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R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

Kyoto · Japan

256-2 Motoryogae-choView location

9.0/10Excellent220 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.0/109.0
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

Enjoy a central Kyoto stay at the R Star Hostel, a short walk from Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Start your day with the complimentary buffet breakfast (6:30-9:30 AM). The hostel offers 26 guestrooms equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, rice cookers, and blackout curtains. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and bidets.

Laundry facilities, luggage storage, and an elevator are available for guest convenience. Shijo Street is just 0. 4 miles away, and Kiyomizu Temple is 1. 5 miles from the property.

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A stay at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 15-minute walk of Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Nishiki Market and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include rice cookers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 16

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Unicode Support true Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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.

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    16
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Korean

    Japanese

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

Nearby attractions

Shijo Street 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Higashi Honganji Temple 1 km / 0.6 mi
Kawaramachi Street 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Lake Biwa Canal 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Nishiki Market 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Kyoto Tower 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Nishihonganji Temple 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Teramachi Street 1.5 km / 1 mi
Kyoto Station Building 1.6 km / 1 mi
Kenninji Temple 1.6 km / 1 mi
Kiyamachi Street 1.6 km / 1 mi
Pontocho Alley 1.7 km / 1 mi
Kyoto International Manga Museum 1.7 km / 1 mi
Sanjo Street 1.7 km / 1.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 26
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
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  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Lift access
  • Concierge
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Continental Breakfast

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  • TWIN BUNK BEDTWIN • BUNK BEDTWN.BK

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    TWIN BUNK BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: TWN.BK

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  • TWIN CITY VIEWTWIN • CITY VIEWTWN.CV

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    TWIN CITY VIEW

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    TWIN
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    CITY VIEW

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    Room code: TWN.CV

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH

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    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    TWIN
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TWN.FH

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  • Room SEMIDOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMRoom • SEMIDOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMROO.SD-FH

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    Room SEMIDOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    SEMIDOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.SD-FH

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  • SUITE WITH DOUBLE BEDSUITE • WITH DOUBLE BEDSUI.DB

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    SUITE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.DB

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  • Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.FH

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    Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FH

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • Room CITY VIEW TWO BEDSRoom • CITY VIEW TWO BEDSROO.2B-CV

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    Room CITY VIEW TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    CITY VIEW TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B-CV

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  • QUADRUPLE BUNK BEDQUADRUPLE • BUNK BEDQUA.BK

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    QUADRUPLE BUNK BED

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.BK

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  • SUITE NON SMOKINGSUITE • NON SMOKINGSUI.NM

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    SUITE NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.NM

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  • TWIN NON SMOKINGTWIN • NON SMOKINGTWN.NM

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    TWIN NON SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.NM

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • SINGLE BUNK BEDSINGLE • BUNK BEDSGL.BK

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    SINGLE BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: SGL.BK

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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    Room SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: ROO.SU

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUADRUPLE • WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUA.FH

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    QUADRUPLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.FH

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.FA-FH

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    R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    FEMALE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FA-FH

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  • Bed in dormitory BUNK BEDBed in dormitory • BUNK BEDBED.BK

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    Bed in dormitory BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.BK

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  • QUADRUPLE BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUADRUPLE • BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOMQUA.BK-FH

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    QUADRUPLE BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    BUNK BED WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.BK-FH

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  • Bed in dormitory SEMIDOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMBed in dormitory • SEMIDOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOMBED.SD-FH

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    Bed in dormitory SEMIDOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
    View / characteristic
    SEMIDOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.SD-FH

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  • SUITE TWO DOUBLE BEDSSUITE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSSUI.2D

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    R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

    SUITE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.2D

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.ST

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    FEMALE ROOM

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: BED.FA

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

9.0
Excellent
220 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Sakiko
Very good stay overall.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
Veronica
Everything was extremely organized and even the forms felt quite private with the curtain. The staff clearly cleaned very well, constantly, and they do the dishes for the guests.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Zheng Fang
A great hostel at a very convenient location in Kyoto, appreciated the amenities including lockers for each traveller, would stay here again
Self
8/10
Excellent
19 May 2026
Maren
I stayed in the dorms the first night. Personally this was the first time in a long time doing it and unfortunately my neighbors were noisy and people were loud when coming in late in the evening.
I had a mask with inbuilt speaker with white noise but was insufficient.
I totally get it- it’s a crapshoot with the folks you’re with….
Unfortunately it was nonrefundable BUT I was lucky in that I was able to change my reservation for the last part of my stay to do a private room and they helped convert part of my booking! Staff was kind and helpful!
There were a few stations pretty close to the hostel (within 10 min walk) so convenient location. Would recommend!
Self
2/10
Poor
28 Jan 2026
Chun
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2025
Sharmiya
Very clean room, friendly staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2025
Nikhil
Great hostel.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Pooja
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!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2025
TYSON
Awesome hostel close to the Kyoto station and other amenities. When I go back to Kyoto I’ll stay there again.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2025
Caroline
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2025
Kimberly
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2025
Dallas
It was great!
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
Rafael
Amazing value
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Richard
Clean and nice
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2025
Lynette
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
2/10
Poor
14 May 2025
Elizabeth
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.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
11 Feb 2025
Allan
More space
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2024
Billy
Amazing stay at R Star Hostel. Spacious and modern. Great for a family. Hightly recommend.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
22 Nov 2024
Verified traveler
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.
Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Nov 2024
Aoi
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。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2024
David
Free breakfast bonus.
Clean shower & toilet facilities.
Staff friendly and always readily available to help.
Free storage luggage.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
05 Nov 2024
Brandon
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.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
05 Oct 2024
Annie
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.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2024
Michelle
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2024
Ira
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!
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2023
Chung Tak
Close to subway station.
Convenient
Hostel is very clean and well-equipped.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2023
MISTY-SKYE
very clean and comfortable
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2023
Parm

