Kyoto Machiya Stay Gekkoan vs Gion Guesthouse Yururi

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 3.7km
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Kyoto Machiya Stay Gekkoan

★ 1-Star
9.9 21
Kyoto
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Gion Guesthouse Yururi

★★ 2-Star
9.1 87
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.7 (59)
9.0 (91)
Expedia
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9.0 (24)
Trip.com
9.9 (6)
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Overall Average
9.9 (65)
9.1 (115)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kyoto Machiya Stay Gekkoan Gion Guesthouse Yururi
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff's attentive hospitality and Kyoto history/sightseeing guidance repeatedly mentioned + Owners' kindness mentioned repeatedly in all reviews
+ Relaxing in private garden and onsen tub is the highlight in many reviews + Central Gion location for easy walking to Kiyomizu-dera and Gion streets
+ Daily snacks, tea, and Japanese breakfast leave strong impressions + Clean shared bathrooms/showers and curtained beds for privacy
+ Clean, elegant rooms with living traditional aesthetics praised repeatedly + Fun atmosphere mingling with other travelers in common lounge
+ Quiet nights and comfy bedding for good sleep
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- One review mentions discomfort sitting at the traditional floor table - Poor soundproofing with noise complaints
- Small rooms and limited facility usage times
- Basic breakfast of two bread slices and one banana

Recommended For

Couples Cultural explorers Relaxation seekers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples/small groups Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Kyoto Machiya Stay Gekkoan

Trip.com 10 Couple

Staff hospitality and custom itinerary made perfect experience

Trip.com 10 Couple

Traditional space and private onsen impressive

Agoda 10 Couple

Shin & Shohei team's attentive service and history best

Agoda 10 Couple

Daily snacks and tea were anticipated

Trip.com 8 Couple

Traditional design great but table uncomfortable

Traditional table uncomfortable

Gion Guesthouse Yururi

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Owners super kind, great location walk to Kiyomizu-dera

Agoda 8.4 Solo traveler

Owners caring, amazing location

Poor soundproofing

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Owners like friends, temples nearby

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Central Gion near temples and lanes

Agoda 9.2 Business traveler

Friendly staff, good location, will return

Basic breakfast, chilly

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.7km

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