Nashinoki InnvsKyoto Utano Youth Hostel
Both Nashinoki Inn and Utano Youth Hostel are recommended by experts. On balance, Utano Youth Hostel is preferred by most professionals compared to Nashinoki Inn. Utano Youth Hostel ranks #19 in Kyoto with approval from 3 reviewers such as Time Out, oyster.com and Lonely Planet.
Nashinoki Inn
184 Yanagifurocho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 602-0838
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"In a quiet, peaceful neighborhood north of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, this ryokan has been run since 1970 by a warm and friendly elderly couple that speaks some English." Full review
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