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Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

M
Muhammad
From
Indonesia
I like the bed because it has twin beds separarely, because usually other hotel in japan has twin beds but not sepatarately so it is kind of weirds when you sleep especially traveling with friends.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6,815 reviews
Price from
$64.67
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.

T
Tan
From
Singapore
Very close to Kyoto station and bus stops
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,545 reviews
Price from
$52.22
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Go Sign

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Ideally set in Kyoto, Guesthouse Go Sign has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

C
Chantal
From
United Arab Emirates
The owner is ADORABLE WONDERFUL! The common area is fantastic, a beautiful traditional Japanese haven in a super cute historic quarter of Kyoto. Highly recommend!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Price from
$60.86
1 night, 2 adults

Colours

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Located conveniently in the center of Kyoto, Colours has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

A
Atchariya
From
Thailand
The hospitality of owner is exceptional
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
$75.73
1 night, 2 adults

Guest House Ga-Jyun

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

A 5-minute walk from Higashiyama Subway Station, Guest House Ga-Jyun features free Wi-Fi at the entire property. The wooden terrace has chairs overlooking the garden. We are small house with 5 rooms.

K
KISSAKA
From
Thailand
All of the staffs are so kind. They are friendly. The good thing is free breakfast!!. And the breakfast was nice. They also had the washing machine and the small massage machine.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 823 reviews
Price from
$60.86
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto and with Samurai Kembu Kyoto reachable within a 4-minute walk, Ryokan Hostel Gion has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

A
Araceli
From
Chile
Everything’s was so nice and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,728 reviews
Price from
$53.56
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.

S
Sydney
From
United States
It is a very beautiful hostel, you are greeted with slippers to change into and cubbies to put your shoes in. It is wheelchair accessible which I noticed. The rooms are more private than other hostels I've been too. There were 6 beds in the women's-only room but when I stayed only 2 girls including myself stayed in a room for my entire stay which was nice. It's very clean, it gives a luxurious vibe. The bathroom and showers were wonderful. The shampoo and conditioner made my hair so soft I loved it. The sinks had chairs underneath the table so you can do your makeup or skincare which was nice. They have fresh towels given to you every day which I love. And there is a private bathroom outside the elevator across from the room I stayed at which was nice and convenient if I didn't want to walk 3 doors down to the communal bathrooms. Something to keep in mind Is that the communal bathrooms are shared by male and female guests regardless if you stayed in a women's only room. Unless the room itself has a bathroom included but I got the regular 6 beds women's only room and I used The communal bathrooms and showers with other people BUT there are locks on the shower and bathroom so it wasn't a huge concern of mine at all. The second floor is where the kitchen is and it was also beautiful and clean. They have water tea and coffee available at all times. As well as outlets to charge your devices if you want to hang out there. There is a toaster, kettle, microwave, fridge, stove all available. It was a very peaceful experience as I felt everyone enjoyed their peace and kept the volume low throughout the halls and stuff. Very cute and serene experience. The beds were great, no complaints there, I was warm and had plugs for my devices and a little light as well as a hanger to hang a sweater or shirt there for the next day. There is also one locker designated for each guest and it can fit a carry on luggage as well as maybe a backpack on top of it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,173 reviews
Price from
$43.95
1 night, 2 adults

Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, 2.4 miles from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

A
Attila Mezei
From
Romania
spacious, confortable hostel in the outskirts of Kyoto. A big bonus is the hostel's onsen!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,068 reviews
Price from
$53.42
1 night, 2 adults

Len Kyoto Kawaramachi

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Len Kyoto Kawaramachi offers accommodations in Kyoto. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The rooms have a shared bathroom.

B
Basel
From
United Arab Emirates
The cafe/bar at night is really lively and fun to be in. Easy to meet people but not too loud and noisy. Location was amazing, quiet but 5 minutes from lots of lively areas. Staff was very friendly. Very clean and comfortable. By far best hostel I ever stayed in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviews
Price from
$74.38
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.

B
Brent
From
United States
Just about everything I reviewed this hostel before more than once actually Brent McDermott
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,228 reviews
Price from
$69.38
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

Most booked hostels in Kyoto and surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,068 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,374 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,173 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,728 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,228 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,545 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6,815 reviews

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

  • Colours

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

    Located conveniently in the center of Kyoto, Colours has 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, 719 reviews

    Located in the center of Kyoto, a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Iwatoyama Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews

    Well situated in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Mini Inn Kyoto - Kyoto Historic district is located a 11-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 0.7 miles from TKP Garden City...

  • SHIN kyoto

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

    Located conveniently in the center of Kyoto, SHIN kyoto has 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, 258 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 cozy hostel accommodations in a refurbished...

    From $338.10 per night
  • HARUYA Umekoji

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,374 reviews

    Located an 8-minute bus ride from JR Kyoto Station, HARUYA Umekouji is a 100 year old Japanese traditional townhouse with free WiFi access.

  • Kagan Hotel & Hostel

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

    Attractively set in the center of Kyoto, Kagan Hotel & Hostel is within 1.3 miles of Kyoto Station and 1.4 miles of TKP Garden City Kyoto.

    From $130.64 per night
  • UNKNOWN KYOTO

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 418 reviews

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

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

  • KYOTO Guest House

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, KYOTO Guest House is located 1.7 miles from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 2.2 miles from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.3 miles...

    From $47.33 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 140 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,228 reviews

    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.

  • Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

    Located within a 4-minute walk of Gion Shijo Station and 0.8 miles of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

  • Gojo Guest House

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews

    A 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine, Guest House Gojo offers simple and cozy Japanese-style dormitory accommodations with free Wi-fi, futon beds and shared bathrooms.

  • JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews

    A 5-minute walk from the heart of Kyoto’s beautiful Gion district, the entirely nonsmoking Jam Hostel Kyoto provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

  • Peace House Sakura

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, a free-use kitchen and 24-hour hot showers, the completely nonsmoking Peace House is 0.6 mi from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

    From $102.11 per night
  • Hostel Mundo

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews

    Well situated in the center of Kyoto, Hostel Mundo provides 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 center. Check these hostels in Kyoto and nearby

  • Guest House WA

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

    Well located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Guest House WA is located a 11-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 1.1 miles from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 1.3 miles from...

    From $84.53 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews

    Open from 2017, KIZUNA HOTEL Gojo Kiyomizu-dera Kamogawa is located in Kyoto, a 4-minute walk from Gojo Station and Karasuma Gojo Bus Stop. Guests can reach Kyoto Station within a 15-minute walk.

  • 灯々屋

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Attractively located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, 灯々屋 is located a 10-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto, one mile from Gion Shijo Station and a 14-minute walk from Kyoto Station.

  • Seiki Kyoto Station

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 529 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 $98.05 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews

    Shiki Shiki Higashiyama provides free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Kyoto.

    From $148.76 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

    Located within 1.1 miles of Katsura Imperial Villa and 2.8 miles of Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

    From $81.14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews

    Well set in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto is located 1.1 miles from Sanjusangen-do Temple, a 18-minute walk from Tofuku-ji Temple and 0.9 miles from Kyoto...

  • Hostel Otro Mundo

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews

    Conveniently located in the center of Kyoto, Hostel Otro Mundo provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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  • Avg. price/night: $113.51
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6,815 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 847 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,545 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews
    Great, cheap hostel a little outside of the center. Great for meeting new people or keeping for yourself!
    Guest review by
    Carl
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,545 reviews
    Best Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.
    Guest review by
    Robin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $142
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,200 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 traveler