Hostel Tomal vs Hotel Livemax Kagoshima

Same City · Kagoshima Distance: 0.7km
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Hostel Tomal

★ 1-Star
8.7 170
Kagoshima
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Hotel Livemax Kagoshima

★★ 2-Star
7.8 2,575
Kagoshima
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.7 (711)
7.8 (3,872)
Booking.com
8.6 (526)
7.4 (536)
Expedia
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7.6 (144)
라쿠텐트래블
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7.6 (59)
Trip.com
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9.0 (224)
Overall Average
8.7 (1,237)
7.8 (4,835)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hostel Tomal Hotel Livemax Kagoshima
Strengths Strengths
+ Right next to JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station and tram stop, super convenient for getting around + Many reviews highlight Sakurajima view right from room windows
+ Owner Shoko's friendliness and warm hospitality repeatedly praised + 3-5 min walk to Kagoshima Station·ferry terminal and supermarket convenience repeatedly mentioned
+ Spacious common lounge and kitchen foster easy mingling with other travelers + Staff kindness and room cleanliness praised across sites
+ Cozy hostel vibe offers great value for the price + Free parking (shared supermarket) and in-room microwave noted for great value
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator on 4th floor, tough with heavy luggage - Dated and tired facilities complained in multiple reviews
- Shared bathrooms and showers are very basic - Bathroom mold·odor·toilet noise·AC issues mentioned
- Some note kitchen not always spotless - Strong smoke smell in smoking rooms and uneven cleaning noted

Recommended For

Solo travelers Groups Budget travelers

Recommended For

Sakurajima tourists Solo travelers Budget business travelers

Guest Reviews

Hostel Tomal

Booking.com 8.6 Solo

Cosy den next to JR station, friendly hostess

Booking.com 8.6 Solo

Peaceful atmosphere created by owner

Booking.com 7.2 Solo

Good value, nice common area, friendly owner

Kitchen not very clean

Agoda 10.0 Group

Close to Tenmonkan, great public transport access

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Super friendly Shoko, feels like friend's home

Hotel Livemax Kagoshima

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Heart of downtown with Sakurajima view, kind staff and supermarket next door

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Right by Sakurajima, 5-min ferry, convenient mart and friendly staff

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Beautiful Sakurajima view, great location and nice staff

Agoda 8.8 Family with teens

Spacious room with pretty Sakurajima view and clean

Expedia 4.0 Solo

Courteous staff despite understaffing and renovations

Bathroom mold and hallway chemical smell

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.7km

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