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title: "BENCH hostel & 3rd place vs SYMPOSION Locanda: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick SYMPOSION Locanda. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. BENCH hostel & 3rd place or SYMPOSION Locanda in Kamakura? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-16
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# BENCH hostel & 3rd place vs SYMPOSION Locanda

Both are in Kamakura, 1.3 km 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:** 0 of 4

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

Hostel · ★★★ · Hase 2
## [SYMPOSION Locanda](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/symposion-locanda-kamakura/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 9.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2172389/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick SYMPOSION Locanda

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.3 km apart.

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

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose SYMPOSION Locanda if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   to walk to the sights
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is BENCH hostel & 3rd place better than SYMPOSION Locanda?

1.  More guest reviews (257 vs 81), so the rating is more reliable (×3.2)

### Why is SYMPOSION Locanda better than BENCH hostel & 3rd place?

1.  720 m closer to the beach (150 m vs 870 m) (−720 m)
2.  1.3 km closer to the city centre (−1.3 km)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | BENCH hostel & 3rd place | SYMPOSION Locanda |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Location | 8.7 | 9.4  (+0.7) |
| Beach access | 7.3 | 9.8  (+2.5) |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 7.9  (+0.1) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 257  (+176) | 81 |
| Rank in Kamakura | top 95% | top 91%  (+4%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.7 | 9.4  (+0.7) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 290 m  (−1.3 km) |
| To the beach | 870 m | 150 m  (−720 m) |
| To public transport | 110 m | 40 m |
| To the airport | 34 km  (−1.2 km) | 35 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10  (+2) | 8 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 5  (+2) | 3 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.3 km apart

## BENCH hostel & 3rd place or SYMPOSION Locanda: common questions

### Which is better, BENCH hostel & 3rd place or SYMPOSION Locanda?

SYMPOSION Locanda leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, BENCH hostel & 3rd place or SYMPOSION Locanda?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

SYMPOSION Locanda is closer: 290 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for BENCH hostel & 3rd place.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

SYMPOSION Locanda is 150 m from the nearest beach; BENCH hostel & 3rd place is 870 m.

### How far apart are BENCH hostel & 3rd place and SYMPOSION Locanda?

The two hotels are 1.3 km 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-symposion-locanda-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/