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Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

L
Lola
From
Belgium
Perfect location! Friendly and the kitchen was so cool. Perfect for a young couple that spends most of their days outside but prefer a little comfort.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,883 reviews
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US$50.96
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

B
Bruna
From
Switzerland
Very good location, close to the main station (less than 5min walking), staff friendly, super quiet place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,601 reviews
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US$52.58
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

G
Gilbert Jacob
From
Philippines
The best thing was its location as it was in the lively Kawaramachi area. The hostel itself was clean and comfortable. It also has a restaurant/cafe at the ground floor for those who probably want something to eat.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,199 reviews
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US$74.90
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

E
Ekaterina
From
Germany
I had a fantastic two-week stay at the language school in Sora, staying in a private room. The place was exceptionally clean throughout my entire stay, the kitchen was very convenient, and the location was fantastic. The host was incredibly kind, helpful, and welcoming. I genuinely have no complaints—only a strong recommendation for this hostel. I read about people complaining about the karaoke, but I only experienced it twice during my two-week stay, and with earplugs, it wasn't an issue at all.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
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US$149.80
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

L
Lucas
From
Brazil
Great place. Well located close to bus stop; just one bus to city center. Comfortable beds and the place is always clean. Would recommend it for sure
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
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US$52.09
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

P
PabloCasc
From
Argentina
The location is really good. Very clean the hostel. The staff very helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 843 reviews
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US$156.27
1 night, 2 adults
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HoNoDo COBO

Minami Ward, Kyoto

Attractively located in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, HoNoDo COBO is situated 2.4 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 3.7 km from Katsura Imperial Villa and 3.9 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

K
Kocaurlu
From
France
We loved this little blue house, (the beds are very comfortable, the size of the room is perfect, the decoration is beautiful), we also loved the proximity to the neighborhood temples, the kindness of Moe. We loved doing an indigo workshop with her, now we have a great memory of Kyoto with us forever.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
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US$149.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Niniroom

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

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

V
Vlade
From
Croatia
The staff. The space. The food. Everything was good. But the staff especially most of them spoke English very well and were really helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 800 reviews
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US$65.37
1 night, 2 adults
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RAK KIYOMIZU - for one person - 1人旅専用HOSTEL

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

A
Alessandro
From
Italy
Very modern and clean 👌 with amenities and nice staff. The bed is comfy with air conditioning and a small desk. There's also a small sink to wash hands or teeth that's very useful. Nice in-room aroma perfume.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 779 reviews
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US$68.09
1 night, 2 adults
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Guest House Kyoto Inn

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Situated conveniently in the centre of Kyoto, Guest House Kyoto Inn offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

D
Daniel
From
Israel
Like every other hostel it's a great great place to make friends and find people to have fun together. The manager is really nice and there is no need to worry about communication because everyone speaks great English. The location is the only thing that makes it a little problem but you have Jr line really next to the place 4m walk and there is a cheap bus with 10m walk to the Kyoto station.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews
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US$48.61
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, 1,075 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,384 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,193 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,754 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,246 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,594 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,883 reviews

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

  • Colours

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 141 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.

  • Iwatoyama Hostel

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 727 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$91.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 452 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...

  • Guesthouse Go Sign

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

    Attractively located in Kyoto, Guesthouse Go Sign features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

  • SHIN kyoto

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 68 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, 279 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$136.18 per night

  • Guest House WA

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 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-...

  • HARUYA Umekoji

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,384 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.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews

    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.

    From US$93.28 per night

  • Kagan Hotel & Hostel

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 109 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$260.78 per night

  • UNKNOWN KYOTO

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews

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

  • KYOTO Guest House

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 182 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...

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,246 reviews

    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.

  • Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    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
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 359 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.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 281 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.

  • Piece Hostel Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,594 reviews

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

    From US$99.62 per night

  • Hostel Mundo

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 168 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, 779 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 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 270 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
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews

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

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  • Piece Hostel Sanjo

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Avg. price/night: US$119.54
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,883 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

  • Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 842 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

  • Piece Hostel Kyoto

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Avg. price/night: US$99.62
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,594 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

  • Guest House Kyoto Inn

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 659 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

  • Piece Hostel Kyoto

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Avg. price/night: US$99.62
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,594 reviews
    Best Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.
    Guest review by
    Robin
    Solo traveller

  • Len Kyoto Kawaramachi

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Avg. price/night: US$149.80
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,199 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