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R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

2.0 star property
Travelers recharge for their next adventure with a complimentary breakfast buffet while staying connected to what matters most with free WiFi

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R Star Hostel Japan sits in the heart of Kyoto, offering guests a warm breakfast buffet each morning. Practical laundry facilities make extended stays easier. Visitors can connect with free in-room WiFi, relax in the lobby with its TV, or satisfy cravings at the vending machine.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rice cooker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rice cooker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rice cooker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Rice cooker
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 57 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8436

What's nearby

  • Springtime in Kyoto's Gion district. #asia #japan #kyoto #gion #sakura #streetphotography #travel
    Shijo Street
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • 京都タワー
    Kyoto Tower
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.
    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
  • 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

Hostel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan provides a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • A vending machine, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Rice cookers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

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

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 R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan on Mar 12, 2026 start from $76, 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.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street, Kawaramachi Street, and Nishiki Market. Kyoto Tower and Pontocho Alley are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 3-minute walk and Karasuma Oike Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TYSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hostel close to the Kyoto station and other amenities. When I go back to Kyoto I’ll stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chun

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The weather during my stay at RStar was at 0C. The staff issued me a lower bunk next to a single pane glass window. my area was damp and cold. i reported the problem but the management refused to issue me a interior space. while trying to get warmer, i discovered the cloth curtain next to my bed have BLACK MOLE growing on it; place see images. Needless to say the damp, cold room with black mole can not be good for anyone. VERY DISPOINTED with my stay because i got ill because of it. However, a staff lady name NADDI offer excellent service even not of of issues were resolved by management.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Caroline

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

10/10 Excellent

Pooja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Hanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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

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

Michelle

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharmiya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Kimberly

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

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rukiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

MISTY-SKYE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness
More space
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

Anastasia

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

Parm

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

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

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

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