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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
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.
R Star Hostel Kyoto
R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms.
Len Kyoto Kawaramachi
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.
Guesthouse Sign
Conveniently set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Guesthouse Sign is located a 11-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, one mile from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 1.1 miles from...
ホステル祇園SORA
Conveniently located in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, ホステル祇園SORA is located a 6-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 700 yards from Gion Shijo Station and a 9-minute walk from Shoren-in...
ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse
Located in the center of Kyoto, a 11-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.
Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI
Located in Kyoto, a 9-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.
HoNoDo COBO
Attractively located in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, HoNoDo COBO is located 1.5 miles from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.3 miles from Katsura Imperial Villa and 2.4 miles from Sanjusangen-do Temple.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,069 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, 263 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 8.9Excellent - 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 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,235 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,566 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6,837 reviews
Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Kyoto and nearby
Guest House WA
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 67 reviewsWell 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 $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 Umekouji is a 100 year old Japanese traditional townhouse with free WiFi access.
From $56.48 per nightKYOTO Guest House
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 5.6Fair - What previous guests thought, 181 reviewsConveniently 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...
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 nonsmoking Peace House is 0.6 mi 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 $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 Kyoto, THE NEXT DOOR Dormitory & Private Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.
From $96.49 per nightShiki Shiki Higashiyama
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 301 reviewsShiki Shiki Higashiyama provides free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Kyoto.
From $88.75 per nightOyama Guesthouse Kyoto
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviewsLocated 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 $60.51 per night
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Colours
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 140 reviewsLocated 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.
From $112.96 per nightIwatoyama Hostel
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 724 reviewsLocated in the center of Kyoto, a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Iwatoyama Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.
From $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 reviewsWell 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
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.9Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 67 reviewsLocated 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.
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 cozy hostel accommodations in a refurbished...
From $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 center of Kyoto, Kagan Hotel & Hostel is within 1.3 miles of Kyoto Station and 1.4 miles of TKP Garden City Kyoto.
From $129.90 per nightUNKNOWN KYOTO
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 417 reviewsConveniently set in 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 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.
From $320.58 per night
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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 9.1Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 59 reviewsLocated 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
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 358 reviewsA 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
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 nonsmoking 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 reviewsWell 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.
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 reviewsLocated within a 14-minute walk of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 0.7 miles of Gion Shijo Station, RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL has 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 reviewsWell 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
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviewsConveniently located in the center of Kyoto, Hostel Otro Mundo provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.
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Hostels that guests love in Kyoto
- Avg. price/night: $161.24Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - 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 traveler
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 845 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 traveler
- Avg. price/night: $87.28Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - 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 traveler
- 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 traveler
- Avg. price/night: $87.28Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - 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 traveler
- Avg. price/night: $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 traveler
