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KinmatavsBackpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Backpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn ranks marginally higher than Kinmata. Backpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn comes in at 70 with recommendations from 2 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's.
Kinmata
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
407 Dainichicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8044
From $0/night
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
Concierge "This inn, now in business for more than 200 years, is worth experiencing—if you're lucky enough to get a room."
Fodor's "This high-class ryokan offers a trip back in time. ... The staff is friendly, the atmosphere welcoming, and the rooms are beautiful and decidedly unpretentious." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This intimate 1801 ryokan near the Nishiki food market serves owner Haruji Ukai’s seafood kaiseki meals." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Only seven rooms means you feel like you’re being welcomed into the home of a (very wealthy and formal) Japanese family,."
Backpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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
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 "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
