Hotel Banister Kyoto vs Ryokan Hirashin Kyoto

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.6km
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Hotel Banister Kyoto

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 127
Kyoto
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Ryokan Hirashin Kyoto

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 1,024
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.2 (359)
8.2 (1,034)
Booking.com
8.1 (161)
7.8 (154)
Expedia
8.8 (111)
8.4 (131)
라쿠텐트래블
8.2 (2)
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Trip.com
8.4 (68)
8.4 (69)
Overall Average
8.2 (701)
8.2 (1,388)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Banister Kyoto Ryokan Hirashin Kyoto
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are spacious and clean for a Japanese hotel, repeated across sites + Many reviews praise the location near Nishiki Market and eateries
+ Staff friendliness and good English communication praised often + Staff friendliness and welcoming attitude repeatedly mentioned
+ Spacious bathrooms with tubs feel comfortable + Clean sento (public bath) great for relieving daily fatigue
+ Beds and pillows are cozy and comfy in many reviews + Spacious tatami rooms offer authentic traditional vibe
+ Home-style breakfast is tasty across reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- 10-15 minute walk to Kyoto Station mentioned - Facilities feel dated with worn corridor carpets and walls
- Road and train noise in some reviews - Thin walls let in noise from neighboring rooms
- Futons are firm, uncomfortable for floor sleeping per reviews

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Recommended For

Couples Families Traditional experience 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.

Ryokan Hirashin Kyoto

Booking.com 7.8 Solo

Close to Nishiki Market, clean room, great basement sento

Futon uncomfortable

Expedia 8.4 Couple

Best location for shopping and transport

Bathroom sewage smell

Trip.com 8.4 Couple

Authentic traditional stay, friendly staff, clean bath

Agoda 8.2 Family

Spacious room, great bath for fatigue relief

Dated facilities with noise

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.6km

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