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Popular hostels in Kyoto

Discover well-known properties in Kyoto that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 6,070 hotels in Kyoto and price data was last updated on 30 June 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is C$ 84/night.
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Nakagyou-ku Tominokoji Sanjo-Kudaru, Asakura-Cho 531, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel with a bar, a quick walk to Nishiki Market A bar/lounge, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out, and a TV in a common area. Limited housekeeping is available. Piece Hostel Sanjo offers 58 accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
6527 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
C$ 41
74-16, Arashiyama Kamikaidocho, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel with a bar, steps from Arashiyama Onsen Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a business center, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Bathrooms are shared. Mulan Hostel offers 9 accommodations with washers/dryers and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Microwaves and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
744 reviews
Location
7.8 km from city centre
C$ 47
152 Nishiyaoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel in Kyoto, near Kyoto Tower This smoke-free hostel features free WiFi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request. Kyoto Guesthouse Lantern - Hostel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
375 reviews
Location
2.4 km from city centre
C$ 75
732 Makuracho, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel in Kyoto, near Kitano Tenmangū Along with self parking, this hostel has concierge services and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine. Bathrooms are shared and limited housekeeping is available. Hostel Sui Kyoto offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
9.1
Excellent
777 reviews
Location
3.6 km from city centre
C$ 41
110-1, Rokurocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a bidet, as well as air conditioning and towels. Other amenities include slippers, tour/ticket assistance, housekeeping, and luggage storage.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
8.3
Excellent
851 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
C$ 40
173, Shingokencho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Riverwalk Kyoto hostel in Higashiyama Ward with a coffee shop A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, multilingual staff assistance, and a reception hall are onsite. Limited housekeeping is available. CAFETEL KYOTO SANJO for Ladies - Hostel, Caters to Women offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
9.1
Excellent
495 reviews
Location
0.6 km from city centre
C$ 171
Nakagyo-ku Nishinokyo Nagamotocho 19-11, Kyoto, Japan
Adults-only Kyoto hostel in Central Kyoto with free breakfast This hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and concierge services. Free English breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request. Guest House Oumi - Hostel offers 7 accommodations with safes and slippers. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
9.1
Excellent
1397 reviews
Location
2.5 km from city centre
C$ 44
4-27 Sagatenryuji Kurumamichicho, Kyoto, Japan
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a stovetop and free WiFi, as well as an LCD TV and air conditioning. Other amenities include a freezer, towels, kitchenware and utensils, and a rice cooker.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
9.0
Excellent
182 reviews
Location
7.8 km from city centre
C$ 97
Funayacho 660, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel in Kyoto, a short walk to Shijo Street This smoke-free hostel features laundry facilities, a garden, and a TV in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe. Bathrooms are shared. Colours - Hostel offers 3 accommodations with rice cookers and slippers. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, and hair dryers. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Free Wi-Fi
9.4
Excellent
188 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
C$ 84
Shimogyo-ku Sujakukitanokuchicho 27, Kyoto, Japan
Located just a minute's walk from Nanajo Senbon bus stop and a 5-minute walk from JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station. Hostel Ayame is a guest house in Shimogyo Ward of Kyoto. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Some rooms come with an en suite bathroom with a shower. Guests can use the shared kitchen at the guest house during their stay. There are various local and fast-food dining options and a grocery store within a 5-minute walk from the property. Kyoto Central Wholesale Market is a 3-minute walk from the property. Kinkaku-ji Temple is a 25-minute bus ride from the guest house. JR Tanbaguchi Station is a 12-minute walk from the property. Saga-Arashiyama Station is 10 minutes away by train, while JR Nijo Station is 2-minutes away via train. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 25-minute bus ride from the guest house. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 36 km from Hostel Ayame.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
8.9
Excellent
519 reviews
Location
3.1 km from city centre
C$ 83

Travel insights for hostels in Kyoto

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Kyoto including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Kyoto?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Kyoto is May (C$ 63). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kyoto is November (C$ 188).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Kyoto?

