Hostel Mundo
Location: 596 Tenbin-cho Shimodatiuri agaru, Higurasidori Kamigyo-ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8105, Kyoto, JP
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Central Location
Situated in Central Kyoto, Hostel Mundo provides easy access to popular attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Nijō Castle.
Amenities
Guests can enjoy the convenience of complimentary wireless internet, multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms with access to a shared kitchen. The bathrooms are equipped with showers, slippers, and hair dryers.
Ready to immerse yourself in Kyoto's charm? Book your stay at Hostel Mundo now.
Important Information
- Children 7 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
- The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from noon - 9:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Amenities & Facilities
- Lot hours - 24 hours
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
- Lot hours - 24 hours
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Female Dormitory
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access, toaster, griddle, and freezer
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and towels
Practical - Washing machine, safe, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Slippers
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Separate living room
- Shared accommodation
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Griddle
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laundry detergent
- Free extra futon
- Restaurant dining guide
- Freezer
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Japanese-Style Single Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Twin Futon
65 sq feet
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access, toaster, griddle, and freezer
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, slippers, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Washing machine, safe, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Slippers
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Griddle
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laundry detergent
- Free extra futon
- Restaurant dining guide
- Freezer
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Japanese-Style Superior Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Futons
129 sq feet
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access, toaster, griddle, and freezer
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, slippers, and towels
Practical - Washing machine, safe, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Slippers
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Griddle
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laundry detergent
- Free extra futon
- Restaurant dining guide
- Freezer
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
65 sq feet
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access, toaster, griddle, and freezer
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, slippers, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Washing machine, safe, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Slippers
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Griddle
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laundry detergent
- Free extra futon
- Restaurant dining guide
- Freezer
-
Japanese-Style Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Futons
97 sq feet
Layout - Separate living room
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access, toaster, griddle, and freezer
Sleep - A down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, slippers, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Washing machine, safe, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Slippers
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Separate living room
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Griddle
- Soap
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laundry detergent
- Free extra futon
- Restaurant dining guide
- Freezer
Guest Reviews
- Taylor (8/5): - You definitely only get what you pay for. Not the best, but it has everything you need!
- Itzel (2/5): - Está padrisimo que sea un alojamiento de mas de 100 años, sin embargo la estancia en si deja mucho que desear y lo que mas me incomodó fue que nos cobraran el uso de las toallas cuando es un recurso en todos los servicios de hospedaje. Las colchonetas me parecieron sumamente incómodas, es un alojamiento para chicos de menos de 30 años. La regadera es sumamente peligrosa y bueno el aire acondicionado no funciona como promete la descripción y en reemplazo colocan un ventilador de piso....reservamos 3 noches pero solo aguantamos 2, decidimos retirarnos.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Very special, very nice place, we will be back - really an adventure, very japanese, very speciel place, we never stayed anywhere like that, no luxury but great atmosfare, quet area, close to buses and shops and temple, we just loved it
- Verified traveler (6/5): 印象的な宿でした - 隣室の会話が筒抜けですが…それを除けば古き趣きあって大正時代を感じる事ができます。
- Helen (6/5): small area - room area is very small, so insufficient open space to place luggage. But here is a traditional marchi ya you can feel
- Verified traveler (8/5): - 親切な対応でよかったです。
- Paula (6/5): - Habitacion muy pequeña. El baño alejado. En el pso de abajo.
- Sonja (8/5): - Very nice support with everything, nearby cultural points like the Nijo-jo Castle, good subway/bus line near to it, beautiful traditional house!
- ちゃん (6/5): - とくにみあたらなかったです。
- CINDY (10/5): - Je recommande. Maison traditionnelle centenaire en bois. Idéal pour les voyageurs. On a l'impression d'être en famille au sein du personnel et l'on y fait de belles rencontres. Le quartier est très beau avec ses maisons du vieux Kyoto. Très propre !!
- Bryan (10/5): My favorite Japanese stay - I was so pleased with Hostel Mundo! It has the style of a traditional Japanese home, with all the comforts that come along with that. That means snug rooms with sleeping cushions on tatami mat floors, a warm home-like environment in the common quarters, and a welcoming staff that is knowledgeable about the surrounding area of Kyoto. I actually wish to stay here again! So I hope I can the next time I want to visit Kyoto. A little distant from the more happening parts of the city, and a bit of a walk to the closest train station, but otherwise really, memorably great in all ways.
