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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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7,038 reviews
Price from
US$44
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Anna
From
Czech Republic
Great modern hostel. Private rooms and great communal space where you can make drip coffee. 5 mins from the train, superb
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,712 reviews
Price from
US$45.40
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, 1,206 reviews
Price from
US$58.79
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
Alex
From
New Zealand
Friendly, helpful staff. Immaculate throughout. Well equipped. Great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,319 reviews
Price from
US$54.18
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.

R
Rachele C.
From
Italy
Nice and cozy staying in a beautiful position! The lady was really nice, helpful and kind. Recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$129.33
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.

L
Lucas
From
Brazil
Great place. Well located close to bus stop; just one bus to city center. Comfortable beds and the place is always clean. Would recommend it for sure
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 175 reviews
Price from
US$44.97
1 night, 2 adults

Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

H
Hannah
From
Belgium
Lovely hostel, very quiet atmosphere and great staff! The beds were extremely comfortable. I slept like a baby :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews
Price from
US$134.92
1 night, 2 adults

HoNoDo COBO

Minami Ward, Kyoto

Attractively located in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, HoNoDo COBO 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.

Z
Zhanae
From
Australia
We arrived here as a typhoon hit close by and had the best 3 days being bunkered into this beautiful homely hostel! Amazing facilities and comfortable beds
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
Price from
US$129.33
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Niniroom

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

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

n
neepsocks
From
Canada
I've been really impressed by the hostels in Japan, and Hostel Niniroom was no exception. The building felt very modern, and my private room had a really nice vibe and decor. Staff were incredibly friendly, and the common room downstairs is quite nice. Everything felt very clean, and everything at the hostel felt well thought out and organized.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 811 reviews
Price from
US$56.44
1 night, 2 adults

RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Comfortable Accommodation

RAK KIYOMIZU in Kyoto offers adults-only hostel accommodation with free WiFi.

K
Kevin
From
Canada
The place was very clean and the girl, Hana, recommended some very tasty restaurants!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 780 reviews
Price from
US$58.79
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 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,712 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7,038 reviews

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

Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 157 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$78.38 per night

Colours

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 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.

Iwatoyama Hostel

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 756 reviews

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

From US$99.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 468 reviews

Situated conveniently in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Mini Inn Kyoto - Kyoto Historic district-英语预約限定 is set less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, a 13-minute walk from TKP...

SHIN kyoto

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 74 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 319 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...

Guest House Kyoto Inn

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 677 reviews

Situated conveniently in the centre of Kyoto, Guest House Kyoto Inn offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

KYOTO Guest House

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 193 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$52.26 per night

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

Guest House WA

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 74 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-...

From US$212.29 per night

HARUYA Umekoji

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,406 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 425 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$171.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 110 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$183.15 per night

灯々屋

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Attractively set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, 灯々屋 is situated less than 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, a 19-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station and 1.2 km from Kyoto Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 25 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$144.35 per night

HoNoDo COBO

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

Attractively located in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, HoNoDo COBO 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.

From US$293.94 per night

Seiki Kyoto Station

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 546 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$137.17 per night

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Kyoto and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 151 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, 62 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.

Gojo Guest House

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 371 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.

JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 295 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.

Peace House Sakura

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 234 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.

Hostel Mundo

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 176 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

Located in Kyoto, within 1.8 km of Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.5 km of Tofuku-ji Temple, Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto provides accommodation with free WiFi.

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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Avg. price/night: US$163.82
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7,038 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
Avg. price/night: US$216.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 836 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$209.07
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,712 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, 677 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$209.07
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,712 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$156.77
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,206 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
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