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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.

H
Hsin Ying
From
Taiwan
All the guests can get one glass of welcome drink. A good start to get to know Sake (if you take alcohol), and also, to make friends. They offer soft drinks as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,923 reviews
Price from
US$43.19
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.

K
Kseniya
From
Belgium
Location and the host are great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Price from
US$89.81
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.

R
Ria-Maria
From
Finland
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,849 reviews
Price from
US$71.01
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
Patricia
From
Ireland
It was super clean and well serviced / looked after.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,171 reviews
Price from
US$44.90
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.

G
Gaetan
From
Belgium
- very nice building - good price/value - confortable bed - nice public bath
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,148 reviews
Price from
US$66.72
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.

E
EVA
From
New Zealand
Everything but especially the common area / kitchen. It was very peaceful and well equipped. I also liked that everything was very clean. I had a double room and it was warm and comfy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,206 reviews
Price from
US$64.15
1 night, 2 adults

Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

Y
Yisi
From
China
everthing is great! I arrive the hostel real late around 1am, and the staff over the shift at o:oo. Thanks so much for wait and let me check in~~~ staffs know much about Kyoto when I ask question related visiting Kyoto by a bike renting app. Wonderful building and facilities designed of the hostel. Most pretty hostel with professical architecture design language and skills I have meet!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,227 reviews
Price from
US$39.12
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.

K
Kaja
From
Slovenia
Very good vibes, friendly staff and comfortable place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,418 reviews
Price from
US$59.12
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$141.13
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.

P
Pierre
From
Japan
We enjoyed our stay in Alohadays, Yuki has always been attentive and a good host, the facilities are really practical and the beds are very comfortable. Everything is perfect for making good memories in Kyoto!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Price from
US$49.07
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 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,171 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,420 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 400 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 89 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, 3,923 reviews

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

Iwatoyama Hostel

Kyoto
Budget options available
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.

Guest House WA

Kyoto
Budget options available
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-...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 394 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$125.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 829 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.

LiVEMAX Hostels Kyoto Ekimae

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 89 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$175.13 per night

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$134.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 408 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$133.43 per night

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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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 532 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...

Guesthouse Go Sign

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews

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

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.

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$212.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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.

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 400 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$128.30 per night

HARUYA Umekoji

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,439 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$138.56 per night

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

灯々屋

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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.

HoNoDo COBO

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 231 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$224.52 per night

HARUYA Higashiyama

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

Attractively set in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, HARUYA Higashiyama is situated 400 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 600 metres from Shoren-in Temple and 1.1 km from Gion Shijo Station.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 283 reviews

Set 400 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Shiki Shiki Higashiyama in Kyoto offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

Hostel Niniroom

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 856 reviews

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

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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Avg. price/night: US$146.77
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, 829 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, 3,923 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, 669 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, 3,923 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, 1,206 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