Taisho Modern Villa Zen vs Hakone HOSTEL 1914

Same City · Hakone Distance: 1.6km
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Taisho Modern Villa Zen

★ 1-Star
7.1 15
Hakone
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Hakone HOSTEL 1914

★ 1-Star
9.4 299
Hakone
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.9 (156)
9.5 (1,350)
Booking.com
8.1 (134)
9.6 (1,019)
Expedia
8.8 (6)
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Trip.com
7.9 (4)
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Overall Average
7.1 (300)
9.4 (2,369)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Taisho Modern Villa Zen Hakone HOSTEL 1914
Strengths Strengths
+ Spacious enough for families or groups, as many reviews note + Host Kana's kindness and thoughtful help (itinerary tips, bookings) praised in every review
+ Traditional Japanese house charm and quiet natural setting praised repeatedly + Old but well-maintained facilities with communal kitchen and lounge for comfortable mingling
+ Host's friendly and prompt service praised in multiple reviews + Close to Miyanoshita Station and bus stops, convenient for Hakone sightseeing
+ Kitchen facilities and coffee machine conveniences mentioned positively + Easy access to nearby bakery, convenience stores, and onsens frequently mentioned
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Old house with unstable floors and worn mattresses repeatedly complained about - Old wooden building leads to dust and noise complaints
- Steep uphill access difficult for travelers with luggage, per reviews - Surrounding alleys dark in evenings, making return trips uneasy
- Some reviews mention gas smells, insects, or cleanliness issues

Recommended For

Families Groups Nature lovers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Groups Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Taisho Modern Villa Zen

Expedia 8.0 Group

Large space good for young fit groups, clean

Steep hill and narrow stairs

Booking.com 8.1 Family

Spacious charming traditional house, friendly host

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Large villa with kitchen and laundry, great views

Trip.com 10.0 Friends

Close to onsens and transport, comfortable

Old house

Hakone HOSTEL 1914

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Host auntie kind, impressed by itinerary tips and care

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Clean, host attentive, 4-5min to station

Lots of dust, dark evenings

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Staff kind, clean and quiet facilities

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Kana-san kind and helpful, dorm warm and cozy

Noise and no curtains

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Best host Kana, helped with bookings kindly

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.6km

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