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Kyoto Granbell Hotel

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Located close to Yasaka Shrine and Hokanji Temple, Kyoto Granbell Hotel provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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A bed with white bedding and pillows, a window with blinds, and a control panel on the side.

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  • Sleeps 3

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of greenery outside.

Moderate Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window with blinds, a patterned headboard, and a rug.

Universal Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a small table, and a chair.

Moderate Double Room (Basement)

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a round bathtub, and a wooden floor.

Premiere King Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Japanese Style Room (Moderate Double)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with blinds.

Japanese Style Room (Premiere Twin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with blinds.

Japanese Style Premier Twin Room Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Futons

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

Japanese Style Moderate Double Room Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Futons

About the neighborhood

Located in Gion, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Kyoto Granbell Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Yasaka Shrine and Kodai-ji Temple are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Nishiki Market. Hokanji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0802

What's nearby

  • A stone pathway lined with cherry blossoms and traditional buildings.
    Gion Shirakawa Area
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Traditional Japanese architecture with ornate lanterns and signage.
    Gion Corner
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A traditional Japanese temple with red and white structures, surrounded by lush greenery and a crowd of visitors.
    Yasaka Shrine
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Minamiza Theater
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Yume Yomi
    2 min walk
  • 辻利 京都店
    2 min walk
  • 天壇祇園本店
    3 min walk
  • T Bar
    1 min walk
  • Krft Tiki
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,750 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Children 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2750 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Granbell Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Granbell Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Granbell Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Kyoto Granbell Hotel located?

Located in Gion, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine, Nishiki Market, and Kodai-ji Temple. Hokanji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gion-shijo Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sanjo Keihan Station is 10 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

Kyoto Granbell Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 734 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1003 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Location, design, staff, amenities, breakfast public bath, and little bar amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a fancy hotel. Nice location close to Kyoto City Centre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location in Gion was perfect and the onsen was an amazing way to end a busy day
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The whole end of the room was the bed so you had to climb up it… but that wasn’t bad, just odd. The breakfast is really good and the hotel is in a great location for all the sites, and transport to Osaka
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice, clean hotel with great amenities. The staff were incredible. The public onsen was super relaxing. And the front desk even helped us get a reservation that was sold out online.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean from the lobby to our room. Very nice ambience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and good location for tourists
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing room and customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A lovely hotel in a great location. A drink in the bar was a lovely way to end the evening. We enjoyed the onsen after a day of walking round Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Superb experience for the price point and perfect location in Gion! Rooms were fresh and well composed for their size, shower and amenities worked perfectly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfeclty lovated in Gion district. Plenty of options ensrby for transit and for eating. Ideal location for anyone wanting to experience the cultural hub of Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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well located, clean and decently-sized room, helpful staff, good breakfast. would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel in great area close to a bustling shopping & eating area. Staff was great. We lived this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location is very convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay at Kyoto Granbell Hotel. Coming from Canada, we expected the room and bathroom to be quite small by our standards, and they were, but that was not a surprise and didn’t take away from the overall experience. The service was excellent, the hotel was clean and comfortable, and the food was very good. The location was also fantastic, making it very convenient to explore Kyoto and get around the area. The hotel is close to Gion and many restaurants, shops, and attractions, while still being a comfortable place to come back to after a long day. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily stay here again when visiting Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location, quiet yet close to anything you might need. Comfortable bed and good water pressure in the shower. Room is a bit tight but we weren’t in the room much anyway. A luggage rack would be nice though I’m not sure if there would be enough room. Laundry was a great perk! Staff is top notch as they are throughout most of Japan.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved this hotel. It was walkable, clean quiet and near everything. The breakfast was amazing. The spa bathhouse was to die for. This hotel is my husband’s new standard of excellence when we travel. Well done.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Great breakfast. Clean. Reasonable room size. No desk space.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very nice property. Close to everything. Staff very friendly and helpful.. only negative is the room was very small. And the bed took up half of the room..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Worth a stay! Great location-close to many restaurants and shopping, and close subway access to all the key sites (as well as from/to Kyoto).
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel and experience! The rooms were clean and the onsen was such a nice experience. Close to all the shopping and restaurants. Truly a gem! We booked the traditional Japanese style room and had no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location. Immaculately clean. Very robust Japanese breakfast option. Very friendly and helpful staff who could speak English. We aren’t public bath people but others seemed to enjoy that amenity.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel with spacious rooms. Check in was quick and easy with a pamphlet of all hotel information given at arrival. Amazing location, centre near Gion and main Kyoto central street with quick walking distance to temples and the food market street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location to walk around and explore the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, staff, and cleanliness!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026