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Kyoto's youth hostels are accustomed to foreigners and are cleaner than many of their
overseas counterparts. A room in a typical youth hostel costs about ¥3200, cash only.
Membership is not necessary.
Guesthouses
Guesthouses are similar to youth hostels, without the regimented atmosphere and with
various perks thrown in, like on-site restaurants, bars etc. Guesthouses usually have both
dorms, which average ¥2500 per person, and a variety of private rooms, which average
¥3500 per person.
Capsule Hotels
Unlike most capsule hotels, which serve as refuges for sozzled salarymen who've missed
the last train home, Kyoto's capsule hotels are geared to travellers, including foreign trav-
ellers. You probably already know what a capsule hotel is: a simple hotel where you sleep
in a small 'capsule' and use common bathing facilities. They're fun, but be prepared for
noise.
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