Kyoto - cheap accommodatiom

Hi! I'm planning my trip to Japan and I'm looking for really cheap accommodation w Kyoto for me and my three friends. Would you recommend me something? It could be hotel, hostel, whatever...

hanahostel is very nice and a great deal.

I recommend your stay for 4 peoples at Shimizu Ryokan. It cost 6480 yen per person on weekday. If you would like to stay more cheaper, Kaosan guest house or J-hopper etc.

Try Toyoko Inn (http://www.toyoko-inn.com)
You can rent a twin room (2 beds) for about 9000 Yen per night. You get free breakfast each morning and each room has both wired and wireless internet, a kettle, tv, and a fridge. Every Toyoko Inn also offers coin laundry on site.

If you sign up as for their membership you will get 5% off your room rate Monday to Saturday, 10% off room rate on Sundays and Holidays, and after every 10 night stays you get a free night. Membership is a one time single payment of 1500 Yen, but you start saving immediately and the membership pays for itself very quickly.

Sorry, I made a mistake in my post above about Toyoko Inn. The membership discount is 20% on Sundays and holidays, not 10%.

I recommend Oki Inn. Its near Heian Shrine Station and walkable to many attractions.

It is a female only lodging but if you send them an email, you can book the whole room, that has two bunk beds.

If you need real cheap, then piece hostel or JHoppers or K House...