Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto vs SOWAKA

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.9km
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Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto

★★★★★ 5-Star
9.6 668
Kyoto
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SOWAKA

★★★★ 4-Star
9.5 816
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.6 (681)
9.5 (815)
Booking.com
9.4 (126)
9.7 (323)
Expedia
9.8
9.6 (105)
Trip.com
9.5 (104)
9.6 (61)
Overall Average
9.6 (911)
9.5 (1,304)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto SOWAKA
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff's kind and attentive service repeatedly mentioned in reviews + Gion center location with temples, parks, restaurants walking distance repeated in reviews
+ Beautiful lobby and garden views impress many guests + Staff attentively handles luggage, bookings, welcome gifts as praised often
+ Rooms are clean and comfortable with Japanese traditional design + Garden views and bamboo porches provide healing time as mentioned
+ Convenient location next to Nijo Castle and subway station + Delicious dinner and breakfast with great restaurant vibe commonly noted
+ Elegant remodel of traditional building and spotless cleanliness praised
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews mention evening road noise - Some rooms have AC or bathroom design issues noted
- Breakfast composition falls short of expectations - Occasional mentions of noise or chill from old building traits
- Small hotel size means limited facilities - Child under 12 restriction burdensome for families

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Business travelers

Recommended For

Couples Honeymooners Solo adult travelers Culture explorers

Guest Reviews

Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto

Trip.com 10 Couple

Excellent overall service and tasty breakfast

Agoda 10 Couple

Great location by subway and castle, nice balcony view and helpful staff

Agoda 10 Couple

Impressed by staff upgrade and kindness

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Stunning garden maple view, warm staff, tasty food

Expedia 10 Solo

Professional staff, hotel is an oasis in the city

SOWAKA

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Staff handles meal reservations and taxis with warm welcome

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Room 103 prettiest, free minibar, welcome wine so thoughtful

Bathroom floor unstable, lights too bright

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Garden view porch time is ultimate healing

Booking.com 10.0 Couple

Historic remodel charming, staff kind, food excellent

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Spacious traditional room and great food

2nd floor AC broken

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.9km

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