Cheapest hostels in Kyoto

Conveniently located in a quiet residential area of Kyoto, this hostel offers easy access to the city's attractions, just 500 meters from the nearest metro station.
This budget-friendly hostel provides individually designed private double rooms with a capacity for two guests, featuring a 24/7 accessible cafe and lounge area with Wi-Fi and a shared kitchen for a comfortable stay.

Conveniently situated in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, Guest House Wa is just a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station and 1.8 kilometres from the city centre, offering easy access to TKP Garden City Kyoto and Sanjusangen-do Temple.
This hostel provides a budget-friendly stay with complimentary WiFi, air-conditioned rooms, and a shared kitchen, making it an affordable choice for travellers exploring Kyoto.

Conveniently located just 1.8 kilometres from Kinkaku-ji Temple and a 16-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Guest House Kingyoya offers a budget-friendly stay in Kyoto.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, a garden, and bicycle rental, making it an affordable choice for exploring the city.

Just an 11-minute walk from Nijo Castle, Kokonoe Machiya offers a budget-friendly stay in Kyoto, also situated within 2.7 kilometres of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and Kyoto International Manga Museum.
This hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a concierge service, perfect for travellers seeking affordable and cozy accommodation.

Centrally located in Kyoto's Nishijin district, Alohadays Nishijin Guesthouse is a short 11-minute walk to the historic Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 1.8 kilometres from Nijo Castle.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with complimentary WiFi, making it an affordable choice for exploring attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, which is just 2.6 kilometres away.

Centrally located in Kyoto, this hostel is a 6-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and approximately 1.8 kilometres from Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion).
Offering excellent value, this budget-friendly guesthouse provides free WiFi, air conditioning, and a tranquil garden, making it a great choice for exploring the city affordably.

Located in Kyoto's Gojo district, this hostel is a mere 1-minute walk from Gojo Subway Station and a 5-minute stroll to Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
This refurbished traditional Japanese townhouse provides free Wi-Fi, shared kitchen facilities, and bicycle rentals, perfect for travellers seeking an affordable and authentic Kyoto experience.

Centrally located in Kyoto, Shijo Guesthouse Hive is just a 4-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 2.4 kilometres from Kyoto Station.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a shared lounge, making it an affordable choice for exploring attractions like Kyoto International Manga Museum and Gion Shijo Station.

Located in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, this budget-friendly hostel is a 13-minute walk from the Kyoto International Manga Museum and a 10-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station.
Woman Only Guesthouse Nanohana offers air conditioning, free WiFi, and an on-site restaurant, providing a comfortable and secure stay for solo female travellers seeking affordable accommodation in Kyoto.

Located in Kyoto's historic Nishijin district, this renovated 100-year-old Machiya offers an authentic local experience, situated a mere 10-minute walk from Kamishichiken and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
This budget-friendly hostel boasts air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a unique Hawaiian-themed café serving local and Hawaiian dishes, with no curfew for guests.

Located in Kyoto's Minami Ward, Honodo Cobo-東寺 is conveniently situated 2.4 kilometres from Kyoto Station, offering a truly local neighbourhood feel for budget-friendly travellers.
This hostel boasts air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, a fridge, and a garden, making it an affordable and comfortable choice for exploring attractions like Katsura Imperial Villa, just 3.7 kilometres away.

Santana Guest House Kyoto offers a budget-friendly stay, located 2.7 kilometres from the city centre and 2.7 kilometres from Kyoto Station.
This affordable hostel provides air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and bicycle rental for exploring the local area.

Located in the Higashiyama district, this hostel is a mere 5-minute walk from Higashiyama Subway Station and a 10-minute stroll to Heian Jingu Shrine and Yasaka Shrine, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring Kyoto.
Guest House Ga-jyun provides a traditional Kyoto townhouse experience with a garden and terrace, featuring amenities like air conditioning, a microwave, and free Wi-Fi, ideal for travellers seeking affordable and cozy accommodation.

Conveniently situated, this hostel is a 16-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple in Kyōto, with TKP Garden City Kyoto and Kiyomizu-dera Temple both 2.4 kilometres away.
This budget-friendly accommodation offers a 24 square metre floor area with one bedroom and one bathroom, featuring air conditioning, free WiFi, and a shared kitchen, whilst select rooms boast private balconies and terrace views.

Centrally located in Kyoto, this hostel is just 1.4 kilometres from the Kyoto International Manga Museum and 1.7 kilometres from Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Offering budget-friendly accommodation, this hostel provides guests with free WiFi, air conditioning, and an on-site restaurant and bar, with shared bathroom facilities available.

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Horikawa is a 2.5-star hotel in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, conveniently located within 1.6 kilometres of Nishiki Market and Nijo Castle, with Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower also within 3.2 kilometres.
This budget-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, air conditioning, a Jacuzzi, and on-site laundry facilities, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay for travellers exploring Kyoto.

Conveniently located 1.3 kilometres from Kyoto city centre, Guest House Oumi is a mere 14-minute walk from the historic Nijo Castle, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
This family-friendly hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a shared lounge, a garden, and a sun terrace, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay with excellent user and location ratings.

Conveniently located a 2-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station and 500 meters from Yasaka Shrine, this male-only hostel offers a budget-friendly base in Kyoto's entertainment district.
Guests can enjoy a communal sauna, a shared lounge with manga, and a buffet breakfast featuring traditional Kyoto cuisine, alongside amenities like air conditioning and Wi-Fi.

Centrally located in Kyoto, Piece Hostel Sanjo is just 2 minutes on foot from Nishiki Market, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen".
This budget-friendly hostel offers modern lounge and terrace spaces, air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and is conveniently situated near three major train stations for easy city access.

