Shikishiki Higashiyama vs tsubame.ya

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 8.0km
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Shikishiki Higashiyama

★ 1-Star
7.9 662
Kyoto
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tsubame.ya

★ 1-Star
8.2 741
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Shikishiki Higa... tsubame.ya
Agoda
7.9 (671)
8.2 (220)
Booking.com
7.4 (269)
7.9 (511)
Expedia
8.0 (96)
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라쿠텐트래블
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8.8 (15)
Trip.com
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7.9 (15)
Overall Average
7.9 (1,036)
8.2 (761)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Shikishiki Higashiyama tsubame.ya
Strengths Strengths
+ Subway 1 min walk, close to Gion and Kiyomizudera for easy access, many reviews say + Many reviews praise the friendly and attentive staff guidance
+ Clean and stylish building, comfortable beds repeatedly praised + Clean condition and daily cleaning are repeatedly mentioned
+ Quiet neighborhood good for rest, easy access to nearby convenience stores and cafes + Convenient access to Arashiyama sights by bus or walk
+ High value for money, many satisfied with the affordable price + Shared kitchen and nearby supermarkets/restaurants are practical
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Shared bathrooms and showers inconvenient, varies by cleaning per reviews - Many stairs and no elevator inconvenient for heavy luggage
- Some rooms have strong mold smell and humidity, poor ventilation complaints repeat - Noise in dorm beds or small rooms complained about
- Thin walls let in noise from next room and stairs, many mentions - Extra fee for late check-in

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Groups

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Arashiyama visitors 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

tsubame.ya

라쿠텐트래블 4.0 Solo

Free parking, welcome drink, tasty breakfast

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Business

Kyoto kaiseki dinner exquisite, attentive service

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Clean rooms, great staff, convenient location

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Good AC, friendly staff, cute swallow nests

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Clean, friendly staff, near Arashiyama

10-15 min walk to station

Location Comparison

Distance: 8.0km

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