R Star Hostel Kyoto

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Hotel Highlights

Welcome to R. Star Hostel, your charming two-star oasis in the heart of Kyoto, Japan! Nestled just 1.6mi from the vibrant city center, this funky hostel is perfect for adventurous travelers looking to dive into the rich culture and history that Kyoto has to offer. With prices starting at just $49, you can explore the city without breaking the bank!

Rooms

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom in R Star Hostel Kyoto

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2 Bunk Beds

185 sqft

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

This quadruple room features air conditioning and a table. Features a small double bed (47 in wide).

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room in R Star Hostel Kyoto

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1 Bunk Bed

170 sqft

Dormitory, 6 Bed

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

This mixed dormitory roomfeatures air conditioning with shared bathroom and toilet. Each guest will have a locker. Rate is for 1 person in a mixed dormitory room with multiple bunk beds. Children under 10 years old cannot be accommodated in this room.

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room　 in R Star Hostel Kyoto

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1 Bunk Bed

335 sqft

Dormitory, 12 Bed

Garden view

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

This dormitory room has air conditioning and lockers. Features a small double bed (47 in wide). Rate is for 1 person in a mixed dormitory room with multiple bunk beds. Children under 10 years old cannot be accommodated in this room.

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At R. Star Hostel, you'll find everything you need for a comfortable stay. Enjoy the freedom of a fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi to keep you connected, and air-conditioned rooms that ensure you stay cool after a day of exploring. Did we mention the lovely garden views? Take a moment to relax in the serene surroundings after visiting some of the iconic temples and gardens that Kyoto is renowned for. Plus, with 1,806 glowing reviews, you can trust that fellow travelers have found their delightful home away from home here!

Lobby or reception in R Star Hostel Kyoto

Experience the Best

The fun doesn’t stop at your cozy hostel room! Our friendly 24-hour front desk is ready to help with tips and local insights, and with non-smoking rooms, you'll enjoy a fresh atmosphere. Get ready to make memories in one of the most beautiful cities in Japan, all while having a welcoming place to rest your head at R. Star Hostel Kyoto!

Plan Your Stay

When you stay at R. Star Hostel, the adventure doesn't end when you leave your room! Gather your fellow travelers in the communal spaces, where laughter and stories abound as new friendships blossom over cups of warming green tea. The vibrant atmosphere here is infectious; you might just find a travel buddy for that evening stroll through the stunning streets of Kyoto. Chat about your day’s highlights, swap tips on must-visit spots, or dive deep into what each other's dreams are as you relax in the cozy lounge area.

Amenities

Free wifi

Air conditioning

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Garden view

Elevator

the location of the hostel is really good: about a quick 10 min walk from Gojo Station; a 30 min walk to Kyoto Station and subsequently Kyoto Tower (or 1 subway stop over from Gojo), a shopping street (i think Shijo Dori?) is 15 mins walk, 20 min walk to Nishiki Market, a 50 min walk to Hokanji-temple, "night life street" 25-30 min walk to area with a stream and a bunch of bars, clubs, karaoke. and lots of restaurants, cafes, and of course, convenience stores near the hostel's radius. a mini mart is like 40 second walk. and there's a family mart further down -- maybe 3 mins walk. a bonus story about great staff : i dropped my passport while walking around said area but the restaurant i went to was only 10 mins walk away so i noticed quickly and was able to retrace my steps fairly easy -- except my passport was not on the ground. because i noticed within an hour it wasn't there, i was fairly confident someone had picked it up so i thought i would get it the next day when i went to a koban (small police station). however the first koban i went to, the officer didn't even write my name down and essentially just told me to go somewhere else (yikes) and something told me to try another one, and so i did and this one wrote my info down and i didn't have a phone (i lost it the day before while skiing) and so they had to contact the hostel if they found it. 2 days later, the hostel employee finds me and tells me the station has my passport. i don't know if the other staff told the guy i didn't have my phone either, but he offered to walk there together which surprised me. it was a fairly rainy day too. he gave me an umbrella and we walked to the district police station (like 10 min walk) making small talk and recommendations, and basically became my personal translator at the station and so i got my passport back smoothly. so yea, basically the staff is super nice lmao i wish i asked for the guy's name!!

Nia

The hostel is very nice and clean overall. Especially the bathrooms, I have never seen bathrooms this clean in hostels! The shared space is also well maintained, and equipped with everything you might need. There is also a water dispenser and glasses. The dormitory I stayed in had 6 beds overall and the same number of lockers. The position was fantastic! Close to a metro and bus station, and at a walking distance from Ponto-cho (20 min). Nearby there are a few nice restaurants and convenience stores. The staff was nice. Also, you will need to remove your shoes at the entrance but they provide slippers that get cleaned every day!

