Shikishiki Higashiyama vs Guesthouse Sign

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.4km
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Shikishiki Higashiyama

★ 1-Star
7.9 662
Kyoto
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Guesthouse Sign

★★ 2-Star
8.4 660
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Shikishiki Higa... Guesthouse Sign
Agoda
7.9 (671)
8.4 (682)
Booking.com
7.4 (269)
8.0 (516)
Expedia
8.0 (96)
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Trip.com
-
8.6 (29)
Overall Average
7.9 (1,036)
8.4 (1,227)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Shikishiki Higashiyama Guesthouse Sign
Strengths Strengths
+ Subway 1 min walk, close to Gion and Kiyomizudera for easy access, many reviews say + Central Kawaramachi location walkable to Nishiki Market and Gion praised for easy sightseeing and food
+ Clean and stylish building, comfortable beds repeatedly praised + Clean beds, showers, and well-equipped communal kitchen frequently mentioned as convenient
+ Quiet neighborhood good for rest, easy access to nearby convenience stores and cafes + Friendly staff and free luggage storage highlighted in many reviews
+ High value for money, many satisfied with the affordable price + Spacious common areas great for socializing with other travelers
+ Great value for money, satisfying for budget travelers
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Shared bathrooms and showers inconvenient, varies by cleaning per reviews - Rooms small with thin walls letting in neighbor noise repeatedly complained
- Some rooms have strong mold smell and humidity, poor ventilation complaints repeat - Shared bathrooms get dirty quickly when busy
- Thin walls let in noise from next room and stairs, many mentions - Extra fees for towels and toiletries mentioned

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Groups

Recommended For

Solo travelers Friends 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

Guesthouse Sign

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Great location, friendly staff, clean with workspace

Agoda 10 Solo traveler

Convenient for sightseeing, clean showers, spacious bed

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Staff friendly and quiet despite tricky access

Only one shared shower, awkward timing

Booking.com 8.5 Solo

Great location, clean, friendly staff, many showers

Trip.com 8.5 Couple

Friendly double room staff

Small bathroom, thin walls noise

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.4km

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