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Kyoto Granbell Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Yasaka Shrine

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Exterior
Business center
Porch
Premiere King Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Reception
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Moderate Double Room (Basement) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Moderate Double Room (Basement)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premiere King Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premiere King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Moderate Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Moderate Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Universal Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Universal Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Room (Premiere Twin) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room (Premiere Twin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Room (Moderate Double) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Japanese Style Room (Moderate Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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.
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27 Yamatocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0802

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 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
  • ‪Mouriya Gion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪datten - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ぎをん豆乳らーめん うのゆきこ - ‬1 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 front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance and an elevator
  • 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

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 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 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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