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Mulan Hostel

Kyoto, Kyoto, Nishikyo-ku Arashiyama Kamikaidocho 74-16 , Japan
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Mulan Hostel

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Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
249 reviews
  • Houses
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box

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Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Open from May 2017, Mulan Hostel is situated in Arashiyama, a 2-minute walk from Arashiyama Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The property features a shared bathroom. Towels, slippers and free toiletries including toothbrushes are also provided. Guests can relax and watch TV in the shared lounge area. A mini bar and games area are also available at the property. There are several restaurants and cafes within a 5-minute walking distance from the property. Togetsukyo Bridge and Tenryu-ji are an 8 and 10-minute walk from Mulan Hostel. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is 20 minutes away by bus and walk. Fufunoyu Onsen is a 5-minute walk away. Guests can reach Shijo Kawaramachi within 30 minutes by train. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 60-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

American

Private parking available

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
3 futon beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
3 futon beds
Bedroom 4
3 futon beds
Bedroom 5
3 futon beds
Bedroom 6
3 futon beds
Bedroom 7
6 single beds
Bedroom 8
6 single beds
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 75 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved Mulan Hostel's prime <b>location</b> near Arashiyama's attractions and transport links. The hostel's <b>cleanliness</b> and <b>friendly staff</b> were also highly praised. While the hosts were commended for their hospitality, some guests had mixed feelings about <b>room comfort</b> and noted soundproofing issues.
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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ethan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I loved how the building didn't feel busy with guests”
  • Niels
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Modern hostel located in a green part of western Kyoto close to a train station. Spacious common area, well equipped kitchen.”
  • Jayne
    Australia Australia
    “Friendly and helpful staff, clean and cute place, great way to meet new people all over the world in the fully equipped common area, GREAT location! A plus was the coin machine laundry on site”
  • Ing
    Singapore Singapore
    “Cozy establishment, clean and comfortable. Hospitable hosts. Love the location and the set breakfast was good. Met all my needs!”
  • Timothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Wouldn't have wanted anything more to be honest other than my next suggestion. Great to have the luggage area and good level of security for things.”
  • Astha
    India India
    “Great location, close to the bamboo forest. Staff was very sweet!”
  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    “Great budget option close to Arashiyama bridge :) magical area after crowds are back in central Kyoto. Very nice personel. Good equipped kitchen and bathroom.”
  • Ivan
    Russia Russia
    “Absolutely beautiful and cozy place located in wonderful location.”
  • Camille
    France France
    “Very friendly staff and incredibly clean shared spaces ! It's also really nice to have coffee and tea available for the morning.”
  • Wyan
    Australia Australia
    “Clean, friendly, comfortable, great amenities, location was great. Photos are accurate. It’s a fun trip via the Hanky yu train into Kyoto, it was cooler out near the mountains and river so we moved out after a fews days of being in the city centre.”

Hosted by KOU&OH

9.5
9.5
Host review score
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KOU&OH
😀The newly established hostel in May 2017 has independent rooms, tatami room and twin room, as well as capsule rooms (for women) or mix capsule room for backpackers, which can be selected according to different needs of everyone. The facilities can accommodate up to 15-30 people (please mail us if you want rent for all the hostel ). The hostel provides free WiFi, with traditional Japanese courtyard, public lounge, comic corner and family computer game machine for free use. There are also bars and kitchens on the first floor. You can enjoy Arashiyama Holiday with your friends and family while drinking coffee and reading. We also have coin operated washing machines and dryers to use. Tourists who want to stay here for a long time are welcome to enjoy their holiday time. ⭐We also have Chinese and English service , so please don't worry about the language when you travel to Japan.
😀The words『一期一会』『ichigoichie』 ,is derived from tea ceremony. It means once-in-a-lifetime chance. At that time, my wife and I came to Japan as international students. We are looking forward to an unknown world, but the reason for the language barrier is more uneasy about the future. During our stay in Japan, we got a lot of help from local people. Now in retrospect, many people have only met once, and don't even know their names. 7.7 billion people live on the sameearth. There are all kinds of languages, races, nationalities, religions and so on, but everyone's hearts are the same. Thank you for life, thank you for the people you've met so far. Including the feeling of gratitude, we will cherish every encounter through Mulan Hostel, welcome to Mulan Hostel Owner Gao & Wang
😀Arashiyama is located west of Kyoto, and it is said that many nobles are known as the villagers since the Heian period centering around Togetsu Kyo bridge. Spring is a beautiful cherry blossom area, summer is mountainous, autumn leaves are red leaves, winter hot springs, natural glamour and four seasons. There are various leisure facilities in addition to temples and shrines. ⭐ Walking range information: 100 meters in convenience store, 200 meters of Hankyu Arashiyama station, 300 meters of natural Onsen hot spring facilities, 500 meters Arashiyama Togetsu Bridge 500 meters, Monkey Park 600 meters, Tenryu Ji Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest 1 km, Saiho Ji Temple 2 km. We also have rental cycle service and ikebana class. Please enjoy your holiday with us!
Languages spoken: English,Japanese,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mulan Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Bar

Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs ¥1,000 per stay.

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Shared kitchen

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun terrace
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Common areas

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Games room

    Food & Drink

    • Bar

    Activities

    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site

    Transport

    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Entertainment and family services

    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Evening entertainment

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre

    Miscellaneous

    • Emergency cord in bathroom
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese
    • Chinese

    House rules
    Mulan Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of ¥15,000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about £78. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note, guests must be at least 12 years or older to be accommodated in dormitory rooms.

    Please note that an additional charge of 2000JPY/every 30 minutes from 21:00 to 24:00 is applicable for late check-in.

    Please inform Mulan Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    A damage deposit of ¥15,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    License number: 1727

    FAQs about Mulan Hostel

    • Yes, Mulan Hostel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Mulan Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Games room
      • Evening entertainment
      • Bicycle rental

    • Mulan Hostel is 3.7 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Mulan Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Mulan Hostel can accommodate the following group size:

      • 28 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Mulan Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Guests staying at Mulan Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • American

    • Mulan Hostel has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 8 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.