Top Hostels in Kyoto Prefecture in 2026

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Our top choices for Kyoto Prefecture hostels

A modern living room with tatami flooring, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outside.

1. K's House Kyoto - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

Jonah

SAR 452 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern restaurant with long wooden tables and bar stools, a brick accent wall, and pendant lighting.

2. LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae

Minami Ward

JONATHON

SAR 217 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a chalkboard with motivational writing.

3. Piece Hostel Kyoto

Minami Ward

Emma

SAR 336 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with wooden sliding doors and a signboard.

4. HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

Madeleine

SAR 226 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a large window with a grid pattern.

5. Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed

Shimogyo Ward

Eda

SAR 154 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern building entrance with a covered outdoor seating area, glass doors, and a bicycle rack.

6. Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

Downtown Kyoto

Kayla

SAR 342 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a well-lit facade, a reception desk, and a small landscaped area with a tree.

7. R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

Shimogyo Ward

Sakiko

SAR 448 total

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A building facade with large windows, a balcony, and a red awning.

8. WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

Janine

SAR 281 total

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A white shelving unit with woven baskets and books.

9. GATEWAY MAIZURU - Hostel

Maizuru

KUMI

SAR 157 total

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A cozy room with a large window, a wooden floor, and a small indoor garden with a potted plant.

10. HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel

Higashiyama Ward

Aurelien

SAR 214 total

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An indoor dining area with modern furniture and a glass wall overlooking a green space.

11. Piece Hostel Sanjo

Downtown Kyoto

Connor

SAR 411 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A garden with a stone lantern, rocks, and various plants.

12. Mulan Hostel

Arashiyama

Heather

SAR 283 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with two beds, a large window with a view of bamboo outside, and a hanging lamp.

13. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Central Kyoto

José

SAR 253 total

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern building with a staircase leading to a lit entrance, surrounded by a bamboo fence and small plants.

14. add chaganju - Hostel

Uji

Molly

SAR 167 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

15. B&B Unagi Inn - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

"This is an absolutely great hostel - brand new, very clean, spacious ground floor (this is the common area) but maybe not enough seating when the hostel is fully booked (add a couch?). One can feel that everything is brand new, my room (8 people dorm) had a top light and bottom lights (next to the beds) for the night, which I thought was great. The bed is very comfortable and you can choose between three or four types of pillows (sic!)! My bed had a total of 3 power outlets + 1 USB port + my own...

Franz Christian

A group of people dining at an outdoor table with a large umbrella, overlooking a cityscape with a sunset.

16. Guest House Kyoto Inn - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

IFTEKHAR

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

17. Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

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A person working at a wooden table with a laptop under a large umbrella, with a pagoda-style building in the background.

18. The Next Door - Hostel

Minami Ward

Minwei

SAR 338 total

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, a small entrance area with a sign, and potted plants outside.

19. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Gion

Dylan

SAR 442 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A cafe with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a signboard.

20. Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

Allyson

SAR 358 total

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Top Kyoto Prefecture Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is super cute and in a great area and close to a lot! We loved the roof top bar and the bakery was amazing as well! Rooms and hotel super cute and very clean. Staff were all amazing and so welcoming!"

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here as a family of 3. Very clean and modern hotel. Staff very kind and friendly. Breakfast available. Common area to hang out, free coffee, lates, evening sake after 4pm. So close to seven 11, shopping, restaurants and nishiki market. We had an absolute great stay. Highly recommend."

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

8/10 Good

"Pros: - The rooms were spacious compared to most Japanese hotel rooms. It was nice to have a more traditional tatami style room. - The breakfast buffet had an incredible selection to choose from. There’s a bit of a wait depending on when you go, but it goes rather quickly. - Late night unlimited ramen from 9pm-11pm was also a nice touch. We loved being able to eat a light meal after a long day of exploring. - Onsen access is really nice, with massage chairs available for use. And unlimited ice cream every night was also really delicious. Cons: - Having guests take off their shoes at the lobby makes the place smell like feet. It’s pretty gross since it was raining when we were there so it was a mix of wet socks and feet stench. They should at least require that people wear hotel rooms slippers. - The onsen was really dirty from the amount of people that would use the facilities. It was overcrowded and packed during the night time. Overall, I’d stay at this hotel again, but refrain from using public facilities. It’s almost impossible to keep the public areas clean and free of smells since there are so many guests."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at this hotel. Everything was clean, the staff were thoughtful and helpful and our needs were met. I want to share that the hotel smells great! I saw some recent reviews that there was a bad odor coming from the hotel. If this was a recent problem, it's been addressed. As of mid-October, everything looked new and smelled great."

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Our top choices for Kyoto Prefecture hostels

1. K's House Kyoto - Hostel

2. LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae

3. Piece Hostel Kyoto

4. HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

5. Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed

6. Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

7. R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

8. WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

9. GATEWAY MAIZURU - Hostel

10. HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel

11. Piece Hostel Sanjo

12. Mulan Hostel

13. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

14. add chaganju - Hostel

15. B&B Unagi Inn - Hostel

16. Guest House Kyoto Inn - Hostel

17. Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel

18. The Next Door - Hostel

19. Ryokan Hostel Gion

20. Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel

Top Kyoto Prefecture Hotel Reviews

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo