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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.

Really well maintained facilities. We had a private double room which conveniently had a sink inside the room—I don’t know what the case was for smaller/ shared rooms. Staff was helpful and present. We were able to leave our bags there before we checked in and all day the day we checked out. I wasn’t stoked about sharing a bathroom before I came but upon seeing how clean everything was I didn’t care. There were plenty of shower rooms available plus a women’s only shower area which was nice. While the kitchen was shared, staff was responsible for doing dishes which quelled my fears about using cutlery that may not have been properly washed. Honestly great value. From what I could tell, people respected quiet hours. Earplugs were also provided. Incredibly convenient location near Kyoto station.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
2,232 reviews
Price from
$47.25
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.

Even it’s a bit small but very cute and clean and safety and soo convenience for everything. Staffs are also super friendly and helpful. There are everything and even hair curling, hair straightener and facial steam. And it’s near train station. The place even have
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
276 reviews
Price from
$94.14
1 night, 2 adults
灯々屋, hotel in Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, a 10-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 灯々屋 features rooms with city views and free WiFi.

Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
7 reviews
Price from
$264.69
1 night, 2 adults
Piece Hostel Sanjo, hotel in Kyoto

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

Location and staff is great, have a lot of facility for nice hostel function
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
4,982 reviews
Price from
$44.40
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.

We booked a private room, which was super spacious for Japan standards and very comfortable. We had our own sink in the room to be able to wash up and right outside the room were very clean and nice public showers and bathrooms. The Japanese toilets were great! The hostel has a lovely sitting area where you can cook, relax, make tea or coffee and store items in the fridge. The breakfast was assorted bread and jams that you could toast. They also cleaned our hostel room every few days and gave fresh towels.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
1,860 reviews
Price from
$65.37
1 night, 2 adults
Ryokan Hostel Gion, hotel in Kyoto

Located in Kyoto and with Samurai Kembu Kyoto reachable within a 4-minute walk, Ryokan Hostel Gion has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

One of the more social hostels I stayed at in Japan, thanks to the open layout of the common room. Met so many nice people and in the evenings it was quiet in the room itself. Good wifi and showers too, amenities were all a nice touch.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,370 reviews
Price from
$70.60
1 night, 2 adults
Len Kyoto Kawaramachi, hotel in Kyoto

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

it was all good
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
1,189 reviews
Price from
$75.18
1 night, 2 adults
K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel, hotel in 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.

The showers were clean and the lockers were a perfect size.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,499 reviews
Price from
$67.07
1 night, 2 adults
KIZUNA HOTEL Gojo Kiyomizu-dera Kamogawa, hotel in Kyoto

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.

Great place
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
385 reviews
Price from
$77.79
1 night, 2 adults
RAK KIYOMIZU - 1人旅専用hostel, hotel in Kyoto

Located within a 14-minute walk of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 0.7 miles of Gion Shijo Station, RAK KIYOMIZU - 1人旅専用hostel has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

great location in a quiet neighborhood. good value for a full room with desk and room to walk around the luggage. in room air conditioning too!
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
716 reviews
Price from
$75.83
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

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  • Piece Hostel Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 2,232 reviews

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

    Perfect in every aspect, clean comfortable and central

  • Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,616 reviews

    Attractively set in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto is located a 12-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 1.4 miles from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.6 miles from Kyoto...

    Bed comfy, awesome blanket, close to train station

  • R Star Hostel Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,860 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
     · 1,189 reviews

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

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

  • Hostel Niniroom
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 664 reviews

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

    Comfy, lovely neighborhood and cutest cafe and staff

  • Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 291 reviews

    Opened in 2012, Guest house Hyakumanben Cross offers affordable nonsmoking dormitory-style rooms or private accommodations for guests traveling in Kyoto.

    Aardige mensen, ruime kamer, schoon, lokatie, prijs

  • Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 73 reviews

    Offering a free-use kitchen, a coin launderette and free WiFi throughout, the entirely nonsmoking Oyama Guest house Kyoto has private and dormitory-style rooms.

    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。

  • HARUYA Umekoji
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,182 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.

    Great location and amenities in the kitchen, comfortable beds too!

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

  • SHIN kyoto
    Central location
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 28 reviews

    SHIN kyoto offers accommodations with a rooftop terrace, just a 3-minute walk from JR Tanbaguchi Station. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Nijo Castle is 1.3 mi away.

    Super netter Gastgeber und sehr saubere Unterkunft

  • Colours
    Central location
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 107 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.

    Everything was perfect. Wish we wouldve stayed longer!

  • 灯々屋
    Central location
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 7 reviews

    Located in Kyoto, a 10-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 灯々屋 features rooms with city views and free WiFi.

