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Welcome to Len Kyoto Kawaramachi, your charming gateway to the heart of Kyoto! Nestled just 1.7mi from the vibrant city center, this cozy retreat is the perfect place to unwind after a day filled with exploring temples, strolling through beautiful gardens, or indulging in delectable Japanese cuisine. With prices starting from just $41, you won’t have to break the bank to enjoy a comfortable stay in this enchanting city.
Step inside and you’ll be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere, where you can relax in our non-smoking rooms, chill out in the bar, or whip up your favorite dish in the fully equipped kitchen. Free Wi-Fi keeps you connected while you sip on a delicious drink at the café or meet fellow travelers in our communal spaces. The property is also easy to navigate with an elevator that takes you to the upper floors—no heavy lifting necessary, so you can focus on making memories!
Guests rave about their experiences here, with over 1,045 reviews highlighting the friendly vibe and the fantastic amenities that make every stay enjoyable. Whether you're an adventurous backpacker or a leisurely traveler looking for a fun place to call home during your Kyoto adventures, Len Kyoto Kawaramachi is your ideal spot. Get ready to taste, explore, and enjoy delightful moments in one of Japan's most magical cities!
At Len Kyoto Kawaramachi, your culinary adventures are just as exciting as your explorations of the city. Dine in style at our modern on-site restaurant, where international cuisines meet Kyoto's unique flavors. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast to fuel your day of sightseeing or a leisurely dinner after a busy afternoon, our restaurant’s vibrant ambiance ensures that every meal is as enjoyable as your travels. Treat your taste buds to a diverse menu that promises to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters!
When it comes to unwinding, our eclectic bar space is the place to be! Sip on a refreshing beverage or try out one of our specialty drinks inspired by the local flavors. The lively atmosphere is perfect for mingling with fellow travelers or sharing stories from your day's adventures. Plus, with plenty of seating options, you can recline and savor the moment—after all, what’s better than a chill night with new friends over good drinks and laughter?
Booking your stay is effortless, too! With various payment options like American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and JCB, you can choose the method that works best for you. So why wait? Pack your bags and get ready to create unforgettable memories at Len Kyoto Kawaramachi, where comfort, fun, and excitement abound!
Closest airports
Osaka International Airport
23.8miKobe Airport
39.6miKansai International Airport
49.5miChūbu Centrair International Airport
59.6miRestaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Queen Room, Single Use
1 Queen Size Bed
110 sqft
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Experience luxury in our Double Room with a Queen Bed, perfect for single occupancy, equipped with air conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchenette. Only steps away from upper floors with elevator access.
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Superior, King Size, Single Use
1 King Size Bed
160 sqft
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Indulge in the comfort of a spacious Superior King Room with a luxurious King size bed, kitchenette, and air conditioning. Accommodates 2 adults for a relaxing stay.
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Single Room
1 Twin Bed
95 sqft
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Cozy single room with a comfortable Twin bed, offering air conditioning, kitchenette, and easy access via elevator. Perfect for solo travelers needing a compact and convenient stay.
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Dormitory, 6 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
20 sqft
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Rest and relax in our cozy 6-bed dormitory room, featuring a comfortable bunk bed to accommodate one adult. Enjoy the convenience of air conditioning and a fully-equipped kitchen while staying on the upper floors accessible by an elevator.
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Dormitory, 8 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
20 sqft
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Rest and relax in a cozy bunk bed in our 8-bed mixed dormitory room, featuring air conditioning and a kitchenette accessible by elevator. Perfect for solo travelers seeking comfort and convenience.
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King Room, Single Use
1 King Size Bed
170 sqft
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Indulge in the comfort of a stylish King Room, perfect for solo travelers or couples. Highlights include a spacious 172 sqft room with a luxurious King size bed, kitchenette, and air conditioning.
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Twin Room, Single Use
2 Bunk Beds
85 sqft
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Cozy twin room perfect for solo travelers with air conditioning, a convenient kitchenette, and bunk beds. Enjoy your stay on the upper floor accessible by elevator.
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Dormitory, Female Only
1 Bunk Bed
20 sqft
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Cozy female dorm room with an elevator access. Complete with air conditioning and a kitchenette, perfect for solo travelers.
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Room - 1 Queen
95 sqft
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The single room provides air conditioning, a washing machine, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Superior
1 King Size Bed
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Microwave
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King Room
1 King Size Bed
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Kitchenette
Microwave
Dryer
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Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
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Featured reviews:
Brandon
10
January 2025
A huge shoutout to the staff at Len. Wonderful people! Everyone was so helpful and friendly. The atmosphere, the coffee, the food, the drinks, all great. The common area upstairs on the second floor is a cozy spot to meet new people or get some work done. New Years: I'd like to add that I really appreciate how Len had a countdown and sold soba for the New Year. My friends and I didn't plan to be at Len to celebrate the New Year, but Len was doing everything right so we ended up staying. Thanks for such a great time, everyone!
I didn't like when I had to leave Len.
Diva
10
October 2024
Excellent base for our trip to Kyoto. Len is such a lovely hostel with a cool vibe which extends to its friendly staff and the bar/restaurant downstairs. It has excellent facilities including a coin washer and dryer, and basic kitchen/food supplies in the communal kitchen (e.g. free-to-use rice + rice cooker, soy sauce, cooking oil, tea etc) and the bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean and comfortable. It's also within walking distance of several public transport links for getting around the city. Would definitely stay here again.
nothing!
