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Opened in May 2016, Guest House KuKu offers accommodation in Niigata. The guest house was renovated from a traditional Japanese sweets store from 1930. The property features wooden architecture and free WiFi throughout the property. All guest rooms are air conditioned and have heating, while beds come with a reading light and electric socket. Shower facilities are shared. Guests will find a shared kitchen with kitchenware and a lounge at the property. A washing machine is available for guest's use for a surcharge. There is a supermarket and a convenience store within a 4-minute walk from the property. Various dining options are available within a minute's walk from Guest House KuKu. Hakusan Shrine is a 6-minute stroll from the property. Niigata Prefectural Civic Centre is 500 metres from Guest House KuKu, while Toki Messe is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is Niigata Airport, 8 km from Guest House KuKu.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 futon beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Niigata
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Molly
    Australia Australia
    It was really comfortable and communal and the dorms were nice and private :)
  • Flippity
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very cute guesthouse with a ghibli theme throughout - there's plenty to look at on the walls and around the place that you wouldn't spot straight away. Kuku was a very friendly dog and it was lovely to spend some time with him. There are...
  • Minju
    Australia Australia
    The real boss Koko is sooooo cute, The staff and owner and Kuku are nice and friendly,

Managed by JP

Company review score: 9.4Based on 279 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

世界遺産、ダンス、ジブリ、 好きなことはたくさんありますが、 基本アクティブなオーナーです。 人と人との繋がりを大切にと思い始めたゲストハウスくくなので、会話を楽しみたいと常に思っています。

Property information

築90年の古民家のゲストハウスで、 ジブリの雰囲気を醸し出しています。 ジブリ好きなスタッフがグッズや飾り付けを行なっているため、ジブリ好きな人には必見です。 小型犬も一緒に住んでいるので、犬がお好きな方は触れ合うこともできます。 ペット連れも相談で宿泊可能です。

Neighbourhood information

古き良き居酒屋や、お洒落なバー、 昼間は多くのビンテージショップが立ち並ぶ、 新潟の昔の都市古町は昼夜問わず観光ができます。

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Guest House KuKu
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 70

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Any request for late check-in or early check-in cannot be accommodated at the property. All guests are required to check in by 22:00.

Guests can store their luggage on site on the day of arrival prior to check-in between 10:00-12:00 upon prior request. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.

Please note, the front desk is closed from 12:00-16:00.

Please note, lights within the property will be turned off at 23:30. There is no curfew.

Children 13 years and older can be accommodated at the property.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 20005, 新保環指令第20005号

FAQs about Guest House KuKu

  • The prices at Guest House KuKu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guest House KuKu offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Guest House KuKu include:

      • Bed in Dormitory
      • Twin
      • Double

    • Guest House KuKu is 0.8 miles from the centre of Niigata. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Guest House KuKu is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.