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Hostels in Kyoto

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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 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,426 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,114 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,833 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,196 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,371 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,804 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7,145 reviews

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Colours

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 149 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews

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

Guesthouse Go Sign

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews

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

From US$169 per night

SHIN kyoto

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 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, 347 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$107.92 per night

Guest House WA

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 80 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-...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 423 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 156 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.

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Iwatoyama Hostel

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 782 reviews

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

HARUYA Umekoji

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,426 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$81.59 per night

Kagan Hotel & Hostel

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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$153.33 per night

UNKNOWN KYOTO

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 437 reviews

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

From US$113.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 828 reviews

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.

From US$123.84 per night

LiVEMAX Hostels Kyoto Ekimae

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews

Situated within 1 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto and 2.3 km of Sanjusangen-do Temple, LiVEMAX Hostels Kyoto Ekimae features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

From US$134.68 per night

Seiki Kyoto Station

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 553 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$161.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 410 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$117.98 per night

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

KYOTO Guest House

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Passable - What previous guests thought, 196 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...

From US$45.33 per night

灯々屋

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 14 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$392.08 per night

Peace House Sakura

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 243 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.

From US$97.78 per night

HoNoDo COBO

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

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.

From US$259.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews

Well situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, Hisaya Shirakawa 久宿 白川 is located 600 metres from Shoren-in Temple, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 15-minute walk from Heian...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 292 reviews

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

From US$97.13 per night

Hostel Niniroom

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 820 reviews

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

From US$93.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews

Set in Kyoto, 1.9 km from Heian Shrine, Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross features a terrace and views of the city.

FAQ about hostels in Kyoto

Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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Avg. price/night: US$148.15
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7,145 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
Avg. price/night: US$123.84
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 828 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.
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Adrian
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$119.66
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,804 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 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 675 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$119.66
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,804 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$129.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,204 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