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2023
Anastasia
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.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2022
Millane
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!
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
09 Feb 2020
Daniel
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent place. Highly recommended. Near to the Subway. Friendly staff. Nice Neighborhood. Clean and organized.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2019
Lauren

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.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2019
C
Very clean and modern, friendly staff, good location
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2019
Verified traveler
Super clean, very comfort, highly recommended!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2019
Jing

Excellent Stay in the heart of Kyoto

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay with R Star Hostel, we stayed in the suite of the hostel, this is very big area with 2 double beds (bed is little bit soft) and 1 or 2 futon beds on the floor if required. It is clean and well equiped with an ensuite bath room (shower over bath), separte toilet, kitchen with toaster and big table in the dinning area. Out of all the hostel / hotels we stayed in Japan, this hostel offers the best free breakfast with 6 different varieties of bread with healthy selections of wholemeal and seeds loaf, 3 different types of gourmet jams which are so yummy, it has a nice open kitchen with plenty area to spread for your meal time cooking etc. The hostel location is nice and quiet which is only 3 minutes walk from Gojo station ( 1 station north of Kyoto Station ), there is a direct bus to Gion area with 6 stops only. will definitely stay here again if visit Kyoto again in the future.
Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2019
Verified traveler

Great stay

Location was good for us, it’s a 20minute walk from Kyoto station. The hostel itself was spotless and the private room (bunk beds and shared bathroom) was a decent size and much bigger than expected, comfy beds and again perfectly clean. Breakfast on offer is a selection of breads, jam, tea and coffee. Only down side was the walls are quite thin so you can hear next doors conversations clearly and doors opening/closing so if your a light sleeper this isn’t ideal! Nevertheless would recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2019
Sharon

G for Great

Super good hostel! I loved my stay here. Great staff, super clean and confy. The location also amazing, close to everything. Only 15 mins walking from Kyoto Station. You should def stay here!
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
The staff were all very kind and friendly and helped me with any questions I had. Their English was very good which made the process much more comfortable.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2018
ROHIT

Great stay !!!!

A great hostel for a comfortable stay.Very near and clean with helpful staff.
Breakfast needs improvement as only 4 different types of bread are provided for breakfast with tea/ coffee,need to include few more items.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2018
Verified traveler
Neat, very very clean.
Location well fit in central, where I \"walked to uptown, east and west side easily.

Priced right with adequate breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2018
Vivich

Nice, clean and very friendly.

The hotel was nice for our family. The common area and kitchen area was a lovely surprise, nice and very clean and not busy. We can sit down to have dinner we bought from outside and can chat there for hours.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2018
Verified traveler
I arrived here at midnight and staff was very polite. the room was so cleanliness and confortable. One disappointment is I couldn't get receipt. But that not much problem.
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2018
kaixinx

Nice location close to station and attentive staff

Nice location close to station and helpful staff. Place is very clean with all amenities provided
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2018
Verified traveler

Clean. Nice place. Polite staff. Reasonabe price.

Stayed twice. Will probably stay again in the future.
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2026
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8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2025
Mika
スタッフの対応がとても良かったです。
ロッカーの鍵が回りにくかったです。
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2025
KATAGIRI
全体的に良い。大きなホステルで機能的な設備。清潔で問題はない。
各階にドミトリーの部屋が何個もあり、その中にベッドが8台ほど。それぞれのドミトリーの部屋ごとに鍵がかかっている。
エレベーターもあり、共有スペースも大きい。フリードリンクも数種類ある。朝食は数種類のパンだけだが、無いよりはマシ。
駅からも近く、すぐ近くにコンビニもあり、おすすめ。
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2025
Chisato
スマホ充電器のアダプタの無料貸出があったので助かりました。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Mana
とても綺麗で、居心地がよい
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
13 Sep 2025
愛
シャワールームの汚れが気になりました。
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
?
値段の割にとても綺麗で快適です。
水回りも清潔感があり素晴らしいです。

また、朝食もパンが無料で食べられます。
パンの種類のミルクチョコなど様々あり バリエーション豊富です。

コスパ抜群のホステルです。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2025
Juan-Francisco
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2025
Rukiya
good
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2025
TOMOAKI

清潔なホステル

とても綺麗で快適に滞在できました。
Self
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jul 2025
Shusaku
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。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2025
alberto
Genial todo muy limpio y ordenadl
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2025
Edgar
Perfecto
8/10
Excellent
31 Dec 2024
HIROYUKI
よかったです
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2024
Rémy

Sejour correct.

