Yoshikawa Inn TempravsKyoto Utano Youth Hostel
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Utano Youth Hostel scores slightly higher than Yoshikawa Inn Tempra. Utano Youth Hostel ranks #19 in Kyoto with positive reviews from 3 reviews including Time Out, Lonely Planet and oyster.com.
Yoshikawa Inn Tempra
135 Matsushitacho Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8093
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Dry Cleaning
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"Known for its tempura, this inn also offers tatami rooms, the best of which offer views of the largest garden I've seen in a downtown Kyoto ryokan." 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