Hakone guesthouse gaku vs Hakone HOSTEL 1914

Same City · Hakone Distance: 1.4km
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Hakone guesthouse gaku

★★ 2-Star
8.9 108
Hakone
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Hakone HOSTEL 1914

★ 1-Star
9.4 299
Hakone
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.7 (125)
9.5 (1,350)
Booking.com
8.4 (599)
9.6 (1,019)
Expedia
9.0 (83)
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Trip.com
8.5 (21)
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Overall Average
8.9 (828)
9.4 (2,369)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hakone guesthouse gaku Hakone HOSTEL 1914
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 5-min walk to Gora Station for easy sightseeing + Host Kana's kindness and thoughtful help (itinerary tips, bookings) praised in every review
+ Spacious, clean shared kitchen and lounge great for cooking and relaxing + Old but well-maintained facilities with communal kitchen and lounge for comfortable mingling
+ Hosts are friendly, flexible with early luggage storage and check-in + Close to Miyanoshita Station and bus stops, convenient for Hakone sightseeing
+ Rooftop terrace has great views, perfect for sunsets + Easy access to nearby bakery, convenience stores, and onsens frequently mentioned
+ Rooms are clean with comfortable mattresses
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Few shared showers/toilets lead to waiting times - Old wooden building leads to dust and noise complaints
- No elevator, steep stairs tough with heavy luggage - Surrounding alleys dark in evenings, making return trips uneasy
- Some rooms have moldy smells and hard floors

Recommended For

Couples Groups Backpackers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Groups Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Hakone guesthouse gaku

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Friendly host, large clean room, no issues with shared spaces

Agoda 10.0 Group

Very clean, great shower pressure, amazing rooftop view

Booking.com 2.8 Solo

Excellent location next to Gora Station

Need more showers

Expedia 8.0 Couple

Clean and comfortable, good location

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Convenient near station, clean room

Hakone HOSTEL 1914

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Host auntie kind, impressed by itinerary tips and care

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Clean, host attentive, 4-5min to station

Lots of dust, dark evenings

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Staff kind, clean and quiet facilities

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Kana-san kind and helpful, dorm warm and cozy

Noise and no curtains

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Best host Kana, helped with bookings kindly

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.4km

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