Guest House Atagoya vs Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 8.7km
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Guest House Atagoya

★★ 2-Star
8.8 128
Kyoto
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Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
8.8 64
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.8 (247)
8.9 (534)
Booking.com
8.5 (99)
8.6 (411)
Expedia
9.8 (11)
9.0 (118)
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8.5 (2)
Trip.com
8.8 (13)
8.7 (54)
Overall Average
8.8 (370)
8.8 (1,119)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Guest House Atagoya Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the easy walking access to Arashiyama bamboo grove and station + Gion central location with Yasaka Shrine, Pontocho walkable, many reviews say
+ Host Kenji is repeatedly praised for kind help with local tips and luggage storage + Rooms spacious and clean for Japan, comfortable beds repeated in reviews
+ Shared kitchen and bathroom are clean and well-maintained per reviews + Friendly and helpful staff mentioned across sites
+ Lots of reviews enjoy the tatami and futon for authentic Japanese experience + Convenience store right nearby for easy snacks, per reviews
+ Common feedback on the quiet and cozy atmosphere
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Several reviews note steep and narrow stairs make second-floor rooms inconvenient - Weak AC in summer, no pre-cooling so hot on arrival complaints
- Shared bathrooms on first floor are a hassle at night per repeated complaints - Street-facing rooms get streetlight glare or noise, some reviews
- Some mention common area cleanliness issues from other guests or poor soundproofing - Cleaning or towel changes delayed or forgotten in some cases

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Arashiyama visitors

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Sightseers

Guest Reviews

Guest House Atagoya

Booking.com 8.5 Solo

Great for Arashiyama bamboo and station, kind host

Steep stairs

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Host helps with tips and luggage, perfect location

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Clean, 3min walk to station, helpful Kenji

Expedia 10.0 Family

Tatami experience great, welcoming host

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Cozy near station 3min, friendly host

Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel

Trip.com 10 Family

Great location, clean, comfortable beds, big room for Japan

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Best Gion location, clean spacious comfortable room

Hard for taxi to find

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Walkable to transport and sights, large clean room

Streetlight bright in road-facing room

Booking.com 4.0 Other

Great central Gion location and quiet

Expedia 10 Other

Close to Gion, great staff, clean room

Location Comparison

Distance: 8.7km

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