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Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Piece Hostel Sanjo offers private and dormitory rooms in the heart of Kyoto.

S
Samantha
From
United Kingdom
Great kitchen space for cooking meals Very clean rooms and shared bathrooms always spotless Coffee and tea provided Choice of pillows was great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,837 reviews
Price from
US$45.66
1 night, 2 adults

Piece Hostel Kyoto

Minami Ward, Kyoto

Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station.

A
Anna
From
Czech Republic
Great modern hostel. Private rooms and great communal space where you can make drip coffee. 5 mins from the train, superb
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,566 reviews
Price from
US$51.92
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Situated in Kyoto and with Samurai Kembu Kyoto reachable within 400 metres, Ryokan Hostel Gion features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

D
Desloovere
From
Belgium
the hostel was so clean and the staff was really kind, they even gave me some tips for visiting things. i have been here for 9 nights in October 2024 and booked again for 9 nights in April 2025 <3
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,731 reviews
Price from
US$201.71
1 night, 2 adults

R Star Hostel Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms. The property is around 2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle and 2.5 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

N
Nolan
From
France
very well located. staff was extremely nice and helpful. room was spatious and very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,177 reviews
Price from
US$121.03
1 night, 2 adults

Len Kyoto Kawaramachi

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Len Kyoto Kawaramachi offers accommodation in Kyoto. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The rooms have a shared bathroom.

S
Sarah
From
Denmark
Literally the best hostel I have ever been at. So cozy and aesthetic with the best staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviews
Price from
US$73.96
1 night, 2 adults

K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Featuring a sunny lounge with free Wi-Fi, 2 free-use kitchens and a rooftop terrace overlooking the city, Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto is a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Train Station.

N
Nataliia
From
Ukraine
Location is really good, close to Keihan line Shichijo station what gives you an opportunity to discover Gion, Fushimi Inary Srine, Uji city and other locations.The hostel is a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station, and there are also bus stops nearby, which are very convenient for getting around the city. Towels are not provided, but you can rent them. There is a hairdryer and 3 showers on the floor (at this time of year, this was enough, I don't know how the situation is in high season). There is shampoo, shower gel, hair conditioner, and hand soap in the common area. The kitchen has everything you need if you want to cook something. There are refrigerators, drinking water, etc. You can store your luggage before check-in and after check-out. The staff is great and always helpful if you have any questions. You can also use umbrellas for free and borrow chargers if you need them. The place itself is pretty quiet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,235 reviews
Price from
US$118.25
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Sign

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Well set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Guesthouse Sign is located less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, a 18-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 1.7 km from Kyoto...

G
Gregory
From
United States
brand new so I was 1 of only a handful of people there. Very quiet, very clean, thankful for the flexibility of a late checkin from them
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Price from
US$73.16
1 night, 2 adults

ホステル祇園SORA

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Conveniently situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, ホステル祇園SORA is set 600 metres from Gion Shijo Station, less than 1 km from Shoren-in Temple and a 19-minute walk from Heian Shrine.

M
Mateusz
From
Poland
Great place to stay! 5 min walk to gion, 5 min to old part of Kyoto. Lovely owner! Clean and neat. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Price from
US$228.61
1 night, 2 adults

ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

Set in the centre of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

W
WILLIAM
From
United Kingdom
Staff were very accommodating as I had a last minute guest stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
Price from
US$51.44
1 night, 2 adults

Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Set in Kyoto and within less than 1 km of Gion Shijo Station, Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

N
Nihal
From
India
I think I recommend this hostel to so many people after the stay, it's cheap around 2.5k yen and much better than the number of hostels I've tried.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 845 reviews
Price from
US$74.23
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

Most booked hostels in Kyoto and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,069 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,177 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,731 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,235 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,566 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,837 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Kyoto and nearby

  • Guest House WA

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

    Well located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Guest House WA is located less than 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 1.8 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 2.1 km from Sanjusangen-...

    From US$131.11 per night
  • HARUYA Umekoji

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviews

    Located an 8-minute bus ride from JR Kyoto Station, HARUYA Umekoji is a 100 year old Japanese traditional townhouse with free WiFi access. Rooms at HARUYA Umekoji have air conditioning and heating.

    From US$56.48 per night
  • KYOTO Guest House

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

    Conveniently situated in the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, KYOTO Guest House is located 2.8 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 3.5 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 3.6 km from...

