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R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of Kiyomizu Temple

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Suite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Lockers available
Feel at home
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Free toiletries
The price is $78
includes taxes & fees
$70 per night
Jan 24 - Jan 25, 2025

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Suite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 57 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
Rice cooker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 16 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Rice cooker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Rice cooker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 15 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Rice cooker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 31 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

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

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 51 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 86 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 89 min drive
  • Shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Karasuma Station - 10 min walk
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 13 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 3 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 19 min walk
  • Tanbaguchi Station - 21 min walk

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

When you stay at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Pontocho Alley are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 3 minutes away.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Rice cooker

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan.
What are the check-in and check-out times at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan like?
R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 3-minute walk from Gojo Station and 13 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

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.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Annie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Lidia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Michelle, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Ira, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to subway station. Convenient Hostel is very clean and well-equipped.
Chung Tak, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quyen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

very clean and comfortable
MISTY-SKYE, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Parm, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Millane, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Daniel, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Elina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place. Highly recommended. Near to the Subway. Friendly staff. Nice Neighborhood. Clean and organized.
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lauren, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and modern, friendly staff, good location
C, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super clean, very comfort, highly recommended!
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jing, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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.
2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Sharon, 4-night trip
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