Hostels in Kyoto
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- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,906 reviewsFromUS$511 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,603 reviewsFromUS$521 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviewsFromUS$681 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 124 reviewsFromUS$1491 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 171 reviewsFromUS$521 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 841 reviewsFromUS$1561 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 216 reviewsFromUS$1491 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 802 reviewsFromUS$651 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 781 reviewsFromUS$681 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviewsFromUS$481 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviewsFromUS$611 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviewsFromUS$2911 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 reviewsFromUS$931 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 reviewsFromUS$851 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 406 reviewsFromUS$961 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviewsFromUS$1051 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 729 reviewsFromUS$651 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 297 reviewsFromUS$1931 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 701 reviewsFromUS$1761 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviewsFromUS$701 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,074 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,388 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,192 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 454 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,759 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,251 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 247 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,608 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,906 reviews
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Iwatoyama Hostel
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 729 reviewsSet in the centre of Kyoto, 200 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Iwatoyama Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.
From US$91.56 per nightKYOTO Guest House
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 5.5Passable - What previous guests thought, 184 reviewsConveniently 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...
THE NEXT DOOR Dormitory & Private Hostel
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 406 reviewsConveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, THE NEXT DOOR Dormitory & Private Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.
Shiki Shiki Higashiyama
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 297 reviewsSet 400 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Shiki Shiki Higashiyama in Kyoto offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.
From US$149.20 per nightHostel Niniroom
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 802 reviewsHostel Niniroom is located in Okazaki, about a 30-minute bus ride from Kyoto Station.
From US$105.80 per nightGuesthouse Hyakumanben Cross
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 331 reviewsSet 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
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviewsLocated 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$61.04 per nightColours
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Superb - What previous guests thought, 141 reviewsConveniently 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.
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Mini Inn Kyoto - Kyoto Historic district
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 454 reviewsSituated 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
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.8Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 68 reviewsConveniently 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.
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, 282 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 cosy hostel accommodation in a refurbished traditional...
From US$74.60 per nightUNKNOWN KYOTO
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 419 reviewsConveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, UNKNOWN KYOTO provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
City Pension Tommy Rich Inn Kyoto
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 144 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.
Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviewsSituated 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
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Superb - What previous guests thought, 361 reviewsA 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
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 283 reviewsA 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.
Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Kyoto and nearby
Guest House WA
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 reviewsWell 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-...
HARUYA Umekoji
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,388 reviewsLocated 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$56.97 per nightKIZUNA HOTEL Gojo Kiyomizu-dera Kamogawa
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 427 reviewsOpen 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$189.89 per nightKagan Hotel & Hostel
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviewsAttractively 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$259.75 per night灯々屋
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviewsAttractively 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$323.35 per nightSeiki Kyoto Station
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 536 reviewsReopened 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$111.90 per nightGuest House Atagoya
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 reviewsSituated conveniently in the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, Guest House Atagoya is situated 3.2 km from Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, 5.8 km from Katsura Imperial Villa and 6.7 km from Kitano Tenmangu...
From US$92.57 per nightPeace House Sakura
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviewsOffering 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.
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- Avg. price/night: US$170.09Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,906 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 traveller
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 841 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 traveller
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,608 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 traveller
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviewsGreat, cheap hostel a little outside of the center. Great for meeting new people or keeping for yourself!Guest review byCarlSolo traveller
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,608 reviewsBest Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.Guest review byRobinSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$155.99Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,198 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 traveller
