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R Star Hostel Kyoto vs Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Kyoto — score, location, comfort and price.
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Comparing R Star Hostel Kyoto to Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa in Kyoto. It's a real contest, and it comes down to a location-versus-comfort tradeoff.
Low confidence
Data says Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa. The nuance: it's location against comfort — depends what you prioritize.
If you only remember one thing
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa wins on paper (76.41 vs 73.16), but R Star Hostel Kyoto could still be the right call if its specific strengths align with what you need.
Choose R Star Hostel Kyoto
- Saving money without losing quality is the goal
- You want to step outside and be in the center
Choose Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa
- You want to feel the difference when you walk in
- Facilities and convenience matter to you
Score comparison
| Dimension | R Star Hostel Kyoto | Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.80 | 88.80 |
| Value | 87.79 | 83.56 |
| Location | 82.22 | 80.51 |
| Comfort | 48.80 | 64.80 |
| Services | 35.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 73.16 | 76.41 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Neither hotel has a real edge on Reputation.
Value: On Value, R Star Hostel Kyoto leads slightly with a 4.23-point margin.
Location: On Location, R Star Hostel Kyoto leads slightly with a 1.71-point margin.
Comfort: On Comfort, Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa leads clearly with a 16-point margin.
Services: On Services, Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa leads noticeably with a 15-point margin.
Price
R Star Hostel Kyoto
EUR 19
Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa
EUR 26
Double Room
Facilities
Only R Star Hostel Kyoto
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFree WifiNon-smoking roomsWifi in all areas
Only Smart Place Inn Kyoto Nijojo Horikawa
24-hour securityAir conditioningCCTV in common areasElevatorFire extinguishersHeatingInternetLaundry