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title: "Gerobal Hostel vs Koyokan Wanpakutei: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Gerobal Hostel. It leads in 2 of 6 categories. Gerobal Hostel or Koyokan Wanpakutei in Gero? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Gerobal Hostel vs Koyokan Wanpakutei

Both are in Gero, 650 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★ · 森
## [Gerobal Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gerobal-hostel-gero/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1443578/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★ · 森
## [Koyokan Wanpakutei](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/koyokan-wanpakutei-gero/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1734376/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Gerobal Hostel

It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 650 m apart.

### Choose Gerobal Hostel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Koyokan Wanpakutei if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Gerobal Hostel better than Koyokan Wanpakutei?

1.  460 m closer to the area centre (−460 m)
2.  410 m closer to public transport (−410 m)
3.  More guest reviews (137 vs 40), so the rating is more reliable (×3.4)

### Why is Koyokan Wanpakutei better than Gerobal Hostel?

1.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)
2.  4 more listed amenities (12 vs 8) (+4)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Gerobal Hostel | Koyokan Wanpakutei |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Location | 7.7  (+0.4) | 7.3 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.0  (+1.0) |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+2.1) | 7.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.1) | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.2) | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 137  (+97) | 40 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 77 | – |
| Rank in Gero | top 55%  (+3%) | top 58% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.7  (+0.4) | 7.3 |
| Distance to 森 centre | 500 m  (−460 m) | 970 m |
| To public transport | 130 m  (−410 m) | 540 m |
| To the airport | 67 km | 68 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 42 | 54  (+12) |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★ | ★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 3 | 20 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1991 | – |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 12  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

650 m apart

## Gerobal Hostel or Koyokan Wanpakutei: common questions

### Which is better, Gerobal Hostel or Koyokan Wanpakutei?

Gerobal Hostel leads in 2 of 6 categories, including location, public transport. Koyokan Wanpakutei is stronger in spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Gerobal Hostel or Koyokan Wanpakutei?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Gerobal Hostel is closer: 500 m from the centre, against 970 m for Koyokan Wanpakutei.

### How far apart are Gerobal Hostel and Koyokan Wanpakutei?

The two hotels are 650 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/gerobal-hostel-gero-vs-koyokan-wanpakutei-gero/. 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/