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All rooms at Piece Hostel Sanjo are air conditioned. Some units come with a private shower room and toilet, while there are shared shower rooms and toilets for other guests at the property. Bed linens and towels are provided free of charge. Female-only dormitory rooms are available. Super central location. Super clean room.

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9
Superb
6,865 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. It features a spacious and comfortable lounge, a tatami (woven-straw) terrace and a wall-size map with latest event information around Kyoto. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property, while portable WiFi devices are available for guests to use during their stay for an additional fee.

Private rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a washbasin. A semi-double size bunk (120cm wide) in the dormitory rooms comes with a luggage space and a security locker. It’s locate near the JR Kyoto station. The staffs are very helpful and friendly. The room is small but big enough for me to unpack my 2 luggages at the same time (1 big 1 carry-on). The number of shared shower room are reasonable. (some place has just 3 rooms!) I have a good time stay at Piece Hostel Kyoto.

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9
Superb
3,583 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Attractively located in Kyoto, Guesthouse Go Sign features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is located less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, a 13-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 2.1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.1 km from Kyoto Station.

The rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms include a shared bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The Guestahouse is a wonderful japanese big home! I was so happy to feel to live in a japanese atmosfhere meeting good and nice people!

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9
Superb
223 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. More traditional home style which I preferred. Toru was very nice, helpful, and informative. I liked the nice shared common space that made a communal feeling even though you had a private room. I slept very well!

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9.3
Superb
140 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

Guests can choose to stay in dormitory-style rooms or in private rooms. Bathrooms and toilets are shared.

A safety deposit box is provided for storing valuable belongings. Microwave, fridge, freezer, and electric kettle are available. Laundry is also available with limited time and luggage storage is offered at the front desk. If you're looking for a near-authentic homestay, this is the place to go. The owner goes out of his way every morning to make sure there's an extensive breakfast buffet in the communal room, which feels like an actual living room. Beds are comfortable, shower is great and there are laundry facilities all next to this cute garden. We've been here twice now and we'll probably be back some more times. Also Jiro is still as amazing as ever ;)

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9.2
Superb
833 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Conveniently located in the centre of Kyoto, Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is set 1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Wonderful experience. I couldn't imagine better choice than this one. Spent 4 days in Kyoto and the place was awesome to come back and rest. Thank you for your hospitality!

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9.1
Superb
410 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

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. It is housed in a 100-year-old traditional building. It was so cosy from the moment we looked inside, and we were warmly greeted upon entering. Their toast and coffee in the morning was the perfect meal to start the day, and they even made us breakfast before they opened because we had to leave by 9am! the atmosphere of the place felt so homely 😊 will definitely be back!

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9
Superb
359 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

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. The property is located 2.2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.8 km from Heian Shrine. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. Everything about the property was amazing the space was big enough for my kids to roam around definitely would come back

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9.1
Superb
59 reviews
Price from
US$185
per night

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. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The property has been very clean, and this is the first and most important thing in a hostel. The entire hotel is very modern and full of facilities. The owner is an exceptional guy and he became my friend immediately. I strongly suggest this place!

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9.9
Exceptional
67 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

Boasting a terrace and views of city, Guest House Hennka Kyoto is situated in Kyoto, 1.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. Featuring a garden, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The couple running it are very nice and helpful. Great room. You need to walk for a bit to get to the nearest public transport, but it's worth it.

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9.6
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
US$77
per night

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