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K's House Kyoto - Hostel

K's House Kyoto - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (538)
"Nice place. "
United States
IFTEKHAR
K's House Kyoto - Hostel

Piece Hostel Sanjo

Piece Hostel Sanjo
2.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (556)
"Great area and great facilities! Good amount of space. Friendly staff. Highly recommend with small family!"
Australia
Zoe
The price is NT$1,373
NT$1,511 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Piece Hostel Sanjo

Piece Hostel Kyoto

Piece Hostel Kyoto
2.0 star property
Minami Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (875)
"Clean. Wonderful staff. Close fo Kyoto station. "
Canada
Glennie
The price is NT$1,157
NT$1,273 total
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Piece Hostel Kyoto

LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae

LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae
1.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
The price is NT$757
NT$833 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (207)
"Awesome hostel close to the Kyoto station and other amenities. When I go back to Kyoto Iโ€™ll stay there again."
Canada
TYSON
The price is NT$1,911
NT$2,102 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI โ€“ Hostel

Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI โ€“ Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (88)
"Walkable to train station. Nearby Nishiki Market and other convenience stores and restaurants. They have a bar, coffee shop, and restaurant on site. "
United States
Esmeralda
The price is NT$1,274
NT$1,402 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Len KYOTO KAWARAMACHI โ€“ Hostel

Hostel Otro Mundo

Hostel Otro Mundo
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (55)
"The Staff were very friendly and make my stay easy and enjoyable."
Canada
Conor
The price is NT$901
NT$991 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Hostel Otro Mundo

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel
1.0 star property
Downtown Kyoto
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (22)
"The staff were super friendly and were open to helping me practice Japanese. Very accommodating, and clean, with spacious rooms. "
United States
JUSTIN
The price is NT$1,135
NT$1,249 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE - Hostel

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

WeBase KYOTO - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
The price is NT$1,547
NT$1,702 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
WeBase KYOTO - Hostel

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel
2.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (99)
"Really lovely hotel. "
United Kingdom
Madeleine
The price is NT$910
NT$1,001 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
HARUYA Umekoji - Hostel

Miyagawacho Hanakanzashi- Hostel

Miyagawacho Hanakanzashi- Hostel
1.0 star property
Gion
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (37)
"The atmosphere was great, the staff was extremely kind and accommodating of a few extra questions I had, and the location was beautiful. Just helped make an already great trip even better. Plus the beds were the most comfortable Iโ€™ve had in a hostel so far!"
United States
Henry
The price is NT$1,310
NT$1,441 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Miyagawacho Hanakanzashi- Hostel

Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Guest House Oumi - Hostel
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (60)
"Tommy always makes you feel at home, a great place to stay if you want to experience Kyoto like a local. The guesthouse is minutes away from both metro an JR stations, there are businesses, convenience stores, public baths and everything you need to feel at home."
Mexico
Josรฉ
Guest House Oumi - Hostel

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel

Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel
1.0 star property
Shimogyo Ward
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"It was a wonderful stay, a nice experience in a Japanese house. Mama and Papa are so kind and generous, very welcoming, and the place is so cosy and charming. I'd happily come back and stay here! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿค— "
South Korea
Anonymous traveler
Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel

Hostel Gion SORA

Hostel Gion SORA
2.0 star property
Gion
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7)
"great stay, no complaints, very nice and helpful host, clean amenities, great value"
Canada
Andrew
Hostel Gion SORA

Hostel Mundo

Hostel Mundo
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (92)
"really an adventure, very japanese, very speciel place, we never stayed anywhere like that, no luxury but great atmosfare, quet area, close to buses and shops and temple, we just loved it"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is NT$928
NT$1,021 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Hostel Mundo

The Next Door - Hostel

The Next Door - Hostel
1.0 star property
Minami Ward
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (21)
"Pretty good for the price. "
Canada
Minwei
The Next Door - Hostel

Kokonoe Machiya

Kokonoe Machiya
2.0 star property
Central Kyoto
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2)
"์ž‘์€ 1์ธ์‹ค์€ ํŽธ์•ˆํ–ˆ์Šต๋‹ˆ๋‹ค. ์กฐ์šฉํ•˜๊ณ  ์‹œ์„ค์ด ์ •๋ง ์ข‹์•„์š”. ์ฃผ์ธ์•„์ง€์”จ๋„ ์—„์ฒญ ์นœ์ ˆํ•˜๊ณ ์š”. ๋‹ค์‹œ ๋จธ๋ฌผ๊ณ ์‹ถ์–ด์š”."
South Korea
hanjung
Kokonoe Machiya

Gion Koh - Hostel

Gion Koh - Hostel
2.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (27)
"Very nice to experience traditional Japanese accommodation, Hiro is a very friendly and attentive host! Strongly recommended!"
Norway
Andrea
The price is NT$2,293
NT$2,523 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Gion Koh - Hostel

HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel

HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel
2.0 star property
Higashiyama Ward
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (52)
"Awesome to stay on a century old, traditional building, the place is clean overall, but it would have been nice to see a staff."
Canada
Noel
The price is NT$983
NT$1,081 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
HARUYA Higashiyama - Hostel

Guest House HANA โ€“ Hostel

Guest House HANA โ€“ Hostel
1.0 star property
Otsu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (45)
"Super kind host, "
Canada
Jonas
Guest House HANA โ€“ Hostel
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Otsu Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,793
Accommodation
62 Hostels
Lowest Price
NT$833
Highest Price
NT$2,523

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Otsu?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for sightseeing. We've heard good things about this destination's natural setting, including its lake views and hot springs.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices, and a social environment.
What are the best hostels in Otsu?
While you're deciding on where to stay, check out this top hostel in Otsu: Guest House HANA โ€“ Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Lake Biwa. Property features include free WiFi, laundry facilities, and multilingual staff. Rooms come with towels and free WiFi.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Otsu?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 75ยฐF, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 41ยฐF. The rainiest months in Otsu are July, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Otsu?
In general, Otsu is known for its temples, hot springs, and jogging trails. Major attractions include Lake Biwa. Get out into nature with places like Ogoto Onsen, Mount Hiei, and Lake Biwa Canal. Cultural attractions include Biwako Hall, Otsu City Science Museum, and Otsu City Museum of History.
What's the best way to get to and around Otsu while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Otsu in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Itami Airport (ITM), located 33.6 mi (54.1 km) from the city center. An alternative is Kobe Airport (UKB), located 49.6 mi (79.8 km) away. After you've arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. To check out more of the surrounding area, take a train from Ogotoonsen station, Biwako-Hamaotsu Station, or Kamisakaemachi Station.

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