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Backpacker's Ryokan Budget InnvsShiraume
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Shiraume scores slightly higher than Backpacker's Ryokan Budget Inn. Shiraume comes in at 76 with endorsements from 3 sources including Oyster, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
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
Shiraume
Concierge
Oyster Lonely Planet
Shirakawa-hotori, Shinbashi-dori, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Though less rarefied and far less expensive than Tawaraya, Shiraume ryokan...is poised on a picturesque canal. ... It's ridiculously charming--especially in spring."
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When you reserve, ask for the ground-floor room with the garden view.
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range property offers a beautiful setting, and eight rooms with traditional features like sliding doors, tatami mats, and futons spread out on the floors." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Looking out over the Shirakawa Canal in Shimbashi, a lovely street in Gion, this ryokan offers excellent location, atmosphere and service." Full review
