Kami-Katsura Station × Budget GuesthouseRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

This building is a renovated traditional Kyoto townhouse. As your second home, it offers the charm of a Kyoto machiya and is within walking distance of the popular Umekoji Railway Museum and Kyoto Aquarium, making it perfect for creating wonderful memories.

Just a 2-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station and a 7-minute walk to Togetsukyo Bridge, Mulan Hostel is an Accommodation surrounded by Arashiyama’s most captivating sights. It offers easy access not only to major attractions such as the Bamboo Grove Path, Tenryu-ji Temple, and Jojakko-ji Temple, but also to lesser-known spots like Gio-ji Temple, Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple, and Atago Shrine. Rental bicycles are also available for guests.Inside the hostel, you will find a charming garden and Japanese-style modern interiors. We offer private rooms in both Japanese-style and Western-style options, as well as dormitory rooms ideal for solo travelers. With highly affordable rates in the Arashiyama area, we are here to support all travelers visiting Kyoto.We also offer an entire-building rental Plan for up to 28 guests, recommended for family trips, graduation trips, and company retreats.

Rich greenery and a serene atmosphere that make it hard to believe you're in the heart of Kyoto. The surrounding area is filled with attractions such as Ryoanji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Toei Kyoto Studio Park, and Arashiyama, making it a convenient base for exploring the northwest of Kyoto. Most importantly, you can experience a unique side of Kyoto here. Equipped with free parking, it is ideal for family stays, and the "Takibi-an" event, where you can enjoy a relaxing time around a bonfire as part of an outdoor experience program for adults, is also highly popular. Additionally, cycling and exploring the surrounding area from the Utano Youth Hostel are highly recommended.As an internationally diverse youth hostel that values "travel, people, and nature," we support eco-friendly travelers who care about the local environment while offering opportunities to connect with Kyoto's town, people, history, and culture. While we do not offer the all-encompassing Facilities of a Hotel, our hospitable staff, who cherish encounters and exchanges, warmly welcome you.