Where to stay in Kyoto when you are going alone

9 places read, grouped by the choice you are actually making. Every one has been read rather than listed.

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Women only

Properties or dorms that take women exclusively.

Len Kyoto KawaramachiWomen only
Tatami-style dorms with women-only options and lockers, reception open 24 hours.
Hostel

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Hostels

Where most first solo trips start, and where meeting people costs no effort.

PIECE HOSTEL SANJO
Free breakfast and Wi-Fi in Gion, with a communal kitchen; reception open 8am to midnight.
Hostel · 4.7 from 1,685
Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto
Two shared kitchens, a cafe bar and a furnished rooftop terrace in Higashiyama.
Hostel · 4.5 from 1,519
PIECE HOSTEL KYOTO
Dorms and private rooms in Gion, with bike rentals and an airport shuttle.
Hostel · 4.7 from 1,309
Wise Owl Hostels Kyoto
Offers both dorm beds and private rooms, all with shared bathroom facilities.
Hostel · 4.2 from 266
Ryokan Hostel Gion
Hostel · 4.5 from 257

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Hotels and guesthouses

A door of your own.

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Homestays

Staying in someone’s home, usually with the family there.

Guesthouse Soi
Maki-san, the co-owner, is hands-on cleaning and present throughout the day, which tells you something about how the place runs. The communal kitchen and breakfast area are genuinely well kept. Reviews do not mention evening staffing hours, so worth checking ahead.
Homestay · 4.8 from 456 · about $45 a night