A traditional Japanese wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery.

Hostels in Shiga Prefecture

Compare and save

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
Oct 30 - Nov 1
In two weeks
Nov 6 - Nov 8
In one month
Nov 20 - Nov 22
In two months
Dec 18 - Dec 20

Top Cities in Shiga Prefecture

A lock system with water gates, a bridge, and a modern building with orange and white colors.
HostelsHostels

Otsu

Otsu

Our top choices for Shiga Prefecture hostels

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a view of a garden with a wooden gate and cherry blossoms.

1. HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel

HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel
1.0 star property
Naramachi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (216 reviews)
"Interesting experience in a traditional japanese wooden house."
Canada
Mia
The price is ￥8,877
￥9,832 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
HARUYA Naramachi - Hostel
A modern living room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outside.

2. K's House Kyoto - Hostel

K's House Kyoto - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (567 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and very clean rooms with an excellent guest lounge with a very clean kitchen"
Canada
Jonah
K's House Kyoto - Hostel
A traditional Japanese building with wooden sliding doors and a signboard.

3. HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (116 reviews)
"Really lovely hotel. "
United Kingdom
Madeleine
The price is ￥8,590
￥9,545 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel
Exterior

4. LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae

LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae
2.5 star property
Minami Ward
7.0 out of 10, Good, (15 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 ￥10,623
￥11,775 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae
A modern interior with a wooden floor, a red leather couch, a long table, and a bar area with stools.

5. Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (43 reviews)
"This was my second stay here, and I loved it. The dorm is well maintained, and there is a lot of room for luggage with a little desk area next to the bed. There is also a downstairs common area and tables outside to sit, which means there is plenty of space to relax. The location is very convenient, close to great restaurants and a short walk to transportation."
Canada
Kayla
The price is ￥12,024
￥13,320 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel
A modern building with a staircase, a sign reading 'PRESERVE HOSTEL KYOTO,' and two trees in front.

6. Piece Hostel Kyoto

Piece Hostel Kyoto
2.0 star property
Minami Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (909 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay. I had a room for one person, and it’s ideal for solo travellers or people who just need a bit more space."
Canada
GIA-YUN
The price is ￥12,521
￥13,853 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Piece Hostel Kyoto
A modern hotel entrance with a well-lit facade, a reception desk, and a small landscaped area with a tree.

7. R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (223 reviews)
"Very good stay overall."
United States
Sakiko
The price is ￥18,600
￥20,600 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan
A modern building with a two-story structure, large windows, and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

8. J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel
1.0 star property
Kitahira
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (121 reviews)
"The hostel was very clean and had everything you need."
Belgium
Jasmijn
J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a large window with a grid pattern.

9. Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed

Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed
1.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (46 reviews)
"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 ￥10,545
￥11,600 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed
A cozy room with a large window, a wooden floor, and a small indoor garden with a potted plant.

10. HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel

HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel
2.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (61 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 ￥9,367
￥10,385 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel
A hotel room with two single beds, a large mirror, and a window with blinds.

11. WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
2.5 star property
Shimogyo Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 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 ￥10,964
￥12,060 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining table, and a built-in oven.

12. Mulan Hostel

Mulan Hostel
2.0 star property
Arashiyama
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"Great place to stay. "
Canada
Heather
The price is ￥12,382
￥13,620 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Mulan Hostel
A modern hotel lobby with wooden flooring, a reception desk, and potted plants.

13. Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel

Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (268 reviews)
"We warmly recommend the Bakery Château d'or hotel. We felt welcome, the room was comfortable and the food excellent."
United States
Laure
The price is ￥11,741
￥12,915 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Bakery Hotel Château D'or - Hostel
An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by plants and trees, under a clear sky.

14. Piece Hostel Sanjo

Piece Hostel Sanjo
2.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (589 reviews)
"Very quiet, modern and nice."
Australia
Connor
The price is ￥16,930
￥18,681 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Piece Hostel Sanjo
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding shoji doors, and a view of greenery outside.

15. Yuzan Guesthouse - Hostel

Yuzan Guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Nara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (70 reviews)
"Small Japanese style guesthouse , close to the park very good for budget travelers."
United States
Cindy
The price is ￥6,765
￥7,441 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Yuzan Guesthouse - Hostel
A room with two beds, a large window with a view of bamboo outside, and a hanging lamp.

16. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Guest House Oumi - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (64 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 ￥9,074
￥11,779 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Guest House Oumi - Hostel
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a small entrance area with a sign, and potted plants outside.

17. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion
2.0 star property
Gion
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (87 reviews)
"Easy to check in and check out. "
United States
Dylan
The price is ￥18,000
￥20,600 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Ryokan Hostel Gion
The entrance to a hotel named 'Mori Guest House' with a wooden interior visible through the glass door.

18. Mori no Guest House - Hostel

Mori no Guest House - Hostel
2.0 star property
Tenri
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (47 reviews)
"Excellent property. Highly recommend"
Canada
Roya
The price is ￥7,418
￥8,160 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Mori no Guest House - Hostel
A modern building with a staircase leading to a lit entrance, surrounded by a bamboo fence and small plants.

19. add chaganju - Hostel

add chaganju - Hostel
2.0 star property
Uji
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (84 reviews)
"Cute, comfortable accommodation with generous uji matcha available to try!"
Singapore
Molly
The price is ￥7,870
￥8,657 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
add chaganju - 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
Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

Top Shiga Prefecture Hotel Reviews

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

10/10 Excellent
"La habitación pequeña pero funcional , equipada con secadora de cabello , accesorios de limpieza shampoo, acondicionador, jabón cara y cuerpo. Agua potable para beber , refrigerador pequeño. Cómodo y excelente ubicación para caminar a la estación de Kioto! Desayuno con costo adicional pero muy sabroso y variado! Recomendable!"
Yamile G 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

Find out more about Shiga Prefecture

Shiga Prefecture Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,229
Accommodation
99 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥7,441
Highest Price
￥20,600

Explore a world of travel with Expedia