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Piece Hostel Kyoto

Minami Ward, Kyoto

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

B
Berni Muñoz
From
Mexico
Really friendly personal and extremely clean. Definitely recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,935 reviews
Price from
US$38.57
1 night, 2 adults

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.

H
Hendrik
From
Netherlands
Colours gave me a homely vibe, the owner, Toru, is really nice and will help you with any of your needs. There are two shared bathrooms, one western shower and one Japanese style bath. And if you really want a taste of Japan, try the sento (Japanese public bath house) in front of the hotel. When you have room B, don't forget to say hello to the gold fishes and the tanuki statues.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$90.23
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Higashiyama Ward, 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.

L
Ludovic
From
Switzerland
One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,853 reviews
Price from
US$71.35
1 night, 2 adults

R Star Hostel Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms. The property is around 2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle and 2.5 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

P
Pavel
From
Kazakhstan
Good location. Clean and quiet room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,170 reviews
Price from
US$45.12
1 night, 2 adults

Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

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

A
Adam
From
Israel
There is a lot of space and the nature around it
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,149 reviews
Price from
US$67.03
1 night, 2 adults

Len Kyoto Kawaramachi

Shimogyo Ward, 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.

R
Risa
From
Japan
Nice people, great food and drinks at the Cafe & Bar, and the common space was super stylish.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,203 reviews
Price from
US$64.45
1 night, 2 adults

Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

E
Eadie
From
Luxembourg
Beautiful accommodation and roof top terrace. Comfortable room and very clean. Great location and welcoming staff. Can’t complain
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,227 reviews
Price from
US$39.31
1 night, 2 adults

K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel

Shimogyo Ward, 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.

A
Ahmed
From
United Arab Emirates
Clean, great location and cool vibes
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,420 reviews
Price from
US$59.40
1 night, 2 adults

ホステル祇園SORA

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

Y
Yu-Hung
From
Taiwan
Room ,toilet and bathroom are so clean. Comfortable place to live.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Price from
US$141.79
1 night, 2 adults

ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

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

A
Annabel
From
Australia
An adorable building nestled in near a supermarket, chemist and convenience stores. The bottom floor is a lovely cafe and the cozy room we stayed in fit in had three comfortable beds. The room was light and warm and extremely clean, with a spacious shower downstairs and an eco-friendly toilet right outside (both also very clean). The two owners are lovely, cheerful people who made us feel very welcome!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Price from
US$49.31
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,227 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,935 reviews

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Colours

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 152 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.

SHIN kyoto

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 86 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.

Guest House WA

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Well located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Guest House WA is located less than 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 1.8 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 2.1 km from Sanjusangen-...

Kagan Hotel & Hostel

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Attractively set in the centre of Kyoto, Kagan Hotel & Hostel is within 2.1 km of Kyoto Station and 2.2 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto.

From US$191.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 155 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
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 67 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.

JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 323 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.

Hostel Mundo

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 187 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.

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

Iwatoyama Hostel

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 794 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 402 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 cosy hostel accommodation in a refurbished traditional...

From US$128.90 per night

HARUYA Umekoji

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,438 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.

From US$94.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 393 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.

From US$125.68 per night

UNKNOWN KYOTO

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews

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

KYOTO Guest House

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews

Conveniently situated in the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, KYOTO Guest House is located 2.8 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 3.5 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 3.6 km from...

From US$51.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 826 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews

Situated within 1 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto and 2.3 km of Sanjusangen-do Temple, LiVEMAX Hostels Kyoto Ekimae features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

From US$175.95 per night

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

Peace House Sakura

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 257 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.

Seiki Kyoto Station

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 554 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 US$106.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 407 reviews

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

From US$134.06 per night

Hostel Niniroom

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 857 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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 322 reviews

Set in Kyoto, 1.9 km from Heian Shrine, Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross features a terrace and views of the city.

From US$141.13 per night

Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 171 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.

From US$83.79 per night

Guest House Atagoya

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 102 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...

ホステル祇園SORA

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 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.

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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Avg. price/night: US$102.74
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,227 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 traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 826 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 traveller
Avg. price/night: US$111.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,935 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 traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 670 reviews
Great, cheap hostel a little outside of the center. Great for meeting new people or keeping for yourself!
Guest review by
Carl
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$111.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,935 reviews
Best Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.
Guest review by
Robin
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$166.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,203 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 traveller