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Piece Hostel Sanjo
Piece Hostel Sanjo offers private and dormitory rooms in the heart of Kyoto.
Piece Hostel Kyoto
Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station.
Len Kyoto Kawaramachi
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.
ホステル祇園SORA
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...
ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse
Located in the center of Kyoto, a 11-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.
Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI
Located in Kyoto, a 9-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.
HoNoDo COBO
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.
Hostel Niniroom
Hostel Niniroom is located in Okazaki, about a 30-minute bus ride from Kyoto Station.
RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL
Located within a 14-minute walk of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 0.7 miles of Gion Shijo Station, RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto....
Guest House Kyoto Inn
Well situated in Kyoto, Guest House Kyoto Inn provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,075 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,384 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 280 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,193 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,756 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,250 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,601 reviewsPopular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6,889 reviews
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Colours
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 141 reviewsLocated 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.
Iwatoyama Hostel
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 729 reviewsLocated 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 $91.62 per nightMini Inn Kyoto - Kyoto Historic district
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviewsWell 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...
Guesthouse Go Sign
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 224 reviewsIdeally set in Kyoto, Guesthouse Go Sign has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.
SHIN kyoto
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 9.8Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 68 reviewsLocated 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.
ゲストハウス栞庵-Shiori ann
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 280 reviewsConveniently 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 $135.74 per nightGuest House WA
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 68 reviewsWell 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
KyotoBudget options availableScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,384 reviewsLocated an 8-minute bus ride from JR Kyoto Station, HARUYA Umekouji is a 100 year old Japanese traditional townhouse with free WiFi access.
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KIZUNA HOTEL Gojo Kiyomizu-dera Kamogawa
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 428 reviewsOpen 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 $92.98 per nightKagan Hotel & Hostel
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviewsAttractively 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.
From $259.94 per nightUNKNOWN KYOTO
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 419 reviewsConveniently set in Kyoto, UNKNOWN KYOTO provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
KYOTO Guest House
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 5.6Fair - What previous guests thought, 182 reviewsConveniently 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...
City Pension Tommy Rich Inn Kyoto
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviewsWell 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.
K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,250 reviewsFeaturing 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
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 59 reviewsLocated 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
KyotoNo credit card neededScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 359 reviewsA 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.
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JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 281 reviewsA 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.
Piece Hostel Kyoto
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,601 reviewsOpened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station.
From $99.29 per nightHostel Mundo
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 168 reviewsWell 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.
RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 779 reviewsLocated within a 14-minute walk of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 0.7 miles of Gion Shijo Station, RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.
THE NEXT DOOR Dormitory & Private Hostel
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 405 reviewsConveniently set in Kyoto, THE NEXT DOOR Dormitory & Private Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.
ホステル祇園SORA
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 124 reviewsConveniently 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...
Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 270 reviewsWell 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...
Hostel Otro Mundo
KyotoCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 193 reviewsConveniently located in the center of Kyoto, Hostel Otro Mundo provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.
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Hostels that guests love in Kyoto
- Avg. price/night: $119.15Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6,889 reviewsI 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 byflorianaSolo traveler
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 841 reviewsOne 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 byAdrianSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $99.29Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,601 reviewsI 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 byHestiSolo traveler
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviewsGreat, cheap hostel a little outside of the center. Great for meeting new people or keeping for yourself!Guest review byCarlSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $99.29Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,601 reviewsBest Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.Guest review byRobinSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $149.31Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviewsI 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 byIlanaSolo traveler
