Carta Hotel Kyoto Gion vs Calligraphy House

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 3.7km
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Carta Hotel Kyoto Gion

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 1,817
Kyoto
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Calligraphy House

★★★ 3-Star
6.4 334
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.3 (1,789)
6.4 (332)
Booking.com
7.9 (1,317)
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Expedia
8.6 (95)
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Trip.com
8.1 (39)
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Overall Average
8.3 (3,240)
6.4 (332)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Carta Hotel Kyoto Gion Calligraphy House
Strengths Strengths
+ Walkable to Gion and Nishiki Market, convenient for sightseeing + Convenient for Fushimi Inari Shrine on foot, near bus and convenience store
+ Rooms clean and bright with large windows, repeated praise + Tatami and traditional decor give strong Japanese vibe, great for photos
+ Staff communicative in English/Japanese, luggage storage handy + Friendly host, easy use of shared kitchen and laundry
+ Bus stop right outside for easy public transport + Good space and value for money
+ Lobby coffee machine great for relaxing
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms small, tight for two with luggage - Shared bathrooms and showers cramped, cold in winter complaints repeat
- Low floors have blocked views or noise - Thin walls transmit noise, cleanliness issues
- Poor soundproofing lets in interlayer/road noise - Host curt or far from city center comments

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Tourists Families

Recommended For

Couples Groups Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Carta Hotel Kyoto Gion

Booking.com 7.9 Solo

Central location convenient for sights, staff speaks English well. Clean room with basics

Sign hidden, room small

Trip.com 9.0 Couple

Great location, good facilities, friendly staff. Very clean on arrival

Cockroach at night

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Clean with yukata provided. No dust, comfortable

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Compact but bright with large windows. Good value location

Expedia 10.0 Family

Perfect location, friendly staff. Clean and comfy

Calligraphy House

Agoda 8.4 Group

Friendly owner, good location. Attractive traditional vibe

Shared spaces require quietness

Agoda 6.0 Solo

Place itself not bad

Road noise and no tatami complaint

Agoda 8.0 Family with teens

Great traditional house experience, many nearby eateries

Clogged drain

Agoda 6.8 Couple

Convenient stores nearby, room sufficient

Noise transmission

Booking.com 2.4 Solo

Beautiful traditional room, kind host

Winter cold and bathroom inconvenience

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.7km

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