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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. It’s the most standard hostel in Japan that I’ve been too. Like a normal hostel in Europe without any strange rules! Everything is high quality neat and clean. There is kitchen, laundry (cheaper than anywhere) hang out area, back garden

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9.2
Wonderful
1,636 reviews
Price from
£19
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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9.1
Wonderful
189 reviews
Price from
£25
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. Breakfast was excellent and plentiful. Beds were large and comfy Good location And the staff is really nice and cheerful One of the best Guest House in Japan.

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9.1
Wonderful
547 reviews
Price from
£19
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. Yuki is an amazing host and the guest house has everything you could ask for, including a common use room and kitchen with fridge, freezer, gas stove, water filter, etc. Washing machine is outside. If you want to go to a bathhouse, there will be bags with soap as well as yukatas you can take with you. I made lots of use of the bicycles you can rent at no cost during your stay. The surroundings are quiet and relatively close to temples and nature walkways. The next subway station is about 15 mins on foot.

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9.2
Wonderful
130 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. Best place to stay in Kyoto by far!!!! The man running this place was an absolute sweetheart!!! He was so kind and hospitable and nervous to make everything perfect for us. We stayed in the mixed female dorm and it was amazing! Super comfortable extremely clean and efficient! The bathroom and shower were awesome as well! The indoor spaces, the kitchen, the living room, the small shrine it was all incredible!! We were offered some cookies, tea, coffee, and even earbuds for free too! 10/10, I would definitely stay there again and recommend this place to everyone!!

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9
Wonderful
299 reviews
Price from
£17
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. Very quiet and immaculately clean. Very large showers and a bathtub available.

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9.1
Wonderful
23 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

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. everything there is perfect,the boss is very kind,and has amazing cooking skill.i am not good at sharing experience.but i wolud say that if i have chances,i will go there again and again.

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9.2
Wonderful
68 reviews
Price from
£30
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. Shin is an exceptional kind, generous and professional host, he went beyond to make me feel comfortable, I’ve never experienced such an hospitality in any Hostel. The facility is a little gem in Kyoto and I feel so lucky that I found it. Bus and JR line are just around the corner. If I ever come back to Kyoto, I will definitely come back, thank you Shin!!!

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9.7
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
£54
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
88 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto

Kyoto Station Area, Kyoto

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. The location was very good, 5 minutes far from Kyoto station. The bed was very comfortable. The kitchen/dining room was very cozy. The bathroom and the kitchen was clean and equipped. The staff were nice and helpful.

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8.5
Very Good
2,759 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

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