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Popular hostels in Kyoto

Discover well-known properties in Kyoto that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 6,025 hotels in Kyoto and price data was last updated on 12 October 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is ₹ 4,364/night.
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391-2 Motomachi, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel in Kyoto, steps from Hanamikoji Street Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a TV in a common area, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request. Ryokan Hostel Gion offers 75 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.9
Excellent
1893 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
₹ 8,315
709-3, Uematsu-Cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from Kawaramachi Street This hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities and a front-desk safe are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and limited housekeeping is available. Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
1548 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
₹ 6,036
74-16, Arashiyama Kamikaidocho, Kyoto, Japan
Sleeps 28; can be booked for exclusive use. A two-minute walk from Arashiyama Station in Kyoto. Designed for families, groups, and events. Equipped with laundry facilities, refrigerator, and microwave oven, making it perfect for long-term stays. The hostel has a living room and dining room on the first floor, making it extremely livable
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
752 reviews
Location
7.8 km from city centre
₹ 8,343
Nakagyo-ku Nishinokyo Nagamotocho 19-11, Kyoto, Japan
Just a five-minute walk from Nijo Station. Stay in this renovated traditional townhouse. Offering easy access to famous Kyoto tourist sites such as Nijo-jo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Ryoan-ji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha, and Gion. Enjoy all that Kyoto has to offer from this small accommodation in Nijo, Kyoto.
Free Wi-Fi
9.1
Excellent
1425 reviews
Location
2.5 km from city centre
₹ 5,596
Funayacho 660, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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. At the hostel, all rooms include a desk. The shared bathroom is fitted with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near Colours include Kyoto Station, TKP Garden City Kyoto and Kyoto International Manga Museum. Itami Airport is 44 km from the property.
Free Wi-Fi
9.3
Excellent
194 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
₹ 10,118
30-12 Karahashitakadacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Attractively located in the Minami Ward district of Kyoto, HoNoDo COBO is situated 2.4 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 3.7 km from Katsura Imperial Villa and 3.9 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. Featuring a garden, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The property is 2.9 km from the city centre and 2.3 km from Kyoto Station. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 3.9 km from the hostel, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 4.1 km from the property. Itami Airport is 42 km away.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.1
Excellent
250 reviews
Location
3.7 km from city centre
₹ 8,146
4-27 Sagatenryuji Kurumamichicho, Kyoto, Japan
Our accommodation is located close to the JR station and provides convenient access to Kyoto Station, making it perfect for sightseeing around the Rakusai area (Arashiyama, Sagano, etc.) and for business travel. All our rooms are Japanese-style, allowing you to relax in a tatami room. We also accept bookings for private events!
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.9
Excellent
188 reviews
Location
7.8 km from city centre
₹ 7,001
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
530 reviews
Location
3.1 km from city centre
₹ 7,012

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 July (₹ 2,152). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kyoto is November (₹ 6,618).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Kyoto is Tuesday (₹ 2,641). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 7,016.

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 ₹ 2,130 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 ₹ 2,586 per night. There is currently one property in Kyoto that can be booked for this price. Kyoto Guest House The Last Samurai is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kyoto. Price data was last updated on 12 October 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.
22 Saiin Sanzo-Cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
3.1 km from city centre
₹ 2,586
Avg. per night
1-12 Wakicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 2,840
Avg. per night
542-4 Furukawa-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 2,900
Avg. per night
110-1, Rokurocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 2,901
Avg. per night
256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,167
Avg. per night
2F, Saga Hirosawa 28-3, Minamino-cho, Kyoto, Japan
6.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 3,462
Avg. per night
152 Nishiyaoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,466
Avg. per night
Nakagyou-ku Tominokoji Sanjo-Kudaru, Asakura-Cho 531, Kyoto, Japan
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,580
Avg. per night
21-1 Higashikujo Higashisanno-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,728
Avg. per night
370-1 Rokuban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 3,738
Avg. per night
596 Tenbin-Cho Shimodatiuri Agaru, Kyoto, Japan
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 3,857
Avg. per night
Ukyo-ku, Uzumasa, Nakayama-Cho 29, Kyoto, Japan
6.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 4,260
Avg. per night
732 Makuracho, Kyoto, Japan
3.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,438
Avg. per night
418 Naya Cho, Kyoto, Japan
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 4,494
Avg. per night
229, Akezu-Dori St., Kogawa-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 4,970
Avg. per night
30-3 Higashimarutacho, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 5,325
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Kyoto

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Air conditioning
₹ 6,918
Avg. per night
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1.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 10,336
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1.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 25,762
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3.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 21,533
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 32,254
Avg. per night
604 Manjuya-Cho, Sanjo-Sagaru, Kyoto, Japan
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 7,426
Avg. per night
678, Ishifudonocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 11,033
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
2.5 km from city centre
Air conditioning
₹ 18,516
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 12 October 2025.
Whether you're visiting Kyoto for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hostels close to your ideal location. Users can click on a hostel's name to find more information about it, such as price, reviews, and amenities, and also find different deals for the property.

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 12 October 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

    Hostels in Kyoto will cost ₹ 4,364 per night on average. However some users found hostels for as low as ₹ 861 per night. A good deal on a Kyoto hostel would be ₹ 3,169 per night or less. Keep in mind that booking in October may be more expensive, whereas booking in September is the cheapest month of the year.

  • What’s the best hostel in Kyoto?

    While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Kyoto, Colours is currently the best, based on 194 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 9.3/10.

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

    The most popular neighbourhood to stay in Kyoto is Shimogyo, according to our data. 7% 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 happens to be the most popular Kyoto hostel near Kawaramachi Railway Station among our users. The Ryokan Hostel Gion has a current rating of 8.9 from 1,893 HotelsCombined travellers. Kawaramachi Railway Station is also conveniently located just 0.6 km from this hostel.

  • 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 “Non-smoking rooms” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, there are 15 hostels in Kyoto with “Non-smoking rooms” listed as an amenity, the most popular being Piece Hostel Sanjo (based on user data).

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