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WeBase Kamakura vs BENCH hostel & 3rd place

Both are in Kamakura, 920 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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WeBase Kamakura

Guest rating
9.1 Excellent
Location score
9.4
Score by category
3 of 4
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HostelOnarimachi

BENCH hostel & 3rd place

Guest rating
7.9 Good
Location score
8.7
Score by category
1 of 4
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The short answer

Pick WeBase Kamakura

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 920 m apart.

Choose WeBase Kamakura if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to be closer to the beach
  • to walk to the sights
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose BENCH hostel & 3rd place if you want

  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is WeBase Kamakura better than BENCH hostel & 3rd place?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.9)+1.2
  2. 2740 m closer to the beach (140 m vs 870 m)−740 m
  3. 3810 m closer to the city centre−810 m
  4. 4More guest reviews (753 vs 257), so the rating is more reliable×2.9
  5. 5Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h

Why is BENCH hostel & 3rd place better than WeBase Kamakura?

No clear advantages in our data.

All compared facts

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

WeBase KamakuraBENCH hostel & 3rd place
Score by category
Guest rating 9.1 +1.2 7.9
Location 9.4 +0.7 8.7
Facilities 6.7 –
Families 1.0 –
Spa & wellness 4.5 –
Beach access 9.9 +2.6 7.3
Public transport 9.7 10.0 +0.3
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.1 +1.1 8.0
Guest rating 9.1 +1.2 7.9
Number of reviews 753 +496 257
Rank in Kamakura top 6% +89% top 95%
Location
Location score 9.4 +0.7 8.7
Distance to the centre 750 m −810 m 1.6 km
To the beach 140 m −740 m 870 m
To public transport 210 m 110 m −100 m
To the airport 35 km 34 km
Restaurants within 500 m 120 150 +30
Sights within 1 km 8 10 +2
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ –
Rooms 22 10
Floors 3 –
Newest building or renovation 2016 –
Listed amenities 17 +12 5
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 −1h 16:00
Check-out until 11:00 11:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Parking ✓ –
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Restaurant ✓ –
Bar ✓ –
Spa ✓ –
Sauna ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Wheelchair accessible ✓ –
Smoke-free ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ –
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

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      WeBase Kamakura or BENCH hostel & 3rd place: common questions

      Which is better, WeBase Kamakura or BENCH hostel & 3rd place?

      WeBase Kamakura leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. BENCH hostel & 3rd place is stronger in public transport.

      Which is cheaper, WeBase Kamakura 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?

      WeBase Kamakura is closer: 750 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for BENCH hostel & 3rd place.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      WeBase Kamakura is 140 m from the nearest beach; BENCH hostel & 3rd place is 870 m.

      How far apart are WeBase Kamakura and BENCH hostel & 3rd place?

      The two hotels are 920 m 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