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Hostels in Kyoto

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1. Piece Hostel Sanjo

Downtown Kyoto

$52 total

Dec 11 - Dec 12

A hotel room with two single beds, a large mirror, and a window with blinds.

2. WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

$44 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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

3. K's House Kyoto - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

$41 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

A modern building with a wooden facade, a covered outdoor seating area, and a visible entrance.

4. Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

Downtown Kyoto

$35 total

Dec 10 - Dec 11

A modern building with a staircase, a sign reading 'PRESERVE HOSTEL KYOTO,' and two trees in front.

5. Piece Hostel Kyoto

Minami Ward

$61 total

Dec 8 - Dec 9

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a bicycle outside, and a door with a decorative panel.

6. Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI – Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

$69 total

Dec 8 - Dec 9

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

7. Ryokan Hostel Gion

Gion

$75 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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

8. Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Central Kyoto

$42 total

Dec 6 - Dec 7

9. LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae

Minami Ward

$31 total

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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

10. HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

Shimogyo Ward

$34 total

Dec 8 - Dec 9

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

11. HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel

Higashiyama Ward

$34 total

Dec 10 - Dec 11

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

12. R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

Shimogyo Ward

$82 total

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A traditional Japanese garden with stone lanterns, a small water feature, and lush greenery.

13. Gion Koh - Hostel

Higashiyama Ward

$93 total

Dec 10 - Dec 11

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a futon bed.

14. Guesthouse Sakura Komachi - Hostel

Kita Ward

$51 total

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden walkway, stone lanterns, and a small pond.

15. Guesthouse KINGYOYA - Hostel

Central Kyoto

$57 total

Dec 10 - Dec 11

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and a futon bed.

16. Hostel Otro Mundo

Central Kyoto

$82 total

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

17. Iwatoyama Hostel EXseed

Shimogyo Ward

$32 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining table, and a built-in oven.

18. Mulan Hostel

Arashiyama

$86 total

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a small garden area visible through the door.

19. Kokonoe Machiya

Central Kyoto

$130 total

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A modern room with wooden furniture, a grey sofa, and potted plants.

20. Hostel Sui Kyoto

Central Kyoto

$61 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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Top neighborhoods in Kyoto

A traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

Gion

Wander through Gion's narrow lanes where wooden machiya houses transport you to old-world Kyoto. Catch glimpses of geiko and maiko hurrying to appointments in elegant kimono along Hanamikoji Street. Yasaka Shrine's vermillion gates and the willow-lined Shirakawa canal create perfect photo backdrops for culture seekers. Temple gardens offer peaceful retreats from the bustling crowds. Exclusive kaiseki restaurants hide behind unassuming wooden facades, requiring reservations weeks ahead. Artisan shops sell handcrafted kimono accessories and traditional fans until early evening. Visit during morning hours to avoid the tourist crush. The neighborhood is best explored on foot, with the Gion-shijo Station connecting you to greater Kyoto.

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Central Kyoto

Central Kyoto's historic streets are home to breathtaking UNESCO treasures like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Castle. You can immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture through mesmerizing geisha performances in Gion or peaceful tea ceremonies amid picturesque gardens. Wander through the thousands of vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine or marvel at the gleaming Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion. Traditional ryokans offer tatami floors and cultural immersion while local shops showcase exquisite textiles and ceramics. The neighborhood is best explored on foot or via the convenient metro stations at Imadegawa, Kuramaguchi, or Nijojo-mae. Morning visits help you dodge crowds and soak up temple bell echoes across this living museum of Japanese heritage.

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Higashiyama Ward

Traditional-style buildings and protected status define this part of Kyoto, with entertainment in Gion near Yasaka Shrine. Must-see attractions include Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Namikawa Cloisonne Museum.

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Arashiyama

Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty, Arashiyama offers attractions like Iwatayama Monkey Park, Tenryū-ji temple, and Sagano bamboo forest. Easily accessible and walkable, it's perfect for exploring Kyoto's western outskirts.

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A torii gate with cherry blossoms, a traditional Japanese building, and a clear blue sky.

Nishijin

Kyoto's cultural Nishijin neighborhood is loved for its castle and coffeehouses, and visitors often enjoy its varied attractions including Nishijin Textile Center and Funaoka Thermal Bath.

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Top landmarks in Kyoto

A traditional Japanese temple complex with autumn foliage, a prominent pagoda, and wooden walkways.

Kiyomizu Temple

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Higashiyama Ward is home to Kiyomizu Temple and is a popular place to see in Kyoto. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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Kyoto and related destinations

Between ancient temples and modern manga museums, Kyoto reveals itself through contrasts. Wander through vermillion gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine, where thousands of torii create tunnels of orange against green mountainside. Geisha hurry through narrow Gion streets at dusk, their white-painted faces glimpsed briefly before disappearing into exclusive teahouses. The golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji appears to float on its reflecting pond, somehow more impressive than any photograph suggests. Nishiki Market offers bizarre delicacies and perfect ceramics in equal measure. Don't miss Arashiyama's bamboo grove, where morning light filters through impossibly tall stalks creating a green cathedral effect that explains why the Japanese find spirituality in nature.

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What's it Like to Stay in a Hostel in Kyoto?

If you wish to explore Kyoto without draining your savings, a hostel could be a good solution for you. Hotels.com has various welcoming hostels in Kyoto. Chill out with new faces in the shared kitchen and get some tips about this cultural city. Your and you friends will highly recommend the historical sites in Kyoto. Whether you’re on a long backpacking trip or a short weekend break, you're sure to enjoy Kiyamachi Street, Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater, and Teramachi Street.