Houka vs ＆zen.Kyoto Gion

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.4km
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Houka

★★★★ 4-Star
9.0 22
Kyoto
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＆zen.Kyoto Gion

★★★★ 4-Star
9.4 88
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Houka ＆zen.Kyoto Gion
Agoda
9.3 (138)
9.3 (92)
Booking.com
9.4 (111)
9.5 (56)
Expedia
9.8 (6)
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Trip.com
9.4 (4)
9.5 (8)
Overall Average
9.0 (259)
9.4 (156)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Houka ＆zen.Kyoto Gion
Strengths Strengths
+ Traditional machiya style with modern amenities making it very comfortable, per many reviews + Reviews repeatedly note spacious and clean rooms across sites
+ Spacious enough for families or groups of 3+, repeated in reviews + Washer, kitchen, projector are convenient per many reviews
+ Futons, beds, and showers praised as extremely comfortable across sites + Walking distance to Gion spots praised commonly
+ Quiet neighborhood yet close to stations, shops, restaurants for easy access + Staff friendly and good English communication highlighted
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Separate check-in location away from property is inconvenient, per reviews - Nighttime noise from nearby entertainment areas noted
- Some areas have dust or tatami odor issues mentioned - Shower issues or hard beds mentioned in some reviews
- Lack of bedside lighting or outlets noted - Lack of natural light makes rooms dark per opinions

Recommended For

Families Groups Kyoto tradition seekers

Recommended For

Families Groups Gion explorers

Guest Reviews

Houka

Booking.com 9.4 Family

Spacious authentic Japanese home, super comfy beds, quiet yet near station

Booking.com 9.4 Couple

Best in Japan, traditional with modern tech, heated floors heavenly shower

Agoda 9.2 Group

Fun renovated 120yr old house, clean modern bathroom

Agoda 9.6 Family

Kids loved the vibe, perfect for family hangout

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Local charm, convenient transport, great environment

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＆zen.Kyoto Gion

Agoda 10.0 Group

Spacious clean room, kitchen washer convenient, projector TV great

Agoda 10.0 Family with young children

Walking to Gion, washer and bathroom excellent, very clean

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Central Gion location, full kitchen washer, convenient

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Washer dryer convenient, helpful staff

Agoda 8.8 Family with teens

Good Gion access clean room

Night entertainment noise

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.4km

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