Iwatoyama Hostel vs Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 3.7km
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Iwatoyama Hostel

★ 1-Star
8.3 16
Kyoto
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Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

★★ 2-Star
9.0 301
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.4 (17)
8.9 (704)
Booking.com
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8.5 (313)
Expedia
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9.2 (245)
라쿠텐트래블
7.9 (5)
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Trip.com
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9.0 (67)
Overall Average
8.3 (22)
9.0 (1,329)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Iwatoyama Hostel Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross
Strengths Strengths
+ Convenient location near stations and bus stops + Overwhelming reviews praise the exceptional cleanliness
+ Clean rooms with separate shower and toilet + Mother-daughter operation noted for kind and attentive service
+ Well-equipped shared kitchen for convenience store meals + Comfortable bedding and quiet common areas frequently mentioned
+ Friendly staff fluent in English + Convenient near Kyoto University with nearby eateries and convenience stores
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Had to wait at check-in due to locked door - Many complaints about curfew from midnight to 6am preventing late entry
- Hard to find the hostel location - No elevator, stairs make heavy luggage difficult
- Unstable WiFi - Upper bunks lack privacy and bed movements are felt

Recommended For

Solo travelers Temple hoppers Friends Couples

Recommended For

Solo travelers Kyoto University visitors Budget backpackers

Guest Reviews

Iwatoyama Hostel

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Solo

Great location, friendly staff despite many foreigners

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Solo

Clean room with good shower/toilet

Agoda 8.8 Solo traveler

Excellent location, clean, convenient kitchen

Agoda 8.0 Couple

Convenient transport, solved breakfast with kitchen

Some dust

라쿠텐트래블 2.0 Solo

Clean for shared room

Long check-in wait

Guesthouse Hyakumanben Cross

Trip.com 10 Solo Traveler

Quiet in alley, well-managed. Comfortable beds and clean

Door locked 12am-6am

Trip.com 10 Solo Traveler

Traditional Japanese inn feel. Friendly owner and clean

Inconvenient with lots of luggage, mind noise

Expedia 10 Solo

Wonderful helpful staff, clean. Charming area near Kyoto Univ

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Cleanest ever, quiet. Super comfy blankets

Cannot enter after midnight

Agoda 9.6 Solo Traveler

Peaceful, everything spotless. Comfortable bedding

Strict curfew

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.7km

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