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Looking for a hostel near city center? Find the best and cheapest hostels near city center in Kyoto, sorted by distance. Because this is useful for you!

Fun Social Hostels in Kyoto – Make Friends Easily!

23 hostels in Kyoto. Prices start from ¥630 JPY for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.

Traveling to Kyoto and ready to meet new friends? These fun social hostels are perfect for travelers who love community life, group activities, and shared adventures. Expect events like pub crawls, family dinners, game nights, karaoke, walking tours, and cooking classes — all designed to break the ice and make it easy to connect.

We've handpicked hostels known for their lively atmosphere and welcoming staff, where you'll feel part of a travel family in no time. Plus, we compare prices from major booking platforms so you can save money while making lifelong memories!

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3.9 km from city center (≈ 47 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelYouth Hostel

"…Just ask them to show you have to use it before you get in. It was a little high tech for me though I am not tech savvy. There was a small kitchen with fridge and freezer, toaster, microwave and two ... more details

from ¥1,914 JPY
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Guest House Ga-Jyun

Free Breakfast
3 km from city center (≈ 36 min walking)
Best for:Party Hostel

"…Summary This place is an excellent option in Kyoto. It has everything for a social, warm stay, and it's very easy to meet people. Free Onzen and Friday party, amazing included breakfast, and a ... more details

from ¥2,203 JPY
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3.2 km from city center (≈ 38 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly HostelYouth Hostel

"…There is a private shower, lavatory and toilet attached to the room. All rooms are air-conditioned. Bath towels are prepared. Deluxe 5 Bed Family Room (Shared Bathroom) : This room consists of ... more details

from ¥2,293 JPY
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2 km from city center (≈ 24 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerDigital NomadsQuiet Rest

"…***Guests are required to present their credit card upon check-in. ***In Kyoto City, a new accommodation tax will be implemented starting October 1,2018. Accommodation charge under JPY20,000 ( ... more details

from ¥2,962 JPY
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0.9 km from city center (≈ 11 min walking)
Best for:Solo Traveller

"…- Bookings for a total of 6 nights or more 9. No smoking in the entire building. 10. Pets are not allowed." …"…32 or No.33 at Kyoto station, only pass two stops get off at Nijo station and Walk 1 ... more details

from ¥2,096 JPY
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Guesthouse Kingyoya

Free Breakfast
1.7 km from city center (≈ 20 min walking)

"…You might hear noise of other guests because walls is not sound proof and we use FUSUMA, Japanese paper door for partitions. I hope you enjoy your stay with natural way to be in traditional house ... more details

from ¥2,441 JPY
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4.2 km from city center (≈ 51 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerCouplesDigital Nomads

"Highly recommend to stay in Piece - Good location with clean environment. I like the kitchen so much and cooked every night while staying there. The breakfast was also good." …"…Please pay at the ... more details

from ¥1,718 JPY
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1.3 km from city center (≈ 15 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly HostelQuiet Rest

"A piece of world in the heart of tradition: those words can summarise the atmosphere of Guesthouse Hitsuji-an. Our guests can enjoy the delights of a traditional machiya (Japanese townhouse) and ... more details

from ¥2,155 JPY
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2 km from city center (≈ 24 min walking)
Best for:Female Solo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…There are shared toilets and shower booths on the 2nd/3rd floor. Slippers, toiletries(shampoo,conditioner,body soap) and hairdryers are provided for free. You will find a shared lounge (cafe/bar ... more details

from ¥2,114 JPY
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2.4 km from city center (≈ 29 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly Hostel

"Our hostel is located in Gion area. Location is perfect for sightseeing. There are a lot of unique restaurants, shops, and cafes nearby! You can feel real Kyoto life. Our hostel is ... more details

from ¥2,531 JPY
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3.6 km from city center (≈ 43 min walking)
Best for:Party Hostel

"…The design and layout of this place is great. It's like an Ikea showroom. The whole place is spotlessly clean. There's a large comfortable common area, roof terrace or excellent bar to hangout out ... more details

from ¥1,581 JPY
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3.5 km from city center (≈ 43 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerOlder travelers (+50)

"Good - Not used to the soft mattress and woke up by bell chimming from a temple nearby in the early of first morning. And wifi did not work on first night. Apart from these, facilities in house and ... more details

from ¥1,782 JPY
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2.8 km from city center (≈ 33 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerDigital Nomads

"Perfect! - Super clean, great staff, plenty of amenities and amazing coffee in the cafe/bar downstairs. Can't fault it!! Great for solo travelers and saw some older couples as well." …"…Over 6 years ... more details

from ¥2,253 JPY
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1.8 km from city center (≈ 21 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerBoutique HostelGroups (10+ people)

"…Cancellations are accepted from 8:00am to 10:00pm everyday. Any cancellation requests made after office hours would be deemed as on the next day. 3).For group booking for 10 or more, please ... more details

from ¥2,452 JPY
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Guest House Kyoto Inn

Privacy Curtains
3.6 km from city center (≈ 43 min walking)
Best for:Solo Traveller

"…Check-out Time: By 11AM (For early check-out before 9AM, please notify us in advance) Late check-out charge: 1000yen per 2 hours House-keeping Time: During 11AM to 3PM Shower Time: 24 hours (If ... more details

from ¥2,190 JPY
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4.1 km from city center (≈ 49 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…* Showcase sales of alcohol and cup noodles *Business hours: 8.00-22.00, open 24 hours *If you would like breakfast, please make a reservation (Japanese sets are popular) 🚲 Surrounding ... more details

from ¥2,941 JPY
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2.7 km from city center (≈ 32 min walking)
Best for:CouplesOlder travelers (+50)

