Shikishiki Higashiyama vs Kyoto Kiyamachi Guesthouse

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Shikishiki Higashiyama

★ 1-Star
7.9 662
Kyoto
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Kyoto Kiyamachi Guesthouse

★ 1-Star
7.9 1,440
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.9 (671)
7.9 (1,454)
Booking.com
7.4 (269)
7.2 (727)
Expedia
8.0 (96)
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Overall Average
7.9 (1,036)
7.9 (2,181)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Shikishiki Higashiyama Kyoto Kiyamachi Guesthouse
Strengths Strengths
+ Subway 1 min walk, close to Gion and Kiyomizudera for easy access, many reviews say + Overwhelming praise for Kawaramachi/Gion location in most reviews
+ Clean and stylish building, comfortable beds repeatedly praised + Repeated 'best value for money' comments
+ Quiet neighborhood good for rest, easy access to nearby convenience stores and cafes + Friendly owner with free toothbrush/towels/umbrella convenience
+ High value for money, many satisfied with the affordable price + Useful kitchen basics and self check-in
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Shared bathrooms and showers inconvenient, varies by cleaning per reviews - Only one shower causes peak-time wait complaints
- Some rooms have strong mold smell and humidity, poor ventilation complaints repeat - Dorm beds cramped with noise/bug issues repeated
- Thin walls let in noise from next room and stairs, many mentions - Dark alley entrance scary at night

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Groups

Recommended For

Solo travelers Backpackers Short stayers

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

Kyoto Kiyamachi Guesthouse

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Location perfect, comfortable even late check-in

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Cheap, great location, friendly owner

Only one shower

Agoda 2.0 Solo

Bites, noise, shower shortage worst

Booking.com 3.2 Couple

Perfect location, kitchen basics available

Cramped space, steep stairs

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

City heart location, good value and clean

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.0km

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