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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
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast
Free daily buffet breakfast
Fridge, microwave, rice cooker

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is RM307
RM338 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

Highlights

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Only Dormitory Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Blackout curtains, 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 curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Rice cooker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse.
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Map
256-2, Motoryogaecho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8436

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 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
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.9 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
  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 烏丸五条店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪横浜天下鳥烏丸五条店 - ‬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 TV in reception, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
  • A water dispenser, a vending machine and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Rice cookers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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)

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
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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 200-10,000 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 13 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan on 24 Aug 2025 start from RM 307.06, excluding 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 at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan?

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout 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 mile (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 3-minute walk and Karasuma Oike Station is 19 minutes.

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R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 190 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rukiya

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

6/10 Okay

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness
More space
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Han Byeol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan-Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar, bien ubicado y con muy buenas instalaciones. El desayuno es pan tostado y mermelada, pero está bastante bien. Sentí mucha humedad en la cama de la habitación compartida, creo que podrían mejorar, además rechinaba mucho. El Internet algo lento. Por lo demás bastante bien.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shusaku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
地下鉄の駅は近いが、移動に殆どバスを使っていました。バス停も近くにありはしますが、本数は多くはないです。 便利と言える場所では無いですが、ホテル自体は綺麗でした。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toshiyuki

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoshikazu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Genial todo muy limpio y ordenadl
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfecto
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

YUKIKO

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025