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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
Shared fridge, microwave, rice cooker
Suite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior detail

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8436
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 31 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Only Dormitory Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Suite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

  • 57 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Shimogyo Ward, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. This 26-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 3 min walk
  • Shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 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
  • ‪横浜天下鳥烏丸五条店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

Hostel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Shijo Street
R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Front-desk staff can assist with access to locker space and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bidets. Rice cookers are also included.

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Property amenities

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 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jan 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan on Jan 12, 2026 start from $64.49, 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.

What is there to do near R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

This hostel is situated in Shimogyo Ward within a short 8-minute walk of Shijo Street and also 13 minutes on foot from Kawaramachi Street. You'll also find Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan include a casino on the premises?

No, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

Couples staying at this hostel will value amenities like slippers, kitchenettes in some rooms, as well as free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

What is the closest airport to R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

The closest major airport to R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 23 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan.

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 208 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

8/10 Good

Caroline, San Francisco

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

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

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

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Traveled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness
More space
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aoi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1人旅でした。 靴を脱ぐ必要があるので、自分用のサンダルを持って行きたかったですXD とても便利な場所で観光がしやすいです。 朝食やランドリーがありとても滞在しやすいです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast bonus. Clean shower & toilet facilities. Staff friendly and always readily available to help. Free storage luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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