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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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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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

  • Shijo Street
    Shijo Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gion Shirakawa, Kyoto, Japan in spring.
    Gion Shirakawa Area
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gion Corner
    Gion Corner
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine
    Yasaka Shrine
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 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
  • Mouriya Gion
    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), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe and a vending machine
  • 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 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

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

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 726 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely room. Booked early and got it at a great rate including breakfast! Recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The onsen (baths) was awesome, rooms with king size bed were comfortable, extra amenities were nice, staff were extremely friendly and professional.
King size bed was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Weston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff, and cleanliness!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Very helpful staff. Plenty of good quality amenities. A very comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the onsen is really nice- rooms are a little on the smaller side and can be hot, but the garden view we had was great. Kyoto is not a place to spend too much time in the room anyways so definitely recommend for the prime location in Gion!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DeAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in an excellent centralized location near everything! The staff were extremely helpful, especially when it came time to ship our luggage. They handled everything for us. We didn’t eat the buffet at hotel but there are plenty of restaurants just a few steps away which were excellent. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice boutique hotel with great service and nice facilities, but the best thing about it is the location in Gion district. You are just steps away from the busy streets and alleys full of shops and restaurants, but the hotel is very quiet. Staff is friendly and attentive. Walk to temples or to shops with ease. Breakfast is an awesome buffet of western and Japanese cuisine. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is in an ideal location for walking around Gion and Pontocho and the Nishiki areas. The hotel has a yummy breakfast and the staff is very helpful. Bonus we got essential laundry done in their machines ( easy to use) . The rooms are small but functional. The hotel is on a peaceful street and minutes from anything you would need. 10/10 my family will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was an excellent choice for our first visit to Kyoto! Great location, good amenities, comfy rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, spoke really good english. Rooms were nice and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent, location is excellent near restaurants and shopping but not on a loud street, lots of free amenities. The only reason I didn't rate this stay as a 5/5 is that I would have appreciated the opportunity to experience the public bath while wearing a cover/swimsuit, but they require full nudity.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Minseon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was modern and very central and easily accessible to other areas of Kyoto. Hotel was beautiful; however, our room was very small. We did not have much room as the king size bed took up most of the room. We did not have the option of the deluxe traditional corner suite which are adult kids had. That would have been a better option. Breakfast was excellent, staff wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room & amenities were amazing. Perfect for a one nights stay to explore Kyoto.
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location and cozy, priceworthy hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Convenient location especially if you want to explore Gion. Friendly staff. 2 dryers and 2 washers in the basement (don't overload dryer or it will take a while). Beautiful aesthetics. Largest King size bed Ive seen in a Japanese hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice area
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Great location. Staff very friendly. Room was compact .. as described by the hotel .. the bed is huge and really comfy and as the photos show on the website it literally fits wall to wall. This means you literally have to climb in and out from the bottom. Minimal hanging room for essentials and just enough room to have our suitcases on the floor. Room is modern and has amenities such as kettle / hairdryer. Small sofa to sit on. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location! The staff were very helpful, the room was clean and quite spacious for a Japanese hotel. I would definitely stay here again on another trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025