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Popular hostels in Kyoto

Discover well-known properties in Kyoto that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 5,987 hotels in Kyoto and price data was last updated on February 20, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is $56/night.
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Nakagyou-ku Tominokoji Sanjo-Kudaru, Asakura-Cho 531, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel with a bar, a quick walk to Nishiki Market A bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out, and a TV in a common area. Limited housekeeping is available. Piece Hostel Sanjo offers 58 accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
6224 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
709-3, Uematsu-Cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel with a coffee shop, steps from Kawaramachi Street This hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities and a front-desk safe are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and limited housekeeping is available. Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
1457 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre
21-1 Higashikujo Higashisanno-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street A bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a microwave in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and a computer station. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request. Piece Hostel Kyoto offers 50 accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. A pillow menu is available. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.1
Excellent
4852 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
74-16, Arashiyama Kamikaidocho, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel with a bar, steps from Arashiyama Onsen Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a business center, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Bathrooms are shared. Mulan Hostel offers 9 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Microwaves and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
713 reviews
Location
4.8 mi from city centre
2F, Saga Hirosawa 28-3, Minamino-cho, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel in Kyoto, near Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama This smoke-free hostel features self parking, a refrigerator in a common area, and free WiFi in public areas. Bathrooms are shared. Tsubame-ya - Hostel offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
8.3
Excellent
377 reviews
Location
4.3 mi from city centre
152 Nishiyaoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel in Kyoto, near Kyoto Tower This smoke-free hostel features free WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request. Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern - Hostel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
349 reviews
Location
1.5 mi from city centre
173, Shingokencho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Riverwalk Kyoto hostel in Higashiyama Ward with a coffee shop A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, multilingual staff, and a reception hall are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available. CAFETEL KYOTO SANJO for Ladies - Hostel, Caters to Women offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
491 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
30-3 Higashimarutacho, Kyoto, Japan
Riverfront Kyoto hostel in Sakyo Ward with a rooftop terrace A bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and free newspapers. Weekly housekeeping is available. Hostel Niniroom offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and bidets. Housekeeping is offered weekly and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
8.8
Excellent
798 reviews
Location
0.9 mi from city centre
4-27 Sagatenryuji Kurumamichicho, Kyoto, Japan
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a stovetop and free WiFi, as well as an LCD TV and air conditioning. Other amenities include a freezer, towels, kitchenware and utensils, and a rice cooker.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.9
Excellent
176 reviews
Location
4.9 mi from city centre
Shimogyo-ku Sujakukitanokuchicho 27, Kyoto, Japan
Located just a minute's walk from Nanajo Senbon bus stop and a 5-minute walk from JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station. Hostel Ayame is a guest house in Shimogyo Ward of Kyoto. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Some rooms come with an en suite bathroom with a shower. Guests can use the shared kitchen at the guest house during their stay. There are various local and fast-food dining options and a grocery store within a 5-minute walk from the property. Kyoto Central Wholesale Market is a 3-minute walk from the property. Kinkaku-ji Temple is a 25-minute bus ride from the guest house. JR Tanbaguchi Station is a 12-minute walk from the property. Saga-Arashiyama Station is 10 minutes away by train, while JR Nijo Station is 2-minutes away via train. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 25-minute bus ride from the guest house. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 36 km from Hostel Ayame.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
8.8
Excellent
501 reviews
Location
1.9 mi from city centre

Tips for booking hostels in Kyoto

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Kyoto. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on February 20, 2025.
Cheapest month:September
Most expensive month:April
Average price in Kyoto:$56/night
Cheapest price found:$16/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Tuesday
$22 - $131
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$14 - $73
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hostels in Kyoto, Japan

Discover affordable stays in Kyoto that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Kyoto can be found for as low as $18 per night. There is currently one property in Kyoto that can be booked for this price. Haruya Higashiyama is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kyoto. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Kyoto we've come across for the dates selected. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.
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542-4 Furukawa-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$18
Avg. per night
45-2 Nakamachi, Goshonouchi Nanajyo, Kyoto, Japan
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$19
Avg. per night
1-12 Wakicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$20
Avg. per night
Ukyo-ku, Uzumasa, Nakayama-Cho 29, Kyoto, Japan
4.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$21
Avg. per night
370-1 Rokuban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$21
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Hamaotsu 1-2-3 2F, Ōtsu, Japan
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$22
Avg. per night
229, Akezu-Dori St., Kogawa-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$22
Avg. per night
22 Saiin Sanzo-Cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
1.9 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$23
Avg. per night
256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$25
Avg. per night
110-1, Rokurocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$25
Avg. per night
418 Naya Cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$25
Avg. per night
Kita-ku Murasakino Daitokuji 8, Kyoto, Japan
2.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$26
Avg. per night
391-2 Motomachi, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$27
Avg. per night
732 Makuracho, Kyoto, Japan
2.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$28
Avg. per night
3F, 4-4 Uji Myoraku, Uji, Japan
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$28
Avg. per night
596 Tenbin-Cho Shimodatiuri Agaru, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$29
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Kyoto

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Kyoto. There are 5,987 properties in Kyoto and price data was last updated on February 20, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is $56/night.
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Kyoto, Japan
0.9 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$502
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
0.7 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$316
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
0.6 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$532
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.1 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$132
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.1 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$233
Avg. per night
277 Nakahakusan-Cho, Fuyacho Anekoji-Agaru, 277, Kyoto, Japan
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$767
Avg. per night
Fuya-Cho, Anekoji-Agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-Shi, Kyoto, Japan
0.2 mi from city centre
$1,112
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
0.7 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$65
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Kyoto

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Kyoto to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on February 20, 2025.
Utilize the map to find properties close to the Kyoto area(s) or attractions you plan on visiting. More information on a given hostel can be accessed by clicking the hostel's name within the map.

Facts about staying in Kyoto

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Kyoto to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on February 20, 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

    On average, it’s $56/night for a hostel in Kyoto, though $44/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $17/night in Kyoto. Try to avoid booking your hostel in March (the most expensive month). Booking in March (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Kyoto?

    Based on our data, Piece Hostel Kyoto is the best Kyoto hostel, with a rating of 9.1/10 from 4,852 reviews.

  • What area of Kyoto is most popular to stay in?

    While there are other neighborhoods throughout Kyoto, 2% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Shimogyo in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel is our most popular hostel in this area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Kyoto closest to Nijo Train Station?

    If you’re looking for a hostel near Nijo Train Station while in Kyoto, then opt for the popular Piece Hostel Sanjo with a 8.9/10 review score from 6,224 users. The distance from Nijo Train Station to Piece Hostel Sanjo is 1.3 mi.

  • Should I stay in a Kyoto hostel?

    Staying at a hostel in Kyoto is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).

  • Does Kyoto have hostels with “Kitchen/Kitchenette” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, Kyoto has 14 hostels with “Kitchen/Kitchenette” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Piece Hostel Sanjo is the most popular Kyoto hostel with this amenity.

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