R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

Japan , Kyoto
Kyoto, 256-2 Motoryogae-cho
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75 reviews shown

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2023

ユイコ

とても清潔感あるホステルでした！

Business Self

4/10

Poor

29 May 2023

Tabata

金額は、満足できるものです、あと、駅出口が4番から近いとか詳しく欲しい。駅から近い筈なのに昼間なのに、道を間違えて時間がかかり観光時間が減少してしまったのは私のせいかな？アメニティは、期待しないでバスタオル以外は、歯磨き、フェイスタオルは自分で持参して下さい。

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2023

Verified traveler

コスパ、清潔、ドミトリーも快適。キッチン有り。朝食無料でオリエンタルベーカリーのパンだったので感激。ただフリースペースのイスは座りにくい。窓カウンターの本類は別場所に置いた方が良い。とか気になりました。全てに於いて言うこと無しです。

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2023

HIROYO

綺麗だった。

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2023

えいじ

安く泊まれたので良かったです。

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2023

あきひさ

コンビニが目の前で、食事も少し歩けば数店舗から選択でき便利でした。

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2022

KYUNGBOK

전부 좋았다 위치 사람

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2022

Han Byeol

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.

Leisure Self