Hostel KIKO vs Sendai Guest House Umebachi Hostel KIKO vs Sendai Guest House Umebachi
Same City · Sendai
Distance: 3.7km
Overview
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Hostel KIKO
Hostel KIKO
★
1-Star
7.7
362 reviews
Sendai
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Sendai Guest House Umebachi
Sendai Guest House Umebachi
★
1-Star
8.9
151 reviews
Sendai
Property Type: -
Room Size: -
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Hostel KIKO Hostel KIKO | Sendai Guest Ho... Sendai Guest House Umebachi |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
| 라쿠텐트래블 | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Hostel KIKO Hostel KIKO | Sendai Guest Ho... Sendai Guest House Umebachi |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
7.9
(1,432)
|
9.0
(524)
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| Booking.com |
7.8
(993)
|
9.1
(343)
|
| Overall Average |
7.7
(2,425)
|
8.9
(867)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Hostel KIKO Hostel KIKO | Sendai Guest House Umebachi Sendai Guest House Umebachi |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Staff are friendly and communicate well in Japanese and English, per many reviews | + Overwhelming mentions of owner's and staff's kindness and hospitality |
| + Spacious clean shared kitchen and lounge great for travelers to cook and mingle | + Fun communal dinners in common areas with other travelers |
| + Comfortable beds with good AC, warm even in winter repeated praise | + Clean rooms and common spaces, comfortable beds |
| + Clean showers and toilets available 24/7 | + Home-like warm atmosphere for natural mingling |
| + Great value for facilities, walkable to Sendai Station | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Poor hallway and room soundproofing with repeated noise complaints | - Short walk to station can be tough in summer |
| - Tucked in alley, hard to find first time | - No lockers or safes noted as issues |
| - Dorms tight for big luggage, some cleaning lapses | - Some mention bed smells |
Recommended For
Solo travelers
Budget travelers
Social minglers
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Recommended For
Groups
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Guest Reviews
Hostel KIKO
Hostel KIKO
Agoda
9.6
Solo
Clean shared spaces, friendly staff, walkable to Sendai Station
Agoda
8.8
Solo
Smooth WiFi, great value
Bit of a walk from station
Booking.com
3.6
Solo
Well-equipped kitchen, convenient location, unique vibe
Some kitchen pans old
Booking.com
3.2
Solo
Warm kotatsu in lounge, no issues
Agoda
7.2
Solo
Clean common areas, free access
Poor soundproofing, self-make sheets
Sendai Guest House Umebachi
Sendai Guest House Umebachi
Agoda
8.0
Solo
Very kind owner, can buy Nikka whiskey glasses
Bit far from station, tough in summer
Agoda
8.0
Solo
Friendly staff, great for beer in lounge
Booking.com
4.0
Individual
Owner's hospitality top, delicious dinner comfy bed
Booking.com
4.0
Individual
Friendly staff clean, cozy communal dinner
Booking.com
4.0
Individual
Home-like warm vibe, natural chats
Location Comparison
Distance: 3.7km
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