The cheapest day to stay in Kyoto is Tuesday (C$ 39). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is C$ 151.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Kyoto?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 90 days before your trip to Kyoto. The lowest price found when booking 90 days ahead was C$ 30 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 C$ 26 per night. There is currently one property in Kyoto that can be booked for this price. Haruya Higashiyama is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kyoto. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Kyoto we've come across for the dates selected. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
542-4 Furukawa-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 26
Avg. per night
1-12 Wakicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 31
Avg. per night
370-1 Rokuban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 31
Avg. per night
596 Tenbin-Cho Shimodatiuri Agaru, Kyoto, Japan
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 31
Avg. per night
2F, Saga Hirosawa 28-3, Minamino-cho, Kyoto, Japan
6.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 32
Avg. per night
21-1 Higashikujo Higashisanno-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 33
Avg. per night
Ukyo-ku, Uzumasa, Nakayama-Cho 29, Kyoto, Japan
6.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
C$ 33
Avg. per night
418 Naya Cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 36
Avg. per night
391-2 Motomachi, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 37
Avg. per night
Kita-ku Murasakino Daitokuji 8, Kyoto, Japan
4.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 37
Avg. per night
30-3 Higashimarutacho, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 37
Avg. per night
256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 39
Avg. per night
229, Akezu-Dori St., Kogawa-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 40
Avg. per night
3F, 4-4 Uji Myoraku, Uji, Japan
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 40
Avg. per night
22 Saiin Sanzo-Cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
3.1 km from city centre
C$ 40
Avg. per night
709-3, Uematsu-Cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 40
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Kyoto

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Kyoto. There are 6,070 properties in Kyoto and price data was last updated on 30 June 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is C$ 84/night.
Kyoto, Japan
1.2 km from city centre
Air Conditioning
C$ 279
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
3.0 km from city centre
Air Conditioning
C$ 241
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Air Conditioning
C$ 551
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Air Conditioning
C$ 202
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.8 km from city centre
Air Conditioning
C$ 196
Avg. per night
5-4 Arashiyama Nishiishikawacho Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
7.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 188
Avg. per night
Higashiyama-ku Fukuinegoshonouchicho 7-29, Kyoto, Japan
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 204
Avg. per night
8, Nishikujo Teranomae, Kyoto, Japan
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 48
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 30 June 2025.
Scroll through the map to find hostels close to the Kyoto neighborhood(s) you plan on visiting. You can find more information on a particular hostel within the map by clicking on its name.

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 30 June 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

    On average, it’s C$ 84/night for a hostel in Kyoto, though C$ 65/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for C$ 17/night in Kyoto. Try to avoid booking your hostel in November (the most expensive month). Booking in July (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Kyoto?

    Colours boasts a 9.4/10 review rating from 188 users, making it the best hostel in Kyoto.

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

    The most popular neighbourhood to stay in Kyoto is Shimogyo, according to our data. 4% of users who searched for hostels in Kyoto looked for properties in Shimogyo. If you’re interested in staying in Shimogyo, consider the K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel - the neighbourhood’s most popular hostel.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Kyoto closest to Kawaramachi Railway Station?

    Ryokan Hostel Gion is the most popular hostel in Kyoto that’s close to Kawaramachi Railway Station (the city’s most popular landmark). There are 0.6 km from Ryokan Hostel Gion to Kawaramachi Railway Station. While there may be other hostels near Kawaramachi Railway Station, Ryokan Hostel Gion is highly rated (8.8/10) by 1,798 users.

  • Should I stay in a Kyoto hostel?

    Aside from the fact that Kyoto hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Kyoto.

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

    Yes, there are hostels in Kyoto with “Air-conditioned” as a listed amenity. According to our data, 20 hostels have the “Air-conditioned” amenity in the Kyoto area. Piece Hostel Sanjo is a popular hostel among HotelsCombined users who are looking for this particular feature.

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