- Aaron (10/5): - Wooden house, very traditional feel
- stefan (8/5): - Very friendly
- Verified traveler (6/5): - This place was not comfortable - the space had been carved into too many rooms, and every space was cramped. The shared bathroom area was ridiculous - you have to turn sideways to get down the hall. The walls are paper thin and you can easily hear through them. The 'free breakfast' considered of toast and one egg. We paid way over 10,000 yen per night for the 3 person "family room", which was far too much. Two positives: the location is good, and the staff were generally very helpful and nice.
- ziqi (10/5): 不错！ - 第一次住这种类型，觉得还不错，其他房间的客人也很好，很多外国人，讲英文的哥哥姐姐也有，还能一起聊天，酒店的人也相当好，教你怎样坐车之类的，很热情！
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great staff. Organized and quiet. Good location to Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle. Close to bus stop that take you to Kyoto Station (take #9 bus). Old, quaint building. Not fancy but good hostel/backpackers location.
- Ryan (8/5): Traditional stay in Kyoto. - Great place if you want a more traditional stay while in Kyoto. Staff was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. The house is a little aged which gives it a rustic feel with the tatami rooms and decor. The futons are pretty comfortable considering but still is a futon, so expect that. The only real negative is that it's in the residential area so the train station is a bit of a walk, although there are buses nearby and you can rent bicycles. Overall great stay in Kyoto and would definitely do it again.
- Marti (10/5): - Hostel Munro is an authentic, wonderful Japanese building with an interesting layout and beyond friendly staff. Without a doubt the best Hostel I have ever Stayed in. In addition the walk into central town is very close meaning it's perfect to get around.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Accueil et équipe particulièrement sympa, quartier extrêmement agréable, très bon marché.
- みい (8/5): - ちようしょくおいしかったです。じすいできるのもうれしいです。ここちよくすごすことができまたりようしたいです。
- Verified traveler (10/5): traditional hostel with familiar atmosphere - The hostel is very traditional with a common room and tatami mattress. I loved that. Also you can enjoy there free tee and coffee. The hostel is traditional style, simple with a wonderful familiar atmosphere. I have never seen staff taking that much care about their guest and helping out wherever they can. By the way it was very clean!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Kyoto old house,but gou can feel friendly treat by staffs.nice
- Verified traveler (6/5): 何もかも遠い - お店が遠いことや、バス停が遠いのは不便ですが、ゲストハウスとしては良いところでした。 日本人の方向けではないですが、日本が好きな方には良い場所ではないかと思います！
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff are very friendly and helpful. They would recommend good restaurants nearby and help to search the bus schedule for places you want to visit. Some of the guests were going to see sakura and the staff lady even called the temples to make sure the sakura trees were still blooming. I am sure the guests had a good time visiting Kyoto and we had nice chats at nights. :)
- Tapati (8/5): - Es war sehr cool! Für Bagpackers sehr gut geeignet. Sehr freundliche Atmosphäre und Leute. Zum abschalten sehr gut geeignet. Einkauf, Restaurant, Sehenswürdigkeiten, Badehauser, Transport Verbindung sehr nah. Mann kann auch für 500 Yen ein Fahrrad für ein Tag gemietet werden. Ich würde es wieder besuchen.
- Macarena (10/5): - Es pequeño y encantador, el staf es impecable, son amabilísimos y la recepción que es la zona de reunión es el corazón del lugar. Una estancia maravillosa!!
- Farayus (10/5): Good place - Its a good and very comfortable place especially for backpacker. The host is so nice and so friendly. The house is complete if you want to cook.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - A little bit far from the closest station but otherwise a perfect place to stay in. Staff was so friendly and the place was comfortable.
- Eduardo (10/5): Perfect Japanese Style Guesthouse - Friendly, clean, close to downtown and a wonderful japanese experience. Remember to rent a bike ay this guesthouse and visit Kyoto, forget about buses!
