Shimogyo Ward stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Shimogyo Ward hostel, you'll find Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Also, Nishiki Market is within half a mile (1 km) and Kiyomizu Temple is within 2 miles (3 km).
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel also features laundry facilities, a front-desk safe, and an elevator.
20 guestrooms or units
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Elevator
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Dining venue
Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: JPY 250-1050 per person
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible bathtub
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
7 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
More
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: JPY 500 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 250 to 1050 per person
Late check-in fee: JPY 500 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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 credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Property is also known as
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Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 75 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 75 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 75 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 75 reviews" "
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Artem
5 Aug 2024
Artem
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Victoria
28 Jul 2024
Liked: Amenities
One of the best hostels I‘ve ever stayed at. Super clean, nice atmosphere, great location
I chose this as I wanted to feel the atmosphere of a backpacker hostel. Pleasant stay. Clean. Affordable. Coin-operated washing machine and dryer are available. It only accepts 100 yen coins. You can exchange coins at the reception. Friendly bar next to reception. The famous Fushimi Inari Taisha is just 18 minutes away by train.
The staff were amazing! They were super helpful with storing my luggage & they all spoke some English too! I was super impressed with the location; the cleanliness; the value- this so far has been my favourite place to stay on my trip!
Loved my stay at Len, met some really nice people and had a great time. Rooms are clean, beds are comfy and facilities are great
Great location to getting to all the main tourist spots and some local bars and restaurants
Would definitely stay again!
King room was very spacious and bed was plenty big enough although it was uncomfortable to sleep in the centre but for two people that would be fine. Was a bit loud because of the traffic but was given ear plugs which helped block it out almost completely. Overall had a great stay.
Cool hostel with a vibey bar downstairs. Decent hostel for meeting people, which is rare in Japan. Kitchen and common area could be bigger, but they likely want you to spend time in the bar downstairs. Kitchen had everything you needed like oil/herbs etc. beds had good privacy with curtains and were reasonably comfortable, with plug and light for each bunk. Only 2 showers per floor sometimes meant a little wait. Place was clean and staff were friendly. Free tea was a nice touch.
Lovely place. Bedrooms are comfortable and the shared lounge spaces are nice and relaxing. The bar is great as well with an EXCELLENT beer selection. Was surprised to see a favourite craft brewery of mine from Toronto there.
Hostel was quiet, didn’t come across many people. Common areas kept very clean by staff. Beds were comfy. Cafe in lobby a bit expensive for coffee or beers. Walkable to many restaurants, stops, and transit stations. Overall we had a nice time here, would recommend.
Really nice atmosphere in the common areas and lobby bar/cafe. The bed was very old and the provided towels smelled off. Noise isolation very poor, could not get a restful sleep despite being in a private room.
Great location, lovely staff, very clean. Very good prices. Bus stop basically right in front, and 7-eleven only 2 min away. The cafe and bar seem to be well-known, so there are chances to meet locals. The one event they hosted during my time there was a blast - live music, live art, good food and drinks. Staff give EXCELLENT restaurant recommendations. If you arrive too early for check-in, they can hold onto your bags and leave them in a room that is only accessible to staff which is very nice. I think the only negative is that I wish they had the fancier toilets haha. I had a great stay at Len and highly recommend.
The bar downstairs made for a great spot for a drink before bed, but if you prefer a quieter space there was also a room upstairs where you could relax.
Room was a standard hostel room, a bit hard to sleep because the person above me moved a lot. Otherwise, an amazing option. Has a really cool cafe that turns into a bar at night.