Hostel Niniroom vs Koto-an Japanese Townhouse

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 3.0km

Overview

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Hostel Niniroom

★★ 2-Star
8.9 1,013
Kyoto
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Koto-an Japanese Townhouse

★★ 2-Star
7.7 158
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.9 (1,017)
7.8 (160)
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8.0
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8.9 (1,017)
7.7 (160)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hostel Niniroom Koto-an Japanese Townhouse
Strengths Strengths
+ Toilets and showers are very clean with strong water pressure, repeated in reviews + Tatami room and garden's traditional romance repeatedly mentioned in reviews
+ Staff are friendly and responsive, many mentions + Convenient location near Gojo Station for Kyoto travel
+ 1st-floor 24/7 lounge and kitchen convenient for studying or snacks + Clean rooms and kind staff praised
+ Easy to chat with other guests in common areas, international vibe + High satisfaction with Japanese bath and hot water
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Thin walls let next-room noise and conversations through, multiple complaints - Poor soundproofing in traditional building, other guests' noise heard frequently
- Windowless rooms feel hot and stuffy - Check-in at separate reception inconvenient with luggage
- Renovation noise or ceiling finish issues mentioned - Drafts through sliding doors or tatami stains noted

Recommended For

Solo travelers Students Backpackers

Recommended For

Couples Groups Traditional house lovers

Guest Reviews

Hostel Niniroom

Agoda 10.0 Solo

24/7 lounge perfect for studying, friendly staff

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Great location, smiling staff, meet international friends at bar

Small room, ceiling debris issue

Agoda 8.8 Solo

Clean toilets, easy luggage storage

Thin walls let noise and light through

Booking.com 4.0 Individual

Perfect location, lovely staff, clean spacious rooms

Needs better soundproofing

Booking.com 4.0 Individual

Comfortable lounge, great shower pressure

No window, room hot

Koto-an Japanese Townhouse

Agoda 8.8 Group

Clean hygienic room, other guests considerate

Thin walls poor soundproofing

Agoda 8.0 Group

Romantic tatami room, kind staff hot water good

Draft through sliding door gap

Agoda 8.8 Family

Good Japanese house experience location garden great

Poor soundproofing awkward night noise

Agoda 10.0 Family

Old street vibe interior well-utilized

라쿠텐트래블 1.0 Friends

Separate check-in walk, no soundproofing

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.0km

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