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title: "Hatago vs Waseido Zen: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Hatago. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. Hatago or Waseido Zen in Kobe? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hatago-kobe-vs-waseido-zen-kobe/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-13
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# Hatago vs Waseido Zen

Both are in Kobe, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Yamaguchicho-Koukaen
## [Hatago](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hatago-kobe/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.8 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1506737/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★★★ · Yamaguchicho-Koukaen
## [Waseido Zen](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/waseido-zen-kobe/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2309674/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hatago

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 50 m apart.

### Choose Hatago if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Why is Hatago better than Waseido Zen?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 8.2) (+1.6)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2017) (+6y)

### Why is Waseido Zen better than Hatago?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (518 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable (×65)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hatago | Waseido Zen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.8  (+1.6) | 8.2 |
| Location | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.4) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.8  (+1.6) | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 518  (+510) |
| Google rating | 4.4/5  (+0.6) | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | 109  (+46) | 63 |
| Rank in Kobe | top 31%  (+32%) | top 63% |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Distance to Yamaguchicho-Koukaen centre | 980 m | 930 m |
| To public transport | 380 m | 330 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 78 | 78 |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 6 | 8 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023  (+6y) | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 11  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

50 m apart

## Hatago or Waseido Zen: common questions

### Which is better, Hatago or Waseido Zen?

Hatago leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hatago or Waseido Zen?

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

### How far apart are Hatago and Waseido Zen?

The two hotels are 50 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/hatago-kobe-vs-waseido-zen-kobe/. 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/