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Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
15 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Female Only Dormitory Room
15 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom
21 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
16 square feet
2 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Bunk Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
31 square feet
1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Suite
57 square feet
2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Shijo Street

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities

A stay at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Shijo Street 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.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Kyoto hostel also offers a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan has designated areas for smoking.

  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Water dispenser
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Elevator
  • Shared microwave
  • Lockers available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 26
  • Television in common areas
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Free WiFi

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Room Amenities

R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan offers 26 accommodations with rice cookers and slippers. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Free WiFi
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Rice cooker
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Braille signage
  • Grab bar - near toilet

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 16

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at midnight

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Cash or credit card deposit required

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Debit cards not accepted

Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

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 200-1,000 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

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.

Contactless check-out is available.

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