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Discover well-known properties in Kyoto that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,803 hotels in Kyoto and price data was last updated on 27 July 2024. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is $45/night.
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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
0.2 km from city centre
256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Opened in December 2017, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto. The property us 2 km from Nijo Castle and 2.5 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. A variety of restaurants, convenience stores and a drug store are situated within a 5-minute walk form the property. Nishiki Market is a 15-minute walk, while Guests can take a 20-minute stroll to Gion area. Heian Shrine is 3 km from R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 3 km from the property.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
2034 reviews
Location
1.3 km 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
1.9 km from city centre
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
2.6 km 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
1.0 km from city centre
96-1 Nishikujo Ikenouchicho Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Attractively situated in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto is situated 1.1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.3 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2.6 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is less than 1 km from Kyoto Station, and within 2.6 km of the city centre. At the hostel rooms have bed linen and towels. Tofuku-ji Temple is 3.7 km from Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 3.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 42 km from the accommodation.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.6
Excellent
3406 reviews
Location
2.9 km 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
6.9 km 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
0.7 km 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
2.6 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 27 July 2024.
Cheapest month:April
Most expensive month:November
Average price in Kyoto:$45/night
Cheapest price found:$12/night
Cheapest day:Thursday
Most expensive day:Friday
$21 - $100
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$27 - $93
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 27 July 2024.
Some of the best Kyoto hostel options as decided by our users. 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
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$45
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30-3 Higashimarutacho, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$29
Avg. per night
152 Nishiyaoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$41
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22-5 Chudoji Yabunouchicho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$1,078
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110-1, Rokurocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km 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 27 July 2024
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Kyoto for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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542-4 Furukawa-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$15
Avg. per night
165 Ebisu-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
$18
Avg. per night
370-1 Rokuban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$19
Avg. per night
Ukyo-ku, Uzumasa, Nakayama-Cho 29, Kyoto, Japan
6.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$20
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229, Akezu-Dori St., Kogawa-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$20
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45-2 Nakamachi, Goshonouchi Nanajyo, Kyoto, Japan
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$21
Avg. per night
243 Kanki-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
3.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$22
Avg. per night

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1.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
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3.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
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$50
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Kyoto, Japan
1.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
Free Wi-Fi
$58
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701 Ebisu-Tyo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$68
Avg. per night
467 Nishitachibana-cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Spa
$378
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 27 July 2024.
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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 27 July 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

    $45 per night is how much hostels in Kyoto cost, on average. $13 per night was the lowest price recently found by HotelsCombined users - but anything for $32 per night or less is a good deal. Kyoto hostel prices fluctuate throughout the year, with November being the most expensive month to book, and in June being the cheapest.

  • What’s the best hostel in Kyoto?

    Piece Hostel Kyoto is the best Kyoto hostel according to HotelsCombined users. Piece Hostel Kyoto has a rating of 9.2/10 from 2,177 reviews.

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

    Piece Hostel Kyoto is the most popular hostel in Kyoto that’s close to Kyoto Station (the city’s most popular landmark). There are 0.4 km from Piece Hostel Kyoto to Kyoto Station. While there may be other hostels near Kyoto Station, Piece Hostel Kyoto is highly rated (9.2/10) by 2,177 users.

  • Should I stay in a Kyoto hostel?

    Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Kyoto on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Kyoto offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

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