R Star Hostel Kyoto

Location: Chimogyo-ku Motoryogaecho 256-2, Kyoto, jp

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Family rooms
• Lift / Elevator
• Luggage storage
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Shared kitchen
• Visual aids: Braille
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Key access
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• 24-hour security
• Security alarm
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Key card access
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Bulk dispenser for toiletries

Rooms Available

• Bunk Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  1 Twin Bunk Bed

  15 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Rice cooker

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Bathtub or shower, slippers, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning

  Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet

  Need to Know - Shared accommodations

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared accommodation
  • Rice cooker
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Braille signage

• Superior Room with Bunk Bed and Private Shower and Toilet

  This twin room has air conditioning with private bathroom.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Accessible by lift
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Twin Room with Private Bathroom

  This twin room features a flat-screen TV and air conditioning with a private bathroom.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Accessible by lift
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Suite

  This double room has air conditioning, sofa and tile/marble floor. A kitchen and tatami-area is available, while a private bathroom is equipped in this room. Please notify the property in advance if guests plan to bring children who will sleep on existing futon beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Accessible by lift
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room　

  This dormitory room has air conditioning and lockers. Features a small double bed (47 in wide). Rate is for 1 person in a mixed dormitory room with multiple bunk beds. Children under 10 years old cannot be accommodated in this room.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Accessible by lift
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  This mixed dormitory roomfeatures air conditioning with shared bathroom and toilet. Each guest will have a locker. Rate is for 1 person in a mixed dormitory room with multiple bunk beds. Children under 10 years old cannot be accommodated in this room.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Accessible by lift
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  This female-only dormitory room has air conditioning with shared bathroom and toilet. Each guest will have a locker. Rate is for 1 person in a mixed dormitory room with multiple bunk beds. Children under 10 years old cannot be accommodated in this room.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Accessible by lift
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom

  This quadruple room features air conditioning and a table. Features a small double bed (47 in wide).

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Accessible by lift
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  This twin room has air conditioning and a sink. Guests will share bathroom and toilet.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Accessible by lift
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

• Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

  This quadruple room features air conditioning. Private bathroom includes a bath or shower with toilet.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Accessible by lift
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Reading light
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation

