Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel vs Yamamoto Ryokan

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 7.6km

Overview

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Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

1-Star
8.6 2,597
Kyoto
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Yamamoto Ryokan

★★ 2-Star
8.9 69
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Kyoto Utano You... Yamamoto Ryokan
Agoda
8.6 (2,606)
8.9 (240)
Expedia
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9.2 (31)
라쿠텐트래블
8.7 (12)
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Trip.com
8.9 (71)
9.4 (41)
Overall Average
8.6 (2,689)
8.9 (312)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel Yamamoto Ryokan
Strengths Strengths
+ Clean facilities and communal baths praised in many reviews + Owner's kind service and thoughtful gestures repeatedly mentioned in reviews
+ Spacious common areas and gardens great for relaxation + Cozy futons and woody scent of tatami rooms praised for comfort
+ Friendly staff responses repeatedly mentioned + Delicious Japanese breakfast sets leave strong impressions
+ Self-catering kitchen and breakfast seen as good value + Convenient access to Kiyomizu-dera and sightseeing spots
+ Shared baths and facilities kept very clean per common feedback
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Far from downtown, needs 40min-1hr bus ride, many complaints - Shared bathrooms and showers inconvenient per several reviews
- No nearby restaurants or shops, dinner inconvenient per reviews - Wooden floor noise mentioned
- Lacking amenities and towel rental fees disappointing - Lack of storage space noted by some

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget travelers Nature/relaxation seekers

Recommended For

Couples Families Cultural travelers

Guest Reviews

Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Solo

Woody interior, spacious tub, exclusive dorm and garden top-notch

No nearby dining

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Solo

Staff secured dinner despite late check-in, great bath

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Perfect facilities, clean, abundant breakfast, convenient bus

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Clean rooms in nature, great common spaces and breakfast

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Immaculate wide spaces, healthy friendly staff

Yamamoto Ryokan

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Friendly manager, fluffy tatami futons, great room service

Trip.com 10 Solo

Home-like warmth, repeat visits

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Kind service, comfy futons, tasty breakfast, relaxing bath

Expedia 10 Couple

Traditional ryokan experience, friendly staff, amazing food

Shared showers inconvenient

Agoda 10 Family

Satisfied with traditional ryokan, convenient location, clean

Location Comparison

Distance: 7.6km

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