Hostels in Kyoto
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Piece Hostel Sanjo
Piece Hostel Sanjo offers private and dormitory rooms in the heart of Kyoto.
Piece Hostel Kyoto
Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station.
Len Kyoto Kawaramachi
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.
K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel
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.
ホステル祇園SORA
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.
ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse
Set in the centre of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.
Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI
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.
HoNoDo COBO
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.
Hostel Niniroom
Hostel Niniroom is located in Okazaki, about a 30-minute bus ride from Kyoto Station.
RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL
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.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 443 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,100 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 315 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,311 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,797 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 322 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,678 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 7,024 reviews
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Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 157 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$79.01 per nightColours
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 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.
Iwatoyama Hostel
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 752 reviewsSet in the centre of Kyoto, 200 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Iwatoyama Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.
Mini Inn Kyoto - Kyoto Historic district-英语预約限定
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 466 reviewsSituated 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...
SHIN kyoto
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 9.8Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 74 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
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 315 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...
Guest House Kyoto Inn
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 674 reviewsSituated conveniently in the centre of Kyoto, Guest House Kyoto Inn offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.
HARUYA Umekoji
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,402 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.
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Guest House WA
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 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-...
From US$213.98 per nightKagan Hotel & Hostel
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 111 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$184.61 per night灯々屋
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 14 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.
LiVEMAX Hostels Kyoto Ekimae
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.2Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviewsSituated 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$145.50 per nightPeace House Sakura
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 232 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.
Seiki Kyoto Station
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 545 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$138.26 per nightShiki Shiki Higashiyama
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 296 reviewsSet 400 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Shiki Shiki Higashiyama in Kyoto offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.
From US$105.34 per nightKIZUNA HOTEL Gojo Kiyomizu-dera Kamogawa
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 425 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$173.16 per night
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UNKNOWN KYOTO
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 427 reviewsConveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, UNKNOWN KYOTO provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
KYOTO Guest House
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 5.5Passable - What previous guests thought, 191 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...
From US$52.67 per nightCity Pension Tommy Rich Inn Kyoto
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very good - What previous guests thought, 151 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
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,311 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
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Superb - What previous guests thought, 61 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, 368 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 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 294 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.
Hostel Mundo
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviewsSituated 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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- Avg. price/night: US$115.59Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 7,024 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
- Avg. price/night: US$201.47Scored 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
- Avg. price/night: US$103.57Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,678 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 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 674 reviewsGreat, cheap hostel a little outside of the center. Great for meeting new people or keeping for yourself!Guest review byCarlSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$103.57Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,678 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$151.43Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,202 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
