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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Zen retreat in Gion

Serene temple gardens welcome guests to this peaceful Kyoto sanctuary in historic Gion. Unwind in the spotless public bath after exploring nearby Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The concierge offers free 90-minute walking tours, revealing hidden gems throughout the culturally rich surroundings.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a kettle, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Superior , 2 beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe , 2 beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a table.

Executive , 2 beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite , 2 beds , "Celestine Yasaka", Non Smoking

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a dining area with chairs.

Junior Suite , 2 beds , "Celestine Yasaka", Non Smoking

  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Junior Suite , 2 beds , "Celestine Higashiyama", Non Smoking

  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Standard , 1 bed Queen, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a kettle and cups, and a television.

Superior , 1 bed Queen, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Accessible , 2 beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Accessible , 2 beds, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a kettle, cups, and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Twin (Day Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior, 1 bed WideKing, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard , 1 Bed Queen

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a window with blinds.

Standard , 1 Bed Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior , 1 Bed Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Kyoto, Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion is in the historical district. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Map
572 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0933

What's nearby

  • Gion Corner
    Gion Corner
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shijo Street
    Shijo Street
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.
    Pontocho Alley
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    Kiyomizu Temple
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station
    10 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station
    17 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • 油そば ねこまた
    4 min walk
  • KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA
    2 min walk
  • Japanese Ramen YUKOU
    4 min walk
  • 祇園ほそみ
    4 min walk
  • サガン
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (JPY 2,000 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 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 100–10,000 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

  • Self parking fee: JPY 2000.00 per night

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, debit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 2000.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion located?

Located in Gion, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kenninji Temple, Gion Corner, and Shijo Street. Kawaramachi Street and Yasaka Shrine are also within 15 minutes. Sanjo Keihan Station is 17 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 20 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 795 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent staff, very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kyoto Celestine Gion was delightful. Situated close to the historic epicentre of Kyoto, the rooms are extremely comfortable and very well equipped, its public spaces airy and restful, and its staff attentive and eager to please
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
World class hotel and perfect location for Kyoto visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yufang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic, great hotel, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and property was wonderful. Would love to come back and stay longer. Location was excellent as well. Food was excellent and all around amazing hospitality and experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

nina

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was well located in the busy Gion area. It was a calm and peaceful and well landscaped. The room cleaning was basic. They changed the towels and made the beds and took out the trash, nothing more. They informed me that the hotel nightly rate dropped but they couldn’t extend the discount. I felt like a lot of Kyoto was a money grab.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Room was excellent. All around perfect hotel stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, fantastic staff especially loved the bartender and really great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfy room in a great location and the happy hour was a nice surprise (happy hour = free hour in this scenario)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Booked our in -room massages with ease. Beautiful hotel in a quiet area next to a temple. However, Happy hour room was hot and packed with loud foreigners. But overall we loved our stay there!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecile

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely. The room accommodations were also lovely and within walking distance to a lot of temples.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful! The hotel has a happy hour for a 2 hour period with free alcohol, drinks and snacks! A great place to unwind after a city vibe of you were previously in Tokyo! Nice relaxing Onsen. A little bit of a walk from the main strip but this can be a positive if you need some piece and quite!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to temple and great location to restaurants, shops
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service! The staff was very courteous and efficient from check-in to check-out. The hotel was very clean and in an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Probably one of my most favourite hotels I’ve ever stayed at. The attention to detail was noted. It was excellent location. It was spotless. It smelt delicious and the staff were just lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is very good and very nice. The staff are friendly. The walking tour is excellent and the hotel staff Kandai is excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in wonderful GION across the street from an ancient Zen temple. Comfortable rooms in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious rooms. Helpful staff. Lovely onsite onsen
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, charm, staff and convenience! Also enjoyed the Spa hot tub! Cheers!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and staff. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yifei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are super helpful and thoughtful, breakfast and dinner also amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay in this hotel, that is in close proximity of almost everything that tourists like we may want to visit, staff members are very attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, breakfast was solid.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025