R Star Hostel Kyoto
Amenities
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Vending Machines
Property description
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
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8.7
Fabulous
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R Star Hostel Kyoto receives broadly positive feedback for delivering solid value in a modern hostel setting, with many guests satisfied by the overall experience but pointing out a few trade-offs typical of shared accommodations.
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Maren
last week
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Stayed 4 nights
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!
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!
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Chun
Jan 28, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
10
Sharmiya
Nov 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean room, friendly staff
Very clean room, friendly staff
10
Nikhil
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hostel.
Great hostel.
10
Pooja
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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!
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!
Chimogyo-ku Motoryogaecho 256-2, Karasuma, Kyoto, Kyoto (and vicinity), Japan
Location
A stay at R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan places you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Nishiki Market and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.
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