Guesthouse Sign vs Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.6km
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Guesthouse Sign

★★ 2-Star
8.4 660
Kyoto
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Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station

★★★ 3-Star
8.6 1,213
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.4 (682)
8.6 (1,248)
Booking.com
8.0 (516)
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7.6
Trip.com
8.6 (29)
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Overall Average
8.4 (1,227)
8.6 (1,248)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Guesthouse Sign Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station
Strengths Strengths
+ Central Kawaramachi location walkable to Nishiki Market and Gion praised for easy sightseeing and food + 5-min walk to Nijojo-mae Station and near Nijo Castle, convenient for sightseeing per many reviews
+ Clean beds, showers, and well-equipped communal kitchen frequently mentioned as convenient + Clean modern rooms with free amenities, repeatedly praised
+ Friendly staff and free luggage storage highlighted in many reviews + Nearby convenience stores, restaurants, bus stops make daily life easy, common mention
+ Spacious common areas great for socializing with other travelers + Friendly staff who speak English, positive feedback
+ Great value for money, satisfying for budget travelers + Laundry and luggage storage helpful for longer stays, noted in reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms small with thin walls letting in neighbor noise repeatedly complained - Hard beds causing back pain, repeated in multiple reviews
- Shared bathrooms get dirty quickly when busy - Rooms feel small, common complaint
- Extra fees for towels and toiletries mentioned - Some mention bathroom mold or shower usage issues

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends Budget travelers

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Kyoto sightseeing

Guest Reviews

Guesthouse Sign

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Great location, friendly staff, clean with workspace

Agoda 10 Solo traveler

Convenient for sightseeing, clean showers, spacious bed

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Staff friendly and quiet despite tricky access

Only one shared shower, awkward timing

Booking.com 8.5 Solo

Great location, clean, friendly staff, many showers

Trip.com 8.5 Couple

Friendly double room staff

Small bathroom, thin walls noise

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Clean and friendly staff, good location

Firm bed

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Clean with sufficient space, convenient area

라쿠텐트래블 4.0 Solo

Near station for sightseeing, spacious room

Bath awkward

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Fresh with nice bathroom, quiet neighborhood

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Great location and staff, clean

Repetitive breakfast

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.6km

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