Demizu Machiya vs Gion Elite Terrace

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 3.5km
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Demizu Machiya

★★★★ 4-Star
8.8 5
Kyoto
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Gion Elite Terrace

★★★★ 4-Star
9.2 1,791
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Demizu Machiya Gion Elite Terrace
Agoda
8.4 (12)
9.2 (1,807)
Booking.com
8.5 (4)
9.2 (1,549)
Expedia
9.6 (5)
9.8 (208)
Trip.com
9.6 (3)
9.5 (133)
Overall Average
8.8 (24)
9.2 (3,697)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Demizu Machiya Gion Elite Terrace
Strengths Strengths
+ Traditional machiya vibe with comfortable tatami and futons repeatedly praised + Rooms are spacious and clean for Japanese hotels, repeated across sites
+ Clean, spacious space and garden relaxation highly rated + Central Gion location with Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera walkable, many mentions
+ Quiet neighborhood perfect for peaceful nights + Staff friendly and good at English/Chinese communication, common praise
+ Easy parking and private atmosphere satisfy guests + Lobby free coffee/tea station and laundry convenient
+ Private sauna and terrace great for relaxation
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Far from city center, needs taxi or 15-min walk - Beds too firm in some reviews
- Inconvenient bed setup for groups, lack of cooking tools - Laundry machine wait times long
- Dim kitchen lighting and slight musty smell noted - Bathroom door design or breakfast options inconvenient for some

Recommended For

Couples Cultural experience seekers Drivers

Recommended For

Families Couples Solo travelers Sightseers

Guest Reviews

Demizu Machiya

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Highly recommended authentic Japanese experience, worth it despite not central

Expedia 10.0 Family

Felt the host's care, very comfortable

Booking.com 8.0 Group

True tatami house charm

No direct transport from Kyoto station, taxi needed

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Comfortable, quiet night, cute garden fish

Poor soundproofing and musty smell

Agoda 10.0 Group

Enjoyed machiya atmosphere, clean and spacious

Gion Elite Terrace

Trip.com 10 Family

Close to Kyoto sights, spacious room satisfying

Trip.com 10 Friends

Large room good bathroom convenient location

Booking.com 4.0 Family

Great staff tatami room perfect for kids

Agoda 10.0 Family with kids

Spacious clean room comfortable for 4

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Good location kind staff love round tub

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.5km

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