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Reviews of Hostel Otro Mundo 2 stars

602-8351 Kyoto, Kyoto, Kamigyo-ku Rokubancho 370-1, Japan

#586 of 633 hotels in Kyoto

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 31 hostel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    7.3

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Them cleaning the beds very loudly at 10am. They could have waited like 2hours but nope the second anybody checks out they start cleaning veeeery loudly.

    Very chill and cozy place Near the bed you had a big place to store your stuff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    8.0
    A neat and perfect stay. Couldn't be more satisifed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing major to point out. Only that it was somewhat warm in the bed area (could maybe have been better ventilated) and a little cold in the other rooms (maybe some more heaters). But that was mostly because i was there in late autumn. Its a luxury problem after all.

    I liked how welcoming the staff was. Emi was a great host and helped out with everything plus a little extra like travel advice and so forth. The staff made hard efforts to keep it clean and neat at all times. I stayed there for 5 nights and i was very satisifed with how it went. There were 2 showers, 2 toilets and a machine outside for washing clothes. (The laundromat was a 2 min walk from there) The kitchen had all the tools needed and the living room was a great place to meet other travellers. I mostly met people either on early morning or late evening. As for the location, it was located very close tp Nijo castle. This is a place worth checking out if you're into history and culture. It was a 1-2 hour walk from arashiyama (also highly recommended to visit). Maybe 2 hour walk from kyoto station. Somewhat 1 hour walk to the nishiki market if you cut through the imperial palace. (A lot of good restaurants and interesting shops. This is the area you wanna go if you want to find bars and clubs.) Allthough its worth mentioning that kyoto is mainly known for bars, Osaka has better stages for clubs. The point is most temples was at least 1 hour walk from there. Its important to keep in mind that Kyoto is a huge city with scattered temples all around, so no matter where you live, you will be far from everything. Having that said, there was a bicycle rental a 10 minute walk from the hostel. You could rent a bike there and store it outside the hostel if you would like. There are also train stations and buses from place to place. (Buses can be confusing if you dont know the language) also taxi's are very hard to find in Kyoto unless you are already at a very crowded tourist place. I was walking for hours without seeing one, so a bike is recommended for the easiest and cheapest way to get around. I recommend this stay if you would like to travel all around kyoto.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    7.0
    Alright stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell from the room 😬

    It was alright overall. The storage next to bed is very handy. Lucky that I was able to catch the fleamarket on the 25th of the month. I recommend checking the flea market if you could!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Emi was super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    7.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    House was cold

    Amenities were good, and the other guests were lovely

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom facilities could be improved. Walls are too thin so you can hear some noise.

    Room was spacious (for Japanese standards), nice common area and kitchen, good location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    7.0
    Cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very narrow.

    Friendly staff, smoking area.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi is weak.

    The property is beautiful, right across a small temple. There’s plenty if food a bars around the area. The space felt clean and the staff is friendly and accommodating. The shared space is comfy and a good spot to meet other travelers. I extended my stay two nights as a result

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    A welcoming space to spend a week in
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a lovely atmospheric hostel, super comfy and a really nice traditional Japanese style communal area where everyone hangs out! Great food places around too and just a good atmosphere

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was ply wood from the ceiling that fell down into our room. The check in process took 45minutes

    Bed was comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    great and recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Overall everything was great, the pods where nice, clean and sound proof. You also have a great onsen inhouse, with a great sauna, a hot wirlpool and a coldbath. You also get full set of bathing utensil (gel/razor/towles) as well as fresh hotel cloths each day.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    1.0
    To avoid absolutely
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Probably the worst hostel I've been to. - the hostel wasn't heated except for the rooms. - the laundry machine is outside and there is no dryer nor ways to dry the laundry - the whole venue is not isolated - the staff are just not here at all (even at check in or check out time) and just leave papers at the reception to communicate with clients... In general, unless budget is your only criteria, I would really advise you to avoid this hostel.

    The bed was spacious enough to store my bags

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    9.0
    Feel like home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Japanese style. the kitchen.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    10
    Everything was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit of a hassle to dry clothes after washing as there were no drying racks, only a very short line.

    Very friendly and helpful host, great location for the public bus system. Lots of restaurants and convenience stores within walking distance. Great commonareas Quiet area. Everything is very clean. We stayed in a private room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    4.0
    Too hot and uncomfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dormitory was WAY too hot - really hot! I had to sleep in the common room in the end due to the heat with no fan or air conditioning.

    The location was okay.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

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