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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. Good atmosphere. Nice reception staff. Hotel clean. Such a pity that we have short time to spend in the hostel. Shared space is nice and good vibes.

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9
Superb
6,989 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. Staff were so friendly facilities really nice

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9
Superb
3,658 reviews
Price from
US$32
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
145 reviews
Price from
US$79
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. The location is great. The breakfast is amazing. The owner is so nice. He can speak a bit of English, Spanish and Portugués. The shower is very good. All the staff is nice. Comfortable bed 👍🏻

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9.2
Superb
841 reviews
Price from
US$30
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. This is an amazing guesthouse. I wanted to have the full traditional japanese house experience and I had everything. This a traditional guesthouse with tatamis, shower and restroom in the oustide and with a beautiful little garden. The common area is cute, the decoration is beautiful. Everything is provided, clean and organised. The neighborhood is very nice, a little far away from the subway station but really close from the bus stations. Hence I only used buses in Kyoto. The staff were amazing ! But if I could say something maybe they are a little too much in a haste to clean in early morning. It’s 7 or 8 and they are already replacing stuff straight back after us so I felt a little bit like I was in the way. Maybe wait until most of the people leave around 10-11 hahaha? But this is a minor thing. Everything was really great. I loved every part of my stay and trip on Kyoto ! ARIGATOOO

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9.1
Superb
415 reviews
Price from
US$28
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. Friendly staff, cool lounge area, comfortable beds--overall a very unique property and a great stay! The dorm style rooms are not very private and there isn't much soundproofing between the rooms, but this was not a problem for me. Wonderful experience!

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9.1
Superb
368 reviews
Price from
US$29
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. Awesome little private space, great location next to the station and walking distance to Karawamachi area

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9
Superb
60 reviews
Price from
US$230
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. Special space accurately designed with maximum attention to details. Very safe and comfortable. Great kitchen with all you need and your personal drawer with glassware. Common space with video projector. I wish to watch some Japanese movie next time with other guests :) Two common bathrooms for three rooms. Never busy. Located in a local district which I personally liked as it gives you a possibility to see local vibe a bit and take a rest from tourist crowds. 15-20 minutes by bus and you are back in a melting pot. And of course the hosts… Shin and Kenichi are very sympathetic and welcoming guys. They make you accommodated and give you all the tips you need. You immediately feel like you visit friends. I really appreciated it being solo traveler in Kyoto. All the luck to you, Shin. Hope to have a possibility to come to your place again one day.

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9.8
Exceptional
73 reviews
Price from
US$102
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
38 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. I liked the location (so close to Sanjo station), the convenience, and the price! Check in was super fast and I was overall really satisfied with the stay for the price. There’s a nice place to socialize on the 1st floor as well, with tables and cookware. You can also leave your luggage at the hostel pre-checkin or post-checkout. Staff were all friendly!

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8.9
Fabulous
1,796 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

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