BENCH hostel & 3rd place vs SYMPOSION Locanda
Both are in Kamakura, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelOnarimachi
BENCH hostel & 3rd place
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hostel★★★Hase 2
SYMPOSION Locanda
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
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?
- 1More guest reviews (257 vs 81), so the rating is more reliable×3.2
Why is SYMPOSION Locanda better than BENCH hostel & 3rd place?
- 1720 m closer to the beach (150 m vs 870 m)−720 m
- 21.3 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 vs SYMPOSION Locanda: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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