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title: "BENCH hostel & 3rd place vs Hotel Kamakura Mori: which hotel is better?"
description: "BENCH hostel & 3rd place or Hotel Kamakura Mori 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-kamakura-mori-kamakura/
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# BENCH hostel & 3rd place vs Hotel Kamakura Mori

Both are in Kamakura, 440 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 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1201241/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Komachi 1-chome
## [Hotel Kamakura Mori](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-kamakura-mori-kamakura/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1590465/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 440 m apart.

### Choose BENCH hostel & 3rd place if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (870 m / 1.3 km)

### Choose Hotel Kamakura Mori if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.2 / 7.9)

### Why is BENCH hostel & 3rd place better than Hotel Kamakura Mori?

1.  420 m closer to the beach (870 m vs 1.3 km) (−420 m)
2.  More guest reviews (257 vs 1), so the rating is more reliable (×257)
3.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is Hotel Kamakura Mori better than BENCH hostel & 3rd place?

1.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
2.  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 Kamakura Mori |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | – |
| Location | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Beach access | 7.3  (+1.4) | 5.9 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.6  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | – |
| Number of reviews | 257  (+256) | 1 |
| Google rating | – | 4.0/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 131 |
| Rank in Kamakura | bottom 4% | bottom 39%  (+35%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km  (−400 m) | 2.0 km |
| To the beach | 870 m  (−420 m) | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 110 m | 120 m |
| To the airport | 34 km | 33 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 50 m | 30 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 23 | 28  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 13  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 16 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1996 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 4 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| 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.

## Location

440 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 Kamakura Mori: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station JR鎌倉駅: 120 m, Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND): 33 km, beach: 1.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 13 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 Kamakura Mori: common questions

### Which is better, BENCH hostel & 3rd place or Hotel Kamakura Mori?

BENCH hostel & 3rd place leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access.

### Which is cheaper, BENCH hostel & 3rd place or Hotel Kamakura Mori?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

BENCH hostel & 3rd place is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for Hotel Kamakura Mori.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

BENCH hostel & 3rd place is 870 m from the nearest beach; Hotel Kamakura Mori is 1.3 km.

### How far apart are BENCH hostel & 3rd place and Hotel Kamakura Mori?

The two hotels are 440 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bench-hostel-3rd-place-kamakura-vs-hotel-kamakura-mori-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/