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Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

E
Elise
From
France
It was clean, well equipped. Staff is friendly, common areas are incredible. The coin laundry saved me.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7,163 reviews
Price from
US$48.23
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.

S
Sasikarn
From
Thailand
- fantastic location, very near Kyoto station and bus stops - very friendly and helpful staff - impressive sharing space on the first floor with a mini kitchen, coffee and tea corner(including bean, grinder & filtered coffee equipment provided!), fridge & microwave, and books & cozy sofa corner - crucial information & wall city map for tourists - more than enough shower rooms with soap/shampoo, hair dryer corner (all Dyson!!!) - The place is well-decorated and charming. - very cozy to stay, far beyond my expectations:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,818 reviews
Price from
US$46.57
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.

R
Rochyni
From
Australia
I like how clean the place is and how generous they are with the shared amenities and food, tea and coffee. There is always new towel given to us everyday. We’d love to stay here again on our next trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,198 reviews
Price from
US$45.10
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.

J
Joshua
From
Thailand
very comfortable hostel in a decent location with good facilities and a nice restaurant downstairs. walking distance from the centre of town and close to many cafes and restaurants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,207 reviews
Price from
US$64.44
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.

M
Marion
From
Colombia
Location, cleanness, friendly stuff, comfortable room and common areas.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,377 reviews
Price from
US$59.38
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.

T
Tallulah
From
United Kingdom
it’s perfectly located in gion making it easy to get to kawamachi too, the room was perfect and clean while all the facilities on offer exceeded my expectations
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
US$141.76
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.

A
Adrien
From
France
Aloha! Very warm and friendly host with great English level. The place is well located (especially if you want to train Aikido in Kyoto). Very comfy bed and good vibes place. Everything was great and so positive, I strongly recommend it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
Price from
US$49.29
1 night, 2 adults

Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

j
jai
From
Canada
staff were very friendly and accommodating! theres a language barrier but it didnt stop them from trying to communicate and be friendly with the guests! would love to come back again in the future! place was very close to everything especially the main areas of kyoto! i literally walked from there to the market and some of the main attractions around kyoto area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 827 reviews
Price from
US$147.88
1 night, 2 adults

HoNoDo COBO

Minami Ward, Kyoto

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.

K
Kocaurlu
From
France
We loved this little blue house, (the beds are very comfortable, the size of the room is perfect, the decoration is beautiful), we also loved the proximity to the neighborhood temples, the kindness of Moe. We loved doing an indigo workshop with her, now we have a great memory of Kyoto with us forever.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
Price from
US$141.76
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Niniroom

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

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

M
MARIOS
From
Greece
Clean apartments nice bathrooms and nice location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 827 reviews
Price from
US$61.86
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 9.0
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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, 788 reviews

Set in the centre of Kyoto, 200 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Iwatoyama Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 349 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$107.39 per night

HARUYA Umekoji

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,429 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$81.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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$152.58 per night

UNKNOWN KYOTO

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews

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

From US$113.41 per night

KYOTO Guest House

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Passable - What previous guests thought, 197 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$45.10 per night

灯々屋

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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.

From US$390.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 827 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.

From US$123.23 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 499 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, 248 reviews

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

From US$168.18 per night

SHIN kyoto

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 81 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.

Guest House WA

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 82 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, 423 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.

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, 64 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, 315 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.

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

LiVEMAX Hostels Kyoto Ekimae

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 53 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$108.90 per night

Peace House Sakura

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 245 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, 553 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$135.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews

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

Hisaya Shirakawa 久宿 白川

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews

Well situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, Hisaya Shirakawa 久宿 白川 is located 600 metres from Shoren-in Temple, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 15-minute walk from Heian...

Shiki Shiki Higashiyama

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews

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

From US$80.54 per night

Hostel Niniroom

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 827 reviews

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

From US$115.98 per night

Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews

Set in Kyoto, 1.9 km from Heian Shrine, Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross features a terrace and views of the city.

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Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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Avg. price/night: US$103.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7,163 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
Avg. price/night: US$123.23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 827 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$119.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,818 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, 674 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$119.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,818 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$135.31
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,207 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