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Discover well-known properties in Kyoto that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 5,803 hotels in Kyoto and price data was last updated on juli 26, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is $43/night.
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21-1 Higashikujo Higashisanno-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
Opened in April 2013 with brand new facilities, Piece Hostel Kyoto is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. It features a spacious and comfortable lounge, a tatami (woven-straw) terrace and a wall-size map with latest event information around Kyoto. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property, while portable WiFi devices are available for guests to use during their stay for an additional fee. The hostel is about a 10-minute subway ride away from Nijo-jo Castle, and a 10-minute drive from popular Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Fushimi Inari with hundreds of red gates can be reached within a 10-minute train ride. Kyoto Piece Hostel provides a fully-equipped kitchen, a library with international books and guidebooks, and internet PCs for free. Laundry machines and clothes dryers can be used at an extra charge. Bicycles can be rented for a day to explore the city. Private rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a washbasin. A semi-double size bunk (120cm wide) in the dormitory rooms comes with a luggage space and a security locker. Drinks and snacks can be ordered at the on-site bar counter.
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
2177 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
1-12 Wakicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Located an 8-minute bus ride from JR Kyoto Station, HARUYA Umekoji is a 100 year old Japanese traditional townhouse with free WiFi access. Rooms at HARUYA Umekoji have air conditioning and heating. Some private rooms come with a toilet and a washbasin. There is a library lounge and a shared kitchen at the property. The popular geisha district, the Kyoto's main shopping street, Kiyomizu Temple, and Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion are within easy access. Guests can ask the hostel staff for travel information. Tofuku-ji Temple is 2.8 km from HARUYA Umekoji, while Nijo Castle is 2.9 km from the property.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
7.8
Good
1394 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Opened in December 2017, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms. The property is around 2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle and 2.5 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Located in the Shimogyo Ward district, the hostel is within 2.9 km of Imperial Palace. Guest will find a shared kitchen area, while a coin-operated launderette is available at this property. A variety of restaurants, convenience stores and a drug store are situated within a 5-minute walk from the property. Nishiki Market is a 15-minute walk, while Guests can take a 20-minute stroll to Gion-Shijo Staton. Heian Shrine is 3 km from R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 38 km from the property.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
2034 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
Nakagyou-ku Tominokoji Sanjo-Kudaru, Asakura-Cho 531, Kyoto, Japan
Piece Hostel Sanjo offers private and dormitory rooms in the heart of Kyoto. Featuring a lounge and terrace of modern design, the property is located within walking distance from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Line, Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line and Kyoto Shiyakusyomae Station on the Tozai Line. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while pocket WiFi can be rented at the front desk. All rooms at Piece Hostel Sanjo are air conditioned. Some units come with a private shower room and toilet, while there are shared shower rooms and toilets for other guests at the property. Bed linens and towels are provided free of charge. Female-only dormitory rooms are available. For your comfort and convenience, there is a shared lounge, a terrace and lockers at the property. Nishiki Market, commonly referred to as “Kyoto’s Kitchen” is a 2-minute walk from the property. Guests can find all sorts of food supplies as well as restaurants in the Nishiki Market area. There are also convenience stores, cafes, restaurants and bars steps away from the property. Kyoto International Manga Museum is a 11-minute walk away, while Nijo Castle is a 20-minute walk from Piece Hostel Sanjo. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 70-minute monorail and train rides away from the property.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
4704 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
418 Naya Cho, Kyoto, Japan
Featuring a sunny lounge with free Wi-Fi, 2 free-use kitchens and a rooftop terrace overlooking the city, Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto is a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Train Station. K’s House Kyoto Backpackers Hostel offers simple but clean air-conditioned rooms, with linens provided. The modern bathing facilities and Western-style toilets are shared. Hostel K's House is a 10-minute walk from both Kyoto Tower and Sanjusangen-do Temple. Nishi-honganji Temple and Higashi-honganji Temple are a 5-minute drive away. Bicycle rental offers a fun way to explore Kyoto. Coin-operated laundry machines and internet terminals are provided. Guests can enjoy a cup of free coffee or tea and relax in the smoke-free lounge.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
8.6
Excellent
1420 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
709-3, Uematsu-Cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Len Kyoto Kawaramachi offers accommodation in Kyoto. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The rooms have a shared bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. Except for the double room, all rooms offer rental towels at an extra cost. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Public parking is available within a minutes' walk from the property at an extra cost. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.5 km from Len Kyoto Kawaramachi, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.7 km away. Osaka Itami Airport is 38 km from the property. The ground floor restaurant offers a la carte meals for breakfast at an extra cost.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
