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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 5,760 hotels in Kyoto and price data was last updated on 10 May 2024. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is S$ 67/night.
These hostels are among the most popular places to stay for users visiting Kyoto. Users can use the filters present to refine their search even further.
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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
1852 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
S$ 31
229, Akezu-Dori St., Kogawa-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto Hana Hostel provides a comfortable setting when in Kyoto. It is close to the area's tourist hot spots and is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Train Station.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.5
Excellent
1683 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
S$ 30
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
669 reviews
Location
2.5 km from city centre
S$ 35
4-27 Sagatenryuji Kurumamichicho, Kyoto, Japan
Situated a short walk from Arashiyama Railway Station, Guest House Atagoya offers guests a convenient base while visiting Kyoto. Guests can also enjoy free internet in all areas.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.7
Excellent
69 reviews
Location
7.8 km from city centre
S$ 98
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
1738 reviews
Location
2.6 km from city centre
S$ 30
Kita-ku Murasakino Daitokuji 8, Kyoto, Japan
Conveniently situated for sightseeing, International Guest House Tani House is a short stroll from several of the city's attractions, including Funaoka Onsen and Daitoku-ji. It also provides bicycle rental, laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.2
Excellent
146 reviews
Location
4.3 km from city centre
S$ 30
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
671 reviews
Location
1.6 km from city centre
S$ 33
Ukyo-ku Saiinsanzocho 22 2nd Floor, Kyoto, Japan
Located in Central Kyoto, this guest house provides good value accommodation. It is surrounded by a variety of dining options and is moments on foot from Sai Station.
Air conditioning
4.3
Okay
107 reviews
Location
3.1 km from city centre
S$ 43
732 Makuracho, Kyoto, Japan
Conveniently located for sightseeing, Hostel Sui Kyoto is a short walk from several of the city's tourist attractions, including Funaoka Onsen. Guests can also make the most of free internet access in all areas.
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
655 reviews
Location
3.6 km from city centre
S$ 34
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
1250 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
S$ 36

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 10 May 2024.
Cheapest month:October
Most expensive month:December
Average price in Kyoto:S$ 67/night
Cheapest price found:S$ 23/night
Cheapest day:Monday
Most expensive day:Thursday
S$ 24 - S$ 98
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
S$ 24 - S$ 169
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 5,760 properties in Kyoto and data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Some of the very best Kyoto hostels as rated by our users. 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
S$ 45
Avg. per night
Nakagyou-ku Tominokoji Sanjo-Kudaru, Asakura-Cho 531, Kyoto, Japan
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 35
Avg. per night
65-2, Masuya-Cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 91
Avg. per night
30-3 Higashimarutacho, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 34
Avg. per night
152 Nishiyaoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 62
Avg. per night
22-5 Chudoji Yabunouchicho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 1,460
Avg. per night
110-1, Rokurocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 45
Avg. per night
418 Naya Cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 30
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 S$ 22 per night. There is currently one property in Kyoto that can be booked for this price. Haruya Umekoji is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kyoto. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Kyoto we've come across for the dates selected. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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1-12 Wakicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 22
Avg. per night
96-1 Nishikujo Ikenouchicho Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 22
Avg. per night
370-1 Rokuban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 23
Avg. per night
542-4 Furukawa-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 25
Avg. per night
2F, Saga Hirosawa 28-3, Minamino-cho, Kyoto, Japan
6.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 25
Avg. per night
15, SujakuShokaicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 28
Avg. per night
45-2 Nakamachi, Goshonouchi Nanajyo, Kyoto, Japan
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 28
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 10 May 2024.
hostels located in the Kyoto area sorted by price and hostel class. You'll also find the most popular and best value properties within each hostel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
S$ 31
229, Akezu-Dori St., Kogawa-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
S$ 30
542-4 Furukawa-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
S$ 25
3 stars
3 stars
Nakagyou-ku Tominokoji Sanjo-Kudaru, Asakura-Cho 531, Kyoto, Japan
S$ 35

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Other accommodations in Kyoto

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228-1 Tawarayacho, Sakaimachidori, Kyoto, Japan
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 138
Avg. per night
Gojo-Sagaru, Horikawa-Dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 80
Avg. per night
Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.8 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 1,824
Avg. per night
Nakagyo-ku Kamiosaka-cho 509, Kyoto, Japan
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 147
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
2.7 km from city centre
Air conditioning
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 1,960
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
S$ 68
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Air conditioning
S$ 167
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 10 May 2024.
Navigate to the areas in Kyoto you plan to visit to find hostels that are close by. Users can click on a hostel's name to find more information about it, such as price, reviews, and amenities, and also find different deals for the property.

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 10 May 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

    Kyoto hostels are S$ 67/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In October is often the cheapest month to book, and in November is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Kyoto. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 24/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Kyoto for S$ 67/night or less a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in Kyoto?

    Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Kyoto is Piece Hostel Kyoto. 1,738 users from HotelsCombined gave the Piece Hostel Kyoto a 9.2/10 rating.

  • 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, 3% of HotelsCombined users looking for Kyoto hostels searched within Shimogyo. Len Kyoto Kawaramachi is a popular hostel in Shimogyo if you choose to stay in the area.

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

    If you’re looking for a hostel near Nijo Castle while in Kyoto, then opt for the popular Piece Hostel Sanjo with a 8.9/10 review score from 4,050 users. The distance from Nijo Castle to Piece Hostel Sanjo is 1.7 km.

  • 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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