Iwatoyama Hostel vs Gion Ryokan Q-beh

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.1km
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Iwatoyama Hostel

★ 1-Star
8.3 16
Kyoto
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Gion Ryokan Q-beh

★★ 2-Star
9.1 2,634
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Iwatoyama Hostel Gion Ryokan Q-beh
Agoda
8.4 (17)
9.1 (2,648)
라쿠텐트래블
8.0 (5)
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Overall Average
8.3 (22)
9.1 (2,648)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Iwatoyama Hostel Gion Ryokan Q-beh
Strengths Strengths
+ Convenient location near stations and bus stops + Staff are kind and provide good directions in English, as mentioned in many reviews
+ Clean rooms with separate shower and toilet + Excellent cleanliness with thorough daily cleaning noted repeatedly
+ Well-equipped shared kitchen for convenience store meals + Central Gion location makes walking to Kiyomizudera and other sites easy
+ Friendly staff fluent in English + Tatami rooms' traditional vibe and shared kitchen leave strong impressions
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Had to wait at check-in due to locked door - Old wooden building lets second-floor footsteps be heard
- Hard to find the hostel location - Noise from other guests in common areas bothers some
- Unstable WiFi - Rooms chilly in winter, relying on heaters

Recommended For

Solo travelers Temple hoppers Friends Couples

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Traditional culture lovers

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

Gion Ryokan Q-beh

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Central Gion location, kind staff, thorough cleaning great

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Warm tatami room, best Gion street walks

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Ample storage, quiet common areas comfortable

Agoda 8.8 Group

Traditional vibe near sights good

Upstairs noise and loud common areas

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.1km

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