Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, bidets, and hair dryers. Amenities This hostel offers designated smoking areas. Business}, Other Amenities Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Property Location With a stay at The Lower East Nine Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, within a 5-minute drive of Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine. This hostel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Kyoto Tower and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Nishiki Market. Dining Enjoy a meal at LE9 Cafe or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Mandatory Charges You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property: A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Check-In Checkin starts at 3:00 PM Checkin end at 10:00 PM The minimum age of Checkin 18 Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Please note, groups may be divided and accommodated in different rooms, depending on group size and season. The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. Check-Out Checkout is done at 11:00 AM Pets Pets not allowed General instructions No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Minimum guest age is 18 Caters to adults only Unicode Support true Property is cleaned with disinfectant Staff wears personal protective equipment Protective clothing is available to guests Masks are available to guests Gloves are available to guests Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer Social distancing measures are in place Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly Temperature checks are available to guests Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures Contactless check-out is available