1218 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre
Ukyo-ku, Uzumasa, Nakayama-Cho 29, Kyoto, Japan
Boasting a tennis court, BBQ facilities, garden and free WiFi, Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel is located in Kyoto, 3.5 km from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and 4 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Built in 2008, the property is within 4.1 km of Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple and 5 km of Kinkaku-ji Temple. The restaurant serves Japanese cuisine. At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a terrace. Some rooms include a private bathroom. All guest rooms have a desk. The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options. Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel offers a hot tub. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation. Nijo Castle is 6 km from Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel, while Kyoto Imperial Palace is 7 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 52 km from the hostel.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.5
Excellent
793 reviews
Location
4.0 mi from city centre
2F, Saga Hirosawa 28-3, Minamino-cho, Kyoto, Japan
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, tsubame-ya offers accommodation in Kyoto, 1.8 km from Bamboo Street. All guest rooms are air conditioned and heated. Bathroom facilities are shared, while slippers and free toiletries are provided on site. Kinkaku-ji Temple is 4 km from tsubame-ya, while Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 4.1 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka International Airport, 35 km from the property.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
8.1
Excellent
249 reviews
Location
4.3 mi from city centre
391-2 Motomachi, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
Situated in Kyoto and with Samurai Kembu Kyoto reachable within 400 metres, Ryokan Hostel Gion features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is set 1.9 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 2.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 2.3 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Gion Shijo Station, Shoren-in Temple and Heian Shrine. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from Ryokan Hostel Gion.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
1353 reviews
Location
0.5 mi from city centre
449-2, Hachikencho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi, climate control, and bed sheets. Other amenities include slippers, housekeeping, luggage storage, and a hair dryer.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
7.7
Good
438 reviews
Location
0.8 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 juli 26, 2024.
Cheapest month:September
Most expensive month:April
Average price in Kyoto:$43/night
Cheapest price found:$13/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Monday
$16 - $97
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$21 - $108
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 5,803 properties in Kyoto and data was last updated on juli 26, 2024.
Our users rated these hostels as some of the best places to stay in Kyoto. Learn why these hostels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
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65-2, Masuya-Cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$45
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30-3 Higashimarutacho, Kyoto, Japan
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$29
Avg. per night
152 Nishiyaoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$41
Avg. per night
22-5 Chudoji Yabunouchicho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$1,078
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110-1, Rokurocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$29
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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 $15 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 juli 26, 2024
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
$15
Avg. per night
165 Ebisu-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
$18
Avg. per night
96-1 Nishikujo Ikenouchicho Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$18
Avg. per night
370-1 Rokuban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$19
Avg. per night
229, Akezu-Dori St., Kogawa-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$20
Avg. per night
45-2 Nakamachi, Goshonouchi Nanajyo, Kyoto, Japan
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$21
Avg. per night
3-396-2 Gojobashi Higashi, Kyoto, Japan
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$22
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Kyoto

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Kyoto. There are 5,803 properties in Kyoto and price data was last updated on juli 26, 2024. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is $43/night.
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Kyoto, Japan
1.9 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
Free Wi-Fi
$50
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
0.8 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
Free Wi-Fi
$58
Avg. per night
535 Karatsuya-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$43
Avg. per night
Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.5 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$1,322
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.8 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
$1,098
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 juli 26, 2024.
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 juli 26, 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

    On average, it’s $44/night for a hostel in Kyoto, though $39/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $13/night in Kyoto. Try to avoid booking your hostel in November (the most expensive month). Booking in July (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 2,177 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. R Star Hostel Kyoto is our most popular hostel in this area.

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

    If you’re looking for a hostel near Kamigamo Shrine while in Kyoto, then opt for the popular Hostel Niniroom with a 8.6/10 review score from 643 users. The distance from Kamigamo Shrine to Hostel Niniroom is 3.1 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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