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Piece Hostel Kyoto

Minami Ward, Kyoto

Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station.

M
Maja
From
Bosnia and Herzegovina
I had booked private room with bathroom and got cutest little room ever! It was soo clean, restrooms and shower room too! Lovely modern hostel with great staff and above everything, super clean! 5 min away from Kyoto station!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,854 reviews
Price from
US$46.28
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Situated in Kyoto and with Samurai Kembu Kyoto reachable within 400 metres, Ryokan Hostel Gion features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

h
huseyin
From
Turkey
Helpful staff, clean facilities, a new towel every day and a neat common area with tatami mats. The location is also great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,843 reviews
Price from
US$70.89
1 night, 2 adults

R Star Hostel Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms. The property is around 2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle and 2.5 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

L
Lisander
From
Netherlands
Was a nice clean and comfortable hostel had all the amenities that you need the location was close to a lot of places that you can visit the room was clean and also was a quiet hostel you could rest.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,204 reviews
Price from
US$44.83
1 night, 2 adults

Len Kyoto Kawaramachi

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Len Kyoto Kawaramachi offers accommodation in Kyoto. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The rooms have a shared bathroom.

Y
Yana
From
Ukraine
Location is top, price was fine for the season and location. Everything was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviews
Price from
US$64.04
1 night, 2 adults

Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Piece Hostel Sanjo offers private and dormitory rooms in the heart of Kyoto.

A
Amelia
From
Bolivia
Incredibly impressive hostel with great facilities, comfy beds and ideal location. I especially liked the space under the bed to stow my bag. Laundry was also easy. Value for money is really good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,181 reviews
Price from
US$47.93
1 night, 2 adults

K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Featuring a sunny lounge with free Wi-Fi, 2 free-use kitchens and a rooftop terrace overlooking the city, Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto is a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Train Station.

C
Carmen
From
Spain
I forgot my backpack in the trunk of a bus, and one of the receptionists made a call in Japanese for me and stayed on the phone for a long time helping me get it back. The package arrived at the hostel while I was away, and they payed for the delivery in advance. Outstanding. In addition, everything at the hostel works perfectly and the facilities are clean, new, comfortable and just nice. It is very easy to make friends there, I would not have changed one thing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,392 reviews
Price from
US$59.02
1 night, 2 adults

ホステル祇園SORA

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Conveniently situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, ホステル祇園SORA is set 600 metres from Gion Shijo Station, less than 1 km from Shoren-in Temple and a 19-minute walk from Heian Shrine.

M
Mateusz
From
Poland
Great place to stay! 5 min walk to gion, 5 min to old part of Kyoto. Lovely owner! Clean and neat. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$140.89
1 night, 2 adults

ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

Set in the centre of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

g
gisela
From
Spain
Very large and confortable room. With very kind owners! Its amazing value for money and near bus stops. Would stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews
Price from
US$48.99
1 night, 2 adults

Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Set in Kyoto and within less than 1 km of Gion Shijo Station, Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

A
Andre__L
From
Italy
Very clean, large bed, good location. Close to subway station, convenience stores and restaurants. Quiet neighborhood but walking distance to the places where you can spend the night out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 831 reviews
Price from
US$146.97
1 night, 2 adults

HoNoDo COBO

Minami Ward, Kyoto

Attractively located in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, HoNoDo COBO is situated 2.4 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 3.7 km from Katsura Imperial Villa and 3.9 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

J
Javiera
From
China
Extra comfy and spacious room!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
Price from
US$140.89
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 512 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,204 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,392 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,181 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,854 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Kyoto and nearby

Iwatoyama Hostel

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 794 reviews

Set in the centre of Kyoto, 200 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Iwatoyama Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

From US$61.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews

Conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Gojo Subway Station and a 2-minute subway ride from JR Kyoto Station, ゲストハウス栞庵-Shiori ann provides cosy hostel accommodation in a refurbished traditional...

From US$42.69 per night

Guest House WA

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

Well located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Guest House WA is located less than 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 1.8 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 2.1 km from Sanjusangen-...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews

Attractively set in the centre of Kyoto, Kagan Hotel & Hostel is within 2.1 km of Kyoto Station and 2.2 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto.

