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Piece Hostel Kyoto 2 stars

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. I loveeeeeee everything about this hostel. The common area was beautiful and cozy. The shared bathoom are clean and equipped with Dyson hair-dryers 😱😎 The location next to Kyoto Station was ideal to take the Kyoto metros and bus.

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9.2
Superb
1,638 reviews
Price from
€ 22
per night

CAFETEL Kyoto Sanjo for Ladies 3 stars

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. The stay was outstanding! The houses were soo cute and the beds were comfortable. All facilities were clean and luxurious. The location was great! Close to the station and within walking distance of several sightseeing places. The staff were friendly and it was great that we could use the cafe as common space. We would definitely come back and we highly recommend this place.

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9.1
Superb
189 reviews
Price from
€ 31
per night

Guest House Ga-Jyun 1 stars

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. it’s a really nice place! you have different interesting places near to the guest house

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9.1
Superb
547 reviews
Price from
€ 23
per night

Guest House Kobako 1 stars

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. I was looking for an accommodation near Miyako Messe, as I had an event to attend — and thankfully I found Guesthouse Kobako. It's not only close to Miyako Messe, but also to a bus stop (both the convention center and the bus stop are just around 5–6 minutes away on foot). Its vicinity is rather quiet, as it's tucked away in an alley. The room that I booked was spacious, quiet, peaceful, and cozy; it also had a nice view overlooking a traditional house and garden next door. It was a lot larger than I expected, considering that accommodation in Japan (especially for solo travelers) tends to be pretty small, so it was really worth my money. The guesthouse is also pretty generous with its amenities for guests; moisturizer, toner, makeup remover were available for guests to use, and there were even bags with shampoo and body wash in case guests wanted to try bathing at a nearby public bath. Also, the owner is really friendly and sweet. The cafe (also named Kobako) next to the guesthouse serves pretty good coffee, too; the barista was also very friendly. I'd love to stay here again the next time I'm in Kyoto!

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9.2
Superb
130 reviews

Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto 1 stars

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. Very clean and comfortable. Staff are very nice and friendly.

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9
Superb
299 reviews
Price from
€ 21
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
Superb
23 reviews
Price from
€ 28
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. The owner is an excellent chef. Don’t skip having dinner or breakfast there.

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9.2
Superb
68 reviews
Price from
€ 36
per night

SHIN kyoto 2 stars

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. Located close to public transport, and close to Kyoto station (2 stops away). The bed was super comfy, the amenities were super clean and modern, there’s a full sized kitchen if you want to cook, and a shared space with a projector screen and a cute rooftop. Shin (the owner/manager) goes above and beyond to make sure you’re comfortable. His English is great and gave me tips on cafes and restaurants in Kyoto as well as how to navigate around Kyoto (it was my first time there so very helpful).

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9.7
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
€ 69
per night

Colours 1 stars

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. The hospitality of owner is exceptional

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9.4
Superb
88 reviews
Price from
€ 40
per night

Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto 2 stars

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 place, the facilities, the location were great! The staff was very helpful, the stay was very comfortable. Absolutely loved their lounge zone and kitchen!

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8.5
Very good
2,769 reviews
Price from
€ 14
per night

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