Located a 10-minute stroll from Gojo underground station, R Star Hostel Kyoto features a lift and a vending machine. The hostel lies in the Shimogyo Ward district, and the nearest bus stop, Karasuma Matsubara, is approximately 100 metres away.
Historical sites in the area include Nijo Castle, situated 2.4 km away. Inabado is 5 minutes' walk away, and a temple, a palace, and a museum are close to this hostel.
The 2-star R Star Hostel Kyoto offers an individual safe, coffee and tea making facilities in some of the air-conditioned rooms. Apart from entertainment options like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, guests may also make use of a sofa. Some rooms feature lockers, as well as bunk beds. Offering amenities such as hair dryers, the private bathrooms have a bathtub and a separate toilet.
A buffet breakfast is served daily. Guests can enjoy dinner at Goichi Pizza, which is in the vicinity of the hostel, or at Cafe & Dining Amber Court, approximately 100 metres away. There is a shared kitchen at the accommodation. The shared kitchen offers coffee and tea makers, and a refrigerator. The nearest airport is Itami, located within 50 km from the property.