Guest Reviews

• 三吉 (4/5): - 宿泊料金が安価 同部屋の客のイビキが大きく眠れなかった　
• LIONEL (9/5): -
• Johanna (10/5): - clean, spacious, nice facilities, comfortable mattresses, friendly staff
• Pradyut (9/5): Great base for seeing Kyoto - This is an excellent hostel in the heart of Kyoto, close to the train line. We walked up from Kyoto station. The rooms were neat and clean. The beds were super comfy, got a room with 4 beds , bunk bed style. The hotel staff was super nice as well. There is tea/coffee and breads server in the morning ( i would not call it breakfast :) ) . Nice coffee shop just down the road. On a minor note, the room was really small and did not have enough hooks / shelves to put stuff. In such a small space, you really need to optimize every inch of space.
• Janaína (10/5): Gostamos de tudo e super recomendo! - Do quarto, da limpeza, da cama confortável, do banheiro super limpo, do salão de alimentação. Gostamos de tudo apesar do café ser simples estava maravilhoso. Nada a declarar pois tudo foi excelente.
• camille (7/5): Bon séjour, bon rapport qualité prix, très propre et sécurisé. - L’emplacement et la propreté. Le petit déjeuner n’est pas suffisant, il faut prévoir un complément.
• Rosa Anna (9/5): - Is a good hostel, bed comfortable and with good space. A lot of toilet and shower very clean. Spacious kitchen, common area have a bit cold atmosphere. Breakfast is just from 7am to 9am. I recommend!
• Daniele (8/5): -
• Durjoy (10/5): - It’s a great hostel. Super clean and location is very good.
• Edgar (7/5): - el lugar es bastante cómodo y el desayuno también esta bueno, también me permitieron guardar mis cosas durante un par de horas antes de irme de la ciudad la conexión de wiffi es malísima y a pesar de que tienen dos señales mas, el personal se negó a facilitarme la contraseña de dichas señales.
• 藤倉 (5/5): - 朝食サービス付き 廊下をバスタオル１枚で彷徨く外国の方
• MIKA (6/5): -
• YUI (1/5): 良くなかった。 - ずっと誰かが歩いてる音がして眠れませんでした。外国人滞在と方が多そうな宿は今後控えようかなと思いました。
• Anne (8/5): - Proximité des transports, personnel sympathique, chambre simple mais fonctionnelle. Konbini juste en face !
• Iakhnovets (9/5): -
• Leon (9/5): -
• Samantha (6/5): - It was Cheap for staying in Kyoto and had a Smoking area Room is super super small für 4 people.
• C (10/5): - Absolutely amazing place! Close to station great staff and great accomodation! Highly recommend! A++++
• Maxime (7/5): -
• Wuli (8/5): -
• Pardeep (8/5): -
• Lalit (9/5): Nice clean newly look hostel close to metro and bus stop in beautiful kyoto - A nice new clearn hostel, gives vibes of a hotel, i guess its new but everything was clean and close to station and bus stop,. nice staff nothing
• oldfield (8/5): - Cleanliness and kitchen space. Need thicker pillows.
• Kaoutar (5/5): -
• SZU YING (8/5): -
• Leandro Baltasar (9/5): - Las instalaciones del hóstel eran modernas y cómodas, tiene espacios comunes espaciosos. El desayuno era bastante básico y la ubicación no es la más cercana a las principales atracciones.
• Rani (9/5): Meine Aufenthalt war insgesamt sehr schön und angenehm! - Es roch gut in der Lobby, die Räume waren alle sehr sauber. Ich habe es sehr genossen, dass alle ihre Schuhe direkt am Eingang ausziehen mussten und wir Hausschuhe gestellt bekommen haben. Das Personal an der Rezeption war sehr nett und hilfsbereit (gerade was auch die Gebäck Aufbewahrung nach dem Check-out anging). Ich hätte gerne die Möglichkeit gehabt noch bis 10 Uhr zu frühstücken.
• Masahiko (6/5): -
• MOLLA ASHFAQUR (9/5): -
• Shane (10/5): -
• Emily (9/5): -
• Essi (6/5): -
• Dilara (8/5): -
• Peter (8/5): - Die größeren Betten waren sehr angenehm, und die Freundlichkeit des Personals ist zu betonen! Für einen 12er Dorm nur eine Männer- und eine Damentoilette ist fast ein bisschen wenig, genauso nur eine Dusche und ein Bad mit Wanne für 12 Leute. Bei der Anzahl wäre ein Desinfektionsspender auf der Toilette sehr angenehm!! Leider hatte ich ich noch ein Bett, auf dessen Kopfende das Main Licht gefallen ist. Eine Blende wäre hier sinnvoll
• Rosanna (8/5): - Good location, walking distance from the station. Comfortable dorm beds. Good showers and washing facilities.
• Daniel (9/5): Cerca del metro, sitio moderno y desayuno decente. - Ubicado cerca del metro, bien calidad-precio, las camas no son las más cómodas pero están bien. Una pena que fuesen literas en vez de una cama doble.
• Nicole (9/5): -
• Kristien (8/5): - Personeel spreekt goed Engels, is heel vriendelijk. Heel proper Dicht bij een metrostation
• Vanesa (6/5): Not so good - It was pretty clean and the place feels new. It’s not close to the main attractions but there are bus stations nearby. Check-out is at 10 am, but guests are only allowed to use the common area until midday. I asked if I could stay just half more hour max (in the common area) to finish my work, and they said no. Breakfast is only bread, jam, and tea or coffee (you’re allowed max one coffee per day, which is another strict rule they have). I heard a staff member and a guest yelling at each other for like half an hour, which was a bit uncomfortable. Lastly, another girl and I discovered that we had paid three times more than walk-in guests. I extended my stay in Kyoto but booked a different hostel that was much more comfortable, welcoming, with a great location, and, surprisingly, cheaper.
