Sumiya Ryokan vs Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 0.7km
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Sumiya Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 33
Kyoto
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Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei

★★★★★ 5-Star
9.4 911
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.2 (33)
9.4 (929)
Booking.com
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9.6 (532)
Expedia
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9.8 (94)
라쿠텐트래블
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9.5 (101)
Trip.com
9.4 (40)
9.6 (270)
Overall Average
9.2 (73)
9.4 (1,926)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Sumiya Ryokan Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the wabi-sabi room atmosphere and comfortable tatami floors + Reviews repeatedly praise relaxing in private room onsen with views
+ Kyoto-style kaiseki meals in-room are delicious and abundant, repeatedly mentioned + Staff's attentive service and kindness highly acclaimed across reviews
+ Warm, attentive staff service, especially the owners' hospitality, stands out + Many mention enjoying free drinks and foot baths on rooftop terrace with night views
+ Central Kyoto location makes sightseeing convenient + Room cleanliness and stylish interiors commonly noted
+ Kaiseki breakfast praised for taste
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews mention aging facilities and noise - Some reviews note limited views from lower-floor rooms
- Bathroom cleanliness and cramped space complaints appear - Occasional mentions of cleaning oversights or minor room inconveniences like no air purifier
- Opinions that facilities and service don't match the price

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Recommended For

Couples Adult travelers Relaxation-focused travelers

Guest Reviews

Sumiya Ryokan

Trip.com 10 Couple

Love the Sumiya feel, convenient location, kind grandma, nice dinner

Trip.com 10 Solo

Attentive warm ryokan service, historical room vibe, high kaiseki level

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Very enthusiastic elders, abundant meals, comfy bed and bath

Trip.com 4.7 Other

Good location

Old facilities, cleanliness issues, bad breakfast

Agoda 10 Family with young children

Perfect for family, excellent staff, home-like, exceptional food

Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Room, food, hospitality excellent with thoughtful care during pregnancy

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Best hotel ever, great service and beautiful rooms

Booking.com 9.6 Couple

In-room onsen trip highlight, friendly staff

Limited storage

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Perfect for honeymoon, room onsen maintains temp with great views

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Thoughtful surprise event support, otherworldly experience

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.7km

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