R Star Hostel Kyoto

R Star Hostel Kyoto sits in Shimogyo Ward, one of those discreet hostel additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel modest; the touches…

R Star Hostel Kyoto sits in Shimogyo Ward, one of those discreet hostel additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel modest; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been uneven. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 1,900 reviews, scoring solid on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Pricing has been sitting near €19 a night and the value score puts it in a strong-value bracket compared with similar properties. All told, R Star Hostel Kyoto reads as one of those Kyoto addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.