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Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

A
Amish
From
Argentina
I loved the location of this hostel. All the side streets nearby had a "real" Japan feel with small boutiques, restaurants, and places of the such. Out of the bigger commercial neighborhoods of Kyoto. The common areas in this hostel were PHENOMENAL! Nice downstairs area with a beautiful patio/garden outside, huge rooftop that was very nice, and the kitchen and dining room were out of this world. FULLY equipped kitchen to cook whatever your dreams desire and a huge dining room fitted for solo travelers or large groups. If you plan on cooking your own meals, this kitchen area is not to be missed! Comfy beds as well. Centrally located north of city center. You get a new towel for every night of your stay! Great free locker system to keep your bags secure if you need to store them for a few hours after checkout.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7,274 reviews
Price from
$39.16
1 night, 2 adults

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.

C
CHIA-HUI
From
Taiwan
Every staff is very nice. The room and public area are very tidy and clean. It’s good for solo travelers. I had a great stay in piece hostel Kyoto and would choose here again next time.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,087 reviews
Price from
$35.60
1 night, 2 adults

Colours

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Located conveniently in the center of Kyoto, Colours has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

A
Atchariya
From
Thailand
The hospitality of owner is exceptional
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
$89.90
1 night, 2 adults

Guest House Ga-Jyun

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

A 5-minute walk from Higashiyama Subway Station, Guest House Ga-Jyun features free Wi-Fi at the entire property. The wooden terrace has chairs overlooking the garden. We are small house with 5 rooms.

X
Xin
From
Japan
There is a lovely dog, a very good breakfast, a comfortable bed, and a quiet location close to tourist attractions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 851 reviews
Price from
$56.51
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

Located conveniently in Kyoto, Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service.

J
Justine
From
France
Everything was perfect, 100% recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
Price from
$57.79
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto and with Samurai Kembu Kyoto reachable within a 4-minute walk, Ryokan Hostel Gion has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

A
Aliyah
From
Japan
Everything was so clean and nice. The bed was the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept at in a hostel (and I’ve been to many 😅). The workers were so friendly and helpful even though I had to check in late. Such a positive experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,848 reviews
Price from
$71.09
1 night, 2 adults

R Star Hostel Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms.

H
Hallel
From
Israel
Very clean, big shared kitchen and great free breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,101 reviews
Price from
$44.95
1 night, 2 adults

Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, 2.4 miles from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

J
Jae Hoon
From
South Korea
I really liked this place, Very clean and friendly, It's perfect for solo travelers or any types of travelers, I had a really nice memory here! And i'd definitely like to stay in this place again, Thanks for your service!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,150 reviews
Price from
$66.78
1 night, 2 adults

Len Kyoto Kawaramachi

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Len Kyoto Kawaramachi offers accommodations in Kyoto. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The rooms have a shared bathroom.

K
Katrin Claire
From
Germany
Very attentive and check out and in was efficient.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,197 reviews
Price from
$57.79
1 night, 2 adults

K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

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.

C
Cristina Francisca
From
Chile
I liked everything, from the moment you arrive they are very friendly, very good communication and disposition. The rooms are nice and very comfortable beds, full equipped kitchen, very clean bathrooms and showers, spacious common spaces, to be honest it is one of the best backpackers hostel I have been to, I would go back a thousand times. Graciss for great experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,446 reviews
Price from
$59.18
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,848 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,446 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,087 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7,274 reviews

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

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Iwatoyama Hostel

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 790 reviews

Located in the center of Kyoto, a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Iwatoyama Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

From $141.27 per night

Guest House WA

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Well located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Guest House WA is located a 11-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 1.1 miles from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 1.3 miles from...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews

Open from 2017, KIZUNA HOTEL Gojo Kiyomizu-dera Kamogawa is located 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 $81.55 per night

Kagan Hotel & Hostel

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

Attractively set in the center of Kyoto, Kagan Hotel & Hostel is within 1.3 miles of Kyoto Station and 1.4 miles of TKP Garden City Kyoto.

UNKNOWN KYOTO

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews

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

From $77.70 per night

LiVEMAX Hostels Kyoto Ekimae

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Fair - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Located within a 12-minute walk of TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.4 miles of Sanjusangen-do Temple, LiVEMAX Hostels Kyoto Ekimae has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

From $40.46 per night

Peace House Sakura

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews

Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, a free-use kitchen and 24-hour hot showers, the completely nonsmoking Peace House is 0.6 mi from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

From $34.68 per night

Seiki Kyoto Station

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 562 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 $41.74 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 582 reviews

Well situated in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Mini Inn Kyoto - Kyoto Historic district is located a 11-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 0.7 miles from TKP Garden City...

From $21.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 458 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 cozy hostel accommodations in a refurbished...

From $71.35 per night

KYOTO Guest House

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Fair - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

Conveniently located in the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, KYOTO Guest House is located 1.7 miles from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 2.2 miles from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.3 miles...

From $25.69 per night

灯々屋

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Attractively located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, 灯々屋 is located a 10-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto, one mile from Gion Shijo Station and a 14-minute walk from Kyoto Station.

From $168.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 813 reviews

Located in Kyoto and within a 9-minute walk of Gion Shijo Station, Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

From $106.44 per night

HoNoDo COBO

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

Attractively located in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, HoNoDo COBO is located 1.5 miles from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.3 miles from Katsura Imperial Villa and 2.4 miles from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

From $147.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews

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

From $95.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews

Conveniently located in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, ホステル祇園SORA is located a 6-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 700 yards from Gion Shijo Station and a 9-minute walk from Shoren-in...

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SHIN kyoto

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Located conveniently in the center of Kyoto, SHIN kyoto has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.

Guesthouse Sign

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews

Conveniently set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Guesthouse Sign is located a 11-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, one mile from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 1.1 miles from...

From $23.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 154 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 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

Located within a 4-minute walk of Gion Shijo Station and 0.8 miles of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

Gojo Guest House

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews

A 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine, Guest House Gojo offers simple and cozy Japanese-style dormitory accommodations 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, 331 reviews

A 5-minute walk from the heart of Kyoto’s beautiful Gion district, the entirely nonsmoking Jam Hostel Kyoto provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Hostel Mundo

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

Well situated in the center of Kyoto, Hostel Mundo provides 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 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews

Well set in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto is located 1.1 miles from Sanjusangen-do Temple, a 18-minute walk from Tofuku-ji Temple and 0.9 miles from Kyoto...

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Avg. price/night: $58.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7,274 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 byfloriana
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $106.44
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 813 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 byAdrian
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $48.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,087 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 byHesti
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 648 reviews
Great, cheap hostel a little outside of the center. Great for meeting new people or keeping for yourself!
Guest review byCarl
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $48.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,087 reviews
Best Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.
Guest review byRobin
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $51.37
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,197 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 byIlana
Solo traveler