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The Lower East Nine Hostel

601-8041 Kyoto, Kyoto, Minami-ku Higashikujo Minamikarasuma-cho 32, Japan – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 777 reviews)

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9.0
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    9.1

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Total

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

Comfortable beds, nice breakfast and friendly staff.

Matias Chile

Great location, good for single traveler as you have a living room area, a little bit of breakfast but it’s ok to start the day! Would stay there again!

Kristin Germany

The staff is very nice and helpful. It is pretty easy to find when starting from Kyoto Station, but a bit of a walk if you have lots of luggage. The room I was in was just like a capsule hotel, with four beds to a room. The bed was comfortable. Everything was very clean. The cafe was handy and had good hot chocolate. There is a bus stop right outside that will take you to the area around Kyoto National Museum.

Micki_in_usa United States of America

Since this was my first time to Japan, the accommodation was very out of my expectation. The room was cozy and has the heater on that which is very important during my stay on winter there. The toilet and shower also awesome. They put a little basket inside to put some of your important things. The location also very superb, very close to the subway or even the Kyoto main station by walking.

Hendrick Taiwan

Right next to Kujo Station and a relatively short walk to Kyoto Station. Everything was nice, clean, and comfy. They even let us check in early once they'd confirmed that our beds were ready. And they also let us stay for a few hours to wait for our midnight bus, which I think was really kind of them.

Jess Japan

Overall is just OK. Nothing impressed me. The staff not so friendly.

Masayu Malaysia

The location was superb. Very near Kujo station and the subway station itself is one stop from Kyoto station. The room was clean. The free breakfast is great. The staffs were friendly and able to speak English very well. To keep noise down during the night, you can't use hairdryers and washing machines after midnight.

Monsicha Thailand

The Breakfast was good. The Facility was top class and I would love to come again to LE9. The Hospitality was good. Keep up the good work guys.

Vks India

The hostel is located on the quieter side of Kyoto Station, you can walk for 5 mins or take the Kujo subway which is next door. I appreciated that the staff waited for me to check in at 11pm. The breakfast is basic but good enough to start the day. The bed’s size is bigger than some hostels I’ve stayed at. The shower and toilet are also adequate and clean. The kitchen/common area is also a nice place to chill with a good view of the street and Kyoto Tower. I loved my stay here.

Nerissa Philippines

Exceptionally clean and well maintained; short walk to Kyoto Station and right next to subway and 7-11; chic little backpackers hostel that was surprisingly quiet

Jeanine United States of America

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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Comfortable beds, nice breakfast and friendly staff.”
    Matias Matias Chile Chile
  • “Great location, good for single traveler as you have a living room area, a little bit of breakfast but it’s ok to start the day! Would stay there again!”
    Kristin Kristin Germany Germany
  • “The staff is very nice and helpful. It is pretty easy to find when starting from Kyoto Station, but a bit of a walk if you have lots of luggage.”
    Micki_in_usa Micki_in_usa United States of America United States of America
  • “Since this was my first time to Japan, the accommodation was very out of my expectation. The room was cozy and has the heater on that which is very important during my stay on winter there.”
    Hendrick Hendrick Taiwan Taiwan
  • “Right next to Kujo Station and a relatively short walk to Kyoto Station. Everything was nice, clean, and comfy. They even let us check in early once they'd confirmed that our beds were ready.”
    Jess Jess Japan Japan
  • “Overall is just OK. Nothing impressed me. The staff not so friendly.”
    Masayu Masayu Malaysia Malaysia
  • “The location was superb. Very near Kujo station and the subway station itself is one stop from Kyoto station. The room was clean. The free breakfast is great.”
    Monsicha Monsicha Thailand Thailand
  • “The Breakfast was good. The Facility was top class and I would love to come again to LE9. The Hospitality was good. Keep up the good work guys.”
    Vks Vks India India
  • “The hostel is located on the quieter side of Kyoto Station, you can walk for 5 mins or take the Kujo subway which is next door. I appreciated that the staff waited for me to check in at 11pm.”
    Nerissa Nerissa Philippines Philippines
  • “Exceptionally clean and well maintained; short walk to Kyoto Station and right next to subway and 7-11; chic little backpackers hostel that was surprisingly quiet”
    Jeanine Jeanine United States of America United States of America

Stay in the heart of Kyoto – Excellent location – show map

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 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, or find several restaurants to dine from around JR Kyoto Station’s hachijo exit.

This is our guests' favorite part of Kyoto, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.1 for two-person stays.

