Guest House Kyoto Inn vs Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.3km
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Guest House Kyoto Inn

★★ 2-Star
8.1 171
Kyoto
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Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station

★★★ 3-Star
8.6 1,213
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.1 (911)
8.6 (1,248)
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7.6
Trip.com
8.7 (68)
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Overall Average
8.1 (979)
8.6 (1,248)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Guest House Kyoto Inn Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff are friendly and helpful with luggage and thoughtful service in many reviews + 5-min walk to Nijojo-mae Station and near Nijo Castle, convenient for sightseeing per many reviews
+ Clean beds and showers with good hot water pressure + Clean modern rooms with free amenities, repeatedly praised
+ Convenient near station with convenience stores and bakeries nearby + Nearby convenience stores, restaurants, bus stops make daily life easy, common mention
+ Many foreigners create fun interactions in common areas + Friendly staff who speak English, positive feedback
+ Laundry and luggage storage helpful for longer stays, noted in reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- 20 minutes to central Kyoto tourist spots with few late-night eateries - Hard beds causing back pain, repeated in multiple reviews
- Extra fees for towel rental and taxes - Rooms feel small, common complaint
- Complicated layout and limited storage space complaints - Some mention bathroom mold or shower usage issues

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Budget travelers

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Kyoto sightseeing

Guest Reviews

Guest House Kyoto Inn

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Great hostel facilities, convenient location, clean beds

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Friendly staff, clean bathrooms and kitchen, near Kyoto Station

Agoda 9.2 Business traveler

Good guest manners, strong showers

Mixed dorm may be cold

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Great rooftop, friendly owner and staff

Trip.com 9.5 Solo traveler

Clean and top service

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Clean and friendly staff, good location

Firm bed

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Clean with sufficient space, convenient area

라쿠텐트래블 4.0 Solo

Near station for sightseeing, spacious room

Bath awkward

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Fresh with nice bathroom, quiet neighborhood

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Great location and staff, clean

Repetitive breakfast

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.3km

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