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Piece Hostel Kyoto, hotel in Kyoto

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

Common spaces are really nice - there's a kitchen with all you need and enough space to have a meal, there's a small garden and a terrace. Everything is well maintained and regularly cleaned (kitchen, bathrooms and toilets get cleaned many times a day). Staff members are all friendly and helpful. Hostel is close to Kyoto station, but quietly tucked away in a small back alley. The room is small, but exactly as in the description and pictures shown. We would definitely choose again, only it was a little pricey due to new years holidays.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
2,606 reviews
Price from
£35.34
1 night, 2 adults
CAFETEL Kyoto Sanjo for Ladies, hotel in Kyoto

This female-only property is set in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, CAFETEL Kyoto Sanjo for Ladies is a 4-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

This is a really modern and quiet place, with a good location. I recommend it !
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
342 reviews
Price from
£77.70
1 night, 2 adults
Colours, hotel in Kyoto

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.

Really nice tradicional house and very attentive staff.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
£149.10
1 night, 2 adults
Guest House Ga-Jyun, hotel in Kyoto

A 5-minute walk from Higashiyama Subway Station, Guest House Ga-Jyun features free Wi-Fi at the entire property. The wooden terrace has chairs overlooking the garden. We are small house with 5 rooms.

Amazing staff. Amazing location.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
683 reviews
Price from
£46.20
1 night, 2 adults
Guesthouse Go Sign, hotel in Kyoto

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

The guesthouse has a Japanese feel n u feel comfortable. The owner is so helpful n always try to help if u asked for direction n the area. Once u knw the direction its so convenience to take bus or walk to visit most of the famous temples n shopping area. Next visit I would like to stsy in this place again. Alk the best to the owner
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
59 reviews
Price from
£70.61
1 night, 2 adults
Piece Hostel Sanjo, hotel in Kyoto

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

It is a really cool looking infrastructure, it has everything you may need including a nice bar, a cool looking lounge area with books and even a rooftop (which I didn't go, but it is available), they day we arrived there was a special vintage exhibition and once that was finished they started advertising some special workshops! They also offer a private meeting area if you need to work or organize your Itinerary and there are also some computers for guests to use, good laundry facilities and a well equipped kitchen. Room was on the small side but there was enough space and hangers, they also offer a desk and chair on demand. The default pillow is very small, but they offer additional pillows, available on each floor, for guests to choose. They also offer slippers for guests to use but the no shoes policy is not enforced.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
5,471 reviews
Price from
£32.02
1 night, 2 adults
R Star Hostel Kyoto, hotel in Kyoto

Opened in December 2017, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms.

Price quality is crazy. Really clean, comfortable, kind and helpful staff. We loved it!
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
1,955 reviews
Price from
£39.38
1 night, 2 adults
Ryokan Hostel Gion, hotel in 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.

Nice beds, great way of putting them together to hide the noise from others. Decent lounge space at the bottom, and a floor just for female bathrooms was cool too. Great location.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,480 reviews
Price from
£94.50
1 night, 2 adults
Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto, hotel in Kyoto

Attractively situated in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto is situated 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.3 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2.6 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan...

Very convenient location, walking distance to Kyoto train station and nearby to shops and restaurants. The bed was nice and comfortable. The toilet and showering facilities were always clean. Overall I had a pleasant couple of nights stay.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
4,104 reviews
Price from
£36.23
1 night, 2 adults
Len Kyoto Kawaramachi, hotel in 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.

Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
1,210 reviews
Price from
£59.85
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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  • CAFETEL Kyoto Sanjo for Ladies
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 342 reviews

    This female-only property is set in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, CAFETEL Kyoto Sanjo for Ladies is a 4-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

    Location, cleanliness, comfort and great facilities.

  • Colours
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 115 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.

    Everything was perfect. Wish we wouldve stayed longer!

  • Guesthouse Go Sign
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 59 reviews

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

    地理位置还算不错,从京都站出来,大概走15分钟就可以到达住宿地点,周边也有很多公交车站。房东热情好客,住宿设施齐全,所有人都很友好。房间是传统的日式风格,很有异域风情。

  • Ryokan Hostel Gion
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,480 reviews

    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 hostel is amazing and the highlight is the location.

  • R Star Hostel Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,955 reviews

    Opened in December 2017, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms.

    Clean, welcoming and had space loved the stay here

  • Len Kyoto Kawaramachi
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,210 reviews

    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.

    Cafe/bar, common area, staff, location, amenities.

  • Piece Hostel Sanjo
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 5,471 reviews

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

    Amazing value. Best quality hostel stay I've ever had.

  • K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,738 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.

    Excellent location, great value, clean and well run.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Kyoto

  • SHIN kyoto
    Central location
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 48 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.

    Super netter Gastgeber und sehr saubere Unterkunft

  • Piece Hostel Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 2,606 reviews

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

    Great Place with great location. Would book it again anytime.

  • Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 28 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.

    La ubicación, limpieza y lo amable de los empleados.

  • Gojo Guest House
    Central location
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 337 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.

    traditional sleeping arrangement, very friendly staff

  • ALOHADAYS Kyoto Nishijin Guesthouse
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 130 reviews

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

    Good location, appartement style was what we were looking for

  • ホステル祇園SORA
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 78 reviews

    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.

