Hostels in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

This hostel it is clean, good location, even if you are 2 km from main popular street is easy to get around. The issues: you can’t really sleep here if u get snoring people as ur neighbors rooms. I ve booked 7 days but I had to cancel the lasts 2 because was really hard to sleep and I was having only ~4h sleeping. And at 7/8 am people are already moving and waking up and because of the isolation of the ceiling(pic) is very easy to hear absolutely anything, any little move. In the first night staying here, after a person snoring so much until 2 am , it woke up go toilet and after it put reels on big volume at more than 2 am, I had to go all the way to knock at his door bcz I imagine it was a guy. The single issue with the mixed floor is this, if you put a girl with only men and they snoring, that girl can’t have any good sleep, if u put only girls and some men but they snoring, all girls will get mad bcz I wasn’t the single one after the first day. In the last night the snoring man wasn’t in the room anymore and they were more girls I ve heard. So if this hostel wants to make a mixed floor then I think they can think of putting only young people with young people and older people with older. Or maybe only 1 floor women and another men and the rest floor mixed idk. They can think of something. Also , there is water dispenser only at 5 th floor! Why they don’t have one next to reception? All the people from down have to climb all the stairs for a glass of water everyday until 5th? And there is the sharing space only at 5th floor where is the water too but again, a person that needs to talk to phone and to not destroy other peace , has to go or outside the hostel or in toilets or at 5th floor… it is a bit of a struggle these things. And for the double rooms u can put a small electric kettle for morning coffee I think and a glass and a spoon. To not get all the way up to 5th floor, if it wasn’t complicated to get all the way up I would have gone to make coffee there too but I tried one morning when I was still not awake and it was a bit of a struggle. That’s all. Oh. And the beds are really comfortable and very soft, too bad I couldn’t enjoy a good sleep in them. And after I canceled the lasts 2 days I didn’t receive back the city tax:)) is not big money at all but details makes the difference.

This is the best hostel I've ever stayed in! It was really cheap, even during peak summer travel season! The bed was much more spacious than I expected; I could even organize my luggage right there. The second-floor common area has everything you need. It's super convenient for cooking and heating up food, and there are three refrigerators, making it easy to store your items. Seating for meals is also great, with high individual seats and large tables. There's also free luggage storage where you can lock your bags to a rack. They don't charge extra if you check out late. You can sit anywhere on the first floor. Even after the coffee shop closed at night, many people were still lounging and chatting there. I'm not sure if this hostel is Indian-owned or if there are Indian staff working here, but it felt like everyone was a foreigner, so we all looked out for each other. I felt really good here! If I ever stay in Kyoto for an extended period again, I'll definitely choose this place!

I really love this hotel. It’s very clean and the location is perfect. The lady at the front desk is also very friendly. Highly recommended—I will definitely come back again.

This place is super close to the commercial district, surrounded by tons of great restaurants and fantastic drugstores for shopping. The staff are all incredibly polite and patient, always ready to help with any unexpected issues. Every time you see them, they greet you with a warm smile, which really makes you feel welcome. On the second floor, there's a common area with plenty of seating for eating or chatting (there are also tables and chairs on the first floor for relaxing). The showers and washing machines are on the fourth floor; however, there are only two washing machines, and one was out of order during my stay, which was a bit of a hassle. On the positive side, I loved that there are two bathrooms with bathtubs, and the hair dryers are Dyson and Panasonic, which are excellent! They also thoughtfully provide a face mask and other toiletries. Even though it's a capsule hotel, everyone is so considerate and polite; you never feel bothered or uncomfortable. It's definitely a place I'd love to visit again!

Traveling alone in Japan, my first stop was this hotel, and it left a fantastic impression on me. It's an 8-story building, and there were three staff members at the front desk. One particularly lovely lady from Hong Kong spoke Chinese, which made for a seamless check-in experience. All the staff here are incredibly polite. The 8th floor isn't just the front desk; surprisingly, it's also a large communal area where you can chat, relax, and even work. They even offer free-flowing beer at specific times every afternoon, and of course, the water from the dispenser is also complimentary. The bed height is adjustable, and the bathroom, sink, and toilet are all separate, with plenty of space. There's also a washing machine available. Just turn left when you go downstairs, and you'll find a parking lot, which was very convenient when my Japanese friend came to pick me up. The hotel's location is excellent, right in the Kawaramachi/Shijo area. The moment you step out, you're on a bustling street, and public transport is very close by. I highly recommend staying here! I'll definitely choose this place again next time.

Super worth it, we got it for only 2300php/night. I love this room since its huge compared to tother hotels, near bus station, front of a grocery store. Clean was beyond I expected. There was a mini kitchen where you could cook, a table good for 4 persons where you could eat, 2 super comfortable big single beds. The staff were so accommodating and helpful. We got a chance to check in as early as 30 mins before, since the room was already available. Comfort Room is super clean and gorgeous. All in all it was super worth it

Great stay for the price point , the owner of the hostel is a friendly, personable human. The staff is also amazing as well . You get what you pay for . Every one I was there with were super respectful. If I come to Kyoto I'll definitely stay here again

The 4th floor has a kitchen, dining area, and a Japanese-style tatami living room where you can relax. The 2nd floor has many shower rooms and toilets, providing a good place to wash up, and hair dryers are also available. The 1st floor is the reception and luggage room; you can store your luggage before check-in and until 8:00 PM after check-out. Although the location is close to the city center and the train station, there were people shouting on the street late at night, possibly drunk tourists returning late. I heard loud noises both nights of my two-night stay.

My stay at Utano Youth Hostel was absolutely fantastic—it ended up being my favorite hostel in Japan. Everything here is incredibly well thought out and maintained. The toilets and facilities are spotless, and you can really tell that cleanliness and organization are a top priority. The common areas are spacious and welcoming, and the view is simply stunning. I especially loved the kitchen—it’s very clean, well-equipped, and carefully organized, with pots, chopsticks, and everything you need clearly provided. Breakfast was another highlight. It was delicious and came with a variety of side dishes, making it a great way to start the day. One more bonus is the free hot bath, which was such a relaxing treat after a long day of exploring. The only downside is the location—it’s about an hour away from the city by bus, or you can switch to the JR line partway through the journey. However, for me, the peaceful environment and quality of the hostel made it completely worth it. I truly loved this hostel and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and memorable stay in Japan.

Awesome, especially the hostel staff who were super friendly. Highly recommend it! It's also very clean and safe, and the showers are convenient. The environment is great, with a balcony and an open-air area on the ground floor. Absolutely loved it!