    Close to everything and all the amenities were good

  • CAFETEL Kyoto Sanjo for Ladies
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 276 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.

  • Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 351 reviews

    Offering rooms in a traditional Japanese-style building, Guest house ITOYA Kyoto is a 7-minute walk from the Horikawa Imadegawa Bus Station. Imadegawa Train Station is a 17-minute walk away.

    traditional views and room, friends from all over the world

  • Piece Hostel Sanjo
    Central location
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 4,982 reviews

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

    Very clean rooms and clear sign of all the facilities

  • Gojo Guest House
    Central location
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 334 reviews

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

    traditional sleeping arrangement, very friendly staff

  • Ryokan Hostel Gion
    Central location
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,370 reviews

    Located in Kyoto and with Samurai Kembu Kyoto reachable within a 4-minute walk, Ryokan Hostel Gion has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    Everything nice, from location to facilities. Very nice sleep

  • ALOHADAYS Kyoto 西陣
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 115 reviews

    Located in the center of Kyoto, a 11-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, ALOHADAYS Kyoto 西陣 has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    Good location, appartement style was what we were looking for

  • ホステル祇園SORA
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 58 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, ホステル祇園SORA is located a 6-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 700 yards from Gion Shijo Station and a 9-minute walk from Shoren-in...

    comfortable bed, clean and new, free tea and coffee,

  • Guest House Atagoya
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 72 reviews

    Located in the middle of historic Arashiyama neighborhood, Guest House Atagoya features free property-wide Wi-Fi and private Japanese-style rooms. JR Saga-arashiyama Station is a 3-minue walk away.

    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。

  • Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 15 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.

    Location is great. Value for money. Very clean room. Laundry onsite (for a charge though)

  • K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,499 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.

    amazing people, had a great time in kyoto. good location

  • KIZUNA HOTEL Gojo Kiyomizu-dera Kamogawa
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 385 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.

    très confortable, propres j'ai apprécier mon séjour ici

  • Mini Inn Kyoto 京都 - 外国人向け - 日本人予約不可
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 198 reviews

    Well situated in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Mini Inn Kyoto 京都 - 外国人向け - 日本人予約不可 is located a 11-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 0.7 miles from TKP Garden City Kyoto...

    Kindness of the employees. Accessible by public transportation.

  • Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 751 reviews

    Boasting a tennis court, BBQ facilities, garden and free WiFi, Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel is located in Kyoto, 2.2 mi from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and 2.5 mi from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.

    Good breakfast and dinner.The room is neat and clean.

  • CoBo Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 144 reviews

    Set in Kyoto, CoBo Hostel is a 10-minute walk to Toji Temple. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The units at the hostel are fitted with a seating area.

    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
     · 224 reviews

    Just 1969 feet from JR Kyoto Train Station, OYO旅館 スパークリングドルフィンズイン 京都 Kyoto features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi internet. Kyoto Station Hachijo exit is a 7-minute walk away.

    Very nice place and very kind owner. Will recommend to all.

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

    About a 10-minute walk from the beautiful Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Temple, Guest House Tani offers simple Japanese-style and dormitory rooms with air conditioning and shared bathrooms.

    The lady was super friendly and nice, absolutely recommended

  • JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 192 reviews

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

    Tutto la stanza pulita posizione perfetta vicino a tutto

  • Iwatoyama Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 525 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.

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

  • Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 733 reviews

    Located in Kyoto, a 9-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

    the beds are so spacious and comfortable, just amazing

  • City Pension Tommy Rich Inn Kyoto
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 85 reviews

    Centrally located in Kyoto, City Pension Tommy Rich Inn is a 7-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Subway Station. The pension features nonsmoking air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi at the lobby.

    L'emplacement parfait, son prix et la propreté.

  • Peace House Sakura
    Central location
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 154 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.

    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。

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

    Shiki Shiki Higashiyama provides 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
     · 131 reviews

    A 15-minute walk from the Nijo Castle grounds, Hostel Mundo offers affordable nonsmoking accommodations with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and shared bathrooms.

    Personnel très accueillant et serviables Endroit plein de charme

  • THE NEXT DOOR Dormitory & Private Hostel
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 373 reviews

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

    good location, really nice common room with kitchen

  • Hostel Otro Mundo
    Central location
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 102 reviews

    Conveniently 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。

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

  • Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,155 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $171.15
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 4,982 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $280.06
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 733 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 traveler
  • Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 897 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 traveler
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 2,232 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $127.48
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3,616 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
     · 509 reviews
    Great, cheap hostel a little outside of the center. Great for meeting new people or keeping for yourself!
    Carl
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 2,232 reviews
    Best Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.
    Robin
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 394 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: $127.48
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,189 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 traveler

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