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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.

E
Emilie
From
Belgium
Perfect location near the station. Beds were super comfortable. Possibility to take a new towel / extra pillow whenever needed. Room size on the smaller end but enough for two.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,866 reviews
Price from
US$46.31
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.

S
Samee
From
South Africa
Really good location. Good place to meet other travellers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,840 reviews
Price from
US$70.94
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.

a
abi khalil
From
Hong Kong
The space, cleanliness, room overall
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,194 reviews
Price from
US$44.86
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.

S
Sunhild
From
Germany
By far the best hostel during my three week trip through Japan! The staff is amazing, it’s super clean, beds are comfy and the absolute highlight is the cafe/bar area! Good place to socialize and work. 100% I’ll come back!😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,203 reviews
Price from
US$64.08
1 night, 2 adults

Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

H
Heidi
From
Norway
Piece Hostel Sanyo is beautiful and superclean. It has huge common areas, library, well equipped kitchen, roof terrrace and supernice bathrooms/ showers. I stayed in a ten person dorm, and it felt like having your own room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,188 reviews
Price from
US$43.52
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.

K
Kuan
From
Singapore
I like that the space for kitchen and seat to rest or eat is very big.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,384 reviews
Price from
US$59.06
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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
US$140.98
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.

A
Andres
From
Germany
“The best part was the super friendly and helpful staff. The room with the two French beds where we stayed was very comfortable. The mattresses and pillows were very cozy. The accommodation is located near several restaurants, supermarkets, and is 20 minutes from Kyoto Station by bus (direct connection). It’s also close to all the major attractions in the city. The toilet, Japanese bath/shower was very clean. Clean towels were available for 100 yen, but this was not a problem. The food downstairs at the café was delicious.”
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews
Price from
US$49.02
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.

I
Ipek
From
France
the hostel is very clean, the bed was amazingly comfortable. I’ve been traveling for 2 months and it’s the best that I’ve had. the location, the hostel is located in one the sightseeings place, Gion street ( street where you can see if you are lucky some geishas ☺️)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 833 reviews
Price from
US$147.07
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.

A
Adam
From
Ireland
Loved the feel of the place, owner was super nice and welcoming. Definitely do the dyeing workshop if you're there. It's great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
Price from
US$140.98
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
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,840 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,194 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 413 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,384 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,188 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,866 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, 792 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$61.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 369 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$42.72 per night

HARUYA Umekoji

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,443 reviews

Located an 8-minute bus ride from JR Kyoto Station, HARUYA Umekoji is a 100 year old Japanese traditional townhouse with free WiFi access. Rooms at HARUYA Umekoji have air conditioning and heating.

From US$41.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 107 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$98.94 per night

KYOTO Guest House

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 201 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$44.86 per night

灯々屋

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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$168.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 71 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$45.82 per night

Peace House Sakura

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 247 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$100.61 per night

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

Shiki Shiki Higashiyama

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews

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

From US$37.17 per night

Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 325 reviews

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

From US$115.35 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$57.67 per night

Colours

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews

Conveniently located in the centre of Kyoto, Colours offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

From US$53.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 516 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
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews

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

SHIN kyoto

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 83 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.

Guest House WA

Kyoto
Budget options available
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-...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 408 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,384 reviews

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.

From US$47.75 per night

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.

JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 317 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.

Hostel Mundo

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews

Situated conveniently in the centre of Kyoto, Hostel Mundo offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews

Located in Kyoto, within 1.8 km of Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.5 km of Tofuku-ji Temple, Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto provides accommodation with free WiFi.

Hostel Otro Mundo

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews

Well located in Kyoto, Hostel Otro Mundo provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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Avg. price/night: US$48.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,188 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$65.36
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 833 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$47.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,866 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, 671 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$47.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,866 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$64.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,203 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