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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
Petro
From
Ukraine
Everything. It was the best Hostel I have ever stayed in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,473 reviews
Price from
£31.34
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Go Sign

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Attractively located in Kyoto, Guesthouse Go Sign features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

M
María
From
Indonesia
Staff was SUPER nice! They help me so much! And the room was amazing. Is the first room I’ve had for myself in Japan and it was so comfortable, close to the train station and to the bus to the city center!!! Totally recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
Price from
£56.27
1 night, 2 adults

Colours

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

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.

H
Hendrik
From
Netherlands
Colours gave me a homely vibe, the owner, Toru, is really nice and will help you with any of your needs. There are two shared bathrooms, one western shower and one Japanese style bath. And if you really want a taste of Japan, try the sento (Japanese public bath house) in front of the hotel. When you have room B, don't forget to say hello to the gold fishes and the tanuki statues.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
£86.42
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

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....

M
Matteo
From
Italy
Amazing Japanese style hostel, very clean and well located (bus stop just outside the entrance). The atmosphere is cozy and warm, I felt like being at home. Had a really pleasant stay overall!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews
Price from
£37.18
1 night, 2 adults

Gojo Guest House

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

C
Casey
From
Australia
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews
Price from
£41.20
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Situated in Kyoto and with Samurai Kembu Kyoto reachable within 400 metres, Ryokan Hostel Gion features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

H
Henrika
From
Sweden
Great location and very clean. I walked to must seightseeing places and shopping streets. Did meet a lot of pepole in the common area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,721 reviews
Price from
£57.63
1 night, 2 adults

R Star Hostel Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms. The property is around 2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle and 2.5 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

M
MARIA
From
Argentina
Breakfast was ok, some juice would be a good option.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,163 reviews
Price from
£31.15
1 night, 2 adults

Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, 3.9 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

A
Austeja
From
Taiwan
Cozy atmosphere, good breakfast. Clean and convenient place, there is a bus stop nearby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,066 reviews
Price from
£39.69
1 night, 2 adults

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.

R
Rebekah
From
Ireland
Lovely room and friendly staff! Great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,207 reviews
Price from
£37.18
1 night, 2 adults

Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

H
Heidi
From
Norway
Piece Hostel Sanyo is beautiful and superclean. It has huge common areas, library, well equipped kitchen, roof terrrace and supernice bathrooms/ showers. I stayed in a ten person dorm, and it felt like having your own room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,688 reviews
Price from
£30.64
1 night, 2 adults
All hostels in Kyoto

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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 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 708 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,372 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 842 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,163 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,721 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,196 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,473 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,688 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Kyoto and nearby

  • Iwatoyama Hostel

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 708 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 427 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 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 66 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.

  • UNKNOWN KYOTO

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 416 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, 179 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 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
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 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
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 359 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.

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Kyoto and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 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...

  • Guest House WA

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 65 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-...

  • HARUYA Umekoji

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,372 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 425 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 106 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.

  • 灯々屋

    Kyoto
    Central location
    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.

  • Peace House Sakura

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 222 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.

  • HoNoDo COBO

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 211 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.

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

  • Seiki Kyoto Station

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 520 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews

    Conveniently 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

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 308 reviews

    Set 400 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Shiki Shiki Higashiyama in Kyoto offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

  • Hostel Niniroom

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 792 reviews

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

  • Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 333 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, 143 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.

  • JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 274 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.

  • Hostel Mundo

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 167 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.

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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  • Avg. price/night: £45.65
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6,688 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 842 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
  • Avg. price/night: £43.11
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,473 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 649 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
  • Avg. price/night: £43.11
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,473 reviews
    Best Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.
    Guest review by
    Robin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £45.22
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,207 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

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