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Piece Hostel Sanjo

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

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

Y
Yuk Shan
From
Hong Kong
-High quality. It is just like a hotel. -there is a live band show in particular time. It is quite unexpected! -common areas are very nice and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6,739 reviews
Price from
$50.89
1 night, 2 adults

Piece Hostel Kyoto

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station.

N
Navarro
From
Philippines
Very exceptional. From staff to cleanliness. Just a minute walk to station. A very nice stay indeed 🥰
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,504 reviews
Price from
$52.50
1 night, 2 adults

Guest House Ga-Jyun

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

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.

C
Camila
From
Chile
it’s a really nice place! you have different interesting places near to the guest house
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 813 reviews
Price from
$59.83
1 night, 2 adults

Gojo Guest House

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

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.

Y
Yao Ting
From
Singapore
The ambience, location, rooms, staff and most importantly, the people you can meet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews
Price from
$48.95
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

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.

V
Volker
From
Germany
Excellent location, right between train, Gion, the market, and a small supermarket next door. Relaxed, friendly, and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,717 reviews
Price from
$75.27
1 night, 2 adults

R Star Hostel Kyoto

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

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

S
Sara
From
Armenia
I really liked the location. It was close enough to walk to more touristy areas but far enough that I was able to get away from the crowded areas.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,164 reviews
Price from
$44.20
1 night, 2 adults

Len Kyoto Kawaramachi

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

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.

A
Alessandra
From
Italy
Very nice facilities, and nice people all around
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,206 reviews
Price from
$67.99
1 night, 2 adults

K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

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.

B
Brent
From
United States
Just about everything I reviewed this hostel before more than once actually Brent McDermott
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,207 reviews
Price from
$55.56
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Sign

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

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...

D
Diem
From
Vietnam
Traditional, nice, good location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
Price from
$28.56
1 night, 2 adults

ホステル祇園SORA

Kyoto (Near Otsu)

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...

K
Kirk
From
United States
Quiet, well maintained establishment. In house washer/dryer combo. Very convenient. A great place to meet fellow travelers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
$149.58
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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  • 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...

  • Guesthouse Sign

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 180 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...

  • 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.

  • R Star Hostel Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,165 reviews

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

  • Seiki Kyoto Station

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 526 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.

  • Guest House Hennka Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

    Located in Kyoto, a 16-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple, Guest House Hennka Kyoto features a terrace and views of the city.

  • HARUYA Higashiyama

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

    Attractively located in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, HARUYA Higashiyama is located a 4-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 700 yards from Shoren-in Temple and a 12-minute walk from Gion...

  • 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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 灯々屋

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,207 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.

  • Piece Hostel Kyoto

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3,504 reviews

    Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 272 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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