HARUYA Umekoji vs R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.4km
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HARUYA Umekoji

★ 1-Star
8.0 2,061
Kyoto
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R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

★★ 2-Star
8.6 4,116
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.0 (2,074)
8.6 (4,121)
Booking.com
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8.4 (2,034)
Expedia
8.4 (99)
-
Trip.com
8.5 (60)
8.7
Overall Average
8.0 (2,233)
8.6 (6,155)

Strengths & Weaknesses

HARUYA Umekoji R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan
Strengths Strengths
+ Cleanliness, comfortable beds, and cozy traditional house vibe repeatedly mentioned + Clean rooms and shared showers/toilets repeatedly mentioned
+ Self check-in convenient after adjustment, easy access via nearby bus stops + Convenient location near convenience stores and stations
+ Good location for Kyoto center, plenty of nearby convenience stores + Friendly staff who speak English and Korean
+ Morning porridge service and shared kitchen praised + Communal kitchen and free breakfast bread/coffee/tea praised
+ Luggage storage and laundry facilities convenient
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Thin walls in old building let noise through, multiple mentions - Only one pillow, uncomfortable per reviews
- Waiting for shared bathrooms/showers, AC malfunctions noted - Mixed-gender shared bathrooms uncomfortable
- Towels and amenities extra cost bothers some - Poor soundproofing, noise heard
- Staff knocks to wake at checkout

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Friend groups

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Couples/Groups Budget families

Guest Reviews

HARUYA Umekoji

Expedia 10.0 Solo traveler

Very clean

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Cozy silent peaceful prime location traditional experience

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Authentic experience self check-in easy morning porridge

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Beautiful cozy traditional room clean safe capsule

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Retro vibe good AC comfortable no shower wait

Some bugs

R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

Booking.com 8.4 Solo

Clean, friendly staff, good location

No gender-separated bathrooms

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Clean, great location, free breakfast

Small room

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Best hostel, clean with great facilities

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Good location, comfortable facilities, Korean staff friendly

Poor soundproofing

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Clean, convenient elevator, friendly staff

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.4km

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