Hotel Livemax BUDGET Kyoto Ekimae vs R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

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Hotel Livemax BUDGET Kyoto Ekimae

★★ 2-Star
7.0 2,409
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
7.0 (2,485)
8.6 (4,121)
Booking.com
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8.4 (2,034)
라쿠텐트래블
6.5 (31)
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Trip.com
8.4 (326)
8.7
Overall Average
7.0 (2,842)
8.6 (6,155)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Livemax BUDGET Kyoto Ekimae R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise walk to Kyoto Station in 5-10 min + Clean rooms and shared showers/toilets repeatedly mentioned
+ In-room washer, microwave, IH cooker great for long stays + Convenient location near convenience stores and stations
+ Spacious apartment-like rooms with balcony satisfy + Friendly staff who speak English and Korean
+ Nearby convenience stores and eateries make life easy + Communal kitchen and free breakfast bread/coffee/tea praised
+ Good cost-performance for the facilities + Luggage storage and laundry facilities convenient
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Many say facilities and furniture look dated - Only one pillow, uncomfortable per reviews
- Dust or odors in cleanliness complaints repeat - Mixed-gender shared bathrooms uncomfortable
- Cramped bathroom and inconvenient shower noted - Poor soundproofing, noise heard
- Noise or winter cold issues mentioned - Staff knocks to wake at checkout

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Long-stay guests Budget travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Couples/Groups Budget families

Guest Reviews

Hotel Livemax BUDGET Kyoto Ekimae

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Business

Great access to Kyoto Station, clean with air purifier and microwave, repeat confirmed

Trip.com 9.0 Solo

10min to station, many convenience stores and eateries nearby including Loppi supermarket

Agoda 8.4 Solo

Washer perfect for long stay, clean and best location

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Apartment-like spacious room with tatami, kitchen, washer, great location

Trip.com 9.5 Solo

Good value location and facilities, friendly front desk

Small bathroom and noisy

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: 1.0km

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