R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

City-center hostel within easy reach of Kawaramachi Street

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In the heart of Kyoto, R Star Hostel Japan welcomes you with a warm breakfast buffet and convenient laundry facilities. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, unwind in the lobby near the TV, or grab a snack from the vending machine.
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Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (11)

  • 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 (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Free toiletries
$95 nightly
$105 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22

Room options

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

Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | Shared bathroom
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Very good
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Only Dormitory Room | Shared bathroom
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Only Dormitory Room

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Shared bathroom
Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room amenity

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room amenity

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet
Suite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite | Private kitchen | Shared fridge, microwave, rice cooker

Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 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
  • Pontocho Alley - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 烏丸五条店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪蕎麦の実よしむら (Sobanomi Yoshimura) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪コメダ珈琲店烏丸五条店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪高木珈琲店 高辻店 - ‬3 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 Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, Nishiki Market 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 26 rooms

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

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.

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

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 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.

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 smoke detector, a security system, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 8 minutes' walk from Shijo Street.

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R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan Reviews

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9.2

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8.8

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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome hostel close to the Kyoto station and other amenities. When I go back to Kyoto I’ll stay there again.
TYSON, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was great!
Dallas, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing value
Rafael, 8-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Kimberly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and nice
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Caroline, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hostel was really nice! The staff were super helpful. I appreciated how there was luggage storage before and after check in/check out. The location is also very nice, one subway stop from Kyoto station, and quite easy/accessible to major bus stations and attraction. I walked 25 mins from the hostel to Kiyomizu-dera temple and the famous alleyways nearby - very walkable distances to major sites (if you like to walk!). The breakfast had no vegan options, which is where I'd dock a star. Even if they offered fruit, that would have been nice but unfortunately no options. They do have a very nice cafeteria with lots of amenities so you can utilize this space. Would definitely recommend and return! Thank you!
Pooja, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay at R Star Hostel. Spacious and modern. Great for a family. Hightly recommend.
Billy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

good
Rukiya, 1-night trip
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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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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Hanne, 3-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

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

Free breakfast bonus. Clean shower & toilet facilities. Staff friendly and always readily available to help. Free storage luggage.
David, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

More space
Allan, 2-night trip
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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

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.
Verified

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 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 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 trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Brandon, 3-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

It is located at Gozo Station, one stop away from Kyoto Station by the subway Karasuma Line, and takes about 15 minutes on foot. On the day of check-in, I went to leave my luggage, but the staff did not came out even after waiting for a while, so I had to return to Kyoto Station and use the coin locker. However, when I came back in the evening, the staff was very kind, and the facilities were generally clean. But because the room is small, I can't pass by if someone is organizing their luggage. and the lounge is not that spacious, so there are not enough seats in the morning or evening to night. Bread and jam are served for breakfast.
Han Byeol, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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
Lynette, 3-night trip