Karasuma Kyoto Hotel vs Waka Kyoto Kawaramachi Hotel

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Karasuma Kyoto Hotel

★★★★ 4-Star
8.5 5,658
Kyoto
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Waka Kyoto Kawaramachi Hotel

★★★★ 4-Star
8.9 2,149
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.5 (5,750)
8.9 (2,177)
Booking.com
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8.5 (952)
Expedia
8.6 (1,002)
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Trip.com
8.8 (771)
9.2 (752)
Overall Average
8.5 (7,523)
8.9 (3,881)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Karasuma Kyoto Hotel Waka Kyoto Kawaramachi Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Overwhelming reviews praise transport convenience, 1-2 min walk to Shijo and Karasuma stations + Walkable to Kawaramachi Station, Nishiki Market, Gion for easy sightseeing repeatedly mentioned
+ Rooms are clean and surprisingly spacious for unpacking, repeated in reviews + Clean rooms with good shower pressure and stable AC frequently praised
+ Plentiful amenities, stable Wi-Fi, and daily cleaning frequently mentioned + Friendly staff good at English and Chinese communication often noted
+ Luggage storage before/after check-in useful for business and sightseeing guests + Convenience store nearby convenient for late-night shopping and snacks
+ Free luggage storage before/after check-in useful per many reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some complaints about old building with tricky door locks or non-working bathroom fans - Rooms narrow, luggage hard to place per several reviews
- Reviews mention smoking floor odors lingering - Roadside location causes low-floor noise complaints repeated
- Poor soundproofing, thin walls let neighboring noise through

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Guest Reviews

Karasuma Kyoto Hotel

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Solo

Near station, new and clean, full amenities reduced luggage. Comfortable Wi-Fi

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Great location, spacious rooms. Loads of konbini

Smoking floor odor

Trip.com 9.0 Couple

Clean with nice Japanese vibe. Netflix works well

Agoda 10.0 Family

Best location, spacious clean rooms with daily service

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Business

Clean room full facilities, satisfying breakfast

Waka Kyoto Kawaramachi Hotel

Trip.com 8.5 Couple

5-7min walk to Kawaramachi Station, convenient store nearby, good room condition

Trip.com 10 Solo

Clean, prime location, walkable to Kiyomizudera

Agoda 10 Couple

Clean, friendly staff, good soundproofing

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Attentive staff, near Nishiki Market

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Clean, best location, near subway

Small room

Location Comparison

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