What is the cost of a hostel in Kyoto?

The average price for a hostel in Kyoto is £40/night. A good hostel deal in Kyoto would be for £38/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 March, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in January 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 9.3/10.

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 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 Hostel Niniroom. Just 0.8 mi separate Hostel Niniroom from Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, the city’s most popular attraction. 954 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Hostel Niniroom a score of 8.6/10.

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?

17 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 day to stay in a hostel in Kyoto?

The cheapest day to stay in Kyoto is Wednesday (£8). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is £106.

How much is a hostel in Kyoto tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Kyoto tonight starting as low as £21, rising to an average cost of £83, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £115 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 £28/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £30/night. For a 4-star hostel in Kyoto, the cheapest rate recently found was £141/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Kyoto?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 1 day before your trip to Kyoto. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was £25 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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Kyoto Guest House The Last Samurai

22 Saiin Sanzo-Cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

1.9 mi from city centre

£22

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

The cheapest day to stay in Kyoto is Wednesday (£8). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is £106.

How much is a hostel in Kyoto tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Kyoto tonight starting as low as £21, rising to an average cost of £83, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £115 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 1 day before your trip to Kyoto. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was £25 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 Kyoto Gyoen National Garden?

Should I stay in a Kyoto hostel?

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

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