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Palace Side Hotel vs Capsule Ryokan Kyoto
Palace Side Hotel and Capsule Ryokan Kyoto are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, Capsule Ryokan Kyoto ranks slightly higher than Palace Side Hotel. Capsule Ryokan Kyoto comes in at #18 in Kyoto with endorsements from 3 sources like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Palace Side Hotel
Fodor's
Frommer's
380 Oukakuencho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 602-8011
From $85 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"A great option for travelers on a budget, this hotel has a good location, convenient access to public transportation, and a helpful multilingual concierge."
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Frommer's
"Located just west of the Imperial Palace...offering bare-boned small rooms (all nonsmoking) with the basics of fridge, desks too small for any serious work, free Internet connections"
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Capsule Ryokan Kyoto
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Frommer's
204 Tsuchihashicho, Shichijo-dori, Aburano-koji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8226
From $49 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Business Center
- Air Conditioning
- Flatscreen TV
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This unique new accommodation offers ryokan-style capsules (meaning tatami mats inside the capsules), as well as comfortable, cleverly designed private rooms."
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Fodor's
"Arranged like bunk beds, the capsules can be three-high. Each unit contains a TV, an air-ventilation unit, lights, and an alarm."
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Frommer's
"In any case, all three facilities ensure guests get the most out of their stay by providing sightseeing and dining recommendations, maps showing locations of nearby restaurants, and supermarkets."
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