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Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

B
Barbora
From
Iceland
A very clean room with a super comfortable bed! Great breakfast for a fee. There were umrellas for rent and lockers for suitcases to use before/after check in-out. Overall a great place with a beautiful terrace.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,958 reviews
Price from
US$49.10
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.

R
Rizqa
From
South Africa
I loved this hostel! Our room was small which we expected but super comfy. The toilets were clean and well maintained. The common areas were also comfortable to relax in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,647 reviews
Price from
US$50.66
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, 1,206 reviews
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US$65.60
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.

R
Rachele C.
From
Italy
Nice and cozy staying in a beautiful position! The lady was really nice, helpful and kind. Recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
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US$144.33
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.

D
Dany
From
Colombia
Everything is good! It's a cozy and comfortable place to stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
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US$50.19
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.

H
Hannah
From
Belgium
Lovely hostel, very quiet atmosphere and great staff! The beds were extremely comfortable. I slept like a baby :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 837 reviews
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US$150.56
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.

K
Kocaurlu
From
France
We loved this little blue house, (the beds are very comfortable, the size of the room is perfect, the decoration is beautiful), we also loved the proximity to the neighborhood temples, the kindness of Moe. We loved doing an indigo workshop with her, now we have a great memory of Kyoto with us forever.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
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US$144.33
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.

M
MARIOS
From
Greece
Clean apartments nice bathrooms and nice location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 802 reviews
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US$62.98
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.

I
Ivan
From
Croatia
The staff was very helpfull and the location is near the best atrractions in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 779 reviews
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US$65.60
1 night, 2 adults
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Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto

Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto

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.

B
Byard
From
United Kingdom
Really lovely hosts, my bed was so comfy and the duvets are so lovely and thick! Everything was fab!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
Price from
US$59.04
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, 1,084 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,387 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 299 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, 460 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,778 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,280 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,647 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,958 reviews

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

  • Iwatoyama Hostel

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 739 reviews

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

  • Guest House WA

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 69 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$114.81 per night

  • HARUYA Umekoji

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,387 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.

    From US$72.16 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 110 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$144.33 per night

  • KYOTO Guest House

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 187 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$65.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6 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$93.81 per night

  • Peace House Sakura

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 228 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.

  • Seiki Kyoto Station

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 538 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$108.25 per night

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  • Colours

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 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.

    From US$137.77 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 460 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, 73 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, 299 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$131.21 per night

  • 灯々屋

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 145 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, 2,280 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 9.1
    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.

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

  • Shiki Shiki Higashiyama

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews

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

    From US$82 per night

  • Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 329 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, 151 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$59.04 per night

  • Gojo Guest House

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 365 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 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 290 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, 171 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, 408 reviews

    Conveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, THE NEXT DOOR Dormitory & Private Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    From US$97.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews

    Located in Kyoto, within 1.8 km of Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.5 km of Tofuku-ji Temple, Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto provides accommodation with free WiFi.

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Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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  • Piece Hostel Sanjo

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Avg. price/night: US$100.02
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,958 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, 837 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
    Avg. price/night: US$88.76
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,647 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 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 668 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
    Avg. price/night: US$88.76
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,647 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$124.65
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,206 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