Kyoto Utano Youth HostelvsHotel Hokke Club Kyoto
Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto and Utano Youth Hostel are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, Utano Youth Hostel ranks marginally higher than Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto. Utano Youth Hostel scores 76 with recommendations from 3 reviewers including Time Out, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel
29 Uzumasanakayamacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 616-8191
From $27/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Time Out
"The Utano is tucked away in the far north-west of the city. ... Yet this is the newest...largest and most attractive youth hostel in town." Full review
Oyster
2.0
"This modern hostel is set in a green, natural area in Northwest Kyoto, a bit far from downtown but close to temples and natural features, including the Arashiyama bamboo forest." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The best hostel in Kyoto, Utano is friendly and well organised and makes a convenient base for the sights of Northwest Kyoto (but keep in mind that it’s a hike to reach any other part of town)." Full review
Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto
579-16 Higashi Shiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8216
From $48/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's
"Offers clean and pleasantly decorated Western-style rooms, all with feather quilts and smallish bathrooms. Note that the cheapest singles and doubles don't have windows." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"This budget, 187-room property across from Kyoto station is centrally located for sightseeing, with easy access to subways and buses." Full review