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Popular hostels in Kyoto

Discover well-known properties in Kyoto that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 6,283 hotels in Kyoto and price data was last updated on 18 9월 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is $80/night.
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391-2 Motomachi, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel in Kyoto, steps from Hanamikoji Street Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a TV in a common area, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request. Ryokan Hostel Gion offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.9
Excellent
1854 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
173, Shingokencho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Free Wi-Fi
9.1
Excellent
495 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
4-27 Sagatenryuji Kurumamichicho, Kyoto, Japan
Our accommodation is located close to the JR station and provides convenient access to Kyoto Station, making it perfect for sightseeing around the Rakusai area (Arashiyama, Sagano, etc.) and for business travel. All our rooms are Japanese-style, allowing you to relax in a tatami room. We also accept bookings for private events!
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.9
Excellent
186 reviews
Location
7.8 km from city centre
Funayacho 660, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. At the hostel, all rooms include a desk. The shared bathroom is fitted with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near Colours include Kyoto Station, TKP Garden City Kyoto and Kyoto International Manga Museum. Itami Airport is 44 km from the property.
Free Wi-Fi
9.3
Excellent
193 reviews
Location
1.4 km 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
8.9
Excellent
525 reviews
Location
3.1 km from city centre

Travel insights for hostels in Kyoto

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Kyoto including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Kyoto is July ($54). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kyoto is November ($238).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Kyoto is Monday ($36). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $168.

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 $39 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 $42 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 18 9월 2025
At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Kyoto. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
542-4 Furukawa-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$42
Avg. per night
1-12 Wakicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$43
Avg. per night
22 Saiin Sanzo-Cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
3.1 km from city centre
$44
Avg. per night
110-1, Rokurocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$49
Avg. per night
Nakagyo-ku Nishinokyo Nagamotocho 19-11, Kyoto, Japan
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$50
Avg. per night
256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$54
Avg. per night
370-1 Rokuban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$54
Avg. per night
418 Naya Cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$59
Avg. per night
152 Nishiyaoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$61
Avg. per night
21-1 Higashikujo Higashisanno-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$63
Avg. per night
Nakagyou-ku Tominokoji Sanjo-Kudaru, Asakura-Cho 531, Kyoto, Japan
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$64
Avg. per night
596 Tenbin-Cho Shimodatiuri Agaru, Kyoto, Japan
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$66
Avg. per night
732 Makuracho, Kyoto, Japan
3.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$73
Avg. per night
709-3, Uematsu-Cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$89
Avg. per night
74-16, Arashiyama Kamikaidocho, Kyoto, Japan
7.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$90
Avg. per night
30-3 Higashimarutacho, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$94
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Kyoto

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1.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$95
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1.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$167
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2.5 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$264
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604 Manjuya-Cho, Sanjo-Sagaru, Kyoto, Japan
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$90
Avg. per night
Gojo-Sagaru, Horikawa-Dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$88
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$440
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Kyoto, Japan
3.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$261
Avg. per night
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1.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$424
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Kyoto

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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 18 9월 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

    On average, it’s $81/night for a hostel in Kyoto, though $56/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 November (the most expensive month). Booking in September (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Kyoto?

    With an average review score of 9.3 (out of 10) from 193 HotelsCombined users, Colours is considered the best Kyoto hostel.

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

    Shimogyo is the most popular area of Kyoto to stay in. In the past year, 4% of HotelsCombined users looking for Kyoto hostels searched within Shimogyo. K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel is a popular hostel in Shimogyo if you choose to stay in the area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Kyoto closest to Gion?

    The most popular Kyoto hostel near Gion is Ryokan Hostel Gion. Ryokan Hostel Gion has a rating of 8.9/10 from 1,854 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 0.3 km from Gion.

  • Should I stay in a Kyoto hostel?

    Hostels in Kyoto tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Kyoto hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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