R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

2.0 star property
Hostel near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Suite

Suite

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Only Dormitory Room

  • 1.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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3.7 out of 5, Good, (257)
The price is CA $109
per night
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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About the area

Kyoto

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Shimogyo Ward hostel, you'll find Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Shijo Street and Higashi Honganji Temple are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 8 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 14 min walk
  • Kyoto Tower - 16 min walk
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪七輪焼KANEKO - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪コメダ珈琲店烏丸五条店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪横浜天下鳥烏丸五条店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪希味 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

Hostel near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto hostel.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan offers 26 accommodations with rice cookers and slippers. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Rice cooker

More

  • Slippers

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 available
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 174 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 174 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Annie

Disliked: Room comfort
The lady at the front desk was professional but not the young man. He didn't seem to want to give bus or train infos. Breakfast is just toast and marmelade. Coffee is the instant one with hot water. It would have been nice if the hotel could put a note saying that the guests must ooen and closr their luggage outside the room and not to shut the door.... I stayed awake until 1am because these 2 nutt bubble heads kept fixing their luggages and going in and out the room until very late. Just 4 mixed showers and 3 toilets for tge whole floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lidia, san diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a family of 4 stay in a room with a double bunk bed and it had a small table in the room. Each bed had outlets close by and adequate space. Clothes hanging rack was nice to hang rain coats to dry off. 2nd floor common eating area was nice to have a place to eat and store food. Small market across the street for easy access for purchases. Very close to train station for walking and large shopping area within a mile.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hostel beats any hotel/ hostel I’ve stayed it. It is well worth the value. Lockers are spacious, staff is friendly and hard working, the amenities like breakfast, towels, slippers and laundry are a great touch. beds are spacious and comfy and I like that there was a designated smoking area on the premises. The only thing is the internet is a bit wonky but overall amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chung Tak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to subway station. Convenient Hostel is very clean and well-equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quyen

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MISTY-SKYE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Parm

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to Kyoto station - good clean hostel
First time staying in a hostel and I was very pleasantly surprised. I booked a room for four adults with a private bathroom. It was very clean and quite comfortable. We only needed a bed for one night so worked out good. Not to get from Kyoto station - we walked to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very foreigner friendly. The front desk speaks English and they are able to accommodate any issue you may have. Their breakfast is delicious bread! They wash the dishes so you put them in the sink afterwards. The location is perfect too, everything is within a decent train ride distance. Overall, I would definitely stay again and recommend to others.

10/10 Excellent

Millane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time solo traveling but this place felt safe and welcoming. Rooms and bathrooms were nice and clean. Totally would book again next time I come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Santiago, Chile

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I waited over half an hour to check in as no one was at the front desk, and when I wanted to do laundry no one was at the front desk. The facilities are fine with a basic breakfast of toast and jam, and there was water, coffee, and tea available 24/7. The room could have had a coatrack or space dedicated to luggage storage; it felt quite cramped compared to other places I stayed with a similar setup.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Elina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place. Highly recommended. Near to the Subway. Friendly staff. Nice Neighborhood. Clean and organized.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean little hostel with basic breakfast
Incredibly clean little hostel - rooms were basic, but spacious, toilets and bathrooms were always spotless and staff were lovely. Locationwise it wasn't necessarily right on the doorstep of anything, but if you're OK with walking and exploring on foot, Kyoto's on a block system, so relatively easy to navigate compared to other cities we'd been to and so the markets, Geisha district, the river, etc. were OK to reach with longer walks and there's also a bike rental shop a street away to help getting around too. Another major perk here was having the communal area as an alternative to sitting in rooms when doing research / grabbing a snack and liked that we could grab toast and coffee before heading out for the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

C, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern, friendly staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, very comfort, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Stay in the heart of Kyoto
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay with R Star Hostel, we stayed in the suite of the hostel, this is very big area with 2 double beds (bed is little bit soft) and 1 or 2 futon beds on the floor if required. It is clean and well equiped with an ensuite bath room (shower over bath), separte toilet, kitchen with toaster and big table in the dinning area. Out of all the hostel / hotels we stayed in Japan, this hostel offers the best free breakfast with 6 different varieties of bread with healthy selections of wholemeal and seeds loaf, 3 different types of gourmet jams which are so yummy, it has a nice open kitchen with plenty area to spread for your meal time cooking etc. The hostel location is nice and quiet which is only 3 minutes walk from Gojo station ( 1 station north of Kyoto Station ), there is a direct bus to Gion area with 6 stops only. will definitely stay here again if visit Kyoto again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Location was good for us, it’s a 20minute walk from Kyoto station. The hostel itself was spotless and the private room (bunk beds and shared bathroom) was a decent size and much bigger than expected, comfy beds and again perfectly clean. Breakfast on offer is a selection of breads, jam, tea and coffee. Only down side was the walls are quite thin so you can hear next doors conversations clearly and doors opening/closing so if your a light sleeper this isn’t ideal! Nevertheless would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
G for Great
Super good hostel! I loved my stay here. Great staff, super clean and confy. The location also amazing, close to everything. Only 15 mins walking from Kyoto Station. You should def stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very kind and friendly and helped me with any questions I had. Their English was very good which made the process much more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019