Granvia Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Granvia-Kyoto.h444770.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Emion Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Emion-Kyoto.h45911447.Hotel-Information) > > [Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Onyado-Nono-Kyotonanajyo-Natural-Hot-Springs.h44762017.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL M’s EST KYOTO STATION SOUTH](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-Ms-EST-KYOTO-STATION-SOUTH.h23513455.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Royal-Park-Hotel-Kyoto-Sanjo.h4538458.Hotel-Information) > > [THE THOUSAND KYOTO](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Thousand-Kyoto.h29393917.Hotel-Information) > > [Keio Prelia Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-KEIO-PRELIA-HOTEL-KYOTO-KARASUMA-GOJO.h26692179.Hotel-Information) > > [Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Nohga-Hotel-Kiyomizu-Kyoto.h69673755.Hotel-Information) > > [THE BLOSSOM KYOTO](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-THE-BLOSSOM-KYOTO.h76497805.Hotel-Information) > > [Cross Hotel Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-CROSS-HOTEL-KYOTO.h27026975.Hotel-Information) > > [Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kiraku-Kyoto-Zeniyacho.h42077450.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-The-Royal-Park-Canvas-Kyoto-Nijo.h59440545.Hotel-Information) > > [Kyoto Brighton Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Brighton-Hotel.h919.Hotel-Information) > > [Momijiya Bekkan Kawanoiori](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Momijiya-Bekkan-Kawanoiori.h15431581.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Resol Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Resol-Kyoto-Kawaramachi-Sanjo.h21926337.Hotel-Information) > > [Kyoto Granbell Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Granbell-Hotel.h18414583.Hotel-Information) > > [HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-The-Mitsui-Kyoto.h57209082.Hotel-Information) > > [Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Miyako-Hotel-Kyoto-Hachijo.h26999.Hotel-Information) > > [Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St.](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Nazuna-Kyoto-Tsubaki-St.h46053153.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-MUSSE-Kyotoshijokawaramachi-Meitetsu.h52041999.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Kyoto Station](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Mercure-Kyoto-Station.h46949381.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-HOTEL-FORZA-KYOTO-SHIJO-KAWARAMACHI.h65026979.Hotel-Information) > > [TUNE STAY Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-TUNE-STAY-Kyoto-Hostel.h39861619.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Kanra Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Kanra-Kyoto.h4290390.Hotel-Information) > > [Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Mitsui-Garden-Hotel-Kyoto-Shijo.h3806437.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-Vischio-Kyoto-By-GRANVIA.h30990875.Hotel-Information)  > > [Hotel The M’s Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Hotel-The-Ms-Kyoto.h61628354.Hotel-Information) > > [Sakura Terrace The Gallery](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Sakura-Terrace-The-Gallery.h9795712.Hotel-Information) > > [Miru Kyoto Nishiki](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels-Miru-Kyoto-Nishiki.h24201327.Hotel-Information)