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R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Shijo Street

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Front of property – evening/night
Free daily buffet breakfast
Free daily buffet breakfast
Fridge, microwave, rice cooker
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
R Star Hostel Japan sits in the heart of Kyoto, offering guests a warm breakfast buffet each morning. Practical laundry facilities make extended stays easier. Visitors can connect with free in-room WiFi, relax in the lobby with its TV, or satisfy cravings at the vending machine.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is HK$1,032
HK$1,139 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rice cooker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rice cooker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Only Dormitory Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rice cooker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rice cooker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rice cooker
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 57 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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About the area

Map
256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8436

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 3 min walk
  • Shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 烏丸五条店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪コメダ珈琲店烏丸五条店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ちゃんぽん亭総本家四条烏丸店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪the bridge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

Hostel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan provides a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • A lift, a vending machine and a water dispenser
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a TV in reception and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Rice cookers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Rice cooker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
When booking more than one dorm bed there is no guarantee that they will be located in the same room.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

R STAR HOSTEL KYOTO JAPAN Kyoto
R STAR HOSTEL KYOTO JAPAN Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
R STAR HOSTEL KYOTO JAPAN Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan on 4 Nov 2025 start from HK$1,032.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street, Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Kyoto Tower and Pontocho Alley are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 3-minute walk and Karasuma Oike Station is 19 minutes.

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R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 200 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located to catch the subway or to walk to Kyoto train station to use different train lines or buses.Convenience stores and dining options nearby. Breakfast is limited to sliced bread. Guests are not always quiet at night. The hostel provides only one large towel and slippers, so plan accordingly to bring a face cloth and another towel, as needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at R Star Hostel. Spacious and modern. Great for a family. Hightly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

Great place. Quiet surroundings, but still close to transportation! Comfortable beds, didn’t use the common area so know nothing about them. The people working in the reception was so nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nothing particularly wrong with the place but the other people were super noisy every night between 12am-7am people are still constantly coming in and out of room the door is loud, and people unziping suitcases, and turning lights on. Quiet hour was supposed to start after 11pm was not the case.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

TYSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hostel close to the Kyoto station and other amenities. When I go back to Kyoto I’ll stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chisato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スマホ充電器のアダプタの無料貸出があったので助かりました。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても綺麗で、居心地がよい
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing, very helpful. The room was fine but lacking a place to put your luggage on or even just to sit. Only beds in the room which were comfortable. I would stay again. It was worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

愛

Disliked: Cleanliness
シャワールームの汚れが気になりました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing value
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

?

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
値段の割にとても綺麗で快適です。 水回りも清潔感があり素晴らしいです。 また、朝食もパンが無料で食べられます。 パンの種類のミルクチョコなど様々あり バリエーション豊富です。 コスパ抜群のホステルです。
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan-Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar, bien ubicado y con muy buenas instalaciones. El desayuno es pan tostado y mermelada, pero está bastante bien. Sentí mucha humedad en la cama de la habitación compartida, creo que podrían mejorar, además rechinaba mucho. El Internet algo lento. Por lo demás bastante bien.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rukiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOMOAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

清潔なホステル

とても綺麗で快適に滞在できました。
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shusaku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
地下鉄の駅は近いが、移動に殆どバスを使っていました。バス停も近くにありはしますが、本数は多くはないです。 便利と言える場所では無いですが、ホテル自体は綺麗でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Mixed Feelings About a Return Stay — Disappointed by Hospitality Standards We decided to book this accommodation again because of a previous one-night stay that was genuinely excellent. The bed was the most comfortable of our entire trip, and that positive memory made us return without hesitation. However, this second experience left us with a very different impression. The Good: The staff made some effort to communicate using Google Translate, which we appreciated. The Disappointing: The room we initially wanted was shown as unavailable during the entire planning period — despite checking several times. Yet upon arrival, it had 3 available rooms online, priced at HALF of what we had paid for, a different, less desirable room (capsule pods). We asked the staff if there was a way to switch rooms or find a middle ground, especially since the pricing difference was so stark. Despite understanding the booking clause (non-refundable), it was disappointing that there was no willingness whatsoever to offer any flexibility, refund, or adjustment — even though it was evident we were now paying DOUBLE the current rate. The staff’s response felt rigid and impersonal. Instead of hospitality, the encounter felt transactional. The staff member had to call someone to handle the situation, but still delivered a firm no — without offering other room alternatives (despite better and cheaper options being available, such as a private room with a private bathroom). What’s more troubling is
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Several minutes late to returning to room to check out and staff had already entered the room and left the door open while personal belongings were still in the room. We were advised to move our personal belongings into the locker downstairs for safekeeping and upon return back to the hotel to pick up belongings we found our lockers empty and staff had removed our luggage and put them into a room with informing us or asking for consent to do so. Huge invasions of personal space and disrespect to one’s privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Genial todo muy limpio y ordenadl
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfecto
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness
More space
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

HIROYUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
よかったです
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rémy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sejour correct.

Staff adorable. Proprete impeccable. Lit confortable. Serviettes de bain changées tous les jours. Les boxs ne sont pas du tout isolés les uns des autres. La lumière du box voisin m'a géné quelques nuits. Idem si le voisin ronfle fort. Il manque aussi une étagère dans le box.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is located a short walk from the station, and is fully air conditioned. It advertises a “full breakfast” but in reality it’s just bread and jams, not a full continental breakfast, so be careful of that. You’re provided with a fairly large lock box for your valuables and the bedding is very soft.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024