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Hotel Monterey Kyoto vs Backpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn

Both Hotel Monterey Kyoto and Backpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Monterey Kyoto is the choice of most professionals compared to Backpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn. Hotel Monterey Kyoto scores 80 with positive reviews from 7 publications including Frommer's, Gayot and Time Out.

Hotel Monterey Kyoto
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
7 / 10
604 Manjuyacho, Karasumadori 3jo kudaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8161
From $78 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This centrally located 327-room value hotel has spotless accommodations near shop-filled Sanjo-dori." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The lobby of black marble and mirrors, crystal chandelier, and Renoir and Hendricks originals looks more like the entrance to a Bubble-era nightclub than a hotel." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The centrally located, upper-middle-range Hotel Monterey Kyoto combines elements of Kyoto style with the tradition of Great Britain, Edinburgh in particular." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Travelers watching their wallets appreciate the eclectic style and thoughtful extras at this reasonably priced hotel."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This hotel was inspired by the historic city of Edinburgh, the city twinned with Kyoto."
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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