Kyoto Utano Youth HostelvsKyoto Central Inn
Both Kyoto Central Inn and Utano Youth Hostel are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Utano Youth Hostel ranks significantly higher than Kyoto Central Inn. Utano Youth Hostel ranks #19 in Kyoto with accolades from 3 sources including Time Out, Lonely Planet and oyster.com.
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
Kyoto Central Inn
Shijokawaramachi Nishi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8002
From $73/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Smoking Rooms
- Meeting Rooms
- Dry Cleaning
Frommer's
"It resembles a business hotel, but thanks to its great location, about 50% of its guests are tourists, with twins making up the vast majority of its rooms." Full review