Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE vs Calligraphy House

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 5.5km
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Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE

★★★ 3-Star
8.7 1,543
Kyoto
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Calligraphy House

★★★ 3-Star
6.4 334
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

Site Kyoto Guesthous... Calligraphy House
Agoda
Booking.com
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Trip.com
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Kyoto Guesthous... Calligraphy House
Agoda
8.7 (1,580)
6.4 (332)
Booking.com
8.6 (1,309)
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Expedia
8.8 (30)
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Trip.com
8.2 (48)
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Overall Average
8.7 (2,967)
6.4 (332)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE Calligraphy House
Strengths Strengths
+ Spacious communal kitchen and lounge great for relaxing and mingling after travel + Convenient for Fushimi Inari Shrine on foot, near bus and convenience store
+ Rooms, showers, and bathrooms consistently praised as very clean + Tatami and traditional decor give strong Japanese vibe, great for photos
+ Comfortable beds with privacy curtains for peace of mind + Friendly host, easy use of shared kitchen and laundry
+ Friendly staff good at communication in multiple languages + Good space and value for money
+ Convenient location near buses and subways for Kyoto sightseeing
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Showers on separate floor inconvenient to access - Shared bathrooms and showers cramped, cold in winter complaints repeat
- Some rooms or common toilets have odors - Thin walls transmit noise, cleanliness issues
- Common areas lack cozy seating like sofas - Host curt or far from city center comments

Recommended For

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Recommended For

Couples Groups Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Kyoto Guesthouse HIVE

Expedia 10.0 Solo traveler

Super friendly staff helped practice Japanese. Spacious clean rooms

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Convenient, safe, great communal kitchen vibe

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Top facilities, spacious kitchen and lounge

Booking.com 4.0 Solo traveler

Super clean, friendly staff, great kitchen

Shower instructions slightly confusing

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Spacious clean room, excellent facilities

Calligraphy House

Agoda 8.4 Group

Friendly owner, good location. Attractive traditional vibe

Shared spaces require quietness

Agoda 6.0 Solo

Place itself not bad

Road noise and no tatami complaint

Agoda 8.0 Family with teens

Great traditional house experience, many nearby eateries

Clogged drain

Agoda 6.8 Couple

Convenient stores nearby, room sufficient

Noise transmission

Booking.com 2.4 Solo

Beautiful traditional room, kind host

Winter cold and bathroom inconvenience

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.5km

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