- たにたに (8/5): アットホーム！ - 研修場所から近くて安いところを探していたところ、ムンドさんを発見。 とてもアットホームな雰囲気でゆっくり休息がとれました。お世話になりました！
- cheryl (10/5): 百年古宅 - 本次入住2樓的榻榻米房，面窗陽光充足，房間有提供冷氣、電扇、小桌子與坐墊、防蚊片羽小夜燈以及3個充電插座，1樓的浴室有2間，廁所有2間，洗手台有2個，距離老宅附近有2間浴場 優點：主人相當親切、百年古宅的榻榻米有淡淡的稻香味，有提供浴巾、可免費寄放行李，環境優美安靜 缺點：位置位於住宅區所以較偏有公車站牌(丸太町智光惠院）
- Fatin Izzati (8/5): Nice accomodation - Locate near train station and subway. Give choice to customer to choose mode of transportation to arrive here. There are tons of other hotel here. Near the main road. Look safe. I arrive here at night and everything went smooth. Shared bathroom at ground from about 9 and toilet about 4. Hair dryer, iron, weighting scale available. The counter have lots of guide for the city. Wifi is good. Inside room is clean with futon, tv and fridge. Overview, it was a good 1 night backpacking style stay.
- Verified traveler (2/5): Worst accommodation ever - 1. The staircase was so narrow. There was almost no landing at the foot of the staircase. One has to get off at the second/third step to avoid knocking into the wall. 2. The house was constructed of timber that made a creaking noise. I constantly feared that the ground on the second floor might collapse. Couldn't sleep well. Some walls were covered with chipboard, while the rest was in its original state - cement. It was a run-down shack. 3. The room's door was poorly fitted. There was a gap between the frame & the top of the door, hence no privacy at all. 4. The door was secured with a simple lock that could be broken into easily. 5. The house stank. The open kitchen concept meant that any smell would emanate into your room. Imagine being covered in that smell after taking a bath, just before you're about to head out or go to bed! Terrible! 6. It was overcrowded. There were about 14 occupants sharing 1 small bathroom & 2 toilets. Overall, it was a terrible experience. We dreaded returning to the hotel everyday. Will certainly not recommend it. Not worth it even though it's cheap. If I had known the condition earlier, I would pay a little more for better accommodation.
- ともさん (4/5): 困ったこと、よかったこと - 民家の中にあり、タクシー運転手も道に迷う位わかりずらい所にあります。 雰囲気は、いいと思いますが、家が昔の造りなので１階エントランスの声が部屋にかなり響くので、音が気にならない人は楽しめるし、眠れると思います。
- Verified traveler (8/5): Very basic hostel with good bus links to the city. - Very basic hostel with good bus links to the city.
- saru (10/5): 和のテイストを体験 - 昭和初期的町家。鍵はあるが防音性は無い。受け付けを通らないと出入り不可能。フレンドリーなスタッフや他の旅人と話ができる。触れ合いと気遣いを共有できる旅行者には最高。
- Mar (8/5): Nice traditional hostal - Nice room, very traditional. The only issue was that the place only had bathrooms in the ground floor and they were very small. The hostel is very close to Nijo castle.
- Mark (10/5): Small house but got everything u need, tremendous! - The house was over 100 years old. It was really unforgetable to live in a beautiful and old house. Feels lot's of Japanese culture and items. The host was kind and give many good advise for problems we worried.Also introduced local foods.Ramen and Yakiniku are delicious!!!
- uka (10/5): 친절하신 호스트.저렴한 가격. - 조용한 동네의 아늑한 호스텔. 느낌있는 공간과 다정한 호스트님 마음 편하게 쉴 수 있는 공간!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great location, great hostel - Staff were dry hospitable and hostel was in such great location. Can rent bikes for 500yen for 24hrs. Stayed for 5 nights which was enough times for us to see Kyoto. Good veggie restaurant near by and supermarkets
- emma (6/5): Good lodging for soaking up the Kyoto atmosphere - Be prepared to be cold when walking around this old house as this is an old traditional house however the hosts are lovely and helpful making up for the slightly rustic comfort. We had the super twin bedroom (room with fan) and it was spacious and nice for 2/3 people. We slept WELL. However the insulation of the walls is non existent therefore do not expect this accommodation to provide you any intimacy. Bring earplugs if you want to fall asleep more easily. Recommend you rent the bikes and bike around the city it's easier and really pleasant.