    Camera essenziale, ma struttura con tutti i comfort

  • Hostel Niniroom
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 712 reviews

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

    Comfy, lovely neighborhood and cutest cafe and staff

  • Guest House Atagoya
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 75 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, Guest House Atagoya is situated 3.2 km from Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, 5.8 km from Katsura Imperial Villa and 6.7 km from Kitano Tenmangu...

    冷氣有加濕功能非常棒,一共三個房間,適合包棟,不然遇到不安靜客人就會不舒服,始終是舊式和式建築,隔音不太好。

  • UNKNOWN KYOTO
    Central location
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 338 reviews

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

    Nice atmosphere. Something between traditional and modern.

  • Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 310 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross offers rooms in Kyoto, 1.9 km from Heian Shrine and 2.3 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

    Aardige mensen, ruime kamer, schoon, lokatie, prijs

  • KIZUNA HOTEL Gojo Kiyomizu-dera Kamogawa
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 402 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.

    Even though the room a bit compact, other than that are acceptable

  • 灯々屋
    Central location
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 12 reviews

    Situated in Kyoto, within less than 1 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.7 km of Gion Shijo Station, 灯々屋 features accommodation with free WiFi.

    Close to everything and all the amenities were good

  • Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,104 reviews

    Attractively situated in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto is situated 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.3 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2.6 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan...

    nice staff, facilities & location, right across is aeon mall.

  • Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 873 reviews

    Located in Kyoto, 3.9 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    The shared area was great and allowed for nice exchanges.

  • CoBo Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 166 reviews

    Attractively located in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, CoBo Hostel 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.

    ベッドの寝心地、お部屋の快適さ、施設の清潔さなど。 また、一階の共有スペースも楽しく過ごせました。

  • Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 238 reviews

    In a prime location in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto is located 1.8 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, 1.5 km from Tofuku-ji Temple and 1.4 km from Kyoto Station.

    We had a superb stay here. Lovely and very helpful owner.

  • International Guest House Tani House
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 217 reviews

    Well situated in the Kita Ward district of Kyoto, International Guest House Tani House is set 1.6 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple, 2.2 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 3.3 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

    The lady was super friendly and nice, absolutely recommended

  • Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 92 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.

    阪急の駅から近い閑静な住宅街にあり、設備や寝具は清潔で整頓されている。出入りが自由。ママさんが気さく。

  • Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 758 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.

    Fantastic staff, easy facilities and excellent location.

  • JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 222 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.

    Tutto la stanza pulita posizione perfetta vicino a tutto

  • City Pension Tommy Rich Inn Kyoto
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 101 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.

    L'emplacement parfait, son prix et la propreté.

  • Peace House Sakura
    Central location
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 171 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.

    スタッフが皆さん外国人だったので緊張したが、日本語がすごく上手で愛想もよくほっとしました。対応がとても丁寧だった。

  • Iwatoyama Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 559 reviews

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

    Calm and clean accommodation ! The staff are very helpful and nice.

  • HARUYA Umekoji
    Central location
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,224 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.

    The authenticity of the place. Proximity to Kyoto Station.

  • Hisaya Shirakawa 久宿 白川
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 343 reviews

    Well situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, Hisaya Shirakawa 久宿 白川 is located 600 metres from Shoren-in Temple, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 15-minute walk from Heian...

    The staff was very friendly and i made some new friends there

  • Shiki Shiki Higashiyama
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 349 reviews

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

    love everything about the place and it’s the best place to stay

  • Hostel Mundo
    Central location
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 136 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.

    Personnel très accueillant et serviables Endroit plein de charme

  • Hostel Otro Mundo
    Central location
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 123 reviews

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

    今の京都で、この値段で個室はあまり無いんじゃないか。 昔の京都の学生の下宿の雰囲気も感じられて良かった。

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  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 3,097 reviews
    The room was small but really nice, and nice experience. The showers/toilets were great (female only floor). It was cheap for the great location and some privacy (over a hostel).
    Tavia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £50.82
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 5,471 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!!
    floriana
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £39.27
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 758 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.
    Adrian
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 941 reviews
    Great location. Purpose-built, new hostel. Comfortable, clean, spacious, well-organised by professional yet relaxed staff. Good kitchen facilities. Its the best hostel ive stayed at in 10 months in Asia.
    David
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 2,606 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 !
    Hesti
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £23.63
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,104 reviews
    This is definitely one of the best hostels i have stayed in! The beds were super comfortable and the only hostel where i have not hated being on the top bunk, i actually preferred it as the top bunks had stairs leading to it. The hostel was super clean and the downstairs area was a great place to hang out after a long day of sightseeing. Great location about 5 minute walk to Kyoto station and a bus stop about 50m up the road. Will definitely be back again
    Tamara
    Group
  • Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 559 reviews
    Great, cheap hostel a little outside of the center. Great for meeting new people or keeping for yourself!
    Carl
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 2,606 reviews
    Best Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.
    Robin
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 456 reviews
    Safe and cosy hostel, shared room with privacy curtains around bunk beds. Downstairs common area is really lovely and nice place to cook a simple meal, chill out and do some work. Chilo and Nico the Pomeranians were so friendly and amazingly fluffy, the owner was happy to let them come and meet us whenever we were there. Good location close to bus stops and Nijo station, would like to come stay again!
    Lucinda
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £42
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,210 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!
    Ilana
    Solo traveller

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