Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto

Kyoto · Japan

Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto

HostelPunk Score
60% MEH
High confidence 587 reviews
4th best in Kyoto
No bed bug reports in 590 analyzed reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

👕 Laundry 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (12)
Adaptors Luggage Storage Fax Service Reception (Limited Hours) Towels For Hire Linen Included Air Conditioning Key Card Access Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $18 / night
Privates $35 / night

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Worst reviews

USA FEMALE 18-24 Apr 7, 2026 2.0/10

This honestly was the WORST experience of my life. Inconsiderate roommates and absolutely no privacy. It was so bad that I got a hotel room the last day of my stay. I started crying in bed after my roommates came in and turned all the lights on and were incredibly drunk and disrespectful. The property was not clean and not close to the downtown area of Kyoto.

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Ireland MALE 25-30 Nov 10, 2025 2.0/10

Overpriced. Ancient and needs a rework. Beds are creaking and mattress at a slant. Furry bathmats are unhygienic. And kitchen needs and overhaul.

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Canada MALE 25-30 Apr 30, 2025 2.0/10

Very smelly and bad air. Not clean at all and facilities were bad. I got sick after one day of staying there due to bad oxygen (probably didn’t change the filters or there was mold). Very unpleasant stay.

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Netherlands MALE 31-40 May 14, 2024 2.0/10

Geen gordijnen bij de bedden, geen plankje bij het bed, oude meubels, locatie is niet top, te weinig wastafels, lift is vaak de enige manier naar de kamers waardoor je soms 5 min staat te wachten

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Romania FEMALE 25-30 Nov 29, 2025 4.0/10

Paying almost 100 euros per night for a private room just to be asked to rent (pay more) for a towel is a bit of a joke. For the weekday thats almost double the price of a hotel btw. Sadly it wasn't very social either, which is the reason I chose to stay there. You might need an eye mask, window courtain doesn't block out all the light. Other than that no issues. (bed does make some cracking noises, didn't bother me too much tho)

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France MALE 25-30 Mar 5, 2024 4.0/10

Une auberge avec un bon espace commun, une cuisine bien équipée mais l'austérité des dortoirs est redoutable. la chambre est minuscule.

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India MALE 31-40 Dec 22, 2022 4.0/10

You get what you pay for. Staff is fantastic, as is the location. But rooms are old and basic, no central heating in common areas like the corridors to the bathroom so feels cold during the winter months. On the whole - good value for money. Note that they are very serious about the 10 am reception open time. Even if you get there 10 mins before 10 am to leave your bags, they will not open the door to let you enter the property, despite someone being there at the desk.

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 5, 2026 6.0/10

Not very social but it’s a great hostel for a chill time

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Spain FEMALE Feb 1, 2026 6.0/10

bien pero muy pero muy caro para lis servicios que ofrece. lo mejor su ubicacion. lo peor la limpieza de las habitacionez y baños

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England MALE 18-24 Dec 28, 2025 6.0/10

Expensive for what is is. Does the job for a few days and in a great location

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Recent reviews

Germany MALE 18-24 May 9, 2026 Atm 100%

really good hostel

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USA FEMALE 25-30 May 7, 2026 Atm 100%

This is the best hostel I stayed at in Japan. Staff members are constantly cleaning and they keep the place spotless. The receptionist in the front desk speak good English so you are able to communicate with them well. It’s located in a touristy area close to the Kyoto tower that had a food hall underneath it with a variety of delicious food. The lounging area is large and comfortable with comfy couches and tables. They provide free coffee and tea which is so helpful.

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Australia FEMALE 31-40 May 6, 2026 Atm 80%

I had a really great stay here. Staff work hard to keep everything spotless and provide a full kitchen for meals, ample shower/bathroom space, laundry etc. Thankyou!

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Switzerland MALE May 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Alles bestens, gerne wieder

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 30, 2026 Atm 100%

Incredible Hostel! The staff is extremely nice and helpful!! Everything is clean and the location is near the train stations and not too far away from big attractions.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 23, 2026 Atm 100%

A great hostel, great location, toilets and showers were always so clean, kitchen fully equipped to make food and lovely big social area. Staff are also really friendly and helpful too. I personally found it was really social, I met some really special people here! Would definitely go back!

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 20, 2026 Atm 40%

Nice hostel with friendly staff and a decent location. Atmosphere was a bit flat when I was there.

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Italy MALE 31-40 Apr 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Great facilities, good position and very gentle staff

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Australia MALE Apr 13, 2026 Atm 100%

I would stay here again. I stayed in a four beds room. Best part: Room window can be opened, japanese type bath,easy to get to 206 bus stop and JR station. There are two buildings and two common areas, I like the quieter one.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Apr 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Bestes Hostel in dem ich je war. Kostet schon ordentlich was aber das ist liegt an Kyoto.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Apr 7, 2026 Atm 20%

This honestly was the WORST experience of my life. Inconsiderate roommates and absolutely no privacy. It was so bad that I got a hotel room the last day of my stay. I started crying in bed after my roommates came in and turned all the lights on and were incredibly drunk and disrespectful. The property was not clean and not close to the downtown area of Kyoto.

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 5, 2026 Atm 60%

Not very social but it’s a great hostel for a chill time

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England FEMALE 25-30 Mar 28, 2026 Atm 80%

Beautiful place, staff are extremely helpful and kind and offer all the support possible. Security is great and they give you a locker for your room. Location is great and walkable or can get a tube. Atmosphere is lovely and can be super social if you wanted. The only let down I would have to say is that I saw a staff member not wash the duvet cover but rather spray it and you have to make your own bed when you get there which can be annoying when you’ve just arrived from a long trip.

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Canada MALE 25-30 Mar 24, 2026 Atm 100%

Biggest flaw with this hostel is some dorm beds don’t have currents at all so beware if a light sensitive sleeper.

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel, super clean!

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England MALE 18-24 Mar 19, 2026 Atm 80%

Brilliant hostel very close to the train station so makes it very easy to see everything Kyoto has to offer. Plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance. Lockers under the bed are huge so will fit pretty much all sizes of luggage, regularly cleaned and with a massive common room.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Mar 17, 2026 Atm 60%

It's a large commercial Hostel with multiple floors, so it often felt quite anonymous and it was hard to meet new people. The room was quite small and had only a tiny window, so the air got bad quickly. The beds lacked any sort of bedside table to put your phone, glasses etc. Everything else was good, they offer a large common area.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Nice hostel, no curtains on beds, was ok to stay in

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Spain FEMALE 31-40 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 100%

De los mejores hostels que he estado en Japon con respecto a su ambiente y sociabilidad! Las grandes zonas comunes te permiten conocer gente con más facilidad. Volvería seguro

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Singapore MALE 31-40 Mar 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Close to the centre of town, and a very social hostel! Had a great time here, would come back again.