Hostels in Kyoto
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- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6,837 reviewsFrom$501 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,568 reviewsFrom$521 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,737 reviewsFrom$2001 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,177 reviewsFrom$1201 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviewsFrom$741 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,235 reviewsFrom$1181 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviewsFrom$731 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 123 reviewsFrom$2271 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 170 reviewsFrom$511 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 845 reviewsFrom$741 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 213 reviewsFrom$1471 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 801 reviewsFrom$641 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 428 reviewsFrom$1141 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 780 reviewsFrom$671 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 654 reviewsFrom$481 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviewsFrom$791 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviewsFrom$601 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 92 reviewsFrom$911 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 67 reviewsFrom$841 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4Fair - What previous guests thought, 369 reviewsFrom$231 night, 2 adults
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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, 264 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 445 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,737 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 224 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, 3,568 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6,837 reviews
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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 $112.27 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 $90.22 per nightMini Inn Kyoto - Kyoto Historic district
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 445 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...
Guesthouse Go Sign
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 217 reviewsIdeally set in Kyoto, Guesthouse Go Sign has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.
From $108.26 per nightSHIN 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, 264 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 $133.66 per nightGuest House WA
KyotoNo credit card neededScored 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
KyotoNo credit card neededScored 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 $56.14 per night
Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Kyoto and nearby
KIZUNA HOTEL Gojo Kiyomizu-dera Kamogawa
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 428 reviewsOpen from 2017, KIZUNA HOTEL Gojo Kiyomizu-dera Kamogawa is located 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 $96.23 per nightKagan Hotel & Hostel
KyotoCentral locationScored 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 $129.11 per nightUNKNOWN KYOTO
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 418 reviewsConveniently set in Kyoto, UNKNOWN KYOTO provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
KYOTO 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...
灯々屋
KyotoCentral locationScored 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 nightCity Pension Tommy Rich Inn Kyoto
KyotoCentral locationScored 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.
K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,235 reviewsFeaturing 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.
Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho
KyotoCentral locationScored 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.
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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.
Peace House Sakura
KyotoBudget options availableScored 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.
Hostel Mundo
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 166 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, 780 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.
THE NEXT DOOR Dormitory & Private Hostel
KyotoBudget options availableScored 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 nightTabist 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, 187 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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- Avg. price/night: $160.26Scored 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, 3,568 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, 3,568 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, 1,199 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
