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Hostels in Kyoto

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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

Most booked hostels in Kyoto and surrounding area in the past month

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Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,422 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,830 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,112 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,197 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,359 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,783 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7,126 reviews

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

Guest House WA

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

Well located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Guest House WA is located a 11-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 1.1 miles from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 1.3 miles from...

From $172.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

Attractively set in the center of Kyoto, Kagan Hotel & Hostel is within 1.3 miles of Kyoto Station and 1.4 miles of TKP Garden City Kyoto.

From $153.72 per night

KYOTO Guest House

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Fair - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

Conveniently located in the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, KYOTO Guest House is located 1.7 miles from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 2.2 miles from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.3 miles...

灯々屋

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

Attractively located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, 灯々屋 is located a 10-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto, one mile from Gion Shijo Station and a 14-minute walk from Kyoto Station.

From $393.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

Located within a 12-minute walk of TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.4 miles of Sanjusangen-do Temple, LiVEMAX Hostels Kyoto Ekimae has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

From $274.69 per night

Peace House Sakura

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, a free-use kitchen and 24-hour hot showers, the completely nonsmoking Peace House is 0.6 mi from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

HoNoDo COBO

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

Attractively located in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, HoNoDo COBO is located 1.5 miles from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.3 miles from Katsura Imperial Villa and 2.4 miles from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

From $259.66 per night

Seiki Kyoto Station

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 555 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 $181.76 per night

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Kyoto and nearby

Colours

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews

Located conveniently in the center of Kyoto, Colours has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

Iwatoyama Hostel

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 778 reviews

Located in the center of Kyoto, a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Iwatoyama Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews

Well situated in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Mini Inn Kyoto - Kyoto Historic district-英语预約限定 is located a 11-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 0.7 miles from TKP Garden...

Guesthouse Go Sign

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

Ideally set in Kyoto, Guesthouse Go Sign has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

From $163.59 per night

SHIN kyoto

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

Located conveniently in the center of Kyoto, SHIN kyoto has 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 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 342 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 cozy hostel accommodations in a refurbished...

From $129.83 per night

HARUYA Umekoji

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,422 reviews

Located an 8-minute bus ride from JR Kyoto Station, HARUYA Umekouji is a 100 year old Japanese traditional townhouse with free WiFi access.

From $140.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews

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

From $170.73 per night

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews

Conveniently set in Kyoto, THE NEXT DOOR Dormitory & Private Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

Shiki Shiki Higashiyama

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews

Shiki Shiki Higashiyama provides free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Kyoto.

From $129.83 per night

Hostel Niniroom

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 817 reviews

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

Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews

Located in Kyoto, 1.2 miles from Heian Shrine, Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross features a terrace and views of the city.

From $116.85 per night

Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews

Located within 1.1 miles of Katsura Imperial Villa and 2.8 miles of Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

From $77.90 per night

Guest House Atagoya

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

Guest House Atagoya is offering accommodations in Kyoto. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a concierge service and free WiFi.

From $195.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 156 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
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews

Located within a 4-minute walk of Gion Shijo Station and 0.8 miles of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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Avg. price/night: $128.96
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7,126 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 traveler
Avg. price/night: $286.67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 830 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 traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,783 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 traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 679 reviews
Great, cheap hostel a little outside of the center. Great for meeting new people or keeping for yourself!
Guest review by
Carl
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,783 reviews
Best Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.
Guest review by
Robin
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $155.80
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,209 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 traveler