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R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Shijo Street

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Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Suite
View from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May

Explore the area

Map
256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8436
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kyoto Tower
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Rice cooker
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Futons

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rice cooker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Bunk Beds

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Only Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rice cooker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rice cooker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rice cooker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan places you in the centre of Kyoto, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. Highlights at this hostel include free buffet breakfast. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a television in a common area. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Shimogyo Ward hostel include Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower.
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What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nishiki Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 3 min walk
  • Shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 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 with free breakfast, a short walk to Shijo Street
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in 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
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan offers 26 accommodations with rice cookers and complimentary slippers. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 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
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 on-site 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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan on 14 May 2025 start from AU$166.23, including 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.

Does R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

No, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

No, only service animals are allowed.

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 180 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

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