Kyoto
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Dorm beds in Kyoto, Japan range from $9 to $79/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound tracks 25 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Aug 26, Sep 2, Sep 9.
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Hostel prices in Kyoto, Japan
A typical dorm night in Kyoto runs about $20.
Based on current listed prices, September is typically the cheapest month (around $13/night) and November the most expensive (around $27/night).
At $9/night and up, Kyoto is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Japan.
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Hostels we track in Kyoto
- Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto 9.3 · 11,641 reviews
- Kyoto Hana Hostel 9.6 · 2,554 reviews
- Len Kyoto 9.3 · 1,881 reviews
- Gion Ryokan Q-beh 9.6 · 1,277 reviews
- Gojo Guest House 8.3 · 1,161 reviews
- The Millennials Kyoto 9.7 · 1,070 reviews
- Ryokan Hostel Gion 9.6 · 627 reviews
- R.Star Hostel Kyoto 9.3 · 397 reviews
- Guest House Ga-Jyun 9.5 · 363 reviews
- Tsukimi Hotel 9.8 · 341 reviews
- Guest House Kyoto Inn 7.1 · 302 reviews
- Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE 9.0 · 219 reviews
Show all 25 hostels
- Miyakawacho Guest House HANAKANZASHI 9.0 · 127 reviews
- Hostel Niniroom 9.0 · 117 reviews
- Guest House Atagoya 10.0 · 68 reviews
- Hotel Continue Nijo-jo Kita 7.7 · 33 reviews
- WGJ HOSTEL KYOTO 8.9 · 17 reviews
- Kyoto Suiden Ann Annex Dormitory-Sui 14 reviews
- Iwatoyama Hostel 8.1 · 12 reviews
- Shijo Guesthouse HIVE 9.1 · 8 reviews
- ALOHADAYS Kyoto 9.7 · 5 reviews
- Ryokan Hirashin 7.7 · 5 reviews
- Guest House Aoi Nakamoto 2 reviews
- SlowTime Hotel Kyoto 9.3 · 2 reviews
- FUGASTAY Shijo Omiya 1 reviews
Local knowledge for Kyoto
Where to stay
Most hostels cluster around Kyoto Station or the Kawaramachi-Shijo intersection, and both work well. The station side is better for day trips to Nara or Osaka on the shinkansen, while the Kawaramachi area puts you walking distance from Nishiki Market and the Higashiyama temple trail.
Getting around
- Load an ICOCA card at Kyoto Station on arrival. City buses run a flat 230-yen fare, and the card also works on the Karasuma subway line and JR local trains.
- Fushimi Inari is free and looks completely different before 7am. Show up at dawn and the lower torii tunnels are nearly empty.
- The Nishiki Market stalls add up quickly at a few hundred yen a bite. Eat before you go in and treat it as sightseeing rather than a meal plan.
When to go
January and February are the slowest months and hostel rates drop noticeably. Cherry blossom season (late March through mid-April) and fall foliage (mid-November) book out weeks in advance, often at double the off-season rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hostel in Kyoto cost per night?
Dorm beds in Kyoto currently range from $9 to $79/night based on the next 3 months of availability.
When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Kyoto?
Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Kyoto are August 26, September 2, September 9.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Kyoto?
HostelHound currently tracks 25 hostels in Kyoto, Japan.
What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Kyoto?
Based on current availability, September has the lowest hostel prices in Kyoto, with dorm beds typically around $13/night.
Is Kyoto affordable compared to other hostel cities in Japan?
Kyoto is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Japan, with dorm prices starting from $9/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Kyoto?
Most hostels cluster around Kyoto Station or the Kawaramachi-Shijo intersection, and both work well. The station side is better for day trips to Nara or Osaka on the shinkansen, while the Kawaramachi area puts you walking distance from Nishiki Market and the Higashiyama temple trail.
What is the best time of year to visit Kyoto?
January and February are the slowest months and hostel rates drop noticeably. Cherry blossom season (late March through mid-April) and fall foliage (mid-November) book out weeks in advance, often at double the off-season rate.