Staff adorable.
Proprete impeccable.
Lit confortable.
Serviettes de bain changées tous les jours.

Les boxs ne sont pas du tout isolés les uns des autres. La lumière du box voisin m'a géné quelques nuits. Idem si le voisin ronfle fort.


Il manque aussi une étagère dans le box.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
16 Nov 2024
あきひろ
リーズナブルだと思う
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Nov 2024
TAKURO
設備も綺麗でしっかりしていたので良かったです。
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2024
Verified traveler

😀

😊
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
SHO
外国の方が多いですが、サービスや対応が丁寧で過ごしやすかったです。
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
Hanne

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!
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2024
Salvador

Kioto

El lugar es agradable, cuidan mucho la limpieza, cambian toallas a diario y tos de cama cada 4 días. la ubicación para mi fue excelente, cerca del metro y lugares a donde visite. El desayuno muy básico, pan y café...la habitación para 10 personas...demasiados!!...fue incómodo.
Los baños y sanitarios limpios y suficientes
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2024
Anja
Gutes und ruhiges Hostel, knapp 20min zu Fuß von Kyoto Bahnhof; 6-Bettzimmer in Ordnung, Betten haben individuelle Lichter und Vorhänge; Gemeinschaftsbad ist sehr schön mit einzelnen Dusch- und Toilettenkabinen aber der Waschbecken Bereich ist zum Gang hin offen daher hat man in meinem Zimmer gegenüber die Geräusche wie z.B.Fön sehr stark gehört; Frühstück bestand nur aus Toast.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2024
?
建物も新しくて過ごしやすかった。
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2023
たいいち
清潔で静かでした、
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2023
chi kit
整體來說都很滿意
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
11 Nov 2023
SAYAKA
フロントには日本人、外国人がいました。
チェックインの時は日本人の男女2人がいましたが、目の前に行くまで無反応。
フロントまで行ってようやく、こんばんは〜と気怠そうな挨拶。
殆どの宿泊客が外国人だからこんな感じなの?と少し残念でしたが、宿の雰囲気は良かったです。
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2023
egshiglen
샤워실이랑 욕조가 맘에 들었어요👍👍❤️
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Sep 2023
Verified traveler

缺乏服務熱情與對於細節的重視。:(

1. 飯店建築和內部裝潢很新,但實際上入住的舒適感卻完全無法因為新,而有任何加分作用。
2. 建議經營業者和員工本人,自己親自過夜入住,感受有哪些細節沒有做好。
3. 房間門鎖的聲音,非常吵,晚上至半夜入睡時,竟然被開門門鎖吵醒,拜託做靜音設備好嗎?太荒謬了吧!
4. 完全沒有一張好坐的椅子可以坐下來舒服休息,全是廉價IKEA硬梆梆的椅子,準備幾張沙發很困難嗎?
5. 日本飯店/渡假村/旅館/民宿,無論房價多或少,提供潤髮乳,已解成為不成文既定做法,這裡只有沐浴乳和洗髮精,而且是難用的。
6. 早餐有麵包,就這樣,沒有其他,至多提供冰水、罐裝可沖泡咖啡粉和抹茶粉,以及櫃檯有濾掛式咖啡,蠻好笑的……提供還怕住客吃,寫著一人一天只能拿一包,不如就別拿出來了!實際上我也沒看見多少旅客想去拿。

最後,我已解在網路上完成刷卡付費,費用包含稅金,為何入住時,還在現場向我再收取日幣400元呢?業者自身與訂房平台的利潤拆分,是你們自己雙方的事情,不應當稅金另外要旅客買單。

往後與未來不可能會再來住,論地理位置,其實步行或是搭地鐵等等,並沒有多方便。

一個城市,計程車司機和住宿環境,扮演著最前線的觀光大使身分……希望經營業者和員工,能看重和尊重自己的職業,用心,重視細節的服務品質,不才是日本吸引遊客前來的原因之一嗎?
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2023
フミオ
値段に対してサービスや清潔さなどがとても優れていて素晴らしかったです。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2023
????
とにかく過ごしやすい施設でした。帰る時にスタッフさんにも感謝をお伝えさせて戴きました。祇園祭で囃子方をしています。毎年、此の施設を利用したいです。価格がもリーズナブルでした。お気に入りです👍ありがとうございました🙇
Leisure Self

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R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan
256-2 Motoryogae-cho, Kyoto, Japan

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