Mulan Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

Property highlights

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About this property

Open from May 2017, Mulan Hostel is located 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

  • 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 twin beds
3 futon beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
3 futon beds
Bedroom 4
3 futon beds
Bedroom 5
3 futon beds
Bedroom 6
3 futon beds
Bedroom 7
6 twin beds
Bedroom 8
6 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Fernanda
United States United States
“Only 6 bunks per room, and plenty of space. The bathrooms were really clean and beautiful aesthetic. The staff was very friendly. They provided with towels and essentials. The area is a nice quiet place.”
Chika
Japan Japan
“Staff was wonderful. Their service, smile and attitude are exceptional!!”
Anna
Netherlands Netherlands
“The staff here is super duper kind. The whole place breaths the boutique hotel atmosphere. Beds were very good and rooms and furniture seemed new. The desk was comfortable because there was a reading light on it. The curtain was very decent...”
Kwok
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“The staff contacted me to follow up my check in schedule and she could cope with my needs to arrive in the evening at 19:00”
Aura
United States United States
“Super clean, welcoming and organized. The amenities within the cabin and the hostal itself are fantastic - really high value despite the price. Bikes, games, free tea and coffee. The bathrooms are clean and enough for the amount of people per...”
Hannah
United States United States
“Location was excellent. The kitchen and common areas were nice.”
Rachel
United States United States
“These first nights in Kyoto my 70 year old mother and I stayed in the women’s shared dorm room. The hosts made sure my mother had a lower bunk, and when we arrived, late and in the rain, they helped us to get a taxi last minute. We were both so...”
Rachel
United States United States
“I have already reviewed this hostel for my time in the women’s shared dorm room but would like to review it again for the time I spent with my husband in a private room. We were very comfortable and the hosts were so helpful and responsive. I...”
Rachel
United States United States
“Mulan Hostel has been exceptional. I have traveled for twenty five years and seen so many hostels I can’t count. This has been the best I have stayed at. I was there for four weeks total, a few days with my 70 year old mother, three weeks on my...”
Marc
Germany Germany
“Mulan hostel is a wonderful location. We enjoyed every aspect of our stay. The accommodation is very clean, the hosts are friendly and we always met other travellers in the guest room/kitchen”

Hosted by KOU&OH

9.5
Host Review Score
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

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ¥15,000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about $97. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

The fine print

Must-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 1000 JPY/every 30 minutes from 21:00 to 24:00 is applicable for late check-in.

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

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

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 1727