Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

“Still the best youth hostel I've ever been”

Been here once in 2015 during my solo trip. After staying here , I feel that I must bring my family here someday. And I did! My family of 5, 2 A and 3C aged 13,10&9 stayed in the Japanese style room from 09-11 June. It's off peak timing so not many ppl are staying here. We get to enjoy the peace… more

Been here once in 2015 during my solo trip. After staying here , I feel that I must bring my family here someday. And I did! My family of 5, 2 A and 3C aged 13,10&9 stayed in the Japanese style room from 09-11 June. It's off peak timing so not many ppl are staying here. We get to enjoy the peace and quiet. What's good abt this hostel ? Cleanliness is at its best. The shared bathroom, toilets areas are in top notch cleanliness. You can't find in other youth hostel. The communal onsen area is well maintained and clean. Everyone who use the area has the responsibility to keep it clean and tidy. And am glad that everyone is doing it well. Everyday between 10am to 3pm, u cannot stay in your room as the staff has to clean your room. Common area: kitchen and living area is shared and very cosy place for us to hang around. U can rent games like Uno, jenga from the front desk for free to play with your family. There is also an outdoor balcony area where u can just sit there and enjoy the breeze. The whole compound is at a residential area. So it's serene , peaceful and quiet. A very zen place. I was originally afraid that my kids who are city kids would be bored here... But they actually loved it. Especially making their own cup noodles dinner at the kitchen. There is no TV at the room we stayed , so we went to the kitchen area to watch TV and snack. Like all other YHA, u will be given bedsheets and pillowcase to make your bed and have to return them back to the front desk upon check out. The nearest JR station is abt 5-7mins drive away. It's so nice to come back again.

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“comfortable stay”

I stayed here for 5 nights with my friends having workshop. It was a really nice place, very clean, and the food was amazing. the only thing i did not like is it's quite far from the center of Kyoto and wifi was a bit slow. but what i like is how they kept this hostel very quiet. if you went to Jap… more

I stayed here for 5 nights with my friends having workshop. It was a really nice place, very clean, and the food was amazing. the only thing i did not like is it's quite far from the center of Kyoto and wifi was a bit slow. but what i like is how they kept this hostel very quiet. if you went to Japan and didnt try the Onsen, then you definitely missed the best part!

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“Beautiful building”

Lovely hostel in upmarket suburb of Kyoto. Place to relax and unwind, with modern facilities including Japanese bath. Only issue is the location which is a bit far. Activities each evening guests can join in with.

“Great place but a bit far from the centre”

This hostel is great in architecture and equipment. We had a twin bed room and a bulk beds room for 4 and both were very clean and confortable. The buffet breakfast is good but always the same every day. The common bath area is clean and pleasant. Staff speak good English. Some were very helpful ot… more

This hostel is great in architecture and equipment. We had a twin bed room and a bulk beds room for 4 and both were very clean and confortable. The buffet breakfast is good but always the same every day. The common bath area is clean and pleasant. Staff speak good English. Some were very helpful others not friendly at all not even smiling or willing to help. We arrived in the early morning from Tokyo by night bus and asked for being allowed to have a bath even for additional fee but they refused! We had ti walk 30 minutes ti an onsen (Tenzan onsen which is just great) but still we needed to hang aorund during almost 2 hours before we could have a bath while we could have been allowed to have a quick natb at the hostel. That would have been so helfpful for us. But no. The hostel is great for North Kyoto sights (Rhiannon and Kinkakuji) or even Arahiyama but about 45 min/60 min from other main attractions in central Kyoto. Be sure to buy the daily bus pass to trae around otherwise it will be expensive. Be sure to bring food or to have dinnered before coming back as the restaurant offers means a 15/20 minutes walk again if you're hungry. After 8/9 pm be prepared for McDonald's or KFC after a long walk. Good accommodation but a bit far though.

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