• Frederick (8/5): -
• lucie (10/5): -
• Marta (9/5): -
• a4c0e0236e8a702faece270fdbed3815 (10/5): -
• 60818a23f15c73258505f735dff6a2ec (10/5): -
• 4c9d7592835673b3abe779dc2004c02f (8/5): -
• 178766448c7b7388124ec0bf35c85b6e (1/5): -
• f4e44a44e5de735bf428f9cec9af4575 (10/5): Very well located, comfortable beds. Good value for money. - Location and the place is spotless. Nothing
• 23e718820e8871cdd2339eff33c571d2 (9/5): - Great location and really nice rooms!!
• 4e774ae97cd470d6d8c353c513030fe6 (1/5): - I had a disappointing experience with one of the male staff members at reception. It wasn’t just a language barrier, when I asked for help, he showed no willingness to assist, didn’t try to use a translator, and was on his phone while I was speaking to him. It felt dismissive and unprofessional. Additionally, I witnessed him speaking to another guest in a very inappropriate way. He was insisting that the guest had to leave immediately, even though it had only been about five minutes past check-out time. The guest politely asked for a moment to finish packing, but the staff member continued pressuring him instead of handling the situation with basic understanding and respect. At one point, he even started insulting the guest in Japanese, which was completely unacceptable. On the other hand, the female staff members were very kind and helpful, and I really appreciated their attitude. I hope management can address this, as it affects the overall experience. I had a disappointing experience with one of the male staff members at reception. It wasn’t just a language barrier, when I asked for help, he showed no willingness to assist, didn’t try to use a translator, and was on his phone while I was speaking to him. It felt dismissive and unprofessional. Additionally, I witnessed him speaking to another guest in a very inappropriate way. He was insisting that the guest had to leave immediately, even though it had only been about five minutes past check-out time. The guest politely asked for a moment to finish packing, but the staff member continued pressuring him instead of handling the situation with basic understanding and respect. At one point, he even started insulting the guest in Japanese, which was completely unacceptable. On the other hand, the female staff members were very kind and helpful, and I really appreciated their attitude. I hope management can address this, as it affects the overall experience.
• ba638f13f384723f42e2e2c747336b1f (7/5): -
• c56419b3c202710345431ea5dffefca4 (6/5): -
• 5b94b947bb9b71d2f6646a8d55805371 (10/5): -
• 2ab922592e8d73db4efca2530a52093c (9/5): -
• 8b5fc782e2e872dae035cc886040ff5a (10/5): -
• b850e4685ae2710233d5dcae9c4bb114 (10/5): - Les chambres étaient au top ! L'hôtel était bien situé et agréable. Bonne ambiance et pratique Ras
• Gerard (9/5): A great place to stay in if you need a quick place to sleep while visiting Tokyo. -
• anne marie (10/5): Trop de la bombe - Accueil chaleureux, personnel toujours disponible et souriant. Le calme dans les chambres lit top confort et spacieux. Le petit déjeuner serait à améliorer
• VALENTINA (7/5): -
• anca (9/5): -
• Rachel (8/5): - The hostel is in a great location (quiet/central). Everything is clean and works perfectly. Breakfast consists only of bread and spread, which isn't worth it at all. The female staff members are nice, but one male employee is very unfriendly to customers.
• Simon (10/5): -
• Kelly (9/5): Very comfortable, clean, quiet, well located hostel. - Very good location about a mile from Kyoto train station and 10 minutes further walk to downtown main shopping boulevard, from which it is easy to catch busses to numerous places of interest. I’ve stayed in a lot of hostels in dorms. I loved the very comfortable wider than average beds at the R Star, and also loved the feeling of privacy afforded by the “boxcar” style beds with curtains to completely close off the space. The bedding was also nice. The room is kept slightly cool at night so my bed space didn’t feel stuffy. The hostel staff were very helpful with directions and information about how to use public transportation. The second floor common area is spacious, clean and has coffee and tea available at all times. The hostel was very clean. I would definitely stay here again. A bit pricey for a hostel.
• Elanur (9/5): Hervorragend - Sehr nettes Personal, sauber und gute Lage. Immer wieder gerne!
• Widya Utami (8/5): -
• Niamh (9/5): Comfortable and central location. No complaints - Comfortable bed and spacious capsule. Great location also.
• Kennedy (10/5): - Clean and you can relax in the living room. A bit expensive for the hostel.
• Sam (9/5): Really enjoyed my stay here. One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed at very clean and comfy beds - Basic breakfast but no problems always enjoy a free breakfast. Nil
• Lisa (7/5): - Rooms were spacious Very loud visitors and not as central as we would liked
