Rhino Hotel Kyoto vs WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.1km

Overview

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Rhino Hotel Kyoto

★★★ 3-Star
8.4 2,453
Kyoto
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WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 2,698
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.4 (2,451)
8.5 (2,702)
Booking.com
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8.4 (2,186)
Expedia
9.0 (300)
8.6 (152)
라쿠텐트래블
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8.0 (4)
Trip.com
9.3 (67)
8.0 (83)
Overall Average
8.4 (3,418)
8.5 (5,127)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Rhino Hotel Kyoto WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are spacious and clean compared to typical Japanese hotels, per many reviews + Rooms are spacious, clean, with tatami blending tradition and modern comfort in many reviews
+ 2-minute walk to Saiin Station makes transport easy, repeatedly mentioned + Staff are friendly and quick to assist, repeated in evaluations
+ Large convenience store in building and nearby eateries for great convenience + Family reviews highlight ample space for groups and convenient laundry
+ Free spa and sauna access praised for relaxation + 6-8 min walk to Shijo Station, easy transport and nearby eateries/convenience stores
+ Friendly staff with multilingual support often complimented
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- A bit far from central Kyoto, location feels off for some - Some reviews note 10-min walk to subway
- Some rooms have bathroom odors or temperature control issues - Small showerhead and uneven water pressure mentioned by some
- Thin walls letting in noise in a few complaints

Recommended For

Business travelers Families Couples Solo travelers

Recommended For

Families Couples Business travelers

Guest Reviews

Rhino Hotel Kyoto

Expedia 9.0 Couple

Great spa and pool, spacious quiet room

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Convenience store in building, plenty of nearby food

Agoda 10.0 Group traveler

Right by Saiin Station, comfortable room with free upgrade

Trip.com 8.5 Friends

Near station, free bathhouse sauna for relaxation

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Direct convenience store access, ample room amenities

WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo

Agoda 9.6 Group

Widest and cleanest, free lobby drinks and amenities, friendly staff

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Spacious tatami with bedding/towels for family, thoughtful touches great value

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Clean, modern, bright and spacious

Booking.com 9.6 Solo

Quiet private tatami room, helpful staff

Inconsistent bathroom water temp

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Friendly staff, fun tatami with pajamas, strong water pressure

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.1km

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