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Piece Hostel Kyoto

Kyoto Station Area, Kyoto

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.

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. Top 3 best hostels I've ever stayed in. Such a wonderful vibe and it's so comfortable.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,455 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

CAFETEL Kyoto Sanjo for Ladies

Gion, Kyoto

This female-only property is set in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, CAFETEL Kyoto Sanjo for Ladies is a 4-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The female-only property is close to several noted attractions, around 1.2 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and around 1.3 km from Heian Shrine. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.8 km from the hostel. Convenient, safe, clean and comfortable. I think it is superb. Good space if stays two.

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9
Wonderful
170 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Guest House Ga-Jyun

Gion, Kyoto

Guests can choose to stay in dormitory-style rooms or in private rooms. Bathrooms and toilets are shared.

A safety deposit box is provided for storing valuable belongings. The shared kitchen comes with a microwave, fridge and an electric kettle. A coin-launderette is on site and luggage storage is offered at the front desk. One of the best locations in Kyoto, right next to the east district but also in a quiet street that doesn't get a lot of traffic. The breakfast is great(tons of fruits, which is a rarity in Japan) and makes this place great value. Very communal atmosphere but also plenty of privacy if you prefer it. The staff is always around to help you with anything.

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9.1
Wonderful
516 reviews
Price from
$49
per night

Guest House Kobako

Okazaki, Kyoto

All rooms are air-conditioned, and smoking is not allowed. Private rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. Towels and toiletries are only provided, while shared bathroom facilities are gender separated. perfect traditional guesthouse una great location short bus ride to all major tourist places

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9.2
Wonderful
131 reviews

Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

Offering rooms in a traditional Japanese-style building, Guesthouse ITOYA Kyoto is a 7-minute walk from the Horikawa Imadegawa Bus Station. Imadegawa Train Station is a 17-minute walk away. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building. Owner was very helpful and enthusiastic, always making sure that we were comfortable... even with things like issues with the washing machine, he was very attentive and helped until the very end.. bus stops very close to the accomodation so most of the sites were very easy to visit, some being walking distance like kinkakuji, imperial palace, and nijou castle.. definitely would recommend and return again.

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9.1
Wonderful
289 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

Gojo Guest House

Gion, Kyoto

A 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine, Guest House Gojo offers simple and cosy Japanese-style dormitory accommodation with free Wi-fi, futon beds and shared bathrooms. It is housed in a 100-year-old traditional building. The staff were the best! Super friendly, helpful, nice… they even thought me how to make matcha correctly! Every questions were answered, the food was also really good! Do drink a coffee

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9
Wonderful
262 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

ホステル祇園SORA

Gion, Kyoto

Conveniently situated in the Higashiyama Ward district of Kyoto, ホステル祇園SORA is set 600 metres from Gion Shijo Station, less than 1 km from Shoren-in Temple and a 19-minute walk from Heian Shrine. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.8 km from the hostel, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from ホステル祇園SORA. Great place to stay! 5 min walk to gion, 5 min to old part of Kyoto. Lovely owner! Clean and neat. Highly recommended!

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9.4
Wonderful
16 reviews

Kaya Yamanoie

Yosano

Located in Yosano, 11 km from Yumikiro Castle Ruins, Kaya Yamanoie provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 14 km from Chionji Temple, the hostel with free WiFi is also 15 km away from Tango Kokubunji Ruins. The property is allergy-free and is set 13 km from Itanami Plate Row Park. We loved the location. It's in a beautiful valley of the Kyoto prefecture. Far away from hectic city. The perfect place to reflect and do some daytrips (by car). Make sure to taste the chef's menu (reservation required).

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9.2
Wonderful
68 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

SHIN kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

SHIN kyoto offers accommodation with a rooftop terrace, just a 3-minute walk from JR Tanbaguchi Station. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Nijo Castle is 2.1 km away.

Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.4 km from SHIN kyoto, while Katsura Imperial Villa is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 36 km from SHIN kyoto. Everything’s was very clean and everything you needed was at your disposal

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9.6
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
$70
per night

Colours

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

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. Very comfortable and silent place. Really good location too. The owner was really nice and friendly.

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9.4
Wonderful
80 reviews
Price from
$59
per night

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