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Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

C
CHOI
From
South Korea
* Great location near the shopping street. * It provides a locker for both small and large carry-on bags. * Lounge is a great place to hang out with others. * Staffs are amazing; kind, fast, and responsive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,899 reviews
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US$50.76
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

T
Tomasz
From
Poland
Super nice hospitality. Kind personnel. Many additional things available, even a shoe dryer!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,603 reviews
Price from
US$52.37
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Gilbert Jacob
From
Philippines
The best thing was its location as it was in the lively Kawaramachi area. The hostel itself was clean and comfortable. It also has a restaurant/cafe at the ground floor for those who probably want something to eat.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews
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US$67.82
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 124 reviews
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US$149.20
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

M
Michael
From
United States
It took about 20 minutes to walk from the nearest JR station (Nijo), but it positioned us well to see places in Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji (also a 20-minute walk). Grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants were plentiful and nearby. Our hosts were easy to work and communicate with and were very friendly. You have to climb a steep staircase to access the rooms and bathroom on the second floor, but our hosts were very helpful in moving our luggage up to our rooms even though we were both able to do so without problem. There is a nice shower/bath on the first floor.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
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US$51.88
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Tzu-Hung
From
Taiwan
It's comfortable place and the wooden interior is amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 840 reviews
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US$155.65
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
Dominik
From
Germany
The interior is really well made, great attention to detail. It was very clean and well prepared for our stay. Since we arrived quite late we didn’t get to meet any of the staff, however check in went very smoothly, we had no issues whatsoever and loved coming back to our little home after full and exhausting days of exploring Kyoto! Thank you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
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US$149.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Niniroom

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

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

L
Lesia Drahan
From
Poland
It's very clean and pretty, a lot of space between bed and It's not shaking when someone is up on 2nd bed, really good bathroom with hairdryer as well. At the lobby are kitchen and caffeine. Personal are friendly and speaks English. The location of the hostel is also great, the bus and train stops near, but if you like to walk it's also pretty close to the Kyoto Castle and Gion Street. I highly recommend this hostel. 👌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 802 reviews
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US$65.11
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Jean Louis
From
United Kingdom
just perfect!! sparkling clean, very confortable, close to everything, staff warm, friendly, helpful and very kind and the value is great! thank you so much for the amazing 2 nights that we had here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 781 reviews
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US$67.82
1 night, 2 adults
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Guest House Kyoto Inn

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

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

F
Fernando
From
Mexico
Great service! Also have a metro line less than 1 block away!! The personal and the attention was great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews
Price from
US$48.42
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.

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 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,074 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,388 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,192 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,759 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,251 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,603 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,899 reviews

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

  • Iwatoyama Hostel

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 729 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$91.56 per night

  • KYOTO Guest House

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 184 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 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 406 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, 297 reviews

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

    From US$149.20 per night

  • Hostel Niniroom

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 802 reviews

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

    From US$105.80 per night

  • Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 331 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, 147 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.

    From US$81.38 per night

  • Colours

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 141 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.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 454 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 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 68 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 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...

    From US$135.64 per night

  • UNKNOWN KYOTO

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews

    Conveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, UNKNOWN KYOTO provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 144 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, 59 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 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 361 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
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 283 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.

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

  • Guest House WA

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 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, 1,388 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, 427 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$132.25 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 109 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.

    From US$259.75 per night

  • 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.

    From US$323.35 per night

  • Seiki Kyoto Station

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 536 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$111.90 per night

  • Guest House Atagoya

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

    Situated 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 night

  • Peace House Sakura

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 226 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.

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Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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  • Piece Hostel Sanjo

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Avg. price/night: US$119.06
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,899 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

  • Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 840 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

  • Piece Hostel Kyoto

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,603 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

  • Guest House Kyoto Inn

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 659 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

  • Piece Hostel Kyoto

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,603 reviews
    Best Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.
    Guest review by
    Robin
    Solo traveller

  • Len Kyoto Kawaramachi

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Avg. price/night: US$155.99
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,198 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