11 Best Hostels with Private Rooms in Kyoto

Located in the historic Higashiyama area of Kyoto, Guest House Ga-Jyun offers a unique traditional Japanese guesthouse experience. This Kyoto hostel has easy access to famous attractions such as the Yasaka-jinja shrine, Heian-jingu shrine, and Nanzen-ji temple. The Higashiyama Subway Station is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk away as well.

In addition to free Wi-Fi, guests can enjoy the use of a coin laundry, free-use massage chair, and safety deposit box. A delicious complimentary breakfast, which includes both Japanese and Western-style options, is served in their main building's dining room.

Guests can take advantage of their wooden terrace with chairs overlooking a garden as well as a shared kitchen equipped with a microwave, fridge, and electric kettle. On Saturdays, they offer a free shuttle service to a public bath located just a 5-minute drive away.

Available Private Rooms:Standard Room with Sofa, Twin Room with Shared Bathroom.

Located in the historical district of Gion, Ryokan Q-beh is a peaceful and beautiful retreat just minutes away from popular temples and shrines. With three communal areas to eat, drink, and socialize, guests can enjoy a Japanese-style tatami floor living room with a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area with tables and chairs, and an observation room with views of a stunning Japanese garden on the third floor.

Free Wi-Fi and common PCs are available throughout the living room, and smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas. Coin-operated washing machines and dryers are available for guests, as well as 24-hour luggage storage. Bicycles can be rented for a fee as well.

With Yasaka Shrine and Kodaiji Temple just a 3-minute walk away and Kyoto Station only a 20-minute bus ride, Ryokan Q-beh is the perfect home base for exploring the city.

Available Private Rooms:Japanese-Style Room ( Garden View ) with Shared Bathroom, Japanese-Style Double Room with Shared Bathroom, Japanese-Style Family Room ( Garden View ) with Shared Bathroom, Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom, Japanese-Style Room ( Garden View ) with Private Shower Room, Single Room with Shared Bathroom.

Guest House Kingyoya, located just a 5-minute walk from the Kenryukomae Bus Stop, offers traditional-style accommodations. Free tea is served in the common room, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.

Yukata robes, towels, and toothbrushes are available for a fee. Guests can also take advantage of the shared-use refrigerator, laundry machines, and rental bicycles upon request.

During the winter, a heated leg-warming table called a Kotatsu is provided. Japanese breakfast dishes are available. Kingyoya Guest House is a 15-minute walk from the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and a 20-minute walk from the Kinkakuji Temple. The Kyoto Gosho is a 10-minute drive away. Guests can take the 206 Bus from the A3 Bus Terminal for a 35-minute ride from the Kyoto Station.

Available Private Rooms:Single Futon in Japanese-Style Male Dormitory Room, Japanese-Style Twin Room, Japanese-Style Triple Room, Japanese-Style Deluxe Room, Economy Twin Room.

Ryokan Hostel Gion is a traditional Machiya-style hostel situated in the perfect location for sightseeing in the Gion area of Kyoto. There are plenty of unique restaurants, shops, and cafes nearby, allowing guests to experience real Kyoto life.

Concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a terrace are just some of the amenities that Ryokan Hostel Gion has to offer. The property is conveniently located within a 4-minute walk and is within 1.3 km of Heian Shrine.

The property offers guests a shared kitchen and luggage storage.

Available Private Rooms:Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom, Double Room with Private Bathroom, Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom.

Boasting a history of more than 80 years, Guest House Hitsujian offers dorm beds and Japanese-style private rooms only an 8-minute walk from Nijo Castle. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and bicycle rentals are available. The Shijo area is 10 minutes away by train and walk.

Hitsujian Guest House offers free luggage storage, and it features a garden. Guests can cook meals in the shared kitchen and eat in the common room. Note that rooms are divided by fusuma sliding doors, which cannot be locked. Private rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor, on which traditional futon bedding is spread to sleep.

Guest House Hitsujian is an 8-minute walk from the Manga Museum. Karasuma Oike Station is an 8-minute walk, while Nijyo-jyo-mae Subway Station is a 10-minute walk. A public bathhouse can be found a 10-minute walk away.

