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

Very clean room, good showers, and excelent attention.
Review score
9.0
Superb
2,902 reviews
Price from
£35.92
1 night, 2 adults

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

Everything about the property was excellent. The bed was comfy, the bathroom was clean and spacious, the shared areas were really nice and the staff were excellent. It was the best place I stayed at in Japan as a solo traveller on a budget.
Review score
9.0
Superb
5,938 reviews
Price from
£36.23
1 night, 2 adults

A 5-minute walk from Higashiyama Subway Station, Guest House Ga-Jyun features free Wi-Fi at the entire property. The wooden terrace has chairs overlooking the garden. We are small house with 5 rooms.

This hostel was great! We loved the location and the breakfast was amazing. All the staff were friendly and very helpful. Only improvement would have been to have a shelf or somewhere to place my phone when I slept.
Review score
9.1
Superb
744 reviews
Price from
£42.68
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Nice and clean
Review score
8.3
Very good
2,055 reviews
Price from
£35.74
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Will defo be coming back here. I loved it
Review score
8.8
Fabulous
1,585 reviews
Price from
£76.82
1 night, 2 adults

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.

The staff were very thoughtful & had great restaurant recommendations, they really took the time to consider whether you wanted food or food & drink, as well as the day of the week & time of day! The ‘classic ‘ brunch was delicious especially the hummus with the sourdough bread!! Of the japanese hostels we’ve stayed in, this was the most secure for storing baggage before check-in. They tagged the bags, kept them locked away & provided us with a corresponding number. The shower room is very spacious & has one shower head over bath 🛁; the shampoo, conditioner & shower gel were lavender and camomile scented. There is plenty of room under the beds to store luggage & a small locker to store some valuables (though we didn’t end up using it).
Review score
8.4
Very good
1,213 reviews
Price from
£60.82
1 night, 2 adults

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.

the staff is very friendly and helpful. thank you. i like the kitchen and common area. the common area is very big and has anything you need. also, leaving your luggage and benefiting the common area after the check-out is very god plus. there is locker for luggages under the bed. have your lock with you before staying here.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
1,916 reviews
Price from
£67.91
1 night, 2 adults

Open from 2017, KIZUNA HOTEL Gojo Kiyomizu-dera Kamogawa is situated in Kyoto, a 4-minute walk from Gojo Station and Karasuma Gojo Bus Stop. Guests can reach Kyoto Station within a 15-minute walk.

I loved how close it was to the station, literally just a short walk form Gojo station which is a 2min train ride from main Kyoto station. I love that its so peaceful and quiet, away from the crowds and tourist areas. The room we stayed at was so so spacious for a family of 4 and it was so comfortable. The beds were comfortable to sleep in and it was cozy.
Review score
8.6
Fabulous
432 reviews
Price from
£144.57
1 night, 2 adults

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.

perfectly clean with nice and firendly staff. Close to downtown and rail (30ish mins by walk from railstation) In room they live essence oil which is dope. Loved it
Review score
8.2
Very good
772 reviews
Price from
£42.68
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Niniroom is located in Okazaki, about a 30-minute bus ride from Kyoto Station.

Nice and clean, friendly staff, lovely environment
Review score
8.7
Fabulous
736 reviews
Price from
£53.35
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.

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  • Avg. price/night: £42.68
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 854 reviews
    great place by the lake. friendly team, cheap food can be bought (eg ramen, pasta, …) and cooked in the shared kitchen area
    Guest review by
    Marko
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.68
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 854 reviews
    best hostel i've ever stayed at, nice staff, clean, with a kitchen
    Guest review by
    Billanitsch
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 13 reviews
    Great location. Quiet. Best shower I have ever had, which after long days sightseeing, was great!!
    Guest review by
    Clive
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £50.68
    Review score
    6.6
    Pleasant · 117 reviews
    Cheap and its located in a shopping street and there is a supermarket nearby which you can buy stuff from
    Guest review by
    Danny
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £169.15
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 3,786 reviews
    Great location and the view is sensational! Really enjoyed the buffet breakfast with lots to offer all tastes. Will definitely come back again.
    Guest review by
    David
    Young couple
  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 566 reviews
    Great location and a nice place to stay in Otsu
    Guest review by
    Francis Karl
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £169.15
    Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 3,786 reviews
    Great location, very flashy hotel.
    Guest review by
    Peter
    Group
  • Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 38 reviews
    Great location if you want something a bit more rural and affordable, house with charm.
    Guest review by
    Celia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £42.68
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 854 reviews
    A cheaper option to stay away from Kyoto City during peak autumn season if you are driving. Love the bath house and the well-equipped common kitchen. Staff is helpful. The property is clean.
    Guest review by
    Kinhoon
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £42.68
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 854 reviews
    It was my first time in a youth hostel and I appreciated have mine own little space with lot of outlets and privacy. I also loved the onsen
    Guest review by
    Timothy
    Solo traveller