Isabella71299
10
June 2024
The vibe at the hostel was so great - lovely downstairs bar/cafe area with amazing coffee, and the first floor common area for guests was cute too. It was really easy to get to the golden pavilion via the 205 bus which leaves a few hundred metres away from the hostel, and to visit the inari shrine via subway, also only a five minute walk to the station! All in all, great!! We really enjoyed our stay here, the staff were really kind, they let us leave our bags in the hostel after we’d checked out, and everything was lovely and clean. It was a little noisy as our room was facing the road but earplugs were provided so that was great! I wish every hostel was like this one!!
Jibran
9.1
April 2024
Check in with smooth. They stored my luggage the day I was leaving with no issues. They were really helpful in advising me how to ship my luggage to my last destination and where to go to do that. The cafe downstairs also had a great vibe and very friendly service. All in all a solid location to stay at, at reasonable rate.
I got put in a top bunk for a week and my knee isn't great. If the hostel had proactively asked me if I wanted to move given I watched the lower bunks in my room free up or could have given me a lower bed in the first place I would have liked that.
Eleanore
10
November 2024
All well thought out and refined - everything I could think of was there and available - private reading lamp with plug for charging phone, private locker, slippers, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, free umbrellas, and a terrific kitchen available. Staff so kind and friendly and personable. Food and drinks were fab - great atmosphere, easy and beautiful.
Would love to have been able to get breakfast before 8:00 to get an early start to sight-seeing. Most places didn’t open until 9:00.
You
9.1
September 2022
5th times staying here, it feels like home to me every time I come to Kyoto I’d definitely stay at Len! just the value for the money, good vibes, cafe & bar? clean shared space! I always stayed at bunked room but this time is my first time using the private room, it was really spacious plus high ceiling and big window for natural light. Was great!
The only thing will be the sound proof if you are a light sleeper, please bring your own earplug! even for private rooms, the windows are not thick enough to prevent noise from the road outside…But everything else was great!
Tara
10
March 2024
Extremely friendly front staff :) Amazing breakfast !!! Try the French toast, granola & yogurt with berries and smoothie. Also evening cocktails were yummy. Super clean place to stay we saw lots of international guests and even some with multiple kids:) it was quite, and the bed was comfortable and clean too. Also this is in my opinion the best place if travelling on foot. The bus stop is right outside and it’s only minutes by bus to the Kyoto station!
Honestly I have nothing negative to say other than I was so sad on check out day when I was informed at the counter the chef wasn’t in so no breakfast that day:(
Kathy
8.2
April 2024
Great location, easy walk to everywhere, quiet and convenient, good atmosphere. This is a proper youth hostel, for sure, so if that’s the vibe you’re looking for, this is the place. They did provide lots of free ear plugs. I didn’t mind making our own beds with the provided sheets, but just know you’ll need to do that.
Bathrooms have barn doors and don’t actually close like a proper door, so be wary of noise and smells. Cafe is a bit pricey for what it is, especially the beer. It’s got an industrial design with metal piping and concrete etc which gathers dust and can be cold. The property was pricey when compared to other similar accommodations in Kyoto. If a hostel provides free earplugs - use them because you probably will need them.
Mstockton
8.2
March 2024
Location was superb! Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were a generous size with tall ceilings. Bathrooms were clean and a good size as well. The cafe downstairs was also a plus, good coffee in the morning - we didn’t eat here because there are so many other good options around, but the food looked okay.
No shelving or places to put anything on when you are on the top bunk (phone and water bottle were falling off). Only 1 washing machine for the whole place, definitely could have made it easier to have another one available.
Michael
8.2
December 2023
Central location--plenty of eating and drinking options within walking distance, though getting to most tourist spots required a long walk or short taxi ride. The cafe/bar downstairs was very convenient. The food wasn't anything special but was very good overall, and the local craft beer selection was excellent. The bunk room was small but comfortable.
The common area was very cozy and was a great place to enjoy a small meal or cup of tea. But it was small and didn't have much comfortable seating (mainly tables and chairs designed for eating rather than relaxing)--since I had top bunk, I would have appreciated a couch or some other soft place to lounge. Also, though the staff was extremely friendly and helpful, there wasn't a lot of tourist info/ideas readily available. I didn't like the location at first, but once I learned how to ride the bus (which was easy and convenient), I appreciated the central location.
Attractions
Kamogawa River (Kamo River)
0.6miNishi Hongan-ji Temple
1miShoren-in Temple
1.1miKyoto Handicraft Center
1.5miThe Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)
2.2miGekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
4.8miTogetsu-kyo Bridge
5.2miSagano
5.5miByodo-in Temple
7.9miOsaka Museum of Housing and Living
24.7miUtsubo Park
26.6miNational Bunraku Theater
27.2miSennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
27.6miMinami
27.7miTempozan Ferris Wheel
30.4miAttractions
Kamogawa River (Kamo River)
0.6miNishi Hongan-ji Temple
1miShoren-in Temple
1.1miKyoto Handicraft Center
1.5miThe Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku-no-michi)
2.2miGekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
4.8miTogetsu-kyo Bridge
5.2miSagano
5.5miByodo-in Temple
7.9miOsaka Museum of Housing and Living
24.7miUtsubo Park
26.6miNational Bunraku Theater
27.2miSennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
27.6miMinami
27.7miTempozan Ferris Wheel
30.4miAirports
Osaka International Airport
23.8miKobe Airport
39.6miKansai International Airport
49.5miChūbu Centrair International Airport
59.6miCuisines
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Restaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bathroom
Hairdryer
Shared bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Cleaning Services
Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
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Coffee house on site
Restaurant
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Baggage storage
Lockers
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dining table
Dryer
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen
Stovetop
Toaster
Washing machine
Living Area
Dining area
Sofa
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
View
City view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and up are allowed)
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No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
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