Shikishiki Higashiyama vs Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.6km
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Shikishiki Higashiyama

★ 1-Star
7.9 662
Kyoto
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Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station

★★★ 3-Star
8.6 1,213
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Shikishiki Higa... Smart Place Inn...
Agoda
7.9 (671)
8.6 (1,248)
Booking.com
7.4 (269)
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Expedia
8.0 (96)
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라쿠텐트래블
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7.6
Overall Average
7.9 (1,036)
8.6 (1,248)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Shikishiki Higashiyama Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station
Strengths Strengths
+ Subway 1 min walk, close to Gion and Kiyomizudera for easy access, many reviews say + 5-min walk to Nijojo-mae Station and near Nijo Castle, convenient for sightseeing per many reviews
+ Clean and stylish building, comfortable beds repeatedly praised + Clean modern rooms with free amenities, repeatedly praised
+ Quiet neighborhood good for rest, easy access to nearby convenience stores and cafes + Nearby convenience stores, restaurants, bus stops make daily life easy, common mention
+ High value for money, many satisfied with the affordable price + Friendly staff who speak English, positive feedback
+ Laundry and luggage storage helpful for longer stays, noted in reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Shared bathrooms and showers inconvenient, varies by cleaning per reviews - Hard beds causing back pain, repeated in multiple reviews
- Some rooms have strong mold smell and humidity, poor ventilation complaints repeat - Rooms feel small, common complaint
- Thin walls let in noise from next room and stairs, many mentions - Some mention bathroom mold or shower usage issues

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Groups

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Kyoto sightseeing

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

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo-mae Station

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Clean and friendly staff, good location

Firm bed

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Clean with sufficient space, convenient area

라쿠텐트래블 4.0 Solo

Near station for sightseeing, spacious room

Bath awkward

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Fresh with nice bathroom, quiet neighborhood

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Great location and staff, clean

Repetitive breakfast

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.6km

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