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Piece Hostel Sanjo
Piece Hostel Sanjo offers private and dormitory rooms in the heart of Kyoto.
Piece Hostel Kyoto
Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station.
Ryokan Hostel Gion
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 Star Hostel 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.
Len Kyoto Kawaramachi
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.
Guesthouse Sign
Well set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Guesthouse Sign is located less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, a 18-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 1.7 km from Kyoto...
ホステル祇園SORA
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.
ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse
Set in the centre of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.
Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI
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.
HoNoDo COBO
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.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,070 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,177 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,731 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 222 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,235 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,566 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,837 reviews
Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Kyoto and nearby
Guest House WA
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 67 reviewsWell 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$131.11 per nightHARUYA Umekoji
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviewsLocated 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$56.48 per nightKYOTO Guest House
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 5.6Passable - What previous guests thought, 181 reviewsConveniently 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...
Peace House Sakura
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviewsOffering 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
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 533 reviewsReopened 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$110.94 per nightTHE NEXT DOOR Dormitory & Private Hostel
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 407 reviewsConveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, THE NEXT DOOR Dormitory & Private Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.
From US$96.49 per nightShiki Shiki Higashiyama
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 301 reviewsSet 400 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Shiki Shiki Higashiyama in Kyoto offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.
From US$88.75 per nightOyama Guesthouse Kyoto
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviewsLocated 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$60.51 per night
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Colours
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviewsConveniently 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.
From US$112.96 per nightIwatoyama Hostel
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 724 reviewsSet in the centre of Kyoto, 200 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Iwatoyama Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.
From US$90.77 per nightMini Inn Kyoto - Kyoto Historic district
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviewsSituated conveniently in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Mini Inn Kyoto - Kyoto Historic district is set less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, a 13-minute walk from TKP Garden...
SHIN kyoto
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.9Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 67 reviewsConveniently 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.
ゲストハウス栞庵-Shiori ann
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviewsConveniently 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$134.48 per nightKagan Hotel & Hostel
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviewsAttractively 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$129.90 per nightUNKNOWN KYOTO
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 417 reviewsConveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, UNKNOWN KYOTO provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
灯々屋
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviewsAttractively 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.
From US$320.58 per night
Save money on hostels in Kyoto and nearby – budget options available
City Pension Tommy Rich Inn Kyoto
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviewsWell 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
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviewsSituated 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
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 358 reviewsA 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
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 278 reviewsA 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
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 165 reviewsSituated 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.
RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 781 reviewsSituated within 1.2 km of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1.1 km of Gion Shijo Station, RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.
Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviewsLocated 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.
Hostel Otro Mundo
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviewsWell located in Kyoto, Hostel Otro Mundo provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.
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- Avg. price/night: US$161.24Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,837 reviewsI 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 byflorianaSolo traveller
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 844 reviewsOne 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 byAdrianSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$87.28Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,566 reviewsI 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 byHestiSolo traveller
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 654 reviewsGreat, cheap hostel a little outside of the center. Great for meeting new people or keeping for yourself!Guest review byCarlSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$87.28Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,566 reviewsBest Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.Guest review byRobinSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$127.75Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviewsI 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 byIlanaSolo traveller
