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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.

B
Berni Muñoz
From
Mexico
Really friendly personal and extremely clean. Definitely recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,907 reviews
Price from
US$43.36
1 night, 2 adults

Colours

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Conveniently 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.

S
Steffen
From
Germany
Nice quiet place, very clean and cozy guesthouse. Good location with nice backyard and kitchen. The staff (Kiera) was very friendly and helpful. highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
Price from
US$90.17
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

S
Selina Moira
From
Austria
Really nice and cute hostel, good area, station nearby, met a lot of really nice people there, would absolutely recommend that hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,848 reviews
Price from
US$71.30
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
Ritza
From
United States
The way the beds are set up gives you plenty of privacy and comfort. The kitchen and hang out area are quite spacious and it was nice that they had decent coffee and matcha available at all times. I also enjoyed the different bread options for breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,176 reviews
Price from
US$45.08
1 night, 2 adults

Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, 3.9 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

R
Richard
From
United Kingdom
Space in social areas and kitchen. Breakfast is excellent and good value. Very good value for the quality. Close to popular areas. A nice mature vibe.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,137 reviews
Price from
US$66.98
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.

Y
Yana
From
Ukraine
Location is top, price was fine for the season and location. Everything was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,202 reviews
Price from
US$64.40
1 night, 2 adults

Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

D
Dayana
From
Costa Rica
I liked most things and people at The Piece, I ended up staying for almost two weeks. Most staff were very kind. One of the staff even helped me make calls to try to find a SIM card with an actual phone number after my phone was hacked by my crazy ex. My key fell down the deep of the bed twice and they helped me out with a new key twice. I had a little incident and blue eyed lady kindly helped me right away. Had nice evening conversations with Aaron and the gentleman from Turkey. All in all I have no complains. They try their very best
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,201 reviews
Price from
US$43.74
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.

D
Denise
From
Italy
the first nice hostel in Japan Really big common areas, which is very difficult to find in Japan hostel. Clean and well organised.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,398 reviews
Price from
US$59.35
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, 141 reviews
Price from
US$141.69
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
Andres
From
Germany
“The best part was the super friendly and helpful staff. The room with the two French beds where we stayed was very comfortable. The mattresses and pillows were very cozy. The accommodation is located near several restaurants, supermarkets, and is 20 minutes from Kyoto Station by bus (direct connection). It’s also close to all the major attractions in the city. The toilet, Japanese bath/shower was very clean. Clean towels were available for 100 yen, but this was not a problem. The food downstairs at the café was delicious.”
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
Price from
US$49.27
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.

Most booked hostels in Kyoto and surroundings in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 526 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,443 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,848 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,176 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 425 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,398 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,201 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,907 reviews

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

Iwatoyama Hostel

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 794 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$61.83 per night

Guest House WA

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 88 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-...

From US$80.50 per night

UNKNOWN KYOTO

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews

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

From US$77.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 829 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.

LiVEMAX Hostels Kyoto Ekimae

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 82 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$42.51 per night

Peace House Sakura

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 254 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.

From US$101.11 per night

Seiki Kyoto Station

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 549 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$61.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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.

From US$101.76 per night

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Colours

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

Conveniently 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$54.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 526 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, 256 reviews

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

SHIN kyoto

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 86 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.

Kagan Hotel & Hostel

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 105 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$213.05 per night

灯々屋

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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.

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, 66 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.

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 389 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$59.51 per night

HARUYA Umekoji

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,443 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$38.64 per night

KYOTO Guest House

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 202 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$41.86 per night

HoNoDo COBO

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews

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.

From US$225.41 per night

HARUYA Higashiyama

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 193 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews

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

From US$37.35 per night

Hostel Niniroom

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 851 reviews

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

From US$61.83 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews

Set in the centre of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

From US$28.98 per night

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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Avg. price/night: US$43.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7,201 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, 829 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$44.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,907 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, 670 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$44.63
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,907 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$77.28
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,202 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