APA Hotel Kyoto-Gion Excellent vs Hotel Dainichi-Ji Temple Kyoto Kisshoin

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 5.1km
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APA Hotel Kyoto-Gion Excellent

★★★ 3-Star
8.0 2,949
Kyoto
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Hotel Dainichi-Ji Temple Kyoto Kisshoin

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 58
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.1 (2,975)
8.8 (375)
Booking.com
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8.8 (414)
Expedia
8.4 (1,001)
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라쿠텐트래블
8.4 (166)
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Trip.com
7.7 (16)
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Overall Average
8.0 (4,158)
8.5 (789)

Strengths & Weaknesses

APA Hotel Kyoto-Gion Excellent Hotel Dainichi-Ji Temple Kyoto Kisshoin
Strengths Strengths
+ Overwhelming reviews praise Gion-central location walkable to Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera + Tatami rooms and interior that capture the charm of traditional Japanese houses
+ Rooms clean with comfy beds, ground-floor Starbucks convenient + Convenient access provided by the free shuttle bus to Kyoto Station
+ Breakfast buffet tasty with Kyoto-style obanzai repeatedly mentioned + Neat and delicious Japanese-style breakfast menu
+ Quick check-in/out and easy luggage storage frequently noted + Friendly and attentive service from the staff
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Renovation noise and unable to open windows noted in several reviews - Distance from Kyoto Station and major tourist attractions
- Smoking odors, spotty cleaning, toilet issues repeatedly mentioned - Rooms are somewhat small, which can be inconvenient for those with heavy luggage
- Mixed feelings regarding the cemetery located behind the hotel

Recommended For

Tourists Couples Families

Recommended For

Travelers preferring traditional lodging Travelers seeking a quiet rest

Guest Reviews

APA Hotel Kyoto-Gion Excellent

라쿠텐트래블 5.0

Gion entrance for night walks, Yasaka Shrine morning visit, tasty breakfast

Expedia 10.0

Perfect proximity to everything, clean rooms

Trip.com 8.5 Couple

Close to Gion and Kiyomizu-dera with many eateries

Agoda 9.6 Couple/2 travelers

Best Gion location, friendly staff no noise

라쿠텐트래블 2.0

Toilet water slow drain, unhelpful staff response

Hotel Dainichi-Ji Temple Kyoto Kisshoin

Agoda 9.6 Family with teens

Free laundry machine available and staff are very kind.

Booking.com 8.0 Solo traveler

Very comfortable mattress and clear TV. Free shuttle bus is very useful.

The cemetery behind the hotel might be a concern for some.

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Tatami room makes the space feel larger and breakfast is delicious.

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.1km

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