WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo vs Hotel Sasarindou

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.7km
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WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 2,698
Kyoto
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Hotel Sasarindou

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 1,683
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.5 (2,702)
8.5 (1,706)
Booking.com
8.4 (2,186)
8.3 (495)
Expedia
8.6 (152)
8.8 (306)
라쿠텐트래블
8.0 (4)
8.5 (30)
Trip.com
8.0 (83)
8.9 (132)
Overall Average
8.5 (5,127)
8.5 (2,669)

Strengths & Weaknesses

WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo Hotel Sasarindou
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are spacious, clean, with tatami blending tradition and modern comfort in many reviews + Gion central location makes subway, bus, and sightseeing very convenient, per many reviews
+ Staff are friendly and quick to assist, repeated in evaluations + Rooms and bathrooms large with big tubs for Japanese hotels, repeated praise
+ Family reviews highlight ample space for groups and convenient laundry + Free Japanese breakfast simple but tasty and satisfying in reviews
+ 6-8 min walk to Shijo Station, easy transport and nearby eateries/convenience stores + Clean and friendly staff noted across multiple sites
+ Great value for money from business and tourist guests
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews note 10-min walk to subway - Old building leads to AC noise and dim lighting complaints
- Small showerhead and uneven water pressure mentioned by some - Hard beds or firm pillows noted in some reviews
- Thin walls letting in noise in a few complaints - Family reviews mention remnants of love hotel style

Recommended For

Families Couples Business travelers

Recommended For

Gion tourists Business travelers Couples/Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo

Agoda 9.6 Group

Widest and cleanest, free lobby drinks and amenities, friendly staff

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Spacious tatami with bedding/towels for family, thoughtful touches great value

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Clean, modern, bright and spacious

Booking.com 9.6 Solo

Quiet private tatami room, helpful staff

Inconsistent bathroom water temp

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Friendly staff, fun tatami with pajamas, strong water pressure

Hotel Sasarindou

라쿠텐트래블 4.23 Business

Best value, clean room, will return

Booking.com 8.3 Couple

Prime Gion location, helpful staff, spacious

Old building, noisy AC

Expedia 8.8 Solo

Very large room for Japan, perfect location

Trip.com 8.9 Solo

Convenient location, clean spacious bathroom

Agoda 8.5 Couple

Central Gion, large room, good free breakfast

Hard bed

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.7km

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