Available Private Rooms:Japanese-Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking, Triple Room with Shared Bathroom, Family Room with Shared Bathroom.

Located just a nine-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, this hostel aims to provide a clean, cozy, and friendly atmosphere for global travelers seeking an inexpensive stay in Kyoto.

Amenities include individual shower rooms available 24/7, a spacious communal tatami lounge with free Wi-Fi, a fully equipped guest kitchen, a communal TV room, a terrace with picnic facilities, and a rooftop terrace with stunning views over Kyoto.

The hostel also offers English newspapers, a tourism information board, free coffee and tea, bicycle rental, and laundry facilities.

Available Private Rooms:Twin Room with Sofa Bed, Double Room, Triple Room, Twin Room, Double Room with Private Bathroom, Japanese-Style Quadruple Room, Standard Single Room, Economy Quadruple Room, Economy Single Room, Holiday home with Terrace.

Guest House Gojo is a simple and cozy Japanese-style dormitory with futon beds and shared bathrooms. It is housed in a 100-year-old traditional building -a Machiya.

Located 15 minutes away from the famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine.

The hotel is 400 m from Keihan Kiyomizu-Gojo Train Station and a 10-minute taxi ride from JR Kyoto Train Station. Sanjusangen-do Temple is a 15-minute walk.

Guests can enjoy light meals and drinks at the cafe on the ground floor.

Available Private Rooms:Single Futon in Male Japanese-Style Dormitory Room (5 Adults), Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom, Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom, Single Room with Shared Bathroom.

Len Kyoto Kawaramachi, a new hostel in Kyoto, offers guests a unique experience with its beautiful location near the Kamo River, Gion area, and city center. The highlight of the hostel is the first-floor Café and Bar lounge, which was made by carpenters from all over the country.

The lounge is a common space for registered guests and a great place to start your day with coffee or end your day with drinks and delicious food. Len Kyoto Kawaramachi features free Wi-Fi throughout the property, and guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

Available Private Rooms:Female Dormitory Room, Twin Room, Double Room with One King Bed, Double Room with One Queen Bed, King Room, Superior King Room, Single Room, Superior Single Room.

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse is a great base for exploring the beautiful sights of Shiga Prefecture. The guesthouse is conveniently located just 50 minutes from Kyoto and is set on the shores of Lake Biwa. The beach at Omi-Maiko is just a short walk away and is a popular spot for swimming and water activities.

The guesthouse also has its own on-site café, Biwagochi Kitchen, which serves up delicious international food made with local ingredients. For those looking to explore the area, there are plenty of attractions to see, including Omihachiman, Hikone Castle, Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple, Biwaichi Cycling, Koga Ninja Village, and the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park.

Available Private Rooms:Double Room with Shared Bathroom, Japanese Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom, Japanese-Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom, Japanese Style Standard Room with Shared Bathroom, Japanese Style Triple Room with Shared Bathroom, Single Room with Shared Bathroom.

In December 2017, an old three-story printing company's office/storage building was transformed into Hostel NINIROOM, a design hostel in Kyoto. Its concept is to provide visitors with "a friend's room in Kyoto," allowing them to feel like they have another home in Kyoto or are visiting a good friend's place. Slippers, toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body soap), and hairdryers are provided for free.

Additionally, there is a shared lounge (cafe/bar) on the 1st floor. The hostel is located in a local area in Kyoto with easy access to major sightseeing spots and the city center, making it an excellent choice for exploring the city. Bike rental is available at this hostel, and a continental breakfast is served daily.

Available Private Rooms:Standard Twin Room, Twin Room with Extra Bed, Standard Double Room, Small Single Room, Standard Single Room, Large Single Room.

Tanaka Gokurakudo Guest House, conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, offers free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy a lounge and a rooftop terrace with stunning views of Kyoto Tower and the Yodobashi Camera. The fully-equipped kitchen and laundry facilities are available for an extra charge.

Bicycles can also be rented to explore the city. The guest house is a 20-minute subway ride from Nijo-jo Castle and a 20-minute drive from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Fushimi Inari, known for its hundreds of red gates, can be reached in just a 15-minute train ride.

Available Private Rooms:Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet - Non-Smoking, Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Non-Smoking, Four-Bedroom House.