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Piece Hostel Kyoto

Kyoto Station Area, Kyoto

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. Clean, perfect staff, good quality equipment (even dyson hair dryer :)) , comfort bed

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9.1
Wonderful
2,232 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

CAFETEL Kyoto Sanjo for Ladies

Gion, 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. The female-only property is close to several noted attractions, around 1.2 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and around 1.3 km from Heian Shrine. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.8 km from the hostel. Super clean, well-equipped, everything you need is there. Nice staff. Great location, you can take the lift directly from the metro to your floor, amazing.

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9.2
Wonderful
276 reviews
Price from
$52
per night

Colours

Shimogyo Ward, 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. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Perfect place to stay! The owner was very welcoming and we felt like home. We could leave our luggages until late at night after the check-in. Not so much to say! Just perfect!

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9.4
Wonderful
107 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

Guest House Ga-Jyun

Gion, Kyoto

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. The shared kitchen comes with a microwave, fridge and an electric kettle. A coin-launderette is on site and luggage storage is offered at the front desk. Ichiro and Shoko are the best hosts, and breakfast is incredible. A wonderful place :)

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9.2
Wonderful
620 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

Offering rooms in a traditional Japanese-style building, Guesthouse ITOYA Kyoto is a 7-minute walk from the Horikawa Imadegawa Bus Station. Imadegawa Train Station is a 17-minute walk away. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building. Very clean and comfortable. Staff are very nice and friendly.

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9.1
Wonderful
351 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

灯々屋

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and slippers, rooms at the hostel also boast a city view. At 灯々屋 rooms come with bed linen and towels. Close to everything and all the amenities were good

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9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews
Price from
$170
per night

Kaya Yamanoie

Yosano

Located in Yosano, 11 km from Yumikiro Castle Ruins, Kaya Yamanoie provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 14 km from Chionji Temple, the hostel with free WiFi is also 15 km away from Tango Kokubunji Ruins. The property is allergy-free and is set 13 km from Itanami Plate Row Park. Beautiful location and the owner has an eye for every little detail. We had a magnificent breakfast. Next time I will make sure we can have diner to! A place to wind down completely and enjoy nature at its best.

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9.1
Wonderful
65 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

SHIN kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

SHIN kyoto offers accommodation with a rooftop terrace, just a 3-minute walk from JR Tanbaguchi Station. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Nijo Castle is 2.1 km away.

Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.4 km from SHIN kyoto, while Katsura Imperial Villa is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 36 km from SHIN kyoto. It was really clean and stylish and almost everything was automated! You will get a chance to meet an owner who will give you instructions on how to behave and will give you any advice or help needed. The property is being taken care of care about every day so even tho bathroom and common space are shared they were all perfectly clean and supplied.

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9.8
Exceptional
28 reviews
Price from
$122
per night

Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto

Kyoto Station Area, 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 Conference Hall. Featuring a shared lounge, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is less than 1 km from Kyoto Station, and within 2.6 km of the city centre. Good location, super friendly staff, room and bed clean, shower toilet clean, close to Aeon shopping mall and not too far from the station. Easy to find.

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8.5
Very Good
3,615 reviews
Price from
$42
per night

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Gion, 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. 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 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. Very cozy facilities with everything one could need during a stay. There's also plenty of space to mingle with other travelers and a convenience store is just around the corner.

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8.8
Excellent
1,370 reviews
Price from
$59
per night

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