  • Peace House Sakura

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, a free-use kitchen and 24-hour hot showers, the completely non-smoking Peace House is 1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

  • Seiki Kyoto Station

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 533 reviews

    Reopened after renovations in March 2017, OYO旅館 晴輝京都ステーション Kyoto is just a 3-minute walk from Hachijo East Exit of Kyoto Station. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

    From US$110.94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 407 reviews

    Conveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, THE NEXT DOOR Dormitory & Private Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    From US$96.49 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews

    Set 400 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Shiki Shiki Higashiyama in Kyoto offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi.

    From US$88.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

    Located within 1.7 km of Katsura Imperial Villa and 4.4 km of Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

    From US$80.69 per night

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Kyoto and nearby

  • Colours

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

    Conveniently located in the centre of Kyoto, Colours offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

    From US$112.96 per night
  • Iwatoyama Hostel

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 724 reviews

    Set in the centre of Kyoto, 200 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Iwatoyama Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    From US$90.77 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 444 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Mini Inn Kyoto - Kyoto Historic district is set less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, a 13-minute walk from TKP Garden...

  • SHIN kyoto

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

    Conveniently located in the centre of Kyoto, SHIN kyoto offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews

    Conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Gojo Subway Station and a 2-minute subway ride from JR Kyoto Station, ゲストハウス栞庵-Shiori ann provides cosy hostel accommodation in a refurbished traditional...

    From US$134.48 per night
  • Kagan Hotel & Hostel

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

    Attractively set in the centre of Kyoto, Kagan Hotel & Hostel is within 2.1 km of Kyoto Station and 2.2 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto.

    From US$129.90 per night
  • UNKNOWN KYOTO

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews

    Conveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, UNKNOWN KYOTO provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

  • 灯々屋

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Attractively set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, 灯々屋 is situated less than 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, a 19-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station and 1.2 km from Kyoto Station.

    From US$320.58 per night

Save money on hostels in Kyoto and nearby – budget options available

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews

    Well located in Kyoto, City Pension Tommy Rich Inn Kyoto provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers luggage storage space.

  • Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

    Situated within 400 metres of Gion Shijo Station and 1.3 km of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto.

  • Gojo Guest House

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews

    A 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine, Guest House Gojo offers simple and cosy Japanese-style dormitory accommodation with free Wi-fi, futon beds and shared bathrooms.

  • JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews

    A 5-minute walk from the heart of Kyoto’s beautiful Gion district, the entirely non-smoking Jam Hostel Kyoto provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

  • Hostel Mundo

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the centre of Kyoto, Hostel Mundo offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 781 reviews

    Situated within 1.2 km of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1.1 km of Gion Shijo Station, RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

    Located in Kyoto, within 1.8 km of Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.5 km of Tofuku-ji Temple, Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto provides accommodation with free WiFi.

  • Hostel Otro Mundo

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

    Well located in Kyoto, Hostel Otro Mundo provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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  • Avg. price/night: US$161.24
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,837 reviews
    I had a great stay at PIECE Hostel Sanjo. Central location next to Nishiki market, Pontocho Alley and several restaurants and shops. I booked a bed in a female shared dormitory. Comfy and intimate bed, with a safe to store valuable items if needed. Only women toilet and shower also available. I would definitely recommend it!!
    Guest review by
    floriana
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 845 reviews
    One of best hostels I've stayed at! Great location in a very traditional local street that barely sees any tourists. The property itself is a traditional house. Clean and very comfortable. Washing machine and detergent available for FREE, and balcony for hang-drying. Plenty of hangers in the room and in the balcony. Spacious common room.
    Guest review by
    Adrian
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$87.28
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,566 reviews
    I stayed at bunk bed for 2 nights. Modern hostel with great facilities and great location. Bed was comfortable & we can use extra pillow for free. Coffee & tea, towels also free! Very recommended !
    Guest review by
    Hesti
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 654 reviews
    Great, cheap hostel a little outside of the center. Great for meeting new people or keeping for yourself!
    Guest review by
    Carl
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$87.28
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,566 reviews
    Best Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.
    Guest review by
    Robin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$127.75
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviews
    I think the best hostel I will stay in during my trip. The atmosphere was great and inviting to meet new people. The staff was super friendly and the beds were comfy as well!
    Guest review by
    Ilana
    Solo traveller