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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. the bunk bed is pretty large for a hostel, it's nice and comfy. There's one indonesian staff, it's recommended for any solo traveller from indonesia~

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9
Superb
3,846 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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. It was a real pleasure staying at Toru's wonderful accomodation. Everything was clean, well equipped, the beds were comfortable and plenty of space. Toru was just amazing- sent us lots of tipps for sightseeing and restaurant and was alltogether just lovely. And the foot massage machine was a game changer 😍

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9.4
Superb
149 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

Conveniently located in the centre of Kyoto, Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 1-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is set 1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. A traditional experience in Kyoto with tatami flooring, futon beds and additional yukata that you can rent. The staff was very nice and it was very close to everything important.

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9.1
Superb
411 reviews
Price from
US$22
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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. traditional sleeping arrangement, very friendly staff

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9
Superb
369 reviews
Price from
US$24
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Situated within 400 metres of Gion Shijo Station and 1.3 km of Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Rinn Hostel Miyagawacho features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto. The property is located 2.2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.8 km from Heian Shrine. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. great room in a great location!!!!

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9
Superb
65 reviews
Price from
US$89
per night

Conveniently located in the centre of Kyoto, SHIN kyoto offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. It is immaculate. It is very comfortable. Shin goes out of his way to make hi guests feel at home and to accommodate any requests.

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9.8
Exceptional
82 reviews
Price from
US$87
per night

Boasting a terrace and views of city, Guest House Hennka Kyoto is situated in Kyoto, 1.4 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. Featuring a garden, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The host was so friendly and welcoming, and the property was lovely. They also offered free transportation too and from Kyoto Station and a free breakfast, which were both nice surprises.

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9.7
Exceptional
47 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

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, 2.1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 2.2 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

The units at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. All rooms at Ryokan Hostel Gion have air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Everything perfect. Very nice staff, super clean and in one of the best areas of Kyoto, as well as close to transportation.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,848 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms. The property is around 2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 2 km from Nijo Castle and 2.5 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Located in the Shimogyo Ward district, the hostel is within 2.9 km of Imperial Palace. Simple breakfast but good enough to boost your energy in early morning.

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8.3
Very good
2,203 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

Located in Kyoto, 3.9 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. This Hostel is one of the best Hostels in all of Japan. It’s surprisingly big, it has beautiful feudal style architecture, it’s very clean and modern, beds are comfortable, it has everything you could wish for including a restaurant. It’s not very central in Kyoto but it’s close to the bamboo forest and the area is just incredibly beautiful. All that for pretty much the cheapest you can get in Japan, makes this an incredible value hostel

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8.6
Fabulous
1,127 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

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