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Fun Social Hostels in Kyoto – Make Friends Easily!

21 hostels in Kyoto. Prices start from ¥666 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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Guest House Ga-Jyun

Free Breakfast
Party Hostel

"…The Location This place is in Gion, ten minutes away from Sanjo Station; however, there are some buses that drop you next to the guesthouse. There is a convenience store right in front and some

from ¥2,020 JPY
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Guesthouse Soi

Higashiyama-ku
Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…There was a really nice place on the roof to hand wash and hang your laundry. The showers were really nice. Just ask them to show you have to use it before you get in. It was a little high tech for

from ¥2,087 JPY
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Piece Hostel

Minami-ku
CouplesDigital NomadsFemale Solo Traveller

"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." …"…Accommodation charge

from ¥1,715 JPY
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The Millennials

Nakagyo-Ku
Digital NomadsFemale Solo TravellerQuiet 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 (

from ¥2,783 JPY
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Gion Ryokan Q-beh

Higashiyama-ku
Family-Friendly HostelYouth Hostel

"…Superior 4 Bed Family Room Ensuite: This room consists of ten tatami mats. There is a private shower, lavatory and toilet attached to the room. All rooms are air-conditioned. Bath towels are

from ¥2,265 JPY
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Gojo Guest House

Higashiyama-ku
Solo Traveller

"…However, there is no area to eat really. Some of the other dorms did have a small table in them, so you could eat in the room, but the girls dorm didn't, so that was a little inconvenient. There is

from ¥1,828 JPY
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Family-Friendly HostelQuiet Rest

"…# Common use bathroom (open 24 hours) is available. # Free Wi-Fi # Check-in from 16:00 to 21:00 # Check-out from 8:00 to 11:00 # Free luggage keeping(from 8:00 to 11:00) # Entrance door is

from ¥2,025 JPY
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Solo Traveller

"…- Bookings for a total of 3 persons or more - Bookings for a total of 6 nights or more 9. No smoking in the entire building. 10. Pets are not allowed." …"…1km. - Bus: Please take No.206 bus

from ¥1,969 JPY
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K's House

Shimogyo-ku
Party Hostel

"…There's a large comfortable common area, roof terrace or excellent bar to hangout out in. All alcoholic drinks at the bar cost 390 yen -- cheap by Japanese standards. The staff are very efficient

from ¥1,661 JPY
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Older travelers (+50)Solo Traveller

"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

from ¥1,761 JPY
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Guesthouse Kingyoya

Kamigyo-ku
Free Breakfast

"…Nishijin area is full of appealing culture of Japan. Kingyoya is easy to access Golden Temple, Daitoku-ji, Ryuan-ji, Kitanotenmangu, Imamiya shirine which is famous sights in Kyoto. You might

from ¥2,293 JPY
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Boutique HostelGroups (10+ people)Solo Traveller

"…5).Age restriction We have a 10-year-old age restriction for the dormitories.We accept infants and children (age 0-9) in the private rooms (double, twin, triple, and family rooms). As we are not

from ¥2,420 JPY
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Digital NomadsFemale Solo Traveller

"…You will find a shared lounge (cafe/bar) on the 1st floor. The hostel is situated in a local area in Kyoto with easy access to major sightseeing spots and the city center. Bike rental is

from ¥2,029 JPY
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Ryokan Hostel Gion

Higashiyama-ku
Family-Friendly Hostel

"…All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Speaking English, Japanese and Korean staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.4 km

from ¥2,378 JPY
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Len Kyoto

Shimogyo-ku
Digital NomadsSolo Traveller

"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." …"…4).Number of

from ¥2,117 JPY
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Guest House Kyoto Inn

Privacy Curtains
Solo Traveller

"…Charger: Free (Deposit will be collected when request.) Washing Detergent: 200yen per package One-day Bus Pass: 600yen Children under 12-year-old staying in the same bed with parent: 2000yen per

from ¥2,023 JPY
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CouplesOlder travelers (+50)

"…) visited by more than 12 million tourists annually. Within walking distance, you’ll find restaurants, convenient stores, and ATM 24hours. Our facilities *All rooms equipped with air-

from ¥1,602 JPY
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Santiago Guesthouse

Higashiyama-ku
Groups (10+ people)

"…The Location This hostel has an excellent location, situated right next to the historic district of Gion and even right across the road from one of the many temples/shrines in the area. The

from ¥1,698 JPY
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"…Big camera shop .5 min walk Umekoji Park .5 min walk Kyoto Central Market .15 min walk Five Storied Pagoda, Toji Temple .10 min walk Awashimado temple .30 sec walk Our check in time is 16:00-21:00

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Bird Hostel

Nakagyo-Ku
Free Breakfast
Party Hostel

"…The private rooms also have a beautiful view where families and couples can also enjoy the four seasons. Our hostel has 5 dormitory rooms and four private rooms. Our hostel can serve 78 guests

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The Prime Pod

Nakagyo-ku
Party Hostel

"…You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 900 m from The Prime Pod Kyoto, while Heian Shrine is 1.4 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami

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Quiet RestSolo Traveller

542-2 Furukawa-cho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi

from ¥7,767 JPY
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Colours

Shimogyo-ku
Family-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…※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. ***In Kyoto City, a new

from ¥5,633 JPY
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Capsule HotelsDigital NomadsParty HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Check-in time: from 15:00 to 0:00 When you request to leave your luggage before check in, it is possible only from 8AM to noon. 2. Check-out time: by 10:00 3. Reception hour: from 8:00-12:00

from ¥2,392 JPY
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Party Hostel

"…Itami Airport is 48.3 km away. Feel free to contact us if you have any inquiry about the accommodation information or Kyoto sightseeing tips. We are happy to help you with you exploration." …"

from ¥13,539 JPY
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Hostel Ayame

Shimogyo-ku
Solo Traveller

"…58 and Heian Jingu-shrine by bus no.110. Furthermore, JR Tanbaguchi station's location is within 10 minutes walking distance from the hostel. From this station, you can go to Kyoto station (1

from ¥6,910 JPY
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"…Though we do not serve meals, we can tell you lovely restaurants and places of interest. Feel free to ask our professional staffs anything! No smoking Language:Japanese, English Free WiFi

from ¥6,017 JPY
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Solo Traveller

"…All bunk beds are equipped with curtains to ensure guest's privacy. We have a full housekeeping and maintenance staff, so our rooms, bathrooms, and all communal areas are cleaned daily and well

from ¥7,685 JPY

Guest Houses in Kyoto

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"…The good news is that it really doesn't matter because Yumikisan, the house's owner and sole staff, will point and gesture her way to a (sometimes) very enlightening and useful conversation with you

from ¥3,687 JPY
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Family-Friendly Hostel

"…1 km from Guest House Aoi Nakamoto, while Imperial Palace is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 42 km from Guest House Aoi Nakamoto. ***In Kyoto City, a new accommodation

from ¥8,987 JPY
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"…The guesthouse is about a 20-minute subway ride away from Nijo-jo Castle, and a 20-minute drive from popular Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Fushimi Inari with hundreds of red gates can be reached within a 15

from ¥39,986 JPY
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"…***Cancellation Policy*** - Please let us know in advance if you are cancelling your reservation. Reservations cancelled or modified less than two days before the date of arrival will incur the

from ¥3,227 JPY
7 Hidden Gemz in Kyoto (by Hostelgeeks)

7 Hidden Gemz in Kyoto (by Hostelgeeks)

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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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