Opened in December 2017, R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan is set in central Kyoto and features air-conditioned rooms. The property is around 1.2 mi from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 1.2 mi from Nijo Castle and 1.6 mi from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Located in the Shimogyo Ward district, the hostel is within 1.8 mi of Imperial Palace. Guest will find a shared kitchen area, while a coin-operated launderette is available at this property. A variety of restaurants, convenience stores and a drug store are located within a 5-minute walk from the property. Nishiki Market is a 15-minute walk, while Guests can take a 20-minute stroll to Gion-Shijo Staton. Heian Shrine is 1.9 mi from R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 1.9 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 24 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 8.5!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
and
3 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.5
Low score for Kyoto
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tomer
    Israel Israel
    The hostel is amazing, in a very good location, the staff is super helpful, and the hostel is convenient and extremely clean. But overall I would very recommend it for visiting Kyoto.
  • Li
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The place is very comfortable & clean, staff is very friendly also coffee, tea & water are available, very convenient
  • Angela
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, clean facilities - including laundry and free breakfast (toast w/ tasty jams)

Area info

Amenities of R Star Hostel Kyoto
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

R Star Hostel Kyoto takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash R Star Hostel Kyoto accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, guests who plan to check-in after 22:00 must notify the property in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo identification check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests 14 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian to stay at this property.

Guests aged between 15 years of age and 17 years of age must each present a signed authorization letter by a parent or a legal guardian to stay at this property. Please contact the property directly for authorization letter details.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

FAQs about R Star Hostel Kyoto

  • R Star Hostel Kyoto offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at R Star Hostel Kyoto is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at R Star Hostel Kyoto may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • R Star Hostel Kyoto is 2,600 feet from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.