{"id":106406,"date":"2018-11-20T16:32:34","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T16:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=106406"},"modified":"2026-09-17T08:44:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T08:44:21","slug":"best-hostels-in-kyoto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-hostels-in-kyoto\/","title":{"rendered":"The 12 best hostels in Kyoto"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to find the best hostels in Kyoto for your trip<\/h2>\n

Kyoto is both beautifully traditional and ultra-modern. This city of contrasts is bursting with colour, rich in history and packed with things to do and see, making it one of the most exciting destinations to visit in Japan. After all, where else can you glimpse a geisha, feed wild monkeys and have tea with Hello Kitty all in the same day?<\/p>\n

Much like the city itself, Kyoto\u2019s hostels vary from old to new. You\u2019ll find traditional Japanese ryokans<\/em> with sliding doors and futon beds, innovative capsule rooms that verge on futuristic and quirky themed hostels with wonderfully niche concepts. Intrigued yet?<\/p>\n

Japan may be more expensive than other Asian backpacking hotspots, but it\u2019s made affordable by a great-value transport system, a plethora of cheap eats and, of course, hundreds of amazing hostels. Kyoto has hostels from \u00a311 a night, so whether you choose to base yourself among the hustle and bustle downtown or in the glamorous geisha district Gion, you\u2019ll be able to put a roof over your head without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our pick of the best hostels in Kyoto!<\/p>\n

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  1. Best hostels in Kyoto for solo travellers<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Best hostels in Kyoto for couples<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Best party hostels in Kyoto<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Best hostels in Kyoto with private rooms<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Best hostels in Kyoto city centre<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Best of the rest hostels in Kyoto<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Best hostels in Kyoto for solo travellers<\/h2>\n

    So, you\u2019re a lone wolf, backpacking this unique and fascinating country all on your own. But it doesn\u2019t have to be that way! Stay in one of these super social Kyoto hostels for a familial atmosphere and guaranteed #friendshipgoals.<\/p>\n

    Mosaic Hostel Kyoto<\/h3>\n

    When a hostel team is made up of backpackers, you can be sure they\u2019ll know a thing or two about connecting solo travellers. That\u2019s why they put on \u2018more events and activities than any other hostel in Japan\u2019 \u2013 the perfect way to immerse yourself in local experiences while getting to know your dorm buddies! When you get back to the hostel, the roof terrace is the place to carry on socialising, where you\u2019ll meet and swap stories with people from around the world.<\/p>\n

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