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Popular hostels in Kyoto

Discover well-known properties in Kyoto that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,764 hotels in Kyoto and price data was last updated on 17 May 2024. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is £32/night.
These hostels are among the most popular properties in the Kyoto area. Users can utilize the filters available to narrow down their search.
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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
1259 reviews
Location
0.5 mi 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
1292 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
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
1775 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
19-2 Sannocho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Guest House Waraku-An is located in Kyoto and is close to the area's well-known attractions. Those staying at the property can also make use of complimentary wireless internet.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
171 reviews
Location
1.0 mi from city centre
1-12 Wakicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Situated in Central Kyoto, Haruya Umekoji is within walking distance of several local tourist attractions, including Nishi Honganji. It also offers bicycle rental, luggage storage and a tour desk.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.8
Good
1235 reviews
Location
1.6 mi from city centre
Nakagyou-ku Tominokoji Sanjo-Kudaru, Asakura-Cho 531, Kyoto, Japan
Located in Central Kyoto, this hostel is a 10-minute walk to Ponto-cho, Nishiki Market and Honno-ji. Guests can also make the most of complimentary internet in all areas.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
4089 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
460 Timber-Cho, Higashi-in, Kawahara-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
Situated in the popular hub of Central Kyoto, Shizuya KYOTO is within walking distance of several tourist attractions in the local area. It offers free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and a swimming pool.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
488 reviews
Location
1.2 mi 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
1863 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
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
664 reviews
Location
2.2 mi from city centre
96-1 Nishikujo Ikenouchicho Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan
This Kyoto hostel is located within a 10-minute stroll of Kyoto Train Station. Guests can also make the most of complimentary internet throughout the property.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.5
Excellent
2823 reviews
Location
1.8 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 17 May 2024.
Cheapest month:February
Most expensive month:January
Average price in Kyoto:£32/night
Cheapest price found:£10/night
Cheapest day:Thursday
Most expensive day:Friday
£11 - £74
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
£11 - £36
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 5,764 properties in Kyoto and data was last updated on 17 May 2024.
Our users rated these hostels as some of the best places to stay in Kyoto. Be sure to read user reviews to learn why these hostels are among the highest rated.
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709-3, Uematsu-Cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£26
Avg. per night
65-2, Masuya-Cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£53
Avg. per night
30-3 Higashimarutacho, Kyoto, Japan
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£20
Avg. per night
152 Nishiyaoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£32
Avg. per night
22-5 Chudoji Yabunouchicho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£850
Avg. per night
110-1, Rokurocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£26
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 £13 per night. There is currently one property in Kyoto that can be booked for this price. J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse - Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kyoto. Price data was last updated on 17 May 2024
These Kyoto properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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931-1 Kitahira, Ōtsu, Japan
16.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
£13
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370-1 Rokuban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£13
Avg. per night
2F, Saga Hirosawa 28-3, Minamino-cho, Kyoto, Japan
4.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£14
Avg. per night
542-4 Furukawa-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£14
Avg. per night
Ukyo-ku Saiinsanzocho 22 2nd Floor, Kyoto, Japan
1.9 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£15
Avg. per night
15, SujakuShokaicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£17
Avg. per night
45-2 Nakamachi, Goshonouchi Nanajyo, Kyoto, Japan
2.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£17
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 17 May 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.
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391-2 Motomachi, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
21-1 Higashikujo Higashisanno-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
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3 stars
Nakagyou-ku Tominokoji Sanjo-Kudaru, Asakura-Cho 531, Kyoto, Japan

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Other accommodations in Kyoto

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or holiday rental for your stay in Kyoto. There are 5,764 properties in Kyoto and price data was last updated on 17 May 2024. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is £32/night.
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Kyoto, Japan
1.9 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
Free Wi-Fi
£41
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.1 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£40
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
0.9 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£100
Avg. per night
34 Nanzenji Fukuji-Cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£126
Avg. per night
545, Yasaka Shrine Minamitonari, Kyoto, Japan
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£257
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 17 May 2024.
Scroll through the map to find hostels close to the Kyoto neighbourhood(s) 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 17 May 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

    The average price for a hostel in Kyoto is £33/night. A good hostel deal in Kyoto would be for £32/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £11/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in January, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in February is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Kyoto.

  • What’s the best hostel in Kyoto?

    While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Kyoto, Piece Hostel Kyoto is currently the best, based on 1,775 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 9.2/10.

  • What area of Kyoto is most popular to stay in?

    While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Kyoto, 4% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Shimogyo in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Len Kyoto Kawaramachi is our most popular hostel in this area.

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

    The most popular hostel in Kyoto that’s close to Yasaka Shrine is Len Kyoto Kawaramachi. Just 0.7 mi separate Len Kyoto Kawaramachi from Yasaka Shrine, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,140 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Len Kyoto Kawaramachi a score of 8.6/10.

  • 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.

  • Does Kyoto have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

    21 hostels in Kyoto currently have “Air-conditioned” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Piece Hostel Sanjo, which is the most popular hostel in Kyoto with this amenity.

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