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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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Exterior
Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Reception
King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT blends modern amenities with traditional charm in the city's heart. Guests enjoy breakfast at Saisyun, evening drinks at the bar, and reliable in-room WiFi. Helpful staff and a prime location near Gion Corner make exploring Kyoto easy.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (with Massage chair), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Connecting King Room (2 beds), Non Smoking

Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Connecting King Room (2 beds), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

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
Toilet with electronic bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Cozy Room, Non Smoking

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

Cozy Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room B, Smoking

Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room B, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京煎堂祇園本店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪茶房こいし - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gion Duck Noodles - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪アパホテル<京都祇園>EXCELLEN 屋上ビアガーデン - ‬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 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • A vending machine and concierge services
  • 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:
  • Deep soaking tubs, toilets with electronic bidets, and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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
  • 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
Air conditioning maintenance will take place at 1st floor entrance and 2nd floor coin laundry room from 8 PM-8 AM on September 28, 2025. The laundry facility will remain available during this time. Guests may hear some construction-related noise.
The onsite coffee shop on the first floor will be under renovation at night from August 1-September 30, 2025, 8 PM-10 AM. Guests may hear construction-related noise and vibration during these hours.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from September 3 2025 to September 17 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 200-10,000 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

APA Gion
APA Gion EXCELLENT
APA Gion Hotel Kyoto
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Gion Kyoto Hotel
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Kyoto Hotel Gion
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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). Sanjo Keihan Station is 10 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 11 minutes.

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