OHTO Ryokan vs Smile Hotel Kyoto-Shijo

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.1km
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OHTO Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
7.3 412
Kyoto
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Smile Hotel Kyoto-Shijo

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 7,360
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.2 (472)
8.2 (7,429)
Booking.com
6.6 (1,039)
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Expedia
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8.4 (1,002)
라쿠텐트래블
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8.1 (92)
Trip.com
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8.6 (133)
Overall Average
7.3 (1,511)
8.2 (8,656)

Strengths & Weaknesses

OHTO Ryokan Smile Hotel Kyoto-Shijo
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the convenient access to train stations and bus stops + Many reviews praise the walkable distance to Shijo and Karasuma stations for easy transport
+ Repeated mentions of enjoying traditional Japanese tatami and futon experience + Rooms are clean and beds comfortable, repeatedly mentioned
+ Commonly rated as clean and good value across sites + Staff are friendly with quick responses, commonly noted
+ Convenience stores and restaurants right nearby + Nearby convenience stores and supermarkets make daily life convenient
+ Good access to nearby temples and museums in reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Steep narrow stairs inconvenient with heavy luggage, repeated complaints - Old building with dated facilities noted in complaints
- Reviews mention weak heating or cold rooms - Central AC prevents temperature adjustment, per reviews
- Dated facilities and stained linens noted - Some rooms have bathroom drain or noise issues mentioned

Recommended For

Couples Families Budget travelers Japanese culture seekers

Recommended For

Couples Business travelers Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

OHTO Ryokan

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Easy bus access to Kyoto Station, good room size

Heavy futon cover uncomfortable, big cockroach

Booking.com 2.8 Solo

Great location with private bath and tub

Narrow spiral stairs hard with luggage

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Charming clean location near temples

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Walking distance to sights, spacious clean room

Agoda 9.2 Family

Great tatami experience, clean private bath

Smile Hotel Kyoto-Shijo

라쿠텐트래블 4.0 Solo

Parking and convenience stores nearby, bustling area in 10min walk

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Clean comfortable room, walkable to station and sights

Trip.com 9.7 Couple

Spacious clean room, convenient transport and good service

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Great location, friendly staff, clean spacious room

Agoda 9.6 Solo

5min walk to Shijo station, ample facilities

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.1km

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