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Popular hostels in Kyoto

Discover well-known properties in Kyoto that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 6,034 hotels in Kyoto and price data was last updated on March 25, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is $57/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
9.0
Excellent
6313 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
1476 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre
256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Shijo Street This hostel features coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a TV in a common area, and a vending machine are onsite. R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan offers 26 accommodations with rice cookers and slippers. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
2357 reviews
Location
0.8 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
719 reviews
Location
4.8 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
7.9
Good
370 reviews
Location
1.5 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
8.7
Excellent
805 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
8.8
Excellent
176 reviews
Location
4.9 mi from city centre
110-1, Rokurocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a bidet, as well as air conditioning and towels. Other amenities include slippers, tour/ticket assistance, housekeeping, and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
8.2
Excellent
804 reviews
Location
0.9 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
503 reviews
Location
1.9 mi from city centre
30-12 Karahashitakadacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel with a bar, near Kyoto Tower A bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free train station pick-up are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, and free train station drop-off are onsite. Bathrooms are shared. CōBō Hostel offers 3 accommodations with rice cookers and slippers. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, toilets with an electronic bidet, and hair dryers. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
228 reviews
Location
2.3 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hostels in Kyoto

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hostel in Kyoto.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Kyoto?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Kyoto is January ($39). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kyoto is July ($83).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Kyoto?

The cheapest day to stay in Kyoto is Tuesday ($23). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $117.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Kyoto?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 90 days before your trip to Kyoto. The lowest price found when booking 90 days ahead was $24 per night.

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 $22 per night. There is currently one property in Kyoto that can be booked for this price. Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kyoto. Price data was last updated on March 25, 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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Ukyo-ku, Uzumasa, Nakayama-Cho 29, Kyoto, Japan
4.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$22
Avg. per night
542-4 Furukawa-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$22
Avg. per night
1-12 Wakicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$23
Avg. per night
370-1 Rokuban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$23
Avg. per night
2F, Saga Hirosawa 28-3, Minamino-cho, Kyoto, Japan
4.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$24
Avg. per night
22 Saiin Sanzo-Cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
1.9 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$24
Avg. per night
596 Tenbin-Cho Shimodatiuri Agaru, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$24
Avg. per night
418 Naya Cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$26
Avg. per night
229, Akezu-Dori St., Kogawa-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$27
Avg. per night
Kita-ku Murasakino Daitokuji 8, Kyoto, Japan
2.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$27
Avg. per night
21-1 Higashikujo Higashisanno-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.6 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
$29
Avg. per night
391-2 Motomachi, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$29
Avg. per night
732 Makuracho, Kyoto, Japan
2.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$30
Avg. per night
Nakagyo-ku Nishinokyo Nagamotocho 19-11, Kyoto, Japan
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$30
Avg. per night
173, Shingokencho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$31
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Kyoto

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Kyoto. There are 6,034 properties in Kyoto and price data was last updated on March 25, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is $57/night.
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Kyoto, Japan
1.1 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$137
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.1 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$303
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.1 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$81
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
0.9 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$124
Avg. per night
Kyoto-Eki Karasuma Chuo-Guchi Shomen, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$67
Avg. per night
Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.5 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$1,483
Avg. per night
431 Shirakabe-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$643
Avg. per night
277 Nakahakusan-Cho, Fuyacho Anekoji-Agaru, 277, Kyoto, Japan
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$802
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 March 25, 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 March 25, 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

    On average, it’s $57/night for a hostel in Kyoto, though $47/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $20/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 9.2/10 from 5,521 reviews.

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

    While there are other neighborhoods throughout Kyoto, 3% 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 9.0/10 review score from 6,313 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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