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Property entrance
T&K Hostel Kobe Sannomiya East

T&K Hostel Kobe Sannomiya East

T&K Hostel Kobe Sannomiya East
2.0 star property
Nada Ward
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (84)
"Good place to stay. "
United States
Milbunk
The price is ￥7,773
￥8,637 total
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
T&K Hostel Kobe Sannomiya East
Lounge
Hostel Yume Nomad

Hostel Yume Nomad

Hostel Yume Nomad
1.0 star property
Hyogo
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (84)
"You'll feel at home! Staff is very nice!"
United States
Gegory
The price is ￥7,011
￥8,590 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hostel Yume Nomad
Exterior
Guest House MAYA - Hostel

Guest House MAYA - Hostel

Guest House MAYA - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nada Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (94)
"Great second stay!"
Canada
Cole
The price is ￥11,752
￥13,016 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Guest House MAYA - Hostel
Sundeck
Guest House Kobe Nadeshikoya - Hostel

Guest House Kobe Nadeshikoya - Hostel

Guest House Kobe Nadeshikoya - Hostel
1.0 star property
Kobe City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (58)
"This place is great ideal location in Chinatown for hundreds of food, vendors and restaurants. "
United States
Ryan
The price is ￥10,743
￥11,817 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Guest House Kobe Nadeshikoya - Hostel
Design Quadruple Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Beach View | Living area
BeachHouse Geragera

BeachHouse Geragera

BeachHouse Geragera
2.0 star property
Tarumi Ward
The price is ￥8,183
￥9,092 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
BeachHouse Geragera
Exterior
Musubi no koyado enn by Wellbe - Hostel

Musubi no koyado enn by Wellbe - Hostel

Musubi no koyado enn by Wellbe - Hostel
2.0 star property
Arimacho
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (53)
"My friends and I absolutely loved staying at Arimaonsen Musubi-no-koyado En, from the second we stepped in they were incredibly hospitable and provided everything we needed. The rooms were very clean and spacious and all onsen were within walking distance. We had such a good time and will definitely be back! Thank you so much for the incredible stay."
Canada
Sarah
The price is ￥12,325
￥13,600 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Musubi no koyado enn by Wellbe - Hostel
Balcony
Amber Hostel

Amber Hostel

Amber Hostel
2.0 star property
Nishinari
The price is ￥2,833
￥5,918 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Amber Hostel
Hallway
Shironoshita Guesthouse - Hostel

Shironoshita Guesthouse - Hostel

Shironoshita Guesthouse - Hostel
1.0 star property
Himeji
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (47)
"The host was friendly and helpful. "
United States
Josh
The price is ￥7,360
￥8,160 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Shironoshita Guesthouse - Hostel
Bar (on property)
Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel
2.0 star property
Kita Ward
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7)
"C’était trop bien. L’hôte est vraiment aux petits soins et attentionnée. Elle donne des conseils sur des endroits à visiter. Elle est également soucieuse de la bonne santé de ses hôtes. Elle est gentille et aimable. Si vous un petit moment, faites un tour dans son restaurant !"
France
Erwan
The price is ￥7,727
￥8,500 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel
Living area
Himeji 588 Guesthouse – Hostel

Himeji 588 Guesthouse – Hostel

Himeji 588 Guesthouse – Hostel
1.0 star property
Himeji
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (55)
"The staff were very friendly and accommodating."
United States
Gabriel
The price is ￥6,678
￥8,081 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Himeji 588 Guesthouse – Hostel
Garden
Mulan Hostel

Mulan Hostel

Mulan Hostel
2.0 star property
Arashiyama
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (61)
"Great place to stay. "
Canada
Heather
The price is ￥8,280
￥9,180 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Mulan Hostel
Property grounds
Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (19)
"Lovely little ryokan, very traditional and homely. Traditional breakfast was tasty."
Australia
JASON
The price is ￥5,919
￥6,555 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel
Exterior
BOND - Hostel