Claudia

We had a quadruple room with shared toilet & bath facilities on level 2 where the kitchen & dining was. Hostel was very clean and bright in common areas. Linens were clean & fresh. The toilets & shared shower rooms were mostly well-maintained and adequate for the number of guests (seemed like a full house during our time). The entire place had a 'new' vibe and was well-designed for different groups. Our room was a generous size compared to the average city hostel in Tokyo and Kyoto. Staff worked like clock-work to keep dishes & kitchen clean, as well as replenish daily amenities, which was a huge plus compared to other hostels!

Chunling

Very comfortable stay in our 4 bed room with private bathroom. Beds were cozy, bathroom was clean and modern. Kitchen/dining room was exceptionally clean and well stocked (staff even washed our dishes!). Bread was out for a quick toast in the morning before leaving for the day and there were fridges and freezers to keep food. Coin operated washing and drying machines for clothes were easy to use and had automatic detergent so you don't have to bring or buy your own. An easy 10 minute walk to Shijo-dori, about 15 minutes to Gion, and less than 10 minutes to a grocery store. Lots of restaurants and shopping close by.

Randall

The hostel was extremely clean, the staff was very nice and they kept the place immaculate. They ask the guests not to do the dishes, but even though people were cooking sometimes, rarely there were dishes in the sink. Good wifi, and location, close to lots of attractions. The beds were comfortable, and each person had their own locker, the AC worked great. They sell earplugs at the front desk, which can be very useful when someone snores loudly in their sleep. Coffee, tea and cold water is available all day.

Rodrigo

the location of the hostel is really good: about a quick 10 min walk from Gojo Station; a 30 min walk to Kyoto Station and subsequently Kyoto Tower (or 1 subway stop over from Gojo), a shopping street (i think Shijo Dori?) is 15 mins walk, 20 min walk to Nishiki Market, a 50 min walk to Hokanji-temple, "night life street" 25-30 min walk to area with a stream and a bunch of bars, clubs, karaoke. and lots of restaurants, cafes, and of course, convenience stores near the hostel's radius. a mini mart is like 40 second walk. and there's a family mart further down -- maybe 3 mins walk. a bonus story about great staff : i dropped my passport while walking around said area but the restaurant i went to was only 10 mins walk away so i noticed quickly and was able to retrace my steps fairly easy -- except my passport was not on the ground. because i noticed within an hour it wasn't there, i was fairly confident someone had picked it up so i thought i would get it the next day when i went to a koban (small police station). however the first koban i went to, the officer didn't even write my name down and essentially just told me to go somewhere else (yikes) and something told me to try another one, and so i did and this one wrote my info down and i didn't have a phone (i lost it the day before while skiing) and so they had to contact the hostel if they found it. 2 days later, the hostel employee finds me and tells me the station has my passport. i don't know if the other staff told the guy i didn't have my phone either, but he offered to walk there together which surprised me. it was a fairly rainy day too. he gave me an umbrella and we walked to the district police station (like 10 min walk) making small talk and recommendations, and basically became my personal translator at the station and so i got my passport back smoothly. so yea, basically the staff is super nice lmao i wish i asked for the guy's name!!

Nia

The hostel is very nice and clean overall. Especially the bathrooms, I have never seen bathrooms this clean in hostels! The shared space is also well maintained, and equipped with everything you might need. There is also a water dispenser and glasses. The dormitory I stayed in had 6 beds overall and the same number of lockers. The position was fantastic! Close to a metro and bus station, and at a walking distance from Ponto-cho (20 min). Nearby there are a few nice restaurants and convenience stores. The staff was nice. Also, you will need to remove your shoes at the entrance but they provide slippers that get cleaned every day!

Claudia

We had a quadruple room with shared toilet & bath facilities on level 2 where the kitchen & dining was. Hostel was very clean and bright in common areas. Linens were clean & fresh. The toilets & shared shower rooms were mostly well-maintained and adequate for the number of guests (seemed like a full house during our time). The entire place had a 'new' vibe and was well-designed for different groups. Our room was a generous size compared to the average city hostel in Tokyo and Kyoto. Staff worked like clock-work to keep dishes & kitchen clean, as well as replenish daily amenities, which was a huge plus compared to other hostels!

