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The best hostels in Kyoto

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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.

Most booked hostels in Kyoto and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,074 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,388 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,192 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,761 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,254 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,608 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,906 reviews

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

  • Iwatoyama Hostel

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 729 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$91.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 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$74.60 per night
  • Guest House WA

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 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-...

  • HARUYA Umekoji

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,388 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$56.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 427 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$189.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 109 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$259.75 per night
  • KYOTO Guest House

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 184 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...

  • 灯々屋

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

    From US$323.35 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews

    Situated 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

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 68 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.

  • UNKNOWN KYOTO

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 144 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 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 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 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 283 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 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 226 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, 168 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.

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews

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

  • Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews

    Set in Kyoto and with Heian Shrine reachable within 1.9 km, Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

  • Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 147 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$61.04 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 269 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.

  • Hostel Otro Mundo

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews

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

  • HARUYA Higashiyama

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 189 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.

  • Guest House Ga-Jyun

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 834 reviews

    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.

  • Guest House Hennka Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

    Boasting a terrace and views of city, Guest House Hennka Kyoto is situated in Kyoto, 1.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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  • Avg. price/night: US$170.09
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,906 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, 841 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,608 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 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 659 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,608 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$155.99
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,198 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