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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
Free daily buffet breakfast
Suite
Fridge, microwave, rice cooker
Free daily buffet breakfast
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
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$174
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Room options

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

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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Suite

Suite

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rice cooker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 烏丸五条店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪コメダ珈琲店烏丸五条店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ちゃんぽん亭総本家四条烏丸店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪the bridge - ‬2 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, luggage storage and a water dispenser
  • A TV in reception, coffee/tea in reception 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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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

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 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan on 27 Oct 2025 start from AU$174.12, 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 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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Reviews

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

SHO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at R Star Hostel. Spacious and modern. Great for a family. Hightly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

HIROYUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
よかったです
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aoi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1人旅でした。 靴を脱ぐ必要があるので、自分用のサンダルを持って行きたかったですXD とても便利な場所で観光がしやすいです。 朝食やランドリーがありとても滞在しやすいです。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

フミオ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MISTY-SKYE

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

10/10 Excellent

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

chi kit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
整體來說都很滿意
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

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