Chunling

Very comfortable stay in our 4 bed room with private bathroom. Beds were cozy, bathroom was clean and modern. Kitchen/dining room was exceptionally clean and well stocked (staff even washed our dishes!). Bread was out for a quick toast in the morning before leaving for the day and there were fridges and freezers to keep food. Coin operated washing and drying machines for clothes were easy to use and had automatic detergent so you don't have to bring or buy your own. An easy 10 minute walk to Shijo-dori, about 15 minutes to Gion, and less than 10 minutes to a grocery store. Lots of restaurants and shopping close by.

Randall

The hostel was extremely clean, the staff was very nice and they kept the place immaculate. They ask the guests not to do the dishes, but even though people were cooking sometimes, rarely there were dishes in the sink. Good wifi, and location, close to lots of attractions. The beds were comfortable, and each person had their own locker, the AC worked great. They sell earplugs at the front desk, which can be very useful when someone snores loudly in their sleep. Coffee, tea and cold water is available all day.

Rodrigo

the location of the hostel is really good: about a quick 10 min walk from Gojo Station; a 30 min walk to Kyoto Station and subsequently Kyoto Tower (or 1 subway stop over from Gojo), a shopping street (i think Shijo Dori?) is 15 mins walk, 20 min walk to Nishiki Market, a 50 min walk to Hokanji-temple, "night life street" 25-30 min walk to area with a stream and a bunch of bars, clubs, karaoke. and lots of restaurants, cafes, and of course, convenience stores near the hostel's radius. a mini mart is like 40 second walk. and there's a family mart further down -- maybe 3 mins walk. a bonus story about great staff : i dropped my passport while walking around said area but the restaurant i went to was only 10 mins walk away so i noticed quickly and was able to retrace my steps fairly easy -- except my passport was not on the ground. because i noticed within an hour it wasn't there, i was fairly confident someone had picked it up so i thought i would get it the next day when i went to a koban (small police station). however the first koban i went to, the officer didn't even write my name down and essentially just told me to go somewhere else (yikes) and something told me to try another one, and so i did and this one wrote my info down and i didn't have a phone (i lost it the day before while skiing) and so they had to contact the hostel if they found it. 2 days later, the hostel employee finds me and tells me the station has my passport. i don't know if the other staff told the guy i didn't have my phone either, but he offered to walk there together which surprised me. it was a fairly rainy day too. he gave me an umbrella and we walked to the district police station (like 10 min walk) making small talk and recommendations, and basically became my personal translator at the station and so i got my passport back smoothly. so yea, basically the staff is super nice lmao i wish i asked for the guy's name!!

Nia

The hostel is very nice and clean overall. Especially the bathrooms, I have never seen bathrooms this clean in hostels! The shared space is also well maintained, and equipped with everything you might need. There is also a water dispenser and glasses. The dormitory I stayed in had 6 beds overall and the same number of lockers. The position was fantastic! Close to a metro and bus station, and at a walking distance from Ponto-cho (20 min). Nearby there are a few nice restaurants and convenience stores. The staff was nice. Also, you will need to remove your shoes at the entrance but they provide slippers that get cleaned every day!

Claudia

We had a quadruple room with shared toilet & bath facilities on level 2 where the kitchen & dining was. Hostel was very clean and bright in common areas. Linens were clean & fresh. The toilets & shared shower rooms were mostly well-maintained and adequate for the number of guests (seemed like a full house during our time). The entire place had a 'new' vibe and was well-designed for different groups. Our room was a generous size compared to the average city hostel in Tokyo and Kyoto. Staff worked like clock-work to keep dishes & kitchen clean, as well as replenish daily amenities, which was a huge plus compared to other hostels!

Chunling

Very comfortable stay in our 4 bed room with private bathroom. Beds were cozy, bathroom was clean and modern. Kitchen/dining room was exceptionally clean and well stocked (staff even washed our dishes!). Bread was out for a quick toast in the morning before leaving for the day and there were fridges and freezers to keep food. Coin operated washing and drying machines for clothes were easy to use and had automatic detergent so you don't have to bring or buy your own. An easy 10 minute walk to Shijo-dori, about 15 minutes to Gion, and less than 10 minutes to a grocery store. Lots of restaurants and shopping close by.

Randall

The hostel was extremely clean, the staff was very nice and they kept the place immaculate. They ask the guests not to do the dishes, but even though people were cooking sometimes, rarely there were dishes in the sink. Good wifi, and location, close to lots of attractions. The beds were comfortable, and each person had their own locker, the AC worked great. They sell earplugs at the front desk, which can be very useful when someone snores loudly in their sleep. Coffee, tea and cold water is available all day.

Rodrigo

Location

256-2 Motoryogae-Cho, Kyoto, 600-8436, Japan

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041