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Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

R
Rob Nishi
From
Italy
Very clean, central, and neat stay. The staff was cordial and the collective amenities in the common area were not short than spectacular, from prime coffee-making tools to high-quality beans and teas. Good common areas and architecture as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,906 reviews
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US$50.76
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.

M
Maja
From
Bosnia and Herzegovina
I had booked private room with bathroom and got cutest little room ever! It was soo clean, restrooms and shower room too! Lovely modern hostel with great staff and above everything, super clean! 5 min away from Kyoto station!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,608 reviews
Price from
US$52.37
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, 1,198 reviews
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US$67.82
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.

M
Michael
From
Australia
Lovely owner. Very accommodating and caring. Very clean facilities. About a 7 minute walk from the main city strip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
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US$149.20
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$51.88
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.

T
Tzu-Hung
From
Taiwan
It's comfortable place and the wooden interior is amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 841 reviews
Price from
US$155.65
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.

Z
Zhanae
From
Australia
We arrived here as a typhoon hit close by and had the best 3 days being bunkered into this beautiful homely hostel! Amazing facilities and comfortable beds
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
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US$149.20
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.

L
Lesia Drahan
From
Poland
It's very clean and pretty, a lot of space between bed and It's not shaking when someone is up on 2nd bed, really good bathroom with hairdryer as well. At the lobby are kitchen and caffeine. Personal are friendly and speaks English. The location of the hostel is also great, the bus and train stops near, but if you like to walk it's also pretty close to the Kyoto Castle and Gion Street. I highly recommend this hostel. 👌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 802 reviews
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US$65.11
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.

H
HO LAM
From
Hong Kong
Strong Hot shower Can bath Clean Good smell Good location Outside is a big local supermarket And good price
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 781 reviews
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US$67.82
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
Damian
From
Ireland
Great place for any traveller. There is a kitchen which you can use to cook anything at no extra cost. The hostel is really clean. I really enjoyed my stay as the staff and owner are legends.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 659 reviews
Price from
US$48.42
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, 1,074 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,388 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,192 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,761 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,254 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,608 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,906 reviews

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

  • Iwatoyama Hostel

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 729 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$91.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 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$74.60 per night

  • Guest House WA

    Kyoto
    Central location
    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
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,388 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$56.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 427 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$189.89 per night
  • 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$259.75 per night

  • KYOTO Guest House

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 184 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...

  • 灯々屋

    Kyoto
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 13 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$323.35 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 454 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...

  • SHIN kyoto

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 144 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.

  • 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.

  • JAM Hostel Kyoto Gion

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 283 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.

  • Peace House Sakura

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 226 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.

  • Hostel Mundo

    Kyoto
    No credit card needed
    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.

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews

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

  • Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews

    Set in Kyoto and with Heian Shrine reachable within 1.9 km, Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

  • Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews

    Located within 1.7 km of Katsura Imperial Villa and 4.4 km of Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

    From US$61.04 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 269 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
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews

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

  • HARUYA Higashiyama

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

    Attractively set in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, HARUYA Higashiyama is situated 400 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 600 metres from Shoren-in Temple and 1.1 km from Gion Shijo Station.

  • Guest House Ga-Jyun

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 834 reviews

    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.

  • Guest House Hennka Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

    Boasting a terrace and views of city, Guest House Hennka Kyoto is situated in Kyoto, 1.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple.

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Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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  • Piece Hostel Sanjo

    Hostel in Kyoto
    Avg. price/night: US$170.09
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6,906 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, 841 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
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,608 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
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,608 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$155.99
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,198 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