A pagoda-style tower with a stepped design, surrounded by gravel, trees, and a red bridge.

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Our top choices for Uji hostels

A modern building with a staircase leading to a lit entrance, surrounded by a bamboo fence and small plants.

1. add chaganju - Hostel

add chaganju - Hostel
2.0 star property
Uji
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (83 reviews)
"Cute, comfortable accommodation with generous uji matcha available to try!"
Singapore
Molly
The price is ￥7,882
￥8,670 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
add chaganju - Hostel
A modern building with a large tree in front, a wooden door, and a stone wall.

2. BOND - Hostel

BOND - Hostel
1.0 star property
Shimamoto
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (19 reviews)
"great location no staff as such just follow door codes given in app nice area good transport links"
United Kingdom
nicholas
The price is ￥6,255
￥6,910 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
BOND - Hostel
A garden with a stone lantern, rocks, and various plants.

3. Mulan Hostel

Mulan Hostel
2.0 star property
Arashiyama
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
"Great place to stay. "
Canada
Heather
The price is ￥9,909
￥10,900 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Mulan Hostel
A modern cafe with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a chalkboard with motivational writing.

4. Piece Hostel Kyoto

Piece Hostel Kyoto
2.0 star property
Minami Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (905 reviews)
"Great location and very clean and social place to stay!"
Canada
Emma
The price is ￥8,961
￥9,888 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Piece Hostel Kyoto
A room with two beds, a large window with a view of bamboo outside, and a hanging lamp.

5. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Guest House Oumi - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"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 ￥6,746
￥8,963 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Guest House Oumi - Hostel
A building facade with large windows, a balcony, and a red awning.

6. WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
2.5 star property
Shimogyo Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Amazing Hostel, would highly recommend staying here. Everything is kept very clean and the stuff was very supportive and kind. Also the location was perfect to explore Kyoto, with several lines and buses in walking distance."
Germany
Janine
The price is ￥8,203
￥9,076 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
A modern restaurant with long wooden tables and bar stools, a brick accent wall, and pendant lighting.

7. LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae

LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae
2.5 star property
Minami Ward
7.4 out of 10, Good, (13 reviews)
"Beware the map attached currently points to Kyoto City Hall, the actual location of this hotel is near Kyoto Station well over 2 miles away."
United States
JONATHON
The price is ￥6,328
￥6,981 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae
A modern building entrance with a covered outdoor seating area, glass doors, and a bicycle rack.

8. Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (41 reviews)
"Good place"
United States
Antonino
The price is ￥6,834
￥7,577 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a small entrance area with a sign, and potted plants outside.

9. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion
2.0 star property
Gion
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"Easy to check in and check out. "
United States
Dylan
The price is ￥15,095
￥17,425 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Ryokan Hostel Gion
A modern living room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outside.

10. K's House Kyoto - Hostel

K's House Kyoto - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (563 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and very clean rooms with an excellent guest lounge with a very clean kitchen"
Canada
Jonah
The price is ￥5,808
￥7,226 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
K's House Kyoto - Hostel
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

11. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel
2.0 star property
Kita Ward
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"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 ￥5,709
￥6,733 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel
A cafe with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a signboard.

12. Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel

Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"Wifi, AC, staff, accommodations and location were all great. Drinks were expensive, but food and atmosphere was uniquely wonderful."
United States
Allyson
The price is ￥10,000
￥11,000 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a futon bed.

13. Hostel Otro Mundo

Hostel Otro Mundo
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (69 reviews)
"Everything perfect, clean, staff very kind "
United States
Jeffrey
The price is ￥4,545
￥5,000 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hostel Otro Mundo
An indoor dining area with modern furniture and a glass wall overlooking a green space.

14. Piece Hostel Sanjo

Piece Hostel Sanjo
2.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (584 reviews)
"Excellent location, friendly staff comfortable sleeps. "
Canada
usha
The price is ￥11,781
￥13,028 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Piece Hostel Sanjo
A traditional Japanese building with wooden sliding doors and a signboard.

15. HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (113 reviews)
"Charming 100 year old house. We enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and helpful."
Canada
Sheldon
The price is ￥5,236
￥5,818 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel
A modern hotel entrance with a well-lit facade, a reception desk, and a small landscaped area with a tree.

16. R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (215 reviews)
"A great hostel at a very convenient location in Kyoto, appreciated the amenities including lockers for each traveller, would stay here again"
Canada
Zheng Fang
The price is ￥11,836
￥13,109 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan
A traditional Japanese garden with a stone lantern, a small pond, and a red table.

17. Gion Koh - Hostel

Gion Koh - Hostel
2.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"Very nice to experience traditional Japanese accommodation, Hiro is a very friendly and attentive host! Strongly recommended!"
Norway
Andrea
The price is ￥13,463
￥14,809 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Gion Koh - Hostel
A person working at a wooden table with a laptop under a large umbrella, with a pagoda-style building in the background.

18. The Next Door - Hostel

The Next Door - Hostel
1.0 star property
Minami Ward
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (22 reviews)
"Pretty good for the price. "
Canada
Minwei
The price is ￥7,874
￥8,661 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The Next Door - Hostel
A cozy room with a large window, a wooden floor, and a small indoor garden with a potted plant.

19. HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel

HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel
2.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (60 reviews)
"Good typical accomodation. Everything was great, I’ve very slept well. Great location. You can arrived at the time you can. It’s self check in and check out. There is no people at the receptions but everything was ok : I totally recommend it"
France
Aurelien
The price is ￥6,109
￥6,836 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

20. Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel
1.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"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 ￥27,273
￥30,000 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel
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Top Uji Hotel Reviews

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location. Very helpful staff. Great room, amazing service and out of this world breakfast!!! Japanese sweet potato ice cream!!!! To die for…. Would stay here again"
nury 4-night trip
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Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Find out more about Uji

Uji Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,802
Accommodation
115 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥5,000
Highest Price
￥30,000

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Uji?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. If you're hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the river views while you're here.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices, and a social setting.
What are the best hostels in Uji?
While you're deciding on where to stay, take a look at this top hostel in Uji: Add chaganju - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of JR Uji Station. Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and tour assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers, and TVs.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Uji?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 76°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 42°F. The rainiest months in Uji are July, June, September, and August, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Uji?
Depending on what interests you, you might like to check out these things around Uji. Get out into nature with places like Byodo-in Temple, Manpuku-ji, and Biwako Quasi-National Park. Cultural attractions include Nintendo Museum, Tale of Genji Museum, and Byodo-in Hoshokan Museum. Visit landmarks like Uji Bridge, Mimurotoji Temple, and Hokaiji Temple.
What's the best way to get to and around Uji while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Uji in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Itami Airport (ITM), located 22.9 mi (36.8 km) from the city center. An alternative is Kobe Airport (UKB), located 38.2 mi (61.5 km) away. Once you've arrived, you may want to use public transit to get around. You can access metro transit at Mimurodo Station, Uji Station, and JR Obaku Station. To explore more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Ogura Station, Iseda Station, or Okubu Station.

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