SYMPOSION Locanda vs BENCH hostel & 3rd place
Both are in Kamakura, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★Hase 2
SYMPOSION Locanda
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
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BENCH hostel & 3rd place
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick SYMPOSION Locanda
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.3 km apart.
Choose SYMPOSION Locanda if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose BENCH hostel & 3rd place if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
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
Why is BENCH hostel & 3rd place better than SYMPOSION Locanda?
- 1More guest reviews (257 vs 81), so the rating is more reliable×3.2
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| SYMPOSION Locanda vs BENCH hostel & 3rd place: which hotel is better? | SYMPOSION Locanda | BENCH hostel & 3rd place |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Location | 9.4 +0.7 | 8.7 |
| Beach access | 9.8 +2.5 | 7.3 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 7.9 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 81 | 257 +176 |
| Rank in Kamakura | top 91% +4% | top 95% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.4 +0.7 | 8.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 290 m −1.3 km | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 150 m −720 m | 870 m |
| To public transport | 40 m | 110 m |
| To the airport | 35 km | 34 km −1.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 10 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 3 | 10 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 5 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| 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
SYMPOSION Locanda or BENCH hostel & 3rd place: common questions
Which is better, SYMPOSION Locanda or BENCH hostel & 3rd place?
SYMPOSION Locanda leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, SYMPOSION Locanda or BENCH hostel & 3rd place?
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 SYMPOSION Locanda and BENCH hostel & 3rd place?
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