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Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

O
Olavs
From
Latvia
The hostel was very clean, staff were exceptional, bed was comfortable, shared spaces were spacious and cozy as well. The lights that show which baths are taken are very convenient. Free Early and late luggage drop-off and storage are very convenient as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,931 reviews
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US$49.51
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

p
pelin
From
Turkey
Clean, perfect staff, good quality equipment (even dyson hair dryer :)) , comfort bed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,625 reviews
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US$51.08
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

E
Efecan
From
Turkey
It was my second time in this hostel, like a home I visit at least once a year. For me, luggage storage until 10:00 pm is so important while I spend my day in Kyoto. They help a lot with it. Bed is comfy, with enough sockets and lighting close to the bed. Hot water is so good in the bathroom. I like common living rooms also. So good to hang out after a tiring walking day in Kyoto.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviews
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US$66.15
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

c
cristina
From
Japan
Very sweet woman working here and speaking with all the costumers, very friendly ambience, it's an easy place to make friends in the shared tatami space. I really enjoyed my stay, it's close to the station, multiple bus stops and in the city center. The place is very tidy, confortable and nice warm shower with towels and shampoo provided. Everyone is respectful and I could also take an afternoon nap in confortable warm bed. There's a nice clean kitchen you can use and fridge yo put your food. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
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US$145.53
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

P
Pierre
From
Japan
We enjoyed our stay in Alohadays, Yuki has always been attentive and a good host, the facilities are really practical and the beds are very comfortable. Everything is perfect for making good memories in Kyoto!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
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US$50.60
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

p
poh cheng
From
Malaysia
Clean and cozy. Good location,quiet area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 843 reviews
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US$151.81
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
Dominik
From
Germany
The interior is really well made, great attention to detail. It was very clean and well prepared for our stay. Since we arrived quite late we didn’t get to meet any of the staff, however check in went very smoothly, we had no issues whatsoever and loved coming back to our little home after full and exhausting days of exploring Kyoto! Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
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US$145.53
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Niniroom

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

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

N
Natacha
From
France
I had two incredible stays at Niniroom! If you’re staying in Kyoto, I 100% recommend you to come here because the hotel is well placed, comfortable, clean and the employees are all so nice!!! I miss it already and I can’t wait to come back
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 804 reviews
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US$63.50
1 night, 2 adults
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RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Situated within 1.2 km of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1.1 km of Gion Shijo Station, RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

M
Maya
From
Australia
Wonderful place to stay! Great location and it’s super clean and quiet. Never had to wait for the shower or bathroom. Staff are extremely kind and helpful and very quick to respond to messages. Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 781 reviews
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US$66.15
1 night, 2 adults
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Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto

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.

E
Ethan
From
Ireland
Beds very comfy, staff very helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$59.53
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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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,080 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,392 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,194 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 457 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,769 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,262 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,625 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,931 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, 732 reviews

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

  • 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-...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 428 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$185.22 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$253.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 843 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$118.67 per night

  • HoNoDo COBO

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 217 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$264.59 per night

  • Seiki Kyoto Station

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 537 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$109.15 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 433 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...

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 457 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, 69 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 290 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$72.76 per night

  • Guest House Kyoto Inn

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 666 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the centre of Kyoto, Guest House Kyoto Inn offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

  • HARUYA Umekoji

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,392 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.

  • UNKNOWN KYOTO

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews

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

  • KYOTO Guest House

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 185 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
    No credit card needed
    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.

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

  • 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, 148 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$99.22 per night
  • 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
    Budget options available
    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.

  • Gojo Guest House

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews

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

  • JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 285 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
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 228 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
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 169 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.

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Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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  • Piece Hostel Sanjo

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Avg. price/night: US$165.90
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,931 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

  • Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Avg. price/night: US$118.67
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 843 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

  • Piece Hostel Kyoto

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,625 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

  • Guest House Kyoto Inn

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 666 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

  • Piece Hostel Kyoto

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,625 reviews
    Best Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.
    Guest review by
    Robin
    Solo traveller

  • Len Kyoto Kawaramachi

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Avg. price/night: US$152.14
    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 traveller