Matsubaya Ryokan vs Ryokan Satomo

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 0.6km
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Matsubaya Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
8.9 602
Kyoto
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Ryokan Satomo

★★★ 3-Star
8.4 13
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Matsubaya Ryokan Ryokan Satomo
Agoda
8.9 (614)
8.4 (28)
Expedia
9.0 (391)
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Trip.com
8.8 (55)
8.7
Overall Average
8.9 (1,060)
8.4 (28)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Matsubaya Ryokan Ryokan Satomo
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say tatami and futons are comfortable with traditional Japanese vibe + Many reviews praise the extreme ease of train and bus travel right across from Kyoto Station
+ Staff kindness and attentive service repeatedly mentioned + Public onsen is clean and well-equipped, repeatedly mentioned
+ Convenient near Kyoto Station and subway, good for temple walks + Staff are friendly and helpful across reviews
+ Rooms and facilities well-maintained and clean + Authentic ryokan atmosphere with proper Japanese breakfast
+ Light and tasty breakfast praised
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews say rooms are small - Several reviews complain about narrow room bathrooms
- Shared showers required - Rooms feel slightly dated and stuffy
- Cleaning noise before checkout mentioned - Some mentions of attempted extra charges at check-in

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Families

Recommended For

Families Couples Kyoto Station users

Guest Reviews

Matsubaya Ryokan

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Modern ryokan vibe, kind staff, serene

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Friendly staff, easy luggage storage, comfy futon

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Convenient location, tasty breakfast, clean facilities

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Clean rooms, friendly staff, great breakfast

Trip.com 10.0 Friends

Near Kyoto Station, convenient shopping and dining

Ryokan Satomo

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Reasonable price for onsen facilities right across from Kyoto station, quite complete

A little dated, not near tourist attractions

Agoda 9.6 Family with young children

Close to train/bus, clean, love the female public bath

Tiny bathroom unit in room

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Nice traditional family experience, excellent location opposite station

Extra charge attempt at arrival stressful

Agoda 8.4 Family with young children

Near station and department store, good traditional hotel, friendly staff

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Very close to station

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.6km

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