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Backpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn vs Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Granvia Kyoto ranks significantly higher than Backpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn. Hotel Granvia Kyoto has a TripExpert Score of 90 with endorsements from 8 publications such as Oyster, Michelin Guide and Star Service.

Backpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn
Backpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn
7 / 10
295 Aburanokoji-cho, Aburanokoji, Shichijo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8231
From $0 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Kitchenette
  • Air Conditioning
  • Baggage storage
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The level of caring is impressive, with little maps of the neighborhood given to guests that show the location of restaurants, supermarkets, and more." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This well-run guesthouse is an excellent choice in this price bracket. It has eight Japanese-style private rooms, all of which are clean and well maintained." Full review
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
9 / 10
901 Higashi Shiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8216
From $78 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"If you've only got a night or two in Kyoto, there's nothing as convenient as the 535-room Western-style Granvia, which sits, literally, on top of Kyoto Station."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A fusion of ultramodern design with traditional Japanese style is what you'll find at this popular hotel above Kyoto Station." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The Granvia has one great advantage to brag about, over other hotels: most of the city’s buses, trains and subways stop only a few metres away from its front door." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The hotel itself rises 15 stories, with its lobby sheltered under an abstract geodesic skylight and stilted over a shopping arcade." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The many banquet rooms and restaurants make this a popular hotel, which is linked directly to Kyoto Station." Full review
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