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By choosing a hostel, you can reduce your spending on lodging and use more of your money for exploring during your holiday. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its temples and monuments.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of forms, but they all have a few qualities in common, including budget prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many have private options too).

Based on reviews from our guests, these hostels in Kyoto have positive ratings: Piece Hostel Kyoto - Located within a 5-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a bar, as well as a rooftop terrace. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. Piece Hostel Sanjo - Located within a 5-minute walk of Nishiki Market. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a bar and laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. R Star Hostel Kyoto Japan - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Gojo Station. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, hairdryers and bed sheets in all rooms. Ryokan Hostel Gion - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Sanjo Keihan Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a lift. You’ll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Kyoto, one of Expedia’s 90 hostels might be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. The rainiest months in Kyoto are July, June, September and October, with each month seeing an average of 206 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate these things around Kyoto. Get out into nature with places such as Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Okazaki Park and Maruyama Park. Cultural attractions include GEAR - Art Complex 1928, Pontocho’s Kaburenjo Theater and Kyoto International Manga Museum. Visit landmarks such as Kiyamachi Street, Teramachi Street and Nishiki Market.

Keep this information about transit options in Kyoto on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Osaka (ITM-Itami), 24 mi (38.6 km) away. Another option is Kobe (UKB), which is 40 mi (64.4 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Shiyakusho-mae Station, Sanjo Keihan Station and Karasuma Oike Station. To explore more of the area, catch a train at Sanjo Station, Jingu-marutamachi Station or Kyoto Kawaramachi Station.