• Nynke (8/5): great hostel at an amazing location! - The facilities were great and very clean. The staff was incredibly nice and helpful. There were few spaces to hang out and connect with other travelers. This might not be an issue for many, but it made the place quite impersonal to me.
• Fariha (10/5): - They offer breakfast, though it's just bread jam and butter still I liked it.
• Nemanja (9/5): Preporučujem - Usluga, ljubaznost, čistoća, blizina Gojo metro stanice Moglo bi biti 2 jastuka
• Solene (7/5): -
• Mark (9/5): -
• Tanja Vallarelli (8/5): - Meget pænt og rent Vi havde suite til 6 personer og det var med opredninger på gulvet, hvilket var lidt hårdt
• Jennifer (9/5): - I found it very clean and quiet and the stuff was very nice None
• Andreea-Diana (7/5): -
• Sophia (8/5): -
• みかんり (5/5): 閑散期に安く泊まれるなら良いけど - 京都の繁華街から近かった点と、水回りが清潔であった点。これまで宿泊したドミトリーの中ではかなりきれいなほうだったと思います。 女性専用のドミトリーを予約しましたが、女性専用フロアではないので、シャワーや洗面所などは普通に男性も利用します。一応女性専用のシャワールームやトイレなどはありましたが、気になる人はやめておいたほうがいいです。 またチェックイン中、受付の女性2名が全く関係ない話をしながら対応をしていました。枕もほんのり加齢臭（洗濯はしてあると思う）がしたり、細かい点で「うーん？」と思うことがいくつかあり、こういったことを気にする方にはおすすめしないと思います。 私も次泊まりたいかと言われれば、別のところを探すかな。
• Lieke (7/5): - Ruime kamer, in de buurt van metro/bus, schone douche en toilet Wat gehorig
• Kumamoto (9/5): 最高 - 安いのが最高
• Gio (10/5): -
• Caponera (9/5): Great stay - - Location, close enough to the center and quality shopping but far enough from the crowds. Very clean, no shoes from the entrance. Great kitchen/relax area. Large room. Overall a great place to stay. Here are some thoughts to improve the stay. Room would benefit from adding some place where to hook towels, beauty, etc. Entrance needs a stool or two to help people when putting on shoes. The bunk bed squeaks every time the person in the top moves. Walls are very thin and you can hear neighbours snoring.
• Steeve (8/5): 8/10,j y retournerais - Petit déjeuner simple et efficace,il manque du jus de fruit ou jus d orange.la propreté au rdv.la gentillesse,la disponibilité,le sourire du personnel Le petit déjeuner peut être amélioré.
• Francesca (9/5): Very high quality Hostel, at an expensive price. - Services were definitively above the Hostel average: towels, coffee, breakfast... all included. Price is above the Hostel average.
• Steffaney (7/5): -
• Ximing (7/5): -
• erro (10/5): - Şimdiye kadar kaldığım en iyi Hostel olabilir, mutfak ekipmanları çok iyi ve konforlu, kahvaltı sunması avantaj, temizlik çok titiz, sürekli çay ve kahve imkanı olması çok iyi Japonya da saat 15.00 den sonra check in yapılıyor ama öncesinde gidildiğinde en azindan kayıt oluşturup yatakhaneye giriş bi saatte itibaren sinirlandirilabilir, aksi takdirde disardaysaniz sadece check in yapmak için 22.00 ye hostel e donmek zorunda kalıyorsunuz VE dezavantajı bir durum oluşturuyor
• SU CHUAN (8/5): - 乾淨
• Mandy (10/5): The room I stayed in was a great size and the toilet and shower facilities were very good and exceptionally clean. The b - Location was great and it was exceptionally clean. Smoking room
• Constanza (9/5): It was amazing and very comfortable, great staff - The Kitchen is fully equipped The included breakfast is missing something else beyond just bread
• James (7/5): - Facilities were very clean and modern. The breakfast you could barely call a breakfast as it was just a selection of bread and jams.
• Lucija Ana (8/5): - Very nice staff, very clean hostel. For breakfast is served only bread, butter and marmelade.
• Aslı (10/5): Süper ✌️👍 - The facility is really clean. The staff are very good. There is a smoking area. Coffee, tea, etc. are always free. The socializing area is very nice, and the bathrooms and toilets are very clean.
• Lisa (10/5): -
• Valeria (10/5): -
• Daniela (8/5): - Overall really good! Soundproof could be better.
• SUDRE (7/5): -
• MARCELA NICOLETA (8/5): -
• CHECK MEI (10/5): Great location, peaceful atmosphere, amazing service — and a restaurant nearby that’s totally worth planning your schedu - Although the hotel is located near the city center, it still feels surprisingly calm and serene. It’s like a quiet retreat hidden within the city, perfect for relaxing after a busy day. The service was excellent, which honestly feels like the norm in Japan. The staff were attentive and made the entire stay smooth and comfortable. There’s also a great restaurant nearby called Common Dining, which I highly recommend. Just keep in mind that it only operates on weekdays and for half a day on Saturdays — I guess that’s part of its charm :) None
• Bodler (8/5): Bon Hostel pour séjourner à Kyoto! - Hostel bien situé, juste à côté d'un métro pour aller facilement à la gare de Kyoto par exemple. Pas mal de commerces à proximité. Plutôt propre dans l'ensemble ! Possibilité de sympathiser avec les autres habitants de l'auberge dans l'espace commun, bon cadre si vous êtes voyageur solo ou voulez faire des rencontres. C'est propre à mon expérience mais un room mate ronflait énormément et ça a pas mal perturbé mon sommeil et une personne rentrait tard le soir en claquant la porte.

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