What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

€39/night is an average price for a hostel in Kyoto throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in March is the most expensive month to book, and in June is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Kyoto hostels for as low as €13/night. In general, Kyoto hostels for €30 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Kyoto?

Based on our data, Colours is the best Kyoto hostel, with a rating of 9.3/10 from 195 reviews.

What area of Kyoto is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood is Shimogyo, with 5% of our users looking to stay in Kyoto searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. K's House Kyoto - Hostel is a popular hostel in Shimogyo that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

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

The most popular hostel in Kyoto that’s close to Kawaramachi Railway Station is Ryokan Hostel Gion. Just 0.6 km separate Ryokan Hostel Gion from Kawaramachi Railway Station, the city’s most popular attraction. 2,077 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Ryokan Hostel Gion a score of 9.0/10.

Should I stay in a Kyoto hostel?

Staying in a Kyoto hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Kyoto tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

Does Kyoto have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

Yes, 17 Kyoto hostels list “Air-conditioned” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Kyoto with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Piece Hostel Sanjo.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Kyoto?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Kyoto is January (€23). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kyoto is March (€59).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Kyoto is Wednesday (€16). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €28.

How much is a hostel in Kyoto tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Kyoto tonight starting as low as €16, rising to an average cost of €79, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €121 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 €19/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €32/night. For a 4-star hostel in Kyoto, the cheapest rate recently found was €155/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Kyoto?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 6 days before your trip to Kyoto. The lowest price found when booking 6 days ahead was €23 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Kyoto, Japan

These Kyoto properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.

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Haruya Umekoji - Hostel

Shimogyo-ku Waki-Cho 1-12, Kyoto, Japan

2.6 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

€16

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Discover well-known properties in Kyoto that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 6,313 hotels in Kyoto and price data was last updated on 17 June 2026. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is €38/night.

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Travel insights for hostels in Kyoto

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Kyoto?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Kyoto is January (€23). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kyoto is March (€59).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Kyoto is Wednesday (€16). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €28.

How much is a hostel in Kyoto tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Kyoto tonight starting as low as €16, rising to an average cost of €79, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €121 for a 4-star hostel in Kyoto for tonight.

How much is a Kyoto hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Kyoto?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 6 days before your trip to Kyoto. The lowest price found when booking 6 days ahead was €23 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Kyoto, Japan

These Kyoto properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.

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