Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto vs Shikishiki Higashiyama

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.7km
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Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

★★ 2-Star
8.0 3,414
Kyoto
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Shikishiki Higashiyama

★ 1-Star
7.9 662
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.0 (3,803)
7.9 (671)
Booking.com
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7.4 (269)
Expedia
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8.0 (96)
Trip.com
8.2 (252)
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Overall Average
8.0 (4,055)
7.9 (1,036)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto Shikishiki Higashiyama
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say walking distance to Kiyomizu-dera makes sightseeing easy + Subway 1 min walk, close to Gion and Kiyomizudera for easy access, many reviews say
+ Spacious shared showers and kitchen allow use without waiting + Clean and stylish building, comfortable beds repeatedly praised
+ Friendly staff and 1st-floor cafe lounge great for mingling + Quiet neighborhood good for rest, easy access to nearby convenience stores and cafes
+ Affordable price with roomy capsules and ample storage repeated in reviews + High value for money, many satisfied with the affordable price
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews mention cockroaches or odors - Shared bathrooms and showers inconvenient, varies by cleaning per reviews
- Common areas lack cleanliness or dorm noise bothers some - Some rooms have strong mold smell and humidity, poor ventilation complaints repeat
- Thin walls let in noise from next room and stairs, many mentions

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Solo travelers Backpackers Friends

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Groups

Guest Reviews

Santiago Guesthouse Kyoto

Trip.com 10 Friends

Near Kiyomizu-dera, cheap capsule hotel with spacious rooms and many showers.

Trip.com 10 Solo

Great location, clean, friendly service, super cheap.

Trip.com 4 Solo

Cockroaches.

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Roomy capsules, convenient laundry, good location.

Common areas not clean.

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Great facilities and cafe lounge, friendly staff.

Shikishiki Higashiyama

Booking.com 7.5 Solo

Location great, near subway and sights recommended

Shared toilet inconvenient, trash behind tub

Booking.com 8.6 Couple

Very clean and quiet, perfect location

3-person room tight with luggage

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Clean, soft bed and warm bedding

Shared shower unisex

Agoda 9.6 Group

Strategic location, all sights 15-20min walk

Shared shower inconvenient

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Easy transport, good for 1 night

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.7km

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