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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Yasaka Shrine

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Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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King Room (with Massage chair), Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (with Massage chair), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room B, Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room B, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Connecting King Room (2 beds), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Cozy Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cozy Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking

Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
555, Minamigawa, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gion Corner - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Heian Shrine - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 5 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 10 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪喫茶カトレヤ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪アパホテル EXCELLEN 屋上ビアガーデン - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京ラーメンさだかず - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪舞妓飯 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪茶房こいし - ‬1 min walk

About this property

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Hotel near Yasaka Shrine
Located close to Gion Corner and Kiyomizu Temple, APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Saisyun, serves breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • A banquet hall and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 161 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and toilets with electronic bidets
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 1,300 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Saisyun

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 14 2025 to June 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Hallway
  • Parking area
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1300 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT located?

Located in Gion, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Gion Corner. Kiyomizu Temple and Heian Shrine are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gion-shijo Station is 5 minutes by foot and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station is 8 minutes.

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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

shopping central area and very convenient bus and train transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Good location very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

sufficient hotel for our stay in Kyoto
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Room was a good size and comfortable for 2 people. The mattress was a bit too soft
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

A bit outdated, but location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Rooms were tight but we got a connecting room for our boys so that helped. I only gave 4 stars because the beds were really worn out and uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Good stay at the hotel. However the bed was pretty bad. It sinks a lot. Beside that, everything was good. Very easy to take the bus, to walk around and to shop
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very comfortable, and the location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Near Gion
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

The location was perfect! Very walkable to all there is to do in Gion. Bus stop in front of the hotel and a short walk to the train. The room was very spacious for us, especially after coming from a tiny room in Tokyo it felt huge. Temperature control in the room was nice. The breakfast buffet could be better, it was a bit expensive for what it was.

10/10

You won't have a better location, right in the Gion district, a few blocks from practically everything in the area, close to both train and bus stations, the attention of the staff was excellent, very friendly, and the rooms, although they are very small like almost all in Japan, very comfortable and with a good rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

The hotel was nice, and but for the renovations it would have been 5 stars from me. But the blocked window in the room really wasnt ok. Also out of 4 nights of our stay the room was cleaned only once, which isnt enough - even though clean towels were put outside our door without fail, so its in the plus side. The local was absolutely great, and all in all, the hotel was very nice overall...
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Location of the property was great. Close to bus stops for you to travel to different places. A block away to the main Gion street. Definitely recommend if you're in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Perfectly located near the heart of Gion
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

Rooms are VERY small also property is undergoing construction which they warn you about it but it means they wrapped all the building with zero views. Potentially it’s better to get a hotel slightly further from Gion with better options. Bigger rooms and no construction .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10

Rooms are run down looking but they are currently going through a renovation. I would assume once renovations are completed it will be a much nicer hotel than it currently is.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Pros: Great location! Close to everything… very convenience for tourist exploring Kyoto. Cons: I book a room for 4 people and realistic we only got a room with 2 twin beds, ideally for only 2 people. Very hot at night, property doesn’t have AC and upon request you can get a fan delivered to your room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The location was close to train and bus stations. Room size was larger than I expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

The room was hot. Doesnt seem like they have AC. Have to open the window all day and night to cool down. The property is under construction at the moment (4/2/2025)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

The staff was very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

The best hotel to stay in over new years. Great way to watch the celebrations and crowds below as they gather below.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

I recently stayed at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion, and it was a pleasant experience. The rooms were clean and comfortable, with all the basic amenities provided. The staff was friendly and accommodating, always ready to assist with any requests. The location was convenient, close to local attractions and public transport. Breakfast offered a decent variety of options, and the overall ambiance of the hotel was welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Walking distance to all the activities I had planned, easy to get to via transportation. Only problem I had was that it was too hot. The staff provided me with a fan and that helped cool down the room a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025