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Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. It features a spacious and comfortable lounge, a tatami (woven-straw) terrace and a wall-size map with latest event information around Kyoto. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property, while portable WiFi devices are available for guests to use during their stay for an additional fee.

Private rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a washbasin. A semi-double size bunk (120cm wide) in the dormitory rooms comes with a luggage space and a security locker. Great location next to the strain staton, clean, modern and this amazing helping staff. Thank you!

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9
Wonderful
4,000 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

Conveniently located in the centre of Kyoto, Colours offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. It was a real pleasure staying at Toru's wonderful accomodation. Everything was clean, well equipped, the beds were comfortable and plenty of space. Toru was just amazing- sent us lots of tipps for sightseeing and restaurant and was alltogether just lovely. And the foot massage machine was a game changer 😍

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9.4
Wonderful
151 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Guests can choose to stay in dormitory-style rooms or in private rooms. Bathrooms and toilets are shared.

A safety deposit box is provided for storing valuable belongings. Microwave, fridge, freezer, and electric kettle are available. Laundry is also available with limited time and luggage storage is offered at the front desk. Breakfast and everything is so good !

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9.1
Wonderful
855 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Conveniently located in the centre of Kyoto, Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is set 1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The staff was very nice and very helpful. The place is very nice and very classic and cozy.

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9.1
Wonderful
392 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

A 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine, Guest House Gojo offers simple and cosy Japanese-style dormitory accommodation with free Wi-fi, futon beds and shared bathrooms. It is housed in a 100-year-old traditional building. Lovely staff, Great location, Cosy traditional rooms, Cute café

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8.9
Excellent
358 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Situated within 400 metres of Gion Shijo Station and 1.3 km of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto. The property is located 2.2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.8 km from Heian Shrine. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. Everything about the property was amazing the space was big enough for my kids to roam around definitely would come back

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9
Wonderful
69 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

Conveniently located in the centre of Kyoto, SHIN kyoto offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. This accommodation was absolutely amazing. Every detail was well thought out, everything was clean and comfortable. Communication with Mr. Shin was perfect, he was very kind and helpful during our stay. He also offered us to contact him in case of any trouble during our stay in Japan. We will definitely recommend this accommodation to people we know who are coming to Kyoto. We will definitely book this place again when we return to Japan.

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9.8
Exceptional
87 reviews
Price from
$62
per night

Situated in Kyoto and with Samurai Kembu Kyoto reachable within 400 metres, Ryokan Hostel Gion features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is set 1.9 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 2.1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 2.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

The units at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. All rooms at Ryokan Hostel Gion have air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Incredibly clean, great amenities in the bathroom, very quiet

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8.9
Excellent
1,851 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

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. Simple breakfast but good enough to boost your energy in early morning.

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8.3
Very Good
2,147 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Located in Kyoto, 3.9 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. The staff were super helpful, patient and accommodating when my plans went wry. It was a perfect haven for rest between busy days. It's location is pristine, close to the rural edge of town and beautiful ponds/mountains/forests. I enjoyed hiring the bicycle and would recommend it for the closer attractions. The breakfast was good too.

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8.6
Excellent
1,149 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

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