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Popular hostels in Kyoto

Discover well-known properties in Kyoto that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,836 hotels in Kyoto and price data was last updated on 13 December 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is S$ 64/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
8.9
Excellent
1985 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
S$ 85
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
9.0
Excellent
792 reviews
Location
7.8 km from city centre
S$ 78
Shimogyo-ku Kogawa-Cho 229, Kyoto, Japan
Just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, Hana Hostel offers basic accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a lounge. Both private and shared rooms are available. All guests sleep on Japanese futon bedding, either on a tatami (woven-straw) floor in a private room or on a bunk bed frame in a dormitory room. Each room is air-conditioned. Soap and shampoo are provided, and towels can be rented. Kyoto Tower and Higashi Hongan-ji Temple are both a 5-minute walk from the hostel, and Nishi Hongan-ji Temple is a 15-minute walk. A convenience store is just a 1-minute walk away and a supermarket is a 3-minute walk away. Guests can cook at the free-use kitchen, which includes a microwave and an electric kettle. Two free-use internet PCs are on site, as is a coin launderette. No meals are served by the hostel.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.6
Excellent
2759 reviews
Location
2.0 km from city centre
S$ 61
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
1445 reviews
Location
2.5 km from city centre
S$ 62
Sakyo-ku Higashimaruta-Cho 30-3, Kyoto, Japan
Hostel Niniroom is located in Okazaki, about a 30-minute bus ride from Kyoto Station. It is a 5-minute walk from the Kamo River and is a quiet residential area with many unique shops, including privately owned restaurants, bookstores, and stores. It's offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The lounge on the first floor has a café and lounge space where guests can relax. Heian Shrine is 800 metres, Nanzenji Temple is 1.8 km away. Shared bathrooms located on the 2nd and 3rd floors are fitted with shower booths. A continental breakfast is served daily at the property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy bicycle rentals. Hostel Niniroom is 350 metres away from Jingu-Marutamachi Station, while Kyoto Station 3.9 km from the property. Itami Airport is 50 km away.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.7
Excellent
912 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
S$ 63
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
8.8
Excellent
187 reviews
Location
7.8 km from city centre
S$ 101
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
8.0
Excellent
260 reviews
Location
3.7 km from city centre
S$ 88
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
9.4
Excellent
202 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
S$ 66
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
9.0
Excellent
546 reviews
Location
3.1 km from city centre
S$ 72

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 (S$ 37). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kyoto is April (S$ 83).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Kyoto is Thursday (S$ 46). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is S$ 112.

How much is a hostel in Kyoto tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Kyoto tonight starting as low as S$ 28, rising to an average cost of S$ 122, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 190 for a 4-star hostel in Kyoto for tonight.

How much is a Kyoto hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Kyoto this weekend for as little as S$ 32/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as S$ 43/night. For a 4-star hostel in Kyoto, the cheapest rate recently found was S$ 265/night for this weekend.

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 S$ 31 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 S$ 36 per night. There is currently one property in Kyoto that can be booked for this price. Guest House Kyoto Inn is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kyoto. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Kyoto we've come across for the dates selected. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
15, SujakuShokaicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 36
Avg. per night
Shimogyo-ku Waki-Cho 1-12, Kyoto, Japan
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 37
Avg. per night
542-4 Furukawa-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 37
Avg. per night
22 Saiin Sanzo-Cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
3.1 km from city centre
S$ 38
Avg. per night
256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 40
Avg. per night
152 Nishiyaoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 41
Avg. per night
370-1 Rokuban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 41
Avg. per night
110-1, Rokurocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 42
Avg. per night
Nakagyou-ku Tominokoji Sanjo-Kudaru, Asakura-Cho 531, Kyoto, Japan
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 44
Avg. per night
21-1 Higashikujo Higashisanno-Cho, Kyoto, Japan
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 45
Avg. per night
596 Tenbin-Cho Shimodatiuri Agaru, Kyoto, Japan
2.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 45
Avg. per night
Shimogyo-ku Dotemachi-Dori Shichijo-Agaru Naya-Cho 418, Kyoto, Japan
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 47
Avg. per night
Simogyo-ku Sinmachidori Bukkouji Sagaru Iwatoyamacho 421, Kyoto, Japan
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 50
Avg. per night
709-3, Uematsu-Cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 55
Avg. per night
732 Makuracho, Kyoto, Japan
3.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 58
Avg. per night
Ukyo-ku, Uzumasa, Nakayama-Cho 29, Kyoto, Japan
6.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
S$ 59
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Kyoto

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415-1, Karigane-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 180
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
S$ 172
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
3.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
S$ 163
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
2.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
S$ 108
Avg. per night
347-3, Furushirocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 192
Avg. per night
30-12 Karahashitakadacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
S$ 88
Avg. per night
Kyoto, Japan
1.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
S$ 56
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 13 December 2025.
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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 13 December 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

    Kyoto hostels are S$ 65/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In January is often the cheapest month to book, and in November is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Kyoto. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 22/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Kyoto for S$ 52/night or less a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in Kyoto?

    Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Kyoto is Colours. 202 users from HotelsCombined gave the Colours a 9.4/10 rating.

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

    Shimogyo is the most popular area of Kyoto to stay in. In the past year, 4% of HotelsCombined users looking for Kyoto hostels searched within Shimogyo. K's House Kyoto -Travelers Hostel is a popular hostel in Shimogyo if you choose to stay in the area.

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

    If you’re looking for a hostel near Kawaramachi Railway Station while in Kyoto, then opt for the popular Ryokan Hostel Gion with a 8.9/10 review score from 1,985 users. The distance from Kawaramachi Railway Station to Ryokan Hostel Gion is 0.6 km.

  • Should I stay in a Kyoto hostel?

    Hostels in Kyoto tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Kyoto hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

  • Does Kyoto have hostels with “Non-smoking rooms” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, Kyoto has 15 hostels with “Non-smoking rooms” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Piece Hostel Sanjo is the most popular Kyoto hostel with this amenity.

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