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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.

Excellent hostel, one of the best we have been to. Lovely staff, great excellent showers and baths, nice room and a great social area to meet people. Located right by the central station too, so you can easily hop on a train to explore Kyoto!
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
2,902 reviews
Price from
$46.55
1 night, 2 adults

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

The room may be small, but it has everything you need. We stayed in a room with bunk bed and the beds were very comfortable. The motion-sensor light by the entrance was a nice touch! The front desk were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
5,938 reviews
Price from
$46.96
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.

Lot of breakfast options, prepared fresh each morning. Clean and quiet property in a central location. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, including Jiro the dog!
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
744 reviews
Price from
$55.32
1 night, 2 adults

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms.

On reviews which I read on google reviews, they were mostly negative… buutt I loved the place. It was super clean ( bed, bathroom, toilet, …). The location is not bad, it takes about 20 minutes from Kyoto station
Review score
8.3
Very Good
2,055 reviews
Price from
$46.33
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Kyoto and with Samurai Kembu Kyoto reachable within a 4-minute walk, Ryokan Hostel Gion has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

Hostel is in a very central location in Gion, but on a quiet street so it doesn't feel like a touristy area. Walk a few steps and you'll start seeing more people, but the street of the hostel itself is very quiet. Hostel is also very clean and modern, bed area is spacious, and amenities are great. The shampoo I used here is honestly the best shampoo I've ever used.
Review score
8.8
Excellent
1,585 reviews
Price from
$99.57
1 night, 2 adults

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

Honestly, my favorite hostel I've ever stayed in. The staff was super chill, the bathrooms were actually nice, and the rooms were spacious. Great location, with plenty to do nearby and a bus stop just a 4-minute walk away.
Review score
8.4
Very Good
1,213 reviews
Price from
$76.06
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.

We stayed in the tatami room. We really liked the experience of getting to sleep on the tatami mats, as well as having a room all to ourselves. The public amenities here are really outstanding for a hostel; an entire floor of common space is pretty much unheard of in Japan! The terraces were beautiful, free coffee and tea was appreciated, and the bathrooms were spacious and well maintained.
Review score
8.6
Excellent
1,916 reviews
Price from
$85.26
1 night, 2 adults

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

Beautiful hotel. Clean. Comfortable. Easy check in process.
Review score
8.6
Excellent
432 reviews
Price from
$165.95
1 night, 2 adults

Located within a 14-minute walk of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 0.7 miles of Gion Shijo Station, RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto....

The bed ,the room size , the bathtub
Review score
8.2
Very Good
772 reviews
Price from
$55.32
1 night, 2 adults

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

Breakfast was good, especially the toast. I liked it and it helped me to get through the day without worrying about food. If you bring ur own food ingredients u can cook there.
Review score
8.7
Excellent
736 reviews
Price from
$66.38
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $55.32
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $55.32
    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 traveler
  • Review score
    9.4
    Wonderful · 13 reviews
    Great location. Quiet. Best shower I have ever had, which after long days sightseeing, was great!!
    Guest review by
    Clive
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $65.69
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $219.24
    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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $219.24
    Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 3,786 reviews
    Great location, very flashy hotel.
    Guest review by
    Peter
    Group
  • Review score
    9.3
    Wonderful · 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: $55.32
    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: $55.32
    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 traveler