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Piece Hostel Sanjo

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

b
brunetti
From
Argentina
Everything was Amazing!! Steongly recommend this Hostel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7,245 reviews
Price from
$27.99
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
Saurabh
From
India
Great location, just a 5-10 minute walk from the train station, making it super convenient. There’s also a LUUP stand right next to the hostel, perfect for renting bikes and exploring the area. The staff is excellent… fluent in English, very helpful, and proactive. I had a minor foot injury during my stay, and they went above and beyond to assist me. They helped set up an appointment with a doctor and provided detailed options for nearby hospitals, which was incredibly reassuring. The hostel itself is well-equipped with all the necessary amenities, and the staff truly stands out for their efficiency and friendliness. A highlight of my stay was the game night.. playing Mario Kart with others was so much fun! The hostel has a warm and social atmosphere. Highly recommend staying here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,651 reviews
Price from
$30.80
1 night, 2 adults

ホステル祇園SORA

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Conveniently located in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, ホステル祇園SORA is located a 6-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 700 yards from Gion Shijo Station and a 9-minute walk from Shoren-in...

C
Claire
From
Australia
Really helpful and kind host - I really recommend this hostel! So close to nearby temples, food and shops. Slept well in the dorm bed with a curtain for privacy. Really clean. There's even a bath!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
$119
1 night, 2 adults

Colours

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Located conveniently in the center of Kyoto, Colours has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

A
Atchariya
From
Thailand
The hospitality of owner is exceptional
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
$79.27
1 night, 2 adults

Guest House Ga-Jyun

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

T
Thu
From
Vietnam
It was a nice experience staying in a 150 year old house. Facilities are modern though, but the atmosphere is excellent. The hosts are super friendly and nice. Breakfast is hearty and coffee is available until 10 PM. One of my best stays ever.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 785 reviews
Price from
$44.61
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

Located conveniently in Kyoto, Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service.

D
David Tawei
From
Canada
Very clean and comfortable. Staff are very nice and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
Price from
$51.47
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Hostel Gion

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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.

L
Luis Roberto
From
Mexico
Location is great, really quiet place. With a friendly staff and great facilities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,726 reviews
Price from
$46.33
1 night, 2 adults

R Star Hostel Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

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

K
Kennedy
From
Canada
Clean and you can relax in the living room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,847 reviews
Price from
$40.03
1 night, 2 adults

Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, 2.4 miles from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

J
Jae Hoon
From
South Korea
I really liked this place, Very clean and friendly, It's perfect for solo travelers or any types of travelers, I had a really nice memory here! And i'd definitely like to stay in this place again, Thanks for your service!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,088 reviews
Price from
$45.18
1 night, 2 adults

Len Kyoto Kawaramachi

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,103 reviews
Price from
$36.03
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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7,245 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,651 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,345 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Kyoto

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 854 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,847 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 725 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,726 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 770 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,239 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,103 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 720 reviews

Well situated in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Mini Inn Kyoto - Kyoto Historic district is located a 11-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 0.7 miles from TKP Garden City...

SHIN kyoto

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

Located conveniently in the center of Kyoto, SHIN kyoto has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.

Guesthouse SHIORI ANN

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 725 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 cozy hostel accommodations in a refurbished...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 150 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 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 770 reviews

Located in Kyoto and within a 9-minute walk of Gion Shijo Station, Gion Kyoto Miyagawacyo Guesthouse HANAKANZASHI has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

Located within a 4-minute walk of Gion Shijo Station and 0.8 miles of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho has 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 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews

A 5-minute walk from the heart of Kyoto’s beautiful Gion district, the entirely nonsmoking Jam Hostel Kyoto provides free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Hostel Mundo

Kyoto
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

Well situated in the center of Kyoto, Hostel Mundo provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

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Iwatoyama Hostel

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 854 reviews

Located in the center of Kyoto, a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Iwatoyama Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

Guest House WA

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Well located in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Guest House WA is located a 11-minute walk from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 1.1 miles from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 1.3 miles from...

HARUYA Umekoji

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,239 reviews

Located an 8-minute bus ride from JR Kyoto Station, HARUYA Umekouji is a 100 year old Japanese traditional townhouse with free WiFi access.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews

Attractively set in the center of Kyoto, Kagan Hotel & Hostel is within 1.3 miles of Kyoto Station and 1.4 miles of TKP Garden City Kyoto.

Guesthouse Sign

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 644 reviews

Located in Kyoto, Guesthouse Sign provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

UNKNOWN KYOTO

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 436 reviews

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

KYOTO Guest House

Kyoto
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Fair - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews

Conveniently located in the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, KYOTO Guest House is located 1.7 miles from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, 2.2 miles from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.3 miles...

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,345 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.

LiVEMAX Hostels Kyoto Ekimae

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

Located within a 12-minute walk of TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.4 miles of Sanjusangen-do Temple, LiVEMAX Hostels Kyoto Ekimae has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 338 reviews

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

Shiki Shiki Higashiyama

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

Shiki Shiki Higashiyama provides free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Kyoto.

Hostel Niniroom

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 854 reviews

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

ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews

Located in the center of Kyoto, a 11-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, ALOHADAYS Nishijin Guesthouse has air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto

Kyoto
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

Located within 1.1 miles of Katsura Imperial Villa and 2.8 miles of Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Oyama Guesthouse Kyoto provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kyoto.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

Well set in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, Tabist Sparkling Dolphins Inn Kyoto is located 1.1 miles from Sanjusangen-do Temple, a 18-minute walk from Tofuku-ji Temple and 0.9 miles from Kyoto...

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Hostels that guests love in Kyoto

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Avg. price/night: $38.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7,245 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 byfloriana
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $36.10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 770 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 byAdrian
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $43.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,651 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 byHesti
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 597 reviews
Great, cheap hostel a little outside of the center. Great for meeting new people or keeping for yourself!
Guest review byCarl
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $43.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4,651 reviews
Best Hostel I ever stayed in. Great rooms, big shower area, nice and friendly staff, great location.
Guest review byRobin
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $37.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,103 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 byIlana
Solo traveler

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