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Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

M
MiroSallam
From
Egypt
Great location helpful staff and the locker room facilities were instrumental for our stay in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7,024 reviews
Price from
US$48.99
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Maelle
From
France
Nice hostel with welcoming staff and clean room and common areas. Really well located from Kyoto station.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,678 reviews
Price from
US$50.54
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.

G
Grant
From
South Africa
Clean space, great common room and facilities, comfortable bed, central location. Staff were constantly working to keep the place tidy. Made a bunch of new buddies too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,202 reviews
Price from
US$65.46
1 night, 2 adults

K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

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.

P
Poul
From
Japan
Very cozy place with loads of travellers to interact with, made many new friendships while staying here. In walking distance of temples and Gion. A 7/11 right around the corner. The place was clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. 10/10 would definitely stay there again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,311 reviews
Price from
US$60.32
1 night, 2 adults

ホステル祇園SORA

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

c
cristina
From
Japan
Very sweet woman working here and speaking with all the costumers, very friendly ambience, it's an easy place to make friends in the shared tatami space. I really enjoyed my stay, it's close to the station, multiple bus stops and in the city center. The place is very tidy, confortable and nice warm shower with towels and shampoo provided. Everyone is respectful and I could also take an afternoon nap in confortable warm bed. There's a nice clean kitchen you can use and fridge yo put your food. Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
US$144
1 night, 2 adults

ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

Set in the centre of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

A
Annabel
From
Australia
An adorable building nestled in near a supermarket, chemist and convenience stores. The bottom floor is a lovely cafe and the cozy room we stayed in fit in had three comfortable beds. The room was light and warm and extremely clean, with a spacious shower downstairs and an eco-friendly toilet right outside (both also very clean). The two owners are lovely, cheerful people who made us feel very welcome!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
Price from
US$50.07
1 night, 2 adults

Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

T
Tzsin
From
Portugal
Very Good! Great Place, feels comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 841 reviews
Price from
US$150.22
1 night, 2 adults

HoNoDo COBO

Minami Ward, Kyoto

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.

Z
Zhanae
From
Australia
We arrived here as a typhoon hit close by and had the best 3 days being bunkered into this beautiful homely hostel! Amazing facilities and comfortable beds
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
Price from
US$144
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Niniroom

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

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

J
Josien
From
Netherlands
Loved this place. Good vibe, friendly staff, and a kitchen where you can cook. It’s in a quite peaceful area. It’s about half an hour walk to the main places, which can be a bit far if you just want to go quickly go out. But it’s close to a train station. All in all I loved this place and will come back to stay a bit longer in Kyoto if I can.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 809 reviews
Price from
US$62.84
1 night, 2 adults

RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

J
Jonathan
From
El Salvador
The receptionists were very kind to me, the place is very comfortable and clean, and it's well located. I definitely recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 785 reviews
Price from
US$65.46
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7,031 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Situated 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$144.66 per night

Seiki Kyoto Station

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 545 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.

From US$137.46 per night

Colours

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

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.

Iwatoyama Hostel

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 754 reviews

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

From US$99.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews

Situated 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...

Guesthouse Go Sign

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

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

SHIN kyoto

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 74 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.

Guest House WA

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 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-...

From US$212.73 per night

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Guest House Kyoto Inn

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 673 reviews

Situated conveniently in the centre of Kyoto, Guest House Kyoto Inn offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

HARUYA Umekoji

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,402 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, 424 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.

From US$172.15 per night

UNKNOWN KYOTO

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 426 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 5.4
Passable - What previous guests thought, 192 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...

From US$52.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 151 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,314 reviews

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.

Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 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.

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Gojo Guest House

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 370 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.

JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 295 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.

Piece Hostel Kyoto

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,695 reviews

Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station.

From US$102.96 per night

Peace House Sakura

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 232 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.

Hostel Mundo

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 176 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.

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

WGJ Hostel Kyoto features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Nishi-kujō-Toriiguchichō.

ホステル祇園SORA

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews

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.

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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Avg. price/night: US$114.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7,031 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
Avg. price/night: US$200.29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 838 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: US$102.96
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,695 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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 673 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: US$102.96
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,695 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: US$150.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,202 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