- SACHIE (8/5): - 臨機応変なご対応ありがとうございました。
- Apple (6/5): 古樸 - 去住宿要転公車距離會比較近，附近有超市，吃東西也方便，很有京都古宅的氣氛，老宅建築樓上走路聲音有些大，唯獨怕吵的旅客要考慮⋯
- Haruna (6/5): super rapport qualité - prix - Une maison typique Kyoto rénovée accueille sympathiquement les voyageurs japonais et étrangers. Un petit point qui peut être regrettable est qu'il n'y a pas de serviette, mais le rapport prix reste très bien.
- Mark (10/5): Great traditional japanese experience - Awesome stay in kyoto loved this hostel and for the staff Koko and Bell, for helping me domo arigato gozaimashita.
- Ka Yan (8/5): nice hostel - The hostel is located at a very quite area, about 5 minutes walk to the bus station, 500 yen for one day bus pass can be all around the attraction, the room was too small for 6 girls, I have not space to unpack or put my things, as I was on the top of the bulk bed. I am living in a old house at Ireland, so I do understand you have to walk slowly and light step. as it was a old house, everything should designed very small, like small room, small toilet, my roommate always hit her head, because she is a bit tall. The staffs were very nice, teach me where to go, how to go, and what to go, and they speaks good english.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Beautiful machiya and traditional Japanese room. - Staff is very helpful and accommodates English speakers. Highly recommended for traditional Japanese style!
- Verified traveler (2/5): Stay elsewhere - Tiny room - no room for anything other than a bed. We had to keep our belongings outside in the public hallway. Paper thin walls - you could hear everything and basically open plan, so if someone cooks or uses the bathroom - the smell permeates. One the toilets - I couldn't sit down properly (I have long legs!) both toilets are tiny. Really not worth it - if you're looking to save cash, head to a local love hotel where it's the same price for a larger room, amenities, privacy, quiet etc. We are travelling the world and have stayed in many many hostels - this was by far the worst.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Mundo is great! - I stayed for about a week at Mundo and Im glad i did! The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. It's a small hostel but cosy. Walking distance to Nijo Castle and even the Imperial Palace.
- aakriti (10/5): Ryokan style for a hostel price - When I first walked into the hostel I was quite sceptical as everything creaks with every step and the shared female dormitory is quite small. However the hostel staffs friendly and helpful nature makes you forget about that within seconds! The wifi is super fast, the location is a walk away from mundo bar, food options, supermarket, Nijo castle and bus stops to arashiyama and Kyoto station! I was heartbroken when I had to leave.
- Simon (10/5): Cool little find - This place was great. It was an over 100 year old building and for me was a great way to experience old style Japanese hospitality without spending over the top. Its not a perfect hostel, but for a few nights it was a cool little find.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Perfect Hostel Experience - I really didn't know what to expect with this place. Initially it felt very cultural and old fashioned, which I loved. The staff greeted us immediately (and very warmly), let us check in a early and gave us wonderful info on the area and transport. They really went the extra mile to ensure that travellers had a great experience and we really did. They have their own bar down the road which we were given free drink vouchers for and they knew all about getting around. I really liked the little bar and the whole area. They served food and great value drinks. Staff were able to tell us how to get to any place we asked about and had great suggestions. I told one of the hosts about how I really wanted a traditional Japanese Yukata and he gave me info on the perfect shop to suit my needs. I found the shop easily and found the ideal Yukata too! I was so happy and surprised. The room was small but cozy. There was no tv but we did have wifi in room and ended up sleeping really well. It was great value too. Everything about this place was ideal for getting to know Japan and I would certainly stay here again. I wish we had stayed longer!
- Sarah Izzati (8/5): Small room but value for money - It is a nice backpackers hostel, they are re-using the old Japanese house and you can experience living in one at Hostel Mundo with much cheaper price. We got the room with double bed, and it's quite small, hard to move around and not for people who has large suitcases. The stair is quite steep so be careful, anyway they have free tea and coffee so its quite good for a morning/late night snack. They have small kitchen, small common room and only one shower/ 2 toilets. So we need to get up early to skip the queue. And its located only 10-12 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop.
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