Hotel Rakusai vs Smile Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 10.0km
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Hotel Rakusai

★★★ 3-Star
5.6 8
Kyoto
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Smile Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 2,182
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
6.5 (91)
8.5 (779)
Booking.com
6.1 (72)
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Trip.com
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8.9 (198)
Overall Average
5.6 (163)
8.3 (977)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Rakusai Smile Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo
Strengths Strengths
+ Many guests appreciate the spacious and comfortable room size + Many reviews praise the extreme convenience of subway travel right next to Gojo Station
+ Frequent mentions of the owner being extremely kind and helpful + Repeated praise for friendly and helpful staff
+ High value for money, making it a good choice for budget-conscious travelers + Commonly noted that rooms are clean with good basic facilities
+ Frequent mentions of easy access to nearby convenience stores and restaurants
+ Reviews highlight free drinks and convenient common lounge areas
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Many guests find the location inconvenient due to the distance from Kyoto's main attractions - Reviews note rooms are small, inconvenient for lots of luggage or couples
- Some reviews mention that the facilities are dated and maintenance of equipment like heaters/AC could be improved - Scattered mentions of low cleaning frequency or air conditioner cleanliness issues

Recommended For

Budget Travelers Travelers seeking quiet

Recommended For

Solo Travelers Business Travelers Budget Travelers

Guest Reviews

Hotel Rakusai

Booking.com 4.0 Solo traveler

The room was big, comfortable, and good value for money.

The only downside was the location.

Booking.com 3.6 Solo traveler

Facilities were in good condition and the owner was extremely kind.

Agoda 6.4 Solo traveler

Parking was available and convenient.

Smile Hotel Kyoto Karasuma Gojo

Trip.com 10 Solo Traveler

Right next to Gojo Station, friendly staff, 10min walk to Kyoto Tower

Trip.com 10 Friends

Close to Kyoto Station, very clean

Trip.com 9.5 Business Traveler

Clean and extremely friendly staff

Agoda 10 Couple

Right by subway station, clean and comfortable

Agoda 10 Family with Teens

Perfect location, convenient luggage storage

Location Comparison

Distance: 10.0km

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