What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

The average price for a hostel in Kyoto is £38/night. A good hostel deal in Kyoto would be for £30/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £14/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in November, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in March 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, Colours is currently the best, based on 202 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 9.4/10.

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. Haruya Umekoji is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Kyoto closest to Gion?

The most popular hostel in Kyoto that’s close to Gion is Ryokan Hostel Gion. Just 0.2 mi separate Ryokan Hostel Gion from Gion, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,980 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Ryokan Hostel Gion a score of 8.9/10.

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 “Non-smoking rooms” listed as an amenity?

15 hostels in Kyoto currently have “Non-smoking rooms” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Piece Hostel Sanjo, 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 January (£26). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kyoto is April (£48).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Kyoto is Thursday (£30). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is £65.

How much is a hostel in Kyoto tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Kyoto tonight starting as low as £18, rising to an average cost of £90, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £222 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 £25/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £25/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 90 days before your trip to Kyoto. The lowest price found when booking 90 days ahead was £18 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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Guest House Kyoto Inn

15, SujakuShokaicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

1.8 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

£21

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Discover well-known properties in Kyoto that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,838 hotels in Kyoto and price data was last updated on 9 December 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kyoto is £37/night.

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Travel insights for hostels in Kyoto

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hostel in Kyoto.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Kyoto is January (£26). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kyoto is April (£48).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Kyoto is Thursday (£30). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is £65.

How much is a hostel in Kyoto tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Kyoto tonight starting as low as £18, rising to an average cost of £90, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £222 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 90 days before your trip to Kyoto. The lowest price found when booking 90 days ahead was £18 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.

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Where to stay in Kyoto

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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 Gion?

Should I stay in a Kyoto hostel?

Does Kyoto have hostels with “Non-smoking rooms” listed as an amenity?

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