BOND - Hostel

BOND - Hostel
1.0 star property
Shimamoto
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (17)
"シンプルイズベスト！ "
Japan
守
The price is ￥6,256
￥6,911 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
BOND - Hostel
Property amenity
Osaka Tomato Hostel

Osaka Tomato Hostel

Osaka Tomato Hostel
2.0 star property
Yodogawa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (89)
"👍"
United States
Kyle
Osaka Tomato Hostel
Exterior
Azalea - Hostel

Azalea - Hostel

Azalea - Hostel
1.0 star property
Taisho-ku
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15)
"The host was great and staying there was very nice!"
United States
Kathryn
The price is ￥10,145
￥11,236 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Azalea - Hostel
Japanese Style Room, 3 People (Shared bathroom and toilet) Check-in 5PM to 9PM | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Guest House Oumi - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (60)
"Tommy always makes you feel at home, a great place to stay if you want to experience Kyoto like a local. The guesthouse is minutes away from both metro an JR stations, there are businesses, convenience stores, public baths and everything you need to feel at home."
Mexico
José
The price is ￥9,074
￥11,779 total
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Guest House Oumi - Hostel
Annex Japanese-style room / Garden view | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel
1.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22)
"It was a wonderful stay, a nice experience in a Japanese house. Mama and Papa are so kind and generous, very welcoming, and the place is so cosy and charming. I'd happily come back and stay here! 😊🤗 "
South Korea
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥19,636
￥21,600 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel
Exterior
Guest House Ioly Osaka - Hostel

Guest House Ioly Osaka - Hostel

Guest House Ioly Osaka - Hostel
1.0 star property
Fujiidera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (25)
"The owner was very nice and accommodating "
United States
Elliot
The price is ￥8,182
￥9,000 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Guest House Ioly Osaka - Hostel
Exterior
Piece Hostel Kyoto

Piece Hostel Kyoto

Piece Hostel Kyoto
2.0 star property
Minami Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (875)
"Clean. Wonderful staff. Close fo Kyoto station. "
Canada
Glennie
The price is ￥5,356
￥5,923 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Piece Hostel Kyoto
Cafe
Piece Hostel Sanjo

Piece Hostel Sanjo

Piece Hostel Sanjo
2.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (556)
"Great area and great facilities! Good amount of space. Friendly staff. Highly recommend with small family!"
Australia
Zoe
The price is ￥5,606
￥6,222 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Piece Hostel Sanjo
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Top Kobe Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean room, excellent service. Breakfast was amazing. "
Joanne 4-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Find out more about Kobe

Kobe Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,190
Accommodation
224 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥5,918
Highest Price
￥21,600

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Kobe?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for sightseeing. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social environment.
What are the best hostels in Kobe?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start: Guest House Kobe Nadeshikoya - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Motomachi Station and Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station. Property features include free WiFi, tour assistance, and laundry facilities. You'll find towels, showers, and hair dryers in all rooms. Musubi no koyado enn by Wellbe - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Arima Onsen Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant at this property. Rooms come with bed sheets and free WiFi. T&K Hostel Kobe Sannomiya East - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Kobe Oishi Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a rooftop terrace, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, TVs, and hair dryers.
How many hostels will I find in Kobe?
If you're hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Kobe, one of Expedia's 12 hostels might be a great choice.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Kobe?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 77°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 45°F. The rainiest months in Kobe are July, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Kobe?
Generally, Kobe is known for its gardens, museums, and hot springs. Major attractions include Universal Studios Japan, Dotonbori, and Arima Onsen. Get out into nature with places like Higashi Yuenchi Park, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden, and Kobe Animal Kingdom. Cultural attractions include Kobe City Museum, Kawasaki Good Times World, and Kobe Culture Hall.
What's the best way to get to and around Kobe while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Kobe on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Kobe Airport (UKB), located 4.6 mi (7.3 km) away. Another option is Itami Airport (ITM), situated 15.5 mi (25 km) away. Once you've arrived, you might want to use public transit to get around. You can access metro transit at Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station, Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station, and Boeki Center Station. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Kobe Sannomiya Station, Kobe Kasuganomichi Station, or Kobe Station.

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