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Our top choices for Kyoto hostels

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 ￥8,550
￥9,450 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Mulan Hostel
Lobby
LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae

LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae

LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae
1.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
The price is ￥3,782
￥4,160 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae
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 ￥5,848
￥6,460 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Piece Hostel Kyoto
Lobby lounge
K's House Kyoto - Hostel

K's House Kyoto - Hostel

K's House Kyoto - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (538)
"Nice place. "
United States
IFTEKHAR
The price is ￥5,297
￥6,591 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
K's House Kyoto - Hostel
Restaurant
Hostel Gion SORA

Hostel Gion SORA

Hostel Gion SORA
2.0 star property
Gion
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7)
"great stay, no complaints, very nice and helpful host, clean amenities, great value"
Canada
Andrew
The price is ￥18,000
￥19,800 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Hostel Gion SORA
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 ￥6,448
￥7,134 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Piece Hostel Sanjo
Lobby sitting area
WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
The price is ￥7,727
￥8,500 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
WeBase KYOTO - 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, (21)
"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 ￥19,418
￥21,382 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - 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 ￥14,876
￥18,801 total
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Guest House Oumi - 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 ￥8,636
￥9,500 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel
Japanese garden
Gion Koh - Hostel

Gion Koh - Hostel

Gion Koh - Hostel
2.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (27)
"Very nice to experience traditional Japanese accommodation, Hiro is a very friendly and attentive host! Strongly recommended!"
Norway
Andrea
The price is ￥10,654
￥11,799 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Gion Koh - Hostel
Exterior
HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (99)
"Really lovely hotel. "
United Kingdom
Madeleine
The price is ￥4,136
￥4,591 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel
Property entrance
add chaganju - Hostel

add chaganju - Hostel

add chaganju - Hostel
2.0 star property
Uji
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (75)
"Bien! Propre. Cafés, thé, matcha gratuit."
Canada
Amélie
The price is ￥7,200
￥7,969 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
add chaganju - Hostel
Front of property - evening/night
Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion
2.0 star property
Gion
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (82)
"Easy to check in and check out. "
United States
Dylan
The price is ￥11,182
￥12,700 total
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Ryokan Hostel Gion
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 ￥6,046
￥6,682 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel
Front of property - evening/night
Shizuya KYOTO - Hostel

Shizuya KYOTO - Hostel

Shizuya KYOTO - Hostel
1.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (44)
"蛇口をひねると全て地下水、塩素との入っていないお水、冷蔵庫にいつも冷えてて美味しい。 お部屋はとても狭くて隠れ家な感じだけど寝に帰るだけなので全然気にならない、なんだか凄く良いニオイがします。"
Japan
みすず
The price is ￥6,218
￥6,873 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Shizuya KYOTO - Hostel
Balcony
The Next Door - Hostel

The Next Door - Hostel

The Next Door - Hostel
1.0 star property
Minami Ward
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (21)
"Pretty good for the price. "
Canada
Minwei
The price is ￥13,860
￥15,246 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
The Next Door - Hostel
10 beds Dormitory (Mix-Gender) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miyagawacho Hanakanzashi- Hostel

Miyagawacho Hanakanzashi- Hostel

Miyagawacho Hanakanzashi- Hostel
1.0 star property
Gion
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (37)
"The atmosphere was great, the staff was extremely kind and accommodating of a few extra questions I had, and the location was beautiful. Just helped make an already great trip even better. Plus the beds were the most comfortable I’ve had in a hostel so far!"
United States
Henry
The price is ￥6,284
￥6,939 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Miyagawacho Hanakanzashi- Hostel
Books
Kokonoe Machiya

Kokonoe Machiya

Kokonoe Machiya
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2)
"작은 1인실은 편안했습니다. 조용하고 시설이 정말 좋아요. 주인아지씨도 엄청 친절하고요. 다시 머물고싶어요."
South Korea
hanjung
The price is ￥18,394
￥20,233 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Kokonoe Machiya
Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed

Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed

Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed
1.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (23)
"Me and my sister really enjoyed our stay here. It was a quiet and nice place to rest after a long day touring around. We liked the options for coffee in the morning and the freedom to use the kitchenette area :)"
Canada
Eda
The price is ￥7,284
￥8,069 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed
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Top Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing hotel. I’d highly recommend staying here due to the incredible staff, the location, the cleanliness and the facilities. The onsen is absolutely brilliant. "
kevin 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Find out more about Kyoto

Kyoto Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,475
Accommodation
71 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥4,160
Highest Price
￥21,382

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Kyoto?
By choosing a hostel you can spend less on lodging and set aside more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its temples and monuments.
What is a hostel?
These dorm-style accommodations come in many different forms, but they all have a few qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social atmosphere, and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).
What are the best hostels in Kyoto?
Based on reviews from our customers, these hostels in Kyoto have positive ratings: Piece Hostel Kyoto - Located within a 5-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a rooftop terrace. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets, and free WiFi. R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Gojo Station. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and laundry facilities. You'll find towels, hair dryers, and bed sheets in all rooms. K's House Kyoto - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with bed sheets and free WiFi. Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an elevator. You'll find showers, hair dryers, and bed sheets in all rooms. Piece Hostel Sanjo - Located within a 5-minute walk of Nishiki Market. Property features include free WiFi, a bar, and laundry facilities. You'll find towels, bed sheets, and free WiFi in all rooms.
How many hostels should I expect to find in Kyoto?
If you're in the market for an affordable place to stay in Kyoto, one of Expedia's 47 hostels might be a great choice for you.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Kyoto?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 75°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 41°F. The rainiest months in Kyoto are July, June, September, and October, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Kyoto?
Depending on what you're interested in, you might like to explore the area around Kyoto. Get out into nature with places like Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Maruyama Park, and Shoseien Garden. Cultural attractions include Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, Samurai and Ninja Museum, and Kyoto International Manga Museum. Visit landmarks like Kiyamachi Street, Teramachi Street, and Nishiki Market.
What's the best way to get to and around Kyoto while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Kyoto on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Itami Airport (ITM), 24 mi (38.6 km) away. Another option is Kobe Airport (UKB), located 40 mi (64.4 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you might want to use public transit during your trip. Nearby metro stations include Shiyakusho-mae Station, Sanjo Keihan Station, and Karasuma Oike Station. To check out more of the area, take a train from Sanjo Station, Jingu-marutamachi Station, or Kyoto Kawaramachi Station.

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