Hostel The Lower East Nine Hostel
This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in temples, sightseeing and history – Check location 601-8041 Kyoto, Kyoto, Minami-ku Higashikujo Minamikarasuma-cho 32, Japan – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in temples, sightseeing and history – Check location
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 974 reviews)
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The Lower East Nine Hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Stay in the Heart of Kyoto –
Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, The Lower East Nine Hostel is only a minutes’ walk from Subway Karasuma Line Kyujo Station’s 3rd exit. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire property. Guests can unwind in the lounge area equipped with sofas.
The property is conveniently located an 8-minute walk away from JR Kyoto Station, where guests can enjoy sightseeing in the surrounding areas. Notable attractions such as the To-ji and Tofuku-ji temples are a 15-minute and 22-minute walk away, respectively. The Fushimi Inari Shrine is 30-minutes by train and walk.
The property features luggage storage and private lockers for guests’ convenience, and laundry service is available at an extra cost. There is a shared kitchen and a cafe & bar on site.
All rooms are air-conditioned and feature power outlets. All bunks are equipped with a reading light and a private curtain to ensure privacy. The twin room features a TV and a private bathroom, while bathrooms and toilets are shared in other rooms.
Guests can enjoy a coffee and/or a light meal at the property cafe & bar, or find several restaurants to dine from around JR Kyoto Station’s hachijo exit.
Minami Ward is a great choice for travelers interested in temples, sightseeing and history.
This is our guests' favorite part of Kyoto, according to independent reviews.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Kyoto! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Kyoto! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.
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RetryArea Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in temples, sightseeing and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Closest Landmarks
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Kujo Station0 miles
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Aeon Mall Kyoto0.4 miles
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Kyoto Station0.4 miles
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Kyoto Porta0.5 miles
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Kyoto Tower0.6 miles
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To-ji Temple0.8 miles
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Tofuku-ji Temple0.8 miles
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Higashi Hongan-ji Temple0.8 miles
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Sanjusangen-do Temple0.9 miles
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Kyoto Aquarium0.9 miles
Restaurants & Markets
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錦市場 Market2.1 miles
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三興飯店 (ラーメン) Restaurant0 miles
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Seven Eleven Supermarket0 miles
Natural Beauty
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琵琶湖 Lake7.7 miles
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比叡山 Mountain14.5 miles
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鴨川 River0.5 miles
Closest Airports
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Itami Airport22.6 miles
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Kobe Airport38.7 miles
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Kansai International Airport47.6 miles
Most Popular Landmarks
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine1.1 miles
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple1.8 miles
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Gion Shijo Station1.8 miles
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Kyoto International Manga Museum2.2 miles
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Samurai Kembu Kyoto2.3 miles
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Shoren-in Temple2.3 miles
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Nijo Castle2.5 miles
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Heian Shrine2.8 miles
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Katsura Imperial Villa2.9 miles
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Imperial Palace3.1 miles
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Facilities of The Lower East Nine Hostel Great facilities! Review score, 9.0
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Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Cooking class (additional charge)
- Themed dinners (additional charge)
- Movie nights
- Temporary art galleries
- Evening entertainment (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies (additional charge)
- Wine/Champagne (additional charge)
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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No parking available.
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
General
- Adults only
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
- Korean
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children and Extra Beds
Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The Lower East Nine Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Please note guests must be 7 years of age or older to stay at this property, and adult rates are applicable.
Children ages between 7-18 years of age must be accompanied by their parents or guardian.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.