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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. Incredible vibes in the heart of downtown Kyoto, had an absolute lovely experience! All staff members were incredible, super friendly and helpful! 10/10, will totally come back!

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9
Superb
7,045 reviews
Price from
US$39
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. Great facilities, convenient location close to the station, helpful and kind staff, nice common area with drinks, library, computers... They organize activities like gaming night and they curate some contents for the guests such as cafe recommendations, interesting events in Kyoto... I liked everything about my stay there

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9
Superb
3,721 reviews
Price from
US$33
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
147 reviews
Price from
US$65
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. My stay in this guest house was great. It has a family vibe that makes you feel very comfortable. And the dog is a bonus to your stay! The staff was super nice. We had a fantastic breakfast every morning. It made me feel at home. I'm definitely coming back for my next Kyoto trip.

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9.2
Superb
844 reviews
Price from
US$29
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. Amazing guest of a traditional Japanese style accomodation. 10/10

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9.1
Superb
414 reviews
Price from
US$39
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. Lovely hotel near the river in Kyoto, very well maintained and location is great, spacious rooms. lovely coffee and guests area downstairs. very confortable.

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9.1
Superb
373 reviews
Price from
US$30
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. Excellent location Very clean Good air conditioning

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9
Superb
63 reviews
Price from
US$192
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. I recently stayed 10 days at SHIN and all I can say is I was blown away by the host’s (Shin) hospitality and attention to detail. From the moment I checked in, to the moment I checked out, along with local delivery of a forgotten item, Shin had taken care of everything. The room I stayed in (bunk room) was a good size for one or two lightly packed travellers. All shared spaces were well maintained and kept spotless. Getting around is very convenient, with a JR train station 3-5 mins away, and also the city bus stop right in front of the hotel. Only thing to note, is that the stairs are a bit steep, so something to consider for those that may have difficulty getting up or down.

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9.8
Exceptional
75 reviews
Price from
US$91
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 property is a 10-15-minute walk from the station, which offers easy access to all areas. It's far from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto, yet nestled in a charming Japanese setting. Absolutely polite owner, ready to help in any way.

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9.6
Exceptional
40 reviews
Price from
US$82
per night

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. The property is set 1.9 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 2.1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 2.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

The units at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. All rooms at Ryokan Hostel Gion have air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Great location, central but very quiet. Beds were insanely comfortable

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8.9
Fabulous
1,819 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

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