Kyoto Utano Youth HostelvsHotel MyStays Kyoto Shijo
Both Hotel MyStays Kyoto Shijo and Utano Youth Hostel are recommended by professionals. Overall, Utano Youth Hostel scores slightly higher than Hotel MyStays Kyoto Shijo. Utano Youth Hostel ranks #19 in Kyoto with recommendations from 3 reviews such as Time Out, oyster.com 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 MyStays Kyoto Shijo
52 Kasaboko-cho, Shijo-dori Aburanokoji Higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8494
From $31/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"This tourist/business hotel is a step ahead of older competitors, offering stylish rooms with contemporary furnishings." Full review