Hostels in Kyoto, Japan

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Popular hostels in Kyoto

Discover well-known properties in Kyoto that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,839 hotels in Kyoto and price data was last updated on 29 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is $60/night.
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21-1 Higashikujo Higashisanno-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
Piece Hostel Kyoto is located in Kyoto and offers guests free Wi-Fi. It is set amongst a variety of dining options and is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Train Station.
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
1477 reviews
Location
2.6 km from city centre
256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Situated in the popular hub of Central Kyoto, R Star Hostel Kyoto is within walking distance of several attractions in the local area. It also provides complimentary Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
1738 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
418 Naya Cho, Kyoto, Japan
Situated in Central Kyoto, the hostel is a short stroll to several local attractions, including Sanjusangen-do and Kyoto Tower. It provides complimentary Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and bicycle rental.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.6
Excellent
1140 reviews
Location
1.9 km from city centre
165 Ebisu-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
This Kyoto hostel is located within a 10-minute stroll of Higashiyama Station. It offers garden views and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
9.2
Excellent
626 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
449-2, Hachikencho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Less than 20 minutes' stroll from Gion-Shijo Train Station, Shiki Shiki Higashiyama provides guests with an ideal base when visiting Kyoto. Guests can also make use of free wireless internet throughout their stay.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.6
Good
403 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre
65 Nishikujo Higashihieijocho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan
This comfortable hostel in Kyoto offers complimentary wireless internet, as well as a safe and luggage storage. It is ideally positioned for those wishing to visit local attractions.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Location
3.4 km from city centre
391-2 Motomachi, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
Ryokan Hostel Gion provides a comfortable setting when in Kyoto. It also offers luggage storage, free Wi-Fi and a concierge.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
1170 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
542-2 Furukawa-Cho Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Less than 20 minutes' walk from Gion-Shijo Train Station, OKI's Inn offers guests a convenient base when visiting Kyoto. It is ideally located for guests wishing to sightsee in the area.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
9.8
Excellent
76 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre
Funayacho 660, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
This Kyoto hostel is located within a 10-minute stroll of Shijo Station. It also offers luggage storage, free Wi-Fi and bicycle rental.
Free Wi-Fi
9.4
Excellent
71 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
Nakagyo-ku Nishinokyo Nagamotocho 19-11, Kyoto, Japan
Offering 4-star accommodation, Guest House Oumi is conveniently situated in Central Kyoto. It also offers free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
9.3
Excellent
661 reviews
Location
2.5 km 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 29 March 2024.
Cheapest month:December
Most expensive month:March
Average price in Kyoto:$60/night
Cheapest price found:$26/night
Cheapest day:Thursday
Most expensive day:Monday
$27 - $115
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$49 - $115
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Kyoto hostels

Browse through properties in Kyoto that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 5,839 properties in Kyoto and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Our users rated these hostels as some of the best places to stay in Kyoto. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews and hostel descriptions and amenities.
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709-3, Uematsu-Cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$54
Avg. per night
Nakagyou-ku Tominokoji Sanjo-Kudaru, Asakura-Cho 531, Kyoto, Japan
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$57
Avg. per night
65-2, Masuya-Cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$98
Avg. per night
30-3 Higashimarutacho, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$62
Avg. per night
152 Nishiyaoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$68
Avg. per night
22-5 Chudoji Yabunouchicho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$1,654
Avg. per night
1-12 Wakicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$34
Avg. per night
110-1, Rokurocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$57
Avg. 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 $31 per night. There is currently one property in Kyoto that can be booked for this price. B&B Unagi Inn is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kyoto. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024
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.
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563 Nagakura-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$31
Avg. per night
15, SujakuShokaicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$34
Avg. per night
Kita-ku Murasakino Daitokuji 8, Kyoto, Japan
4.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$35
Avg. per night
229, Akezu-Dori St., Kogawa-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$35
Avg. per night
Ukyo-ku, Uzumasa, Nakayama-Cho 29, Kyoto, Japan
6.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$35
Avg. per night
732 Makuracho, Kyoto, Japan
3.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$35
Avg. per night
96-1 Nishikujo Ikenouchicho Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$37
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Kyoto

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Kyoto to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Kyoto at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Prices on hostels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hostel class. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
21-1 Higashikujo Higashisanno-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
709-3, Uematsu-Cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
229, Akezu-Dori St., Kogawa-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
3 stars
3 stars
Nakagyou-ku Tominokoji Sanjo-Kudaru, Asakura-Cho 531, Kyoto, Japan

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Other accommodations in Kyoto

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Kyoto, Japan
3.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$159
Avg. per night
Gojo-Sagaru, Horikawa-Dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$118
Avg. per night
1-15 Gokasho Hibarijima, Uji, Japan
3.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$120
Avg. per night
Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.8 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$2,372
Avg. per night
34 Nanzenji Fukuji-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$370
Avg. per night
20 7 Nishinokho Badai Cho Nakagyo Ku Kyoto City Ky, Kyoto, Japan
3.9 km from city centre
$132
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Kyoto

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Kyoto to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Scroll to and zoom in on the areas in Kyoto you plan on visiting to find nearby properties. 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 29 March 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

    On average, it’s $61/night for a hostel in Kyoto, though $58/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $27/night in Kyoto. Try to avoid booking your hostel in May (the most expensive month). Booking in December (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Kyoto?

    With an average review score of 9.2 (out of 10) from 1,477 HotelsCombined users, Piece Hostel Kyoto 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, 6% of HotelsCombined users looking for Kyoto hostels searched within Shimogyo. Haruya Umekoji is a popular hostel in Shimogyo if you choose to stay in the area.

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

    The most popular Kyoto hostel near Arashiyama is Hostel Kyoto Kizuna. Hostel Kyoto Kizuna has a rating of 8.4/10 from 300 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 8.9 km from Arashiyama.

  • 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.

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

    Yes, 22 Kyoto hostels list “Kitchen/kitchenette” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Kyoto with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Piece Hostel Sanjo.

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