Kyoto Kiyamachi Guesthouse vs Shikishiki Higashiyama

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.0km
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Kyoto Kiyamachi Guesthouse

★ 1-Star
7.9 1,440
Kyoto
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Shikishiki Higashiyama

★ 1-Star
7.9 662
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.9 (1,454)
7.9 (671)
Booking.com
7.2 (727)
7.4 (269)
Expedia
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8.0 (96)
Overall Average
7.9 (2,181)
7.9 (1,036)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kyoto Kiyamachi Guesthouse Shikishiki Higashiyama
Strengths Strengths
+ Overwhelming praise for Kawaramachi/Gion location in most reviews + Subway 1 min walk, close to Gion and Kiyomizudera for easy access, many reviews say
+ Repeated 'best value for money' comments + Clean and stylish building, comfortable beds repeatedly praised
+ Friendly owner with free toothbrush/towels/umbrella convenience + Quiet neighborhood good for rest, easy access to nearby convenience stores and cafes
+ Useful kitchen basics and self check-in + High value for money, many satisfied with the affordable price
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Only one shower causes peak-time wait complaints - Shared bathrooms and showers inconvenient, varies by cleaning per reviews
- Dorm beds cramped with noise/bug issues repeated - Some rooms have strong mold smell and humidity, poor ventilation complaints repeat
- Dark alley entrance scary at night - Thin walls let in noise from next room and stairs, many mentions

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Short stayers

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Groups

Guest Reviews

Kyoto Kiyamachi Guesthouse

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Location perfect, comfortable even late check-in

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Cheap, great location, friendly owner

Only one shower

Agoda 2.0 Solo

Bites, noise, shower shortage worst

Booking.com 3.2 Couple

Perfect location, kitchen basics available

Cramped space, steep stairs

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

City heart location, good value and clean

Shikishiki Higashiyama

Booking.com 7.5 Solo

Location great, near subway and sights recommended

Shared toilet inconvenient, trash behind tub

Booking.com 8.6 Couple

Very clean and quiet, perfect location

3-person room tight with luggage

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Clean, soft bed and warm bedding

Shared shower unisex

Agoda 9.6 Group

Strategic location, all sights 15-20min walk

Shared shower inconvenient

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Easy transport, good for 1 night

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.0km

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