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Hostel Otro Mundo

2.0 star property
A peaceful garden retreat near Kitano Tenmangū offers travelers a quiet base for exploring Kyoto's cultural treasures and traditional neighborhoods

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Hostel Otro Mundo provides a tranquil garden setting just steps from Kitano Tenmangū shrine. Travelers appreciate the practical laundry facilities and in-room WiFi after days spent visiting nearby Senbon Shakado temple and the fascinating Nishijin Textile Center.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is AED 89
AED 99 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a floral bedspread, wooden hangers on the wall, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Double Room A/B

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, neatly arranged room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Double Room D

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Mixed Dormitory

A small wooden cabin room with a single bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Mixed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two single beds with floral bedding, a futon, a shoji screen, and a small window with a curtain.

Japanese Style Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Central Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, is home to Hostel Otro Mundo. Nijō Castle and Senbon Shakado are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Funaoka Thermal Bath and Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama. Kitano Tenmangū and Nishijin Textile Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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370-1 Rokuban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8351

What's nearby

  • A traditional building with ornate roof details and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
    Kitano Tenmangū
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A traditional Japanese building with a stone wall and a canal reflecting the structure.
    Nijō Castle
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by a tranquil pond, with reflections of the structure and surrounding trees.
    Kinkaku-ji Temple
    6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple with red pillars and a tiled roof.
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    7 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Funaoka Thermal Bath
    7 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • あけてもくれても
    3 min walk
  • 台湾まぜそば専門店 京都麺工房 脳天喜。
    2 min walk
  • マクドナルド
    3 min walk
  • 江畑
    2 min walk
  • おの亭
    4 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 guestrooms at Hostel Otro Mundo have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and fans
    • 2 bathrooms with showers and hair dryers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (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 100–10,000 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

  • 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, a smoke detector, 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 elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Otro Mundo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hostel Otro Mundo?

As of 20 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostel Otro Mundo on 3 August 2026 start from AED 89, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out 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, Nijō Castle, and Senbon Shakado. Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Emmachi Station is 19 minutes by foot and Nijojo-mae Station is 24 minutes.

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Reviews

Hostel Otro Mundo Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect, clean, staff very kind
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and convenient stay. Close to the bus stop.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good! Clean and cozy interior
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff were very friendly and make my stay easy and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kyle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great hostel for the price point I'd stay here again. Staff is great and they have all the amenities promised. If booking a private room, book the tatami room and futons not the western bedroom, the mattress springs are deadly. Air conditioners are pretty dusty and have some mold, they could use a cleaning. But overall it's a excellent place to stay on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the stay. Everyone was really pleasant. House rules made sense and kept everything in shape to be usable for eveyone. I loved the simpleness and at the same time it was cosy and welcoming. Neighborhood felt safe The busstation was 2 min. waking. All in all great value for the price. We would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time at a hostel, it was very chill.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Victor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building has so many holes in it. And the building was freezing. There was barely anyone at the front desk to help. The floors squeaked and the from door of the place wasn’t locked at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kadir

Liked: Amenities
Nice Japanese experience. Thank you Kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Hidemura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Except check-in late and checkout early ,others are ok
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

chizuki

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
鍵を朝返したのに、返却がないとメールがきました。 返信がないと盗難届を出すとまで記載がありましました。 その後何もなかったように、鍵受け取りましたと返信がありましまた。 勘違いはあると思いますが、私も紛失したかと不安になりましたので、勘違いでした。とひと言言ってほしかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jonathan alonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Atención despersonalizada y sucio

Cuando llegamos había un olor en el piso de abajo muy desagradable, ahí mismo se encuentra la ducha, por lo que no nos dió confianza bañarnos. Nunca encontramos a nadie para reportarlo y como íbamos a estar más días, decidimos cambiar de hotel. A lo que tampoco hubo nadie para revisar que habíamos hecho el check out antes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Zhanglei

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Danny

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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