"…“HARUYA Higashiyama” is located in Higashiyama area (Kiyomizu-temple, Silver Pavilion, etc.) visited by more than 12 million tourists annually. Within walking distance, you’ll find restaurants, ... more details

from ¥1,604 JPY
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3.6 km from city center (≈ 43 min walking)
Best for:Groups (10+ people)

"…Each dorm room has its own lock to enter, which gives a level of security, and there is also one locker per person available for guest use (for free) outside of the room. There are excellent beds ... more details

from ¥1,767 JPY
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2.7 km from city center (≈ 32 min walking)
Best for:Solo Traveller

"…The area is teeming with restaurants, pubs, bars and karaoke houses, and more all waiting to give you a warm welcome. Discover the ancient capital of Japan and experience the rich 1000 year history ... more details

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3.8 km from city center (≈ 46 min walking)

"…All rooms are air-conditioned Overseas call 2min / 100yen We are located within walking distance of several major attractions including the following: Kyoto tower .7 min walk 100yen-shop .7 min ... more details

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1.9 km from city center (≈ 23 min walking)
Best for:Digital Nomads

"…・Osaka/Umeda: 42min. ・Nara: 60 min. 【Shops & Facilities Around HOSTEL Ebi】 ・Money exchange counter:3min. ・Post office: 1min. ・Super market: 3min. ・Convenience store: 1min. ・Drug Store: 2min ... more details

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Bird Hostel

Free Breakfast
0.6 km from city center (≈ 7 min walking)
Best for:Party Hostel

"…The cafe bar is open daily. It in the afternoon it serves as a cafe and in the evening it serves as a bar, in the evening people from Kyoto can drink, eat, and communicate together with our guests. ... more details

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2 km from city center (≈ 24 min walking)
Best for:Party Hostel

"…The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 900 m from The ... more details

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2.7 km from city center (≈ 32 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerQuiet Rest

"…The hostel is nice, quiet, and comfort. Japanese wooden style building. The house is more than 100 years but still clean and maintains very well. Location is very good. Next to subway station and ... more details

from ¥8,267 JPY
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2.4 km from city center (≈ 29 min walking)
Best for:Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelYouth Hostel

"…※Female Shared Room (Max 7persons) ※Staff Room (2persons) Please respect other guests since you share the house with them. Especially, in the morning and in the evening when they still sleep ... more details

from ¥5,995 JPY
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3.2 km from city center (≈ 38 min walking)
Best for:Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…18, is a designer capsule hotel offering a clean, minimalist space and providing the best things that travelers really need. Our custom #1 American Serta brand mattresses are made wider and ... more details

from ¥2,475 JPY
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3.8 km from city center (≈ 45 min walking)
Best for:Solo Traveller

"…You can also buy a 1-day bus ticket at the hostel. ***In Kyoto City, a new accommodation tax will be implemented starting October 1,2018. Accommodation charge under JPY20,000 (per person per ... more details

from ¥6,531 JPY
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1.7 km from city center (≈ 20 min walking)
Best for:Party Hostel

"From the end point of Tokaido Goshi tertiary and from Kyoto Sanjo, this is a new sightseeing base that invites travelers to deep Japan. The Share Hotels Tsugu Kyoto Sanjo has air-conditioned ... more details

from ¥14,410 JPY
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2.1 km from city center (≈ 25 min walking)

"…No smoking Language:Japanese, English Free WiFi Reception is available for 24 hours" …"…~Tax Amount PER person PER night~ Under 20,000 JPY→ 200 JPY Over 20,000 JPY to 49,999 JPY→ 500 JPY Over ... more details

from ¥6,404 JPY
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3.2 km from city center (≈ 38 min walking)
Best for:Solo Traveller

"…The neighborhood of Hostel Kyoto KIZUNA is a residential area in the east of Karasuma-dori so that you can stay comfortably in our hostel. All bunk beds are equipped with curtains to ensure guest's ... more details

from ¥8,179 JPY

Guest Houses in Kyoto

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3.2 km from city center (≈ 39 min walking)

"…My wife and I stayed at Chita for four nights and it was fantastic. Returning there at the end of the day felt like going home. Sakai-san is a very friendly woman and if you speak a little bit of ... more details

from ¥3,849 JPY
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3.6 km from city center (≈ 43 min walking)

"…The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 50-minute drive away from the property. Shimogyo Ward is a great choice for travelers interested in temples, sightseeing and culture. ***In ... more details

from ¥43,454 JPY
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3.5 km from city center (≈ 42 min walking)
Best for:Family-Friendly Hostel

"…Our house is very close to Philosopher's Path and Ginkakuji Temple,and Shinnyo-do Temple,Eikan-do Temple ,Nanzennji temple. You can access by city bus major Kyoto sightseeing spot、such as Nijyo- ... more details

from ¥9,641 JPY
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1.2 km from city center (≈ 15 min walking)

"…- 2 days in advance: 50% of room rate for all nights - The day of the arrival / No show: 100% of room rate for all nights Cancellation fees will be charged to your credit card used to make the ... more details

from ¥2,982 JPY

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Cool Social Hostels in Kyoto we all Love

We all love the social hostel life . These social hostels in Kyoto are perfect for travelers who enjoy community, fun, and connection . Whether it's a family dinner, a pub crawl, a game night, or a walking tour, these hostels offer plenty of ways to break the ice and make new friends.

The common areas are always buzzing with activity, and the hostel staff are pros at creating a fun, welcoming vibe . Many hostels also feature organized events like cooking classes, themed parties, karaoke nights, and more — perfect for bonding with fellow adventurers.

Pro tip: Check the hostel's event calendar or the blackboard for daily activities. Jump in, say "hello," and let the good times roll!

Pack your bags, join the fun, and make Kyoto one of your most social travel experiences yet!

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