Shikishiki Higashiyama vs Guest House Kyoto Inn

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 3.9km

Overview

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Shikishiki Higashiyama

1-Star
7.9 662
Kyoto
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Guest House Kyoto Inn

★★ 2-Star
8.1 171
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.9 (671)
8.1 (911)
Booking.com
7.4 (269)
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Expedia
8.0 (96)
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Trip.com
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8.7 (68)
Overall Average
7.9 (1,036)
8.1 (979)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Shikishiki Higashiyama Guest House Kyoto Inn
Strengths Strengths
+ Subway 1 min walk, close to Gion and Kiyomizudera for easy access, many reviews say + Staff are friendly and helpful with luggage and thoughtful service in many reviews
+ Clean and stylish building, comfortable beds repeatedly praised + Clean beds and showers with good hot water pressure
+ Quiet neighborhood good for rest, easy access to nearby convenience stores and cafes + Convenient near station with convenience stores and bakeries nearby
+ High value for money, many satisfied with the affordable price + Many foreigners create fun interactions in common areas
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Shared bathrooms and showers inconvenient, varies by cleaning per reviews - 20 minutes to central Kyoto tourist spots with few late-night eateries
- Some rooms have strong mold smell and humidity, poor ventilation complaints repeat - Extra fees for towel rental and taxes
- Thin walls let in noise from next room and stairs, many mentions - Complicated layout and limited storage space complaints

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Groups

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Shikishiki Higashiyama

Booking.com 7.5 Solo

Location great, near subway and sights recommended

Shared toilet inconvenient, trash behind tub

Booking.com 8.6 Couple

Very clean and quiet, perfect location

3-person room tight with luggage

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Clean, soft bed and warm bedding

Shared shower unisex

Agoda 9.6 Group

Strategic location, all sights 15-20min walk

Shared shower inconvenient

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Easy transport, good for 1 night

Guest House Kyoto Inn

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Great hostel facilities, convenient location, clean beds

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Friendly staff, clean bathrooms and kitchen, near Kyoto Station

Agoda 9.2 Business traveler

Good guest manners, strong showers

Mixed dorm may be cold

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Great rooftop, friendly owner and staff

Trip.com 9.5 Solo traveler

Clean and top service

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.9km

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