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Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

L
Losfeld
From
France
Everything was amazing and easy to use and understand, also very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6,701 reviews
Price from
$41.54
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.

J
Joe
From
Costa Rica
Bedding was super confortable clean and cabins were private enough. Plenty of earplug and amenities available. location was excellent. Building is modern and new, only issue was shower situation not great. Staff very attentive, Maddie is a rockstar! She had so much advise is was good to see a mix of local & foreign staff as well to help you navigate and acclimate to Japan 🙏🏼 facilities are modern coffee grinders and v60s are a very cool Touch! Good amount of chairs, washer machines, etc. would definitely stay here again. Private rooms also very nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,488 reviews
Price from
$42.48
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Go Sign

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Ideally set in Kyoto, Guesthouse Go Sign has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

I
Isaac
From
United States
Stellar value for a hostel. Location was very nearby many places to eat and right down the street from a public bathhouse. Several minutes walk to Kyoto Station. Building and rooms were cleaned and maintained daily. Masa was very friendly, accommodating, and helped me find several places in Kyoto that I enjoyed going to very much. I made repeated visits to two of the places (a local bar and the bathhouse) that were recommended to me and was very happy with the recommendations. I came away with a very positive impression of the place and would very happily come back to stay there again if/when I return to visit Kyoto.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews
Price from
$67.43
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, 139 reviews
Price from
$114.42
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.

D
David Tawei
From
Canada
Very clean and comfortable. Staff are very nice and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews
Price from
$47.68
1 night, 2 adults

Gojo Guest House

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

M
Monsicha
From
Thailand
The staff was super friendly. For the building, as it was renovated from a hundred year old Nagaya, you can really feel the history. From that even though some parts weren’t really convenient (e.g. the very cold water from the tab, the heater in lounge area isn’t in 24-hr, you need to really be careful about making sound at night), I love them just the way they are. You can work at the cafe area during the day and at night. A few lovely public baths are close by.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews
Price from
$53.12
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.

E
Ee
From
Singapore
The location is perfect near Kamino river and shopping street. The facilities is clean and the bed is super comfortable and spacious. Walking distance to subway station. The daily rental bike is charged at 500 Yen which is very low cost compare to the rental bicycle shop in Kyoto. The tatami living hall is very cozy and the overall environment is quiet and nice atmosphere. Will surely come back again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,719 reviews
Price from
$42.91
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.

G
Gerardo Daniel
From
Mexico
The staff is very friendly and nice. The beds are comfortable and there is a nice shared common area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,166 reviews
Price from
$40.86
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.

A
Attila Mezei
From
Romania
spacious, confortable hostel in the outskirts of Kyoto. A big bonus is the hostel's onsen!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,066 reviews
Price from
$53.81
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.

E
Eleanore
From
United States
All well thought out and refined - everything I could think of was there and available - private reading lamp with plug for charging phone, private locker, slippers, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, free umbrellas, and a terrific kitchen available. Staff so kind and friendly and personable. Food and drinks were fab - great atmosphere, easy and beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,203 reviews
Price from
$47.68
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.

Most booked hostels in Kyoto and surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 709 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,374 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,166 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 843 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,719 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 219 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,198 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,488 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6,701 reviews

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Kyoto and nearby

  • Colours

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 427 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...

  • SHIN kyoto

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 66 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.

  • KYOTO Guest House

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 179 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 137 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
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 58 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 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 360 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 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 274 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.

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

  • Iwatoyama Hostel

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 709 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 219 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...

  • Guest House WA

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 65 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...

  • HARUYA Umekoji

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,374 reviews

    Located an 8-minute bus ride from JR Kyoto Station, HARUYA Umekouji is a 100 year old Japanese traditional townhouse with free WiFi access.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 425 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 107 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
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 416 reviews

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

  • 灯々屋

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 13 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.

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,198 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.

  • Peace House Sakura

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 222 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.

  • Seiki Kyoto Station

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 522 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews

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

  • Ryokan Hostel Gion

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,719 reviews

    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.

  • Shiki Shiki Higashiyama

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews

    Shiki Shiki Higashiyama provides free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Kyoto.

  • Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 333 reviews

    Located in Kyoto and with Heian Shrine reachable within 1.2 miles, Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

  • Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

    Located within 1.1 miles of Katsura Imperial Villa and 2.8 miles of Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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  • Avg. price/night: $61.88
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6,701 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 843 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $58.44
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,488 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 traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 650 reviews
    Great, cheap hostel a little outside of the center. Great for meeting new people or keeping for yourself!
    Guest review by
    Carl
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $58.44
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,488 reviews
    Best Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.
    Guest review by
    Robin
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $68.11
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,203 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 traveler

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