Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel vs Sanco Inn kyoto-Hachijoguchi miyabi Shikinoyu

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 3.6km
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Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

★★★★★ 5-Star
9.1 1,060
Kyoto
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Sanco Inn kyoto-Hachijoguchi miyabi Shikinoyu

★★★ 3-Star
8.9 6,133
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.1 (1,087)
8.9 (6,169)
Booking.com
8.9 (666)
8.7 (4,332)
Expedia
9.4 (38)
9.2 (662)
라쿠텐트래블
9.2 (14)
8.7 (185)
Trip.com
9.6 (203)
9.3 (402)
Overall Average
9.1 (2,008)
8.9 (11,750)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Sanco Inn kyoto-Hachijoguchi miyabi Shikinoyu
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are spacious and clean by Japanese hotel standards, repeated across sites + Overwhelming reviews praise the convenience of being right at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit for travel and luggage storage
+ 2-3 minute walk to subway and bus stops, praised for convenience + Public bath and onsen repeatedly praised across sites for relieving fatigue
+ Staff's kindness and thoughtful service commonly praised + Lobby free drinks and amenity selection called convenient often
+ Quiet location by Shirakawa Canal, great for peaceful evening walks + Staff friendliness and room cleanliness frequently complimented
+ Free amenities like water and coffee noted as convenient + Easy access to nearby convenience stores and restaurants is common
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some mention cigarette smell in the lobby - Multiple reviews note rooms feel cramped with lots of luggage
- Certain rooms have windows facing walls with poor views - Some complaints about public bath being small or no sauna
- Shared laundry machines found inconvenient by some - Breakfast buffet restocking slow according to some

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Friends

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Business travelers Train users

Guest Reviews

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

Trip.com 10 Couple

Spacious room by Shirakawa Canal, local feel, subway nearby

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Great for exploring local area, clean and modern

Booking.com 4.0 Family

Great location and amenities but mattress needs replacement

Mattress in poor condition

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Solo

Staff's thoughtful hospitality impressive

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Lovely canal walks, quiet, great shower

Sanco Inn kyoto-Hachijoguchi miyabi Shikinoyu

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Luggage storage easy at station front, clean public bath with free ice cream service great

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Public bath perfect for fatigue relief, laundry and microwave convenient

라쿠텐트래블 4.0 Solo

Spacious lobby and bath, prime Kyoto Station location

Room small

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Perfect location, onsen best end of day

Expedia 10 Solo

Clean spacious right opposite station

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.6km

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