R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan vs Hotel Livemax BUDGET Kyoto Ekimae

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.0km
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R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

★★ 2-Star
8.6 4,116
Kyoto
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Hotel Livemax BUDGET Kyoto Ekimae

★★ 2-Star
7.0 2,409
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.6 (4,121)
7.0 (2,485)
Booking.com
8.4 (2,034)
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라쿠텐트래블
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6.4 (31)
Trip.com
8.7
8.2 (314)
Overall Average
8.6 (6,155)
7.0 (2,830)

Strengths & Weaknesses

R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan Hotel Livemax BUDGET Kyoto Ekimae
Strengths Strengths
+ Clean rooms and shared showers/toilets repeatedly mentioned + Many reviews praise walk to Kyoto Station in 5-10 min
+ Convenient location near convenience stores and stations + In-room washer, microwave, IH cooker great for long stays
+ Friendly staff who speak English and Korean + Spacious apartment-like rooms with balcony satisfy
+ Communal kitchen and free breakfast bread/coffee/tea praised + Nearby convenience stores and eateries make life easy
+ Luggage storage and laundry facilities convenient + Good cost-performance for the facilities
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Only one pillow, uncomfortable per reviews - Many say facilities and furniture look dated
- Mixed-gender shared bathrooms uncomfortable - Dust or odors in cleanliness complaints repeat
- Poor soundproofing, noise heard - Cramped bathroom and inconvenient shower noted
- Staff knocks to wake at checkout - Noise or winter cold issues mentioned

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Couples/Groups Budget families

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Long-stay guests Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

R. Star Hostel Kyoto Japan

Booking.com 8.4 Solo

Clean, friendly staff, good location

No gender-separated bathrooms

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Clean, great location, free breakfast

Small room

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Best hostel, clean with great facilities

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Good location, comfortable facilities, Korean staff friendly

Poor soundproofing

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Clean, convenient elevator, friendly staff

Hotel Livemax BUDGET Kyoto Ekimae

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Business

Great access to Kyoto Station, clean with air purifier and microwave, repeat confirmed

Trip.com 9.0 Solo

10min to station, many convenience stores and eateries nearby including Loppi supermarket

Agoda 8.4 Solo

Washer perfect for long stay, clean and best location

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Apartment-like spacious room with tatami, kitchen, washer, great location

Trip.com 9.5 Solo

Good value location and facilities, friendly front desk

Small bathroom and noisy

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.0km

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