--- title: "BENCH hostel & 3rd place vs Hotel Izumi: which hotel is better?" description: "BENCH hostel & 3rd place or Hotel Izumi in Kamakura? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bench-hostel-3rd-place-kamakura-vs-hotel-izumi-kamakura/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-14 --- # BENCH hostel & 3rd place vs Hotel Izumi Both are in Kamakura, 20 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · Onarimachi ## [BENCH hostel & 3rd place](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bench-hostel-3rd-place-kamakura/) - **Guest rating:** 7.9 · Good - **Location score:** 8.7 - **Score by category:** 1 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1201241/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · Onarimachi ## [Hotel Izumi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-izumi-kamakura/) - **Guest rating:** 6.8 · Okay - **Location score:** 8.7 - **Score by category:** 0 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1589291/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 20 m apart. ### Choose BENCH hostel & 3rd place if you want - the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 6.8) - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 20) ### Choose Hotel Izumi if you want - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 20 / 10) ### Why is BENCH hostel & 3rd place better than Hotel Izumi? 1. Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 6.8) (+1.1) 2. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) ### Why is Hotel Izumi better than BENCH hostel & 3rd place? 1. Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | BENCH hostel & 3rd place | Hotel Izumi | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.9 (+1.1) | 6.8 | | Location | 8.7 | 8.7 | | Beach access | 7.3 | 7.3 | | Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.0 (+0.9) | 7.1 | | Guest rating | 7.9 (+1.1) | 6.8 | | Number of reviews | 257 (+82) | 175 | | Rank in Kamakura | bottom 4% (+4%) | bottom 1% | | Location | | Location score | 8.7 | 8.7 | | Distance to Onarimachi centre | 240 m | 240 m | | To the beach | 870 m | 880 m | | To public transport | 110 m | 90 m | | To the airport | 34 km | 34 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 50 m | 60 m | | Shops within 500 m | 23 | 23 | | Sights within 1 km | 10 | 10 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 10 | 20 | | Listed amenities | 5 | – | | Policies | | Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 11:00 (+1h) | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Business trips | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [BENCH hostel & 3rd place prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bench-hostel-3rd-place-kamakura/prices/) ## Location 20 m apart BENCH hostel & 3rd place: city centre: 1.6 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 34 km, beach: 870 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km. Hotel Izumi: city centre: 1.6 km, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 34 km, beach: 880 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Kamakura [Kamakura weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/kanagawa/kamakura/weather) ## BENCH hostel & 3rd place or Hotel Izumi: common questions ### Which is better, BENCH hostel & 3rd place or Hotel Izumi? BENCH hostel & 3rd place leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, BENCH hostel & 3rd place or Hotel Izumi? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are BENCH hostel & 3rd place and Hotel Izumi? The two hotels are 20 m apart in a straight line. ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bench-hostel-3rd-place-kamakura-vs-hotel-izumi-kamakura/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/