뀐 Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

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  • Matias Chile

    “Comfortable beds, nice breakfast and friendly staff. ”

  • Kristin Germany

    “Great location, good for single traveler as you have a living room area, a little bit of breakfast but it’s ok to start the day! Would stay there again!”

  • Micki_in_usa United States of America

    “The staff is very nice and helpful. It is pretty easy to find when starting from Kyoto Station, but a bit of a walk if you have lots of luggage. The room I was in was just like a capsule hotel, with four beds to a room. The bed was comfortable. Everything was very clean. The cafe was handy and had good hot chocolate. There is a bus stop right outside that will take you to the area around Kyoto National Museum.” Read more

  • Hendrick Taiwan

    “Since this was my first time to Japan, the accommodation was very out of my expectation. The room was cozy and has the heater on that which is very important during my stay on winter there. The toilet and shower also awesome. They put a little basket inside to put some of your important things. The location also very superb, very close to the subway or even the Kyoto main station by walking.” Read more

  • Jess Japan

    “Right next to Kujo Station and a relatively short walk to Kyoto Station. Everything was nice, clean, and comfy. They even let us check in early once they'd confirmed that our beds were ready. And they also let us stay for a few hours to wait for our midnight bus, which I think was really kind of them. ” Read more

  • Masayu Malaysia

    “Overall is just OK. Nothing impressed me. The staff not so friendly.”

  • Monsicha Thailand

    “The location was superb. Very near Kujo station and the subway station itself is one stop from Kyoto station. The room was clean. The free breakfast is great. The staffs were friendly and able to speak English very well. To keep noise down during the night, you can't use hairdryers and washing machines after midnight.” Read more

  • Vks India

    “The Breakfast was good. The Facility was top class and I would love to come again to LE9. The Hospitality was good. Keep up the good work guys.”

  • Nerissa Philippines

    “The hostel is located on the quieter side of Kyoto Station, you can walk for 5 mins or take the Kujo subway which is next door. I appreciated that the staff waited for me to check in at 11pm. The breakfast is basic but good enough to start the day. The bed’s size is bigger than some hostels I’ve stayed at. The shower and toilet are also adequate and clean. The kitchen/common area is also a nice place to chill with a good view of the street and Kyoto Tower. I loved my stay here.” Read more

  • Jeanine United States of America

    “Exceptionally clean and well maintained; short walk to Kyoto Station and right next to subway and 7-11; chic little backpackers hostel that was surprisingly quiet ”

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  • Is it quiet at night?

    Yes, we'll try to make our facility quiet with guest's cooperation. For example, we regulate using time of hair dryer and washing machine.


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  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?

    If you want to use your own sleeping bag, you can but we have nice mattress and warm blanket including bed sheets.


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  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    We'll keep your luggage before check-in and after check-out.


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  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?

    Please set your own number for locker and lock it for safe.


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  • Are sheets and towels included?

    Yes, the bed sheets and towels are included. If you need new towel please feel free to ask us.


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  • For booking of 3 adults in a quadruple room with 4 bunk beds, do we have the whole room to 3 of us or just 3 bunk beds in the quadruple room?

    If you book a quadruple room, you can use whole room.


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    Yes, we'll try to make our facility quiet with guest's cooperation. For example, we regulate using time of hair dryer and washing machine.


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  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?

    If you want to use your own sleeping bag, you can but we have nice mattress and warm blanket including bed sheets.


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  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    We'll keep your luggage before check-in and after check-out.


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  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?

    Please set your own number for locker and lock it for safe.


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  • Are sheets and towels included?

    Yes, the bed sheets and towels are included. If you need new towel please feel free to ask us.


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  • For booking of 3 adults in a quadruple room with 4 bunk beds, do we have the whole room to 3 of us or just 3 bunk beds in the quadruple room?

    If you book a quadruple room, you can use whole room.


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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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Natural Beauty
  • Lake 琵琶湖
    7.7 miles
  • Mountain 比叡山
    14.5 miles
  • River 鴨川
    0.5 miles
Closest Airports
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    22.6 miles
  • Kobe Airport
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  • Kansai International Airport
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  • Pets are not allowed.

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  • On-site coffee shop
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  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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    No parking available.

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  • Shared lounge/TV area
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  • Fire extinguishers
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  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
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3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

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Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Group policies will apply for reservations made for 9 or more guests. Please contact the property directly for more details.

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.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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

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  • Check-in at The Lower East Nine Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Lower East Nine Hostel by:

    • Train 1h 20min
    • Airport shuttle (public) 1h 40min

  • The Lower East Nine Hostel is 1.6 miles from the center of Kyoto.

  • Guests staying at The Lower East Nine Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

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