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Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4.0 star property
Visitors can relax in the indoor public bath at Kyoto Granbell Hotel before exploring nearby attractions like Hokanji Temple and Nishiki Market.

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Located near Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto Granbell Hotel offers an upscale retreat in the city center. Enjoy a soothing soak in the indoor public bath or a peaceful garden walk. The hotel serves a buffet breakfast and offers coffee and tea in the lobby.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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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

  • Gion Shirakawa Area
    Gion Shirakawa Area
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Famous Geisha District
    Gion Corner
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture
    Yasaka Shrine
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mouriya Gion
    1 min walk
  • 天壇祇園本店
    3 min walk
  • ぎをん豆乳らーめん うのゆきこ
    1 min walk
  • 一平茶屋
    3 min walk
  • Izakaya Rutubo
    1 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Granbell Hotel

Upscale hotel near Yasaka Shrine
Located close to Hokanji Temple and Nishiki Market, Kyoto Granbell Hotel provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 105 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and tubs or showers
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 1,980 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

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 1980 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

Property is also known as

Kyoto Granbell
Kyoto Granbell Hotel Hotel
Kyoto Granbell Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto Granbell Hotel Hotel Kyoto

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.

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Reviews

Kyoto Granbell Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was spotless, staff, cleanliness, communication. And the ONSEN was SPECTACULAR!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice area
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was the perfect location for our time in Kyoto! We loved the hotel and it was very comfortable for the 4 nights we were there!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!!!! Great friendly staff. Super clean rooms and amenities. Would def stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Staying at the Granbell Kyoto makes me only want to book at Granbell in the future. Can’t wait to check out other hotels from this chain. I genuinely felt at home. Staff was helpful and friendly and the place was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luvsandondov

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, great amenities (onsen, coin laundry, free coffee & snacks), and very friendly staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and large room, modern, amenities were very useful and practical. One of our favourite parts of the hotel was the beautiful public bath, very clean and serene. Overall beautiful hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and very high quality
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking and transit. Room and bathroom worked very well for us. The public bath is amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Violetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities. Great breakfast, lots of variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

prarthana

Great staff, clean rooms,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean - very comfortable bed and great neighborhood to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best stay in japan!!! Comfortable- private - romantic -
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is incredible. They are very attentive and they care about the guesses.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location, clean, quiet, comfortable. Would not recommend including breakfast though.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Main Street but set back enough to be quiet. Room was very quiet. Super comfortable beds. Nice deep bathtub. Breakfast was fantastic- so much variety. To name just a few: miso soup, salmon, yogurt, eggs, pastries, fried rice, plain rice, make your own noodle soup, cereal, pickled cabbage, natto, bread. Only complaint was coffee wasn’t the best, and would have liked brewed tea instead of tea bags.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great service and helpful staff. Room Was clean and bed was super comfortable! Some great dining options around too - especially even just a few doors down!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again. The location was perfect-- a short walk or train ride away from everything. The hotel itself was very clean and the staff was helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and a well run hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tashia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, clean and charming hotel. Our room was more spacious than other hotels in Japan and had a gorgeous design. The breakfast buffet was fantastic; such a wide variety of choice. Around the hotel were izakayas and other restaurants, and shops/markets were also closeby.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ionela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient ,clean room,Staff very attentive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fillipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic location and great boutique like hotel

Best location and very welcoming boutique type hotel. Rooms were decent sized and with a large bed. Fantastic stay…strongly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is very good, 1 min away from the main shopping street with all the good shops, especially for Wagashi. However, room was some kind of small “studio flat” -like with the bed stuck at the end, only accessible from the front. All in all, it was great, but room didn’t make me feel cosy enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ugyen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel. Comfy beds, nice toiletries, free coffee, tea, and snacks. Plenty of restaurants nearby, buses and trains short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025