Hotel Banister Kyoto vs Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.1km
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Hotel Banister Kyoto

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 127
Kyoto
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Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei

★★★ 3-Star
9.1 8,430
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.2 (359)
9.1 (8,492)
Booking.com
8.1 (161)
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Expedia
8.8 (111)
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라쿠텐트래블
8.2 (2)
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Trip.com
8.4 (68)
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Overall Average
8.2 (701)
9.1 (8,492)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Banister Kyoto Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are spacious and clean for a Japanese hotel, repeated across sites + Tatami rooms and thick comfy futons praised as clean and comfortable
+ Staff friendliness and good English communication praised often + Staff friendliness and attentiveness repeatedly mentioned
+ Spacious bathrooms with tubs feel comfortable + Convenient location near Nishiki Market, Kawaramachi and transport
+ Beds and pillows are cozy and comfy in many reviews + Authentic ryokan atmosphere for cultural immersion
+ Spacious rooms great for groups and families
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- 10-15 minute walk to Kyoto Station mentioned - Poor soundproofing with noise from adjacent rooms or corridors
- Road and train noise in some reviews - Firm floor mattresses uncomfortable for some
- Onsen and meals require extra fees

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Recommended For

Couples Families Groups Culture seekers

Guest Reviews

Hotel Banister Kyoto

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Very spacious room with tatami, extremely satisfied. Staff kindness top-notch.

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Modern luxury mixed with tradition. Early check-in and luggage storage convenient.

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Clean, good location, delicious breakfast. Daily cleaning nice.

Booking.com 8.6 Solo

Strategic location, spacious clean room. Friendly English-speaking staff.

Noise audible

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Spacious clean with separate bathroom/toilet, best ever.

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei

Agoda 10.0 Group

Clean tatami, comfy futon, great location

Slight soundproofing issue

Agoda 9.2 Family with kids

Spacious room, umbrella provided, near Nishiki

Floor sleeping tiring

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Clean facilities, great ryokan experience

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Authentic tatami immersion perfect

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Best traditional ryokan, friendly staff

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.1km

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