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Our top choices for Kyoto hostels

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1. WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
2.5 star property
Shimogyo Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"It was very easy to find and the room and bathroom was clean. I would rec"
United States
Meriam Mayumi
The price is 654.487 ₫
719.936 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
Café

2. Piece Hostel Sanjo

Piece Hostel Sanjo
2.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (582 reviews)
"Excellent location, friendly staff comfortable sleeps. "
Canada
usha
The price is 903.035 ₫
993.339 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Piece Hostel Sanjo
Lobby lounge

3. Piece Hostel Kyoto

Piece Hostel Kyoto
2.0 star property
Minami Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (902 reviews)
"Great location and very clean and social place to stay!"
Canada
Emma
The price is 941.538 ₫
1.035.692 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Piece Hostel Kyoto
Lobby lounge

4. K's House Kyoto - Hostel

K's House Kyoto - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (560 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and very clean rooms with an excellent guest lounge with a very clean kitchen"
Canada
Jonah
The price is 589.332 ₫
713.091 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
K's House Kyoto - Hostel
Front of property – evening/night

5. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Ryokan Hostel Gion
2.0 star property
Gion
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"Easy to check in and check out. "
United States
Dylan
The price is 2.239.078 ₫
2.593.303 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Ryokan Hostel Gion
Street view

6. Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel

Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (92 reviews)
"Wifi, AC, staff, accommodations and location were all great. Drinks were expensive, but food and atmosphere was uniquely wonderful."
United States
Allyson
The price is 1.036.669 ₫
1.140.336 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel
Lobby

7. LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae

LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae
2.5 star property
Minami Ward
7.4 out of 10, Good, (13 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 545.823 ₫
600.405 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae
Bar (on property)

8. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel
2.0 star property
Kita Ward
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"C’était trop bien. L’hôte est vraiment aux petits soins et attentionnée. Elle donne des conseils sur des endroits à visiter. Elle est également soucieuse de la bonne santé de ses hôtes. Elle est gentille et aimable. Si vous un petit moment, faites un tour dans son restaurant !"
France
Erwan
The price is 1.001.521 ₫
1.176.078 ₫ total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel
Japanese Style Room, 3 People (Shared bathroom and toilet) Check-in 5PM to 9PM | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

9. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Guest House Oumi - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 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 724.528 ₫
1.006.996 ₫ total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Guest House Oumi - Hostel
Front of property

10. Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (39 reviews)
"Good place"
United States
Antonino
The price is 759.954 ₫
835.949 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel
Front of property – evening/night

11. R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (214 reviews)
"A great hostel at a very convenient location in Kyoto, appreciated the amenities including lockers for each traveller, would stay here again"
Canada
Zheng Fang
The price is 1.703.002 ₫
1.873.302 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan
Garden

12. Mulan Hostel

Mulan Hostel
2.0 star property
Arashiyama
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
"Great place to stay. "
Canada
Heather
The price is 1.614.135 ₫
1.775.565 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Mulan Hostel
Lobby sitting area

13. Hostel Sui Kyoto

Hostel Sui Kyoto
1.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"優しく親切な店主様 アットホームで、プライベートも守られてます。 レンタル自転車、セグウェイのポイント地点でもあります。 現地について、織物の盛んな場所と知り、時間的に回れかったのが少し残念でした(⌒-⌒; )"
Japan
??
The price is 1.436.742 ₫
1.580.416 ₫ total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Hostel Sui Kyoto
Property grounds

14. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"Lovely little ryokan, very traditional and homely. Traditional breakfast was tasty."
Australia
JASON
The price is 1.332.784 ₫
1.466.062 ₫ total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel
Front of property – evening/night

15. Shizuya KYOTO - Hostel

Shizuya KYOTO - Hostel
1.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"蛇口をひねると全て地下水、塩素との入っていないお水、冷蔵庫にいつも冷えてて美味しい。 お部屋はとても狭くて隠れ家な感じだけど寝に帰るだけなので全然気にならない、なんだか凄く良いニオイがします。"
Japan
みすず
The price is 746.359 ₫
820.995 ₫ total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Shizuya KYOTO - Hostel
Exterior

16. HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (113 reviews)
"Charming 100 year old house. We enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and helpful."
Canada
Sheldon
The price is 607.157 ₫
667.873 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel
Exterior

17. HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel

HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel
2.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (59 reviews)
"Awesome to stay on a century old, traditional building, the place is clean overall, but it would have been nice to see a staff."
Canada
Noel
The price is 546.441 ₫
601.085 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel
Books

18. Kokonoe Machiya

Kokonoe Machiya
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Clean and warm atmosphere. Thank you Toni- san. "
Japan
Midori
The price is 3.110.985 ₫
3.422.084 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Kokonoe Machiya
Interior

19. Guest House WA - Hostel

Guest House WA - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (19 reviews)
"Very close to bus stop and train station, clean rooms, shower and comfort rooms,caring staff."
United States
Nancy
The price is 923.949 ₫
1.081.642 ₫ total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Guest House WA - Hostel
Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

20. Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed

Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed
1.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (40 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 692.959 ₫
762.190 ₫ total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed
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Top Kyoto Hotel Reviews

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

8/10 Good
"the guestroom we were given was extremely far away from the elevator. For someone with walking issues, that would have been a big issue. Took us 5 minutes to get from the elevator to our room - that was how far the room was."
Thomas 4-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Find out more about Kyoto

Kyoto Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,793
Accommodation
67 Hostels
Lowest Price
600.405 ₫
Highest Price
3.422.084 ₫

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Kyoto?
By choosing a hostel, you can reduce your spending on lodging and use more of your money for exploring during your holiday. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its temples and monuments.
How many hostels can I expect to find in Kyoto?
If you're hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Kyoto, one of Expedia's 51 hostels might be a great choice for you.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Kyoto?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. The rainiest months in Kyoto are July, June, September and October, with each month seeing an average of 206 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Kyoto?
Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate these things around Kyoto. Get out into nature with places such as Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Philosopher's Path and Kamogawa Park. Cultural attractions include Museum of Kyoto, Kyoto International Manga Museum and Gion Shirakawa Area. Visit landmarks such as Kiyamachi Street, Teramachi Street and Nishiki Market.
What's the best way to get to and around Kyoto while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Kyoto on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Osaka (ITM-Itami), 24 mi (38.6 km) away. Another option is Kobe (UKB), which is 40 mi (64.4 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Shiyakusho-mae Station, Sanjo Keihan Station and Karasuma Oike Station. To explore more of the area, catch a train at Sanjo Station, Jingu-marutamachi Station or Kyoto Kawaramachi Station.

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