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Our top choices for Kyoto hostels

Lobby lounge

Piece Hostel Kyoto

Piece Hostel Kyoto
2.0 star property
Minami Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (900 reviews)
"Convenient location, clean and tidy room to stay."
Hong Kong SAR China
Amy
The price is ￥4,698
￥5,220 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Piece Hostel Kyoto
Exterior

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
2.5 star property
Shimogyo Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"It was very easy to find and the room and bathroom was clean. I would rec"
United States
Meriam Mayumi
The price is ￥3,606
￥3,967 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
Cafe

Piece Hostel Sanjo

Piece Hostel Sanjo
2.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (581 reviews)
"Terrific morning breakfast at a cost but well worth it to set you up for the day of exploring. Great location."
Australia
Matthew
The price is ￥4,928
￥5,482 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Piece Hostel Sanjo
Lobby

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 ￥3,637
￥4,009 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae
Family Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed

Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed
1.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (38 reviews)
"Clean and well thoughtful layout for 3 guests"
Canada
Corey
The price is ￥3,518
￥3,870 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed
Street view

Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel

Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"Everything was amazing, highly recommend staying here :)"
United Kingdom
Victoria
The price is ￥5,600
￥6,236 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel
Front of property

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"Good place"
United States
Antonino
The price is ￥5,324
￥5,875 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel
Lobby lounge

K's House Kyoto - Hostel

K's House Kyoto - Hostel
2.0 star property
Kyoto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (555 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and very clean rooms with an excellent guest lounge with a very clean kitchen"
Canada
Jonah
The price is ￥3,945
￥4,926 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
K's House Kyoto - Hostel
Exterior

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (109 reviews)
"Charming 100 year old house. We enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and helpful."
Canada
Sheldon
The price is ￥3,325
￥3,661 total
Aug 6 - Aug 7
HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel
Front of property - evening/night

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion
2.0 star property
Gion
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (84 reviews)
"Easy to check in and check out. "
United States
Dylan
The price is ￥6,723
￥8,205 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Ryokan Hostel Gion
Front of property - evening/night

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (214 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 ￥8,400
￥9,355 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan
Japanese Style Room, 3 People (Shared bathroom and toilet) Check-in 5PM to 9PM | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Guest House Oumi - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 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 ￥3,641
￥5,222 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Guest House Oumi - Hostel
Bar (on property)

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 ￥6,568
￥7,263 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel
Garden

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 ￥8,891
￥9,882 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Mulan Hostel
Japanese garden

Gion Koh - Hostel

Gion Koh - Hostel
2.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"Very nice to experience traditional Japanese accommodation, Hiro is a very friendly and attentive host! Strongly recommended!"
Norway
Andrea
The price is ￥14,866
￥16,511 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Gion Koh - Hostel
Living area

Hostel Otro Mundo

Hostel Otro Mundo
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (66 reviews)
"Everything perfect, clean, staff very kind "
United States
Jeffrey
The price is ￥3,965
￥4,405 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Hostel Otro Mundo
Front of property - evening/night

Shizuya KYOTO - Hostel

Shizuya KYOTO - Hostel
1.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"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 ￥4,124
￥4,582 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Shizuya KYOTO - Hostel
Property grounds

Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"Lovely little ryokan, very traditional and homely. Traditional breakfast was tasty."
Australia
JASON
The price is ￥7,312
￥8,130 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel
Lobby sitting area

Hostel Sui Kyoto

Hostel Sui Kyoto
1.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"優しく親切な店主様 アットホームで、プライベートも守られてます。 レンタル自転車、セグウェイのポイント地点でもあります。 現地について、織物の盛んな場所と知り、時間的に回れかったのが少し残念でした(⌒-⌒; )"
Japan
??
The price is ￥7,497
￥8,247 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Hostel Sui Kyoto
Books

Kokonoe Machiya

Kokonoe Machiya
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Clean and warm atmosphere. Thank you Toni- san. "
Japan
Midori
The price is ￥10,327
￥11,474 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Kokonoe Machiya
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Top Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was perfect!"
Maria Daniela 4-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Find out more about Kyoto

Kyoto Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,641
Accommodation
67 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥3,661
Highest Price
￥16,511

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 laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets, and free WiFi. WeBase KYOTO - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Gojo Station and Shijo Station. Property features include free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Rooms come with towels and bed sheets. LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Toji Station and Kyoto Station. Property features include a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers. Piece Hostel Sanjo - Located within a 5-minute walk of Nishiki Market. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a bar, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets, and free WiFi. 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. You'll find 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 44 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?
In general, Kyoto is known for its temples, flowers, and monuments. Top attractions include Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. Get out into nature with places like Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Maruyama Park, and Shoseien Garden. Cultural attractions include GEAR - Art Complex 1928, Museum of Kyoto, and Kyoto International Manga Museum.
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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