From US$104.77 per night

UNKNOWN KYOTO

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews

Conveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, UNKNOWN KYOTO provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

KYOTO Guest House

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 199 reviews

Conveniently situated in the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, KYOTO Guest House is located 2.8 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 3.5 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 3.6 km from...

From US$44.83 per night

灯々屋

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Attractively set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, 灯々屋 is situated less than 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, a 19-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station and 1.2 km from Kyoto Station.

From US$379.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 831 reviews

Set in Kyoto and within less than 1 km of Gion Shijo Station, Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

From US$79.54 per night

Save money on hostels in Kyoto and nearby – budget options available

LiVEMAX Hostels Kyoto Ekimae

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

Situated within 1 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto and 2.3 km of Sanjusangen-do Temple, LiVEMAX Hostels Kyoto Ekimae features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

From US$54.11 per night

Peace House Sakura

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews

Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, a free-use kitchen and 24-hour hot showers, the completely non-smoking Peace House is 1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

From US$96.70 per night

Seiki Kyoto Station

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 551 reviews

Reopened after renovations in March 2017, OYO旅館 晴輝京都ステーション Kyoto is just a 3-minute walk from Hachijo East Exit of Kyoto Station. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

From US$92.86 per night

Shiki Shiki Higashiyama

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews

Set 400 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Shiki Shiki Higashiyama in Kyoto offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

From US$48.03 per night

Hostel Niniroom

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews

Hostel Niniroom is located in Okazaki, about a 30-minute bus ride from Kyoto Station.

From US$61.48 per night

ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews

Set in the centre of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews

Set in Kyoto, 1.9 km from Heian Shrine, Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross features a terrace and views of the city.

From US$102.46 per night

Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

Located within 1.7 km of Katsura Imperial Villa and 4.4 km of Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

From US$57.64 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 512 reviews

Situated conveniently in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Mini Inn Kyoto - Kyoto Historic district-英语预約限定 is set less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, a 13-minute walk from TKP...

Guesthouse Go Sign

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 251 reviews

Attractively located in Kyoto, Guesthouse Go Sign features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

SHIN kyoto

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews

Conveniently located in the centre of Kyoto, SHIN kyoto offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 413 reviews

Open from 2017, KIZUNA HOTEL Gojo Kiyomizu-dera Kamogawa is situated in Kyoto, a 4-minute walk from Gojo Station and Karasuma Gojo Bus Stop. Guests can reach Kyoto Station within a 15-minute walk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

Well located in Kyoto, City Pension Tommy Rich Inn Kyoto provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers luggage storage space.

Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

Situated within 400 metres of Gion Shijo Station and 1.3 km of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

Gojo Guest House

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 368 reviews

A 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine, Guest House Gojo offers simple and cosy Japanese-style dormitory accommodation with free Wi-fi, futon beds and shared bathrooms.

JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews

A 5-minute walk from the heart of Kyoto’s beautiful Gion district, the entirely non-smoking Jam Hostel Kyoto provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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Avg. price/night: US$58.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,181 reviews
I had a great stay at PIECE Hostel Sanjo. Central location next to Nishiki market, Pontocho Alley and several restaurants and shops. I booked a bed in a female shared dormitory. Comfy and intimate bed, with a safe to store valuable items if needed. Only women toilet and shower also available. I would definitely recommend it!!
Guest review by
floriana
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$79.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 831 reviews
One of best hostels I've stayed at! Great location in a very traditional local street that barely sees any tourists. The property itself is a traditional house. Clean and very comfortable. Washing machine and detergent available for FREE, and balcony for hang-drying. Plenty of hangers in the room and in the balcony. Spacious common room.
Guest review by
Adrian
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$61.99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,854 reviews
I stayed at bunk bed for 2 nights. Modern hostel with great facilities and great location. Bed was comfortable & we can use extra pillow for free. Coffee & tea, towels also free! Very recommended !
Guest review by
Hesti
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 672 reviews
Great, cheap hostel a little outside of the center. Great for meeting new people or keeping for yourself!
Guest review by
Carl
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$61.99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,854 reviews
Best Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.
Guest review by
Robin
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$76.85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviews
I think the best hostel I will stay in during my trip. The atmosphere was great and inviting to meet new people. The staff was super friendly and the beds were comfy as well!
Guest review by
Ilana
Solo traveller