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All rooms at Piece Hostel Sanjo are air conditioned. Some units come with a private shower room and toilet, while there are shared shower rooms and toilets for other guests at the property. Bed linens and towels are provided free of charge. Female-only dormitory rooms are available. The family room we had was great. The set up of the beds was perfect. The beds were large and comfortable. The common areas were spacious and welcoming. We were so impressed by the Piece Hostel Sanjo. We didn’t know what to expect given it’s a hostel. But our expectations were blown away. It’s a very modern, clean and cool place.

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9
Superb
7,148 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. It features a spacious and comfortable lounge, a tatami (woven-straw) terrace and a wall-size map with latest event information around Kyoto. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property, while portable WiFi devices are available for guests to use during their stay for an additional fee.

Private rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a washbasin. A semi-double size bunk (120cm wide) in the dormitory rooms comes with a luggage space and a security locker. comfortable and spacious shared room. free bath towel, good location.

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9
Superb
3,799 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. It was a real pleasure staying at Toru's wonderful accomodation. Everything was clean, well equipped, the beds were comfortable and plenty of space. Toru was just amazing- sent us lots of tipps for sightseeing and restaurant and was alltogether just lovely. And the foot massage machine was a game changer 😍

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9.4
Superb
149 reviews
Price from
US$64
per night

Guests can choose to stay in dormitory-style rooms or in private rooms. Bathrooms and toilets are shared.

A safety deposit box is provided for storing valuable belongings. Microwave, fridge, freezer, and electric kettle are available. Laundry is also available with limited time and luggage storage is offered at the front desk. All of the staffs are so kind. They are friendly. The good thing is free breakfast!!. And the breakfast was nice. They also had the washing machine and the small massage machine.

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9.2
Superb
847 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Conveniently located in the centre of Kyoto, Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is set 1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The staff was very nice and very helpful. The place is very nice and very classic and cozy.

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9.1
Superb
413 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

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. It is housed in a 100-year-old traditional building. I absolutely loved everything about my stay at Gojo Guest House. The architecture was stunning, it felt like I was in the historical period of Japan. The female dorm had tatami & were separated with a curtain, but provided enough privacy as a fellow introvert. The bathrooms were shared but were well kept & I appreciated the retro bathhouse vibes it had. Last but not least, the Kamo river is practically next to the Guest house so I was blessed on my walks to & from each day.

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9.1
Superb
369 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

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. The property is located 2.2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.8 km from Heian Shrine. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. great room in a great location!!!!

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9
Superb
64 reviews
Price from
US$129
per night

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. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Absolut amazing host and rooms were clean and cleaned daily.

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9.9
Exceptional
79 reviews
Price from
US$88
per night

Boasting a terrace and views of city, Guest House Hennka Kyoto is situated in Kyoto, 1.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. Featuring a garden, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The host was so friendly and welcoming, and the property was lovely. They also offered free transportation too and from Kyoto Station and a free breakfast, which were both nice surprises.

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9.6
Exceptional
45 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

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. The property is set 1.9 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 2.1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 2.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

The units at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. All rooms at Ryokan Hostel Gion have air conditioning and a safety deposit box. The hostel was really nice and clean. Location is perfect! Even though there were about 20 beds in the dorm, it wasn’t noisy at all.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,835 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

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