What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

The average price for a hostel in Kyoto is £33/night. A good hostel deal in Kyoto would be for £24/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £7/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in October, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in August is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Kyoto.

What’s the best hostel in Kyoto?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Kyoto, Shin Terrace & Hostel Kyoto is currently the best, based on 232 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 9.7/10.

What area of Kyoto is most popular to stay in?

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Kyoto, 3% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Shimogyo in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Kyoto closest to Kyoto Gyoen National Garden?

The most popular hostel in Kyoto that’s close to Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is Resi Stay Jisco Hotel Kyoto Goshonishi. Just 0.3 mi separate Resi Stay Jisco Hotel Kyoto Goshonishi from Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,083 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Resi Stay Jisco Hotel Kyoto Goshonishi a score of 8.4/10.

Should I stay in a Kyoto hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Kyoto on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Kyoto offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

Does Kyoto have hostels with “Hot tub” listed as an amenity?

1 hostel in Kyoto currently have “Hot tub” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Webase Kyoto - Hostel, which is the most popular hostel in Kyoto with this amenity.

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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 August (£20). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kyoto is November (£70).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Kyoto is Tuesday (£13). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is £33.

How much is a hostel in Kyoto tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Kyoto tonight starting as low as £15, rising to an average cost of £30, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from for a 4-star hostel in Kyoto for tonight.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Kyoto?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 80 days before your trip to Kyoto. The lowest price found when booking 80 days ahead was £24 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 can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.

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Livemax Hostels Kyoto Ekimae

96-1 Nishikujo Ikenouchicho Minami-ku, Kyoto, Japan

1.8 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

£16

Avg. per night

Hostels in Kyoto

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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 August (£20). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kyoto is November (£70).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Kyoto is Tuesday (£13). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is £33.

How much is a hostel in Kyoto tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Kyoto tonight starting as low as £15, rising to an average cost of £30, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from for a 4-star hostel in Kyoto for tonight.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Kyoto?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 80 days before your trip to Kyoto. The lowest price found when booking 80 days ahead was £24 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Kyoto, Japan

These Kyoto properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.

Hostel prices in Kyoto

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Other accommodation in Kyoto

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or holiday rental for your stay in Kyoto. There are 6,303 properties in Kyoto and price data was last updated on 1 September 2026. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is £38/night.

Where to stay in Kyoto

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Kyoto to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 1 September 2026.

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Facts about staying in Kyoto

What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

What’s the best hostel in Kyoto?

What area of Kyoto is most popular to stay in?

What is the most popular hostel in Kyoto closest to Kyoto Gyoen National Garden?

Should I stay in a Kyoto hostel?

Does Kyoto have hostels with “Hot tub” listed as an amenity?

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