About this property
R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms. The property is around 2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle and 2.5 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Located in the Shimogyo Ward district, the hostel is within 2.9 km of Imperial Palace. Guest will find a shared kitchen area, while a coin-operated launderette is available at this property. A variety of restaurants, convenience stores and a drug store are situated within a 5-minute walk from the property. Nishiki Market is a 15-minute walk, while Guests can take a 20-minute stroll to Gion-Shijo Staton. Heian Shrine is 3 km from R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 38 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Laundry
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Julie
Australia“Shared bathroom facilities were close to room and spotlessly clean. Shower cubicle was a decent size” - Josefina
Argentina“The hostel is well located, very comfortable, clean, and the staff is super friendly” - Ruud
Netherlands“The beds were fine and the facilities were clean and good. Also the breakfast was quite well for my expectations and the staff was very friendly.” - Joel
Canada“Room and shared areas are great. Really loved this place, would definitely stay again. Location is great.” - Hasan
Turkey“The common space on the second floor was nice. The dishes cleaned by the staff, you don't have to worry about. You can drink fresh cold water whenever you want. And the place was clean.” - Ayse Turkey“Room was clean , breakfast was good, good location and staff. I highly recommend this hostel in Kyoto. It was comfortable stay..”
- Jack Australia“The nicest hostel/hotel I’ve stayed at in Japan so far! Exceptionally clean with plenty of space in shared areas and in the dorms, with big personal lockers and plenty of bathroom/laundry facilities. The staff were very friendly and helpful....”
- Thomas
Ireland“Nice place. Very clean. Staff efficient rather than friendly but no issues. Free breakfast is a few slices of toast so don't get too excited. Appreciated though. Bunks were spacious and comfortable. Recommended.” - Emily
United Kingdom“Room was clean and spacious compared to some other places. Free breakfast was unexpected and very nice.” 
Dennis Netherlands“Very clean hostel in the beautiful city of Kyoto. Helpful friendly staff!”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note, guests who plan to check-in after 22:00 must notify the property in advance.
Guests are required to show a photo identification check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests 14 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian to stay at this property.
Guests aged between 15 years of age and 17 years of age must each present a signed authorisation letter by a parent or a legal guardian to stay at this property. Please contact the property directly for authorisation letter details.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