Offering an authentic traditional Japanese guest house experience, Guesthouse Kyoto Compass is conveniently located in Kyoto, a mere 3-minute walk from the Shichijo Onmae bus stop and 2 kilometres from Kyoto Station.
This budget-friendly hostel provides essential amenities including free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a shared kitchen, with bicycles available for exploring the city's numerous attractions.

Centrally located in Kyoto, Shijo Guesthouse Hive is just a 4-minute walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and within 2.4 kilometres of Kyoto Station, offering a budget-friendly base for exploring the city.
This hostel provides essential amenities including free WiFi and air conditioning, with shared bathrooms and a communal lounge area perfect for travellers seeking affordable accommodation.

Located in Central Kyoto, Hostel Otro Mundo is a short walk from the historic Kitano Tenmangū shrine and Senbon Shakado temple, and less than 2 kilometres from Nijo Castle.
This budget-friendly hostel offers guests a garden and kitchen facilities, alongside complimentary WiFi in public areas, making it an affordable choice for exploring Kyoto.

Located in the historic Gion district, Hostel Gion Sora is a budget-friendly hostel offering prime access to Kyoto's entertainment hub, just an 8-minute walk from Higashiyama and Sanjo Keihan Stations, and within 2 kilometres of Yasaka Shrine, Kawaramachi Street, Nishiki Market, and Kiyomizu Temple.
This affordable accommodation provides free WiFi in public areas, on-request housekeeping, and laundry facilities, making it a practical choice for travellers seeking cheap stays in Kyoto.

Located just 10 minutes on foot from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, this Kyoto hostel offers a prime position for exploring the city's historical sites and is a short 10-minute walk from Kiyomizu Gojo and Shichijo stations on the Keihan Main Line.
This budget-friendly guesthouse provides excellent value with features such as air conditioning, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and bicycle rentals, making it an ideal base for discovering Kyoto.

Located in Kita Ward, Kyoto, this hostel offers easy access to Kinkaku-ji Temple and Ryoan-ji Temple, both within 2 kilometres, and is within 5 kilometres of Genkoan and Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Guesthouse Sakura Komachi provides budget-friendly accommodation with free WiFi in public areas, an on-site restaurant and bar, and laundry facilities for guests.

Just a 12-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Guesthouse Itoya Kyoto offers a convenient base in Kyoto, situated 1.8 kilometres from Nijo Castle and 2.6 kilometres from Kinkaku-ji Temple.
This budget-friendly hostel provides essential amenities including air conditioning, free WiFi, and a shared kitchen with a fridge, freezer, and microwave, alongside a garden and terrace for guests to enjoy.

Conveniently located just 700 metres from Kyoto's city centre, this hostel is a short 8-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum and close to Nijo Castle.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a garden for relaxation, and bicycle rental for exploring the area, making it an affordable choice for travellers.

Just a 4-minute walk from the historic Nijo Castle, this budget-friendly hostel in Kyoto is conveniently situated 1.4 kilometres from the city centre.
Offering a tranquil garden and a shared kitchen with a microwave and toaster, this 39 square meter hostel also provides free Wi-Fi and air conditioning for a comfortable stay.

Conveniently located just 9 minutes on foot from Heian Shrine and 1.3 kilometres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, this hostel offers a budget-friendly stay in Kyōto.
Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms with traditional tatami flooring, a shared kitchen equipped with a microwave and fridge, and access to a garden and terrace for relaxation.

Conveniently located just a 14-minute walk from the iconic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, this hostel in Kyoto offers a budget-friendly stay with excellent transport links, being only 1.1 kilometres from Gion Shijo Station.
This renovated old wooden apartment building provides a unique, traditional Kyoto living experience with free WiFi in rooms and on-site private parking, whilst bike rental is also available for exploring the area.

Centrally located in Kyoto, this hostel is just a 19-minute walk from Nijo Castle and 17 minutes from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, with Kyoto International Manga Museum also within 1.6 kilometres.
This budget-friendly hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, ensuring a comfortable and affordable stay for travellers.

This modern Kyoto townhouse hostel, built in 2018, is conveniently located within 1 kilometre of Kyoto Station, Shijo, and Gion, with Sanjusangen-do just a 6-minute walk away and Fushimi Inari Shrine easily accessible, offering an affordable base for exploring the city.
Offering private capsule-style beds and a cafe and bar area perfect for socialising or remote work, this hostel provides excellent value and is a budget-friendly option for travellers.

K's House Kyoto is a budget-friendly hostel located a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Train Station, placing you just 10 minutes on foot from Kyoto Tower and Sanjusangen-do Temple, with Nishi-honganji and Higashi-honganji Temples a mere 5-minute drive away.
This hostel offers excellent facilities including free Wi-Fi, two kitchens for guest use, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic city views, making it an affordable choice for exploring Kyoto.

Located in Kyoto's Gion district, this hostel is just a 6-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 700 meters from Gion Shijo Station, offering excellent access to Heian Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
This budget-friendly hostel provides a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, air conditioning, and free WiFi, ideal for travellers seeking affordable accommodation.

Located in Kyoto, this hostel is just a short walk from the city centre, placing you within easy reach of Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae, the Kyoto International Manga Museum, and the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Guests can enjoy the convenience of a shared kitchen and laundry facilities at this budget-friendly accommodation, with air conditioning and an elevator ensuring comfort and accessibility.

Experience an authentic stay in a 90-year-old renovated Kyomachiya, a traditional Kyoto townhouse, located in a historic district that offers an immersive cultural experience, blending a shop, gallery, and B&B.
This budget-friendly hostel provides private rooms with traditional Japanese house features, including shared bathrooms and restrooms, a small Japanese tea room with a garden, and air conditioning, ensuring an affordable and comfortable visit.