Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel vs Roman-kan

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 6.4km
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Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel

★ 1-Star
8.6 2,597
Kyoto
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Roman-kan

★★ 2-Star
8.2 81
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.6 (2,606)
8.2 (84)
라쿠텐트래블
8.7 (12)
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Trip.com
8.9 (71)
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Overall Average
8.6 (2,689)
8.2 (84)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel Roman-kan
Strengths Strengths
+ Clean facilities and communal baths praised in many reviews + Many reviews highlight the impressive tatami rooms and traditional Japanese house atmosphere
+ Spacious common areas and gardens great for relaxation + Convenient quiet alley location with nearby convenience stores and supermarkets repeatedly praised
+ Friendly staff responses repeatedly mentioned + Comfortable bedding and good sleep mentioned
+ Self-catering kitchen and breakfast seen as good value + Private bath rental praised for strong shower pressure and hygiene
+ Annex kitchen and tub convenient for families
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Far from downtown, needs 40min-1hr bus ride, many complaints - Poor soundproofing in wooden structure, neighbor noise repeatedly complained
- No nearby restaurants or shops, dinner inconvenient per reviews - Narrow rooms and steep stairs mentioned
- Lacking amenities and towel rental fees disappointing - Limited cleaning service noted

Recommended For

Solo travelers Budget travelers Nature/relaxation seekers

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Small families Cultural experience seekers

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

Roman-kan

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Bright room, nearby convenience store convenient

Narrow space

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Private bath excellent, great pressure and hygiene

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Good location, friendly staff

No cleaning service

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Comfortable bedding, nice bamboo scent

Narrow stairs, no curtains too bright

Agoda 8.8 Solo

Tatami Japanese vibe, quiet

Weak soundproofing structure

Location Comparison

Distance: 6.4km

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