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Discover well-known properties in Kyoto that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 5,862 hotels in Kyoto and price data was last updated on November 12, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is $58/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
8.9
Excellent
1940 reviews
Location
0.5 mi from city centre
709-3, Uematsu-Cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel with a restaurant, 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 slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
1563 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre
Ukyo-ku, Uzumasa, Nakayama-Cho 29, Kyoto, Japan
Located in Kyoto, 3.9 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a balcony. A continental breakfast is available at Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Japanese and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 4 km from the hostel, while Kinkaku-ji Temple is 4.1 km away. Itami Airport is 50 km from the property.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
1021 reviews
Location
4.0 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
8.9
Excellent
765 reviews
Location
4.8 mi from city centre
30-12 Karahashitakadacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Attractively located in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, HoNoDo COBO is situated 2.4 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 3.7 km from Katsura Imperial Villa and 3.9 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. Featuring a garden, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is 2.9 km from the city centre and 2.3 km from Kyoto Station. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 3.9 km from the hostel, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 4.1 km from the property. Itami Airport is 42 km away.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
8.0
Excellent
254 reviews
Location
2.3 mi 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
9.4
Excellent
200 reviews
Location
0.8 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
188 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
8.9
Excellent
541 reviews
Location
1.9 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 September ($22). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kyoto is April ($107).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Kyoto is Monday ($24). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is $198.

How much is a hostel in Kyoto tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Kyoto tonight starting as low as $26, rising to an average cost of $189, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $188 for a 4-star hostel in Kyoto for tonight.

How much is a Kyoto hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Kyoto this weekend for as little as $58/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $317/night. For a 4-star hostel in Kyoto, the cheapest rate recently found was $403/night for this weekend.

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 $29 per night. There is currently one property in Kyoto that can be booked for this price. Kyoto Guest House The Last Samurai is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kyoto. Price data was last updated on November 12, 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.
22 Saiin Sanzo-Cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
1.9 mi from city centre
$29
Avg. per night
Shimogyo-ku Waki-Cho 1-12, Kyoto, Japan
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$32
Avg. per night
110-1, Rokurocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$33
Avg. per night
256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$33
Avg. per night
542-4 Furukawa-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$33
Avg. per night
Nakagyou-ku Tominokoji Sanjo-Kudaru, Asakura-Cho 531, Kyoto, Japan
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$35
Avg. per night
21-1 Higashikujo Higashisanno-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$36
Avg. per night
370-1 Rokuban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$39
Avg. per night
596 Tenbin-Cho Shimodatiuri Agaru, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$39
Avg. per night
152 Nishiyaoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$39
Avg. per night
418 Naya Cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$40
Avg. per night
Shimogyo-ku Kogawa-Cho 229, Kyoto, Japan
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$50
Avg. per night
732 Makuracho, Kyoto, Japan
2.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$50
Avg. per night
Higashiyama-ku Ebisu-Cho 165, Kyoto, Japan
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$52
Avg. per night
Nakagyo-ku Nishinokyo Nagamotocho 19-11, Kyoto, Japan
1.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$53
Avg. per night
Sakyo-ku Higashimaruta-Cho 30-3, Kyoto, Japan
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$55
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Kyoto

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Kyoto. There are 5,862 properties in Kyoto and price data was last updated on November 12, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is $58/night.
30-12 Karahashitakadacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$82
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.1 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$48
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
0.7 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$96
Avg. per night
415-1, Karigane-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$142
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
0.8 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$212
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.9 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$168
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 November 12, 2025.
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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 November 12, 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

    On average, it’s $59/night for a hostel in Kyoto, though $46/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $22/night in Kyoto. Try to avoid booking your hostel in November (the most expensive month). Booking in October (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Kyoto?

    Based on our data, Colours is the best Kyoto hostel, with a rating of 9.4/10 from 200 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 Guest House Oumi with a 9.1/10 review score from 1,432 users. The distance from Nijo Train Station to Guest House Oumi is 0.2 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).

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