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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Yasaka Shrine

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Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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555, Minamigawa, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room B, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (with Massage chair), Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room B, Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room B, Non Smoking

  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cozy Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cozy Room, Non Smoking

  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Connecting King Room (2 beds), Non Smoking

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Gion, APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT is adjacent to Yasaka Shrine and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Gion Corner. This 161-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gion Corner - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Heian Shrine - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 5 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 10 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ぎおん石 喫茶室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京煎堂祇園本店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪茶房こいし - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪アパホテル<京都祇園>EXCELLEN 屋上ビアガーデン - ‬1 min walk

About this property

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Yasaka Shrine
Guests staying at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall. Offsite parking is available for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and concierge services. This hotel also has a vending machine.
40-inch LCD TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in down comforters and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and desks.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 1,300 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Saisyun

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 5 2026 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1300 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-4 AM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with discounted offsite parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

This hotel is situated in Gion, just steps from Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine, and within a short walk of Pontocho Alley. You'll also find Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT feature a casino on the premises?

No, APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Saisyun.

Will APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT.

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

The closest major airport to APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 24 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT.

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was bigger than other APA hotel. Very friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location just at the entrance of Gion. Super convenient to walk to sight seeing or take public transportation to anywhere. The room is clean and adequate for two people, and the front desk staff are all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very touristy neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JONATHAN

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Man, Randolph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mostly likely is always have a new towel every day 😍
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eyal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerina

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hôtel bien situé

Emplacement parfait! Nous avions réservé 2 chambres connectées avec mes enfants et l'espace était très bien. Les chambres sont propres mais pas très bien entretenues (on y trouve parfois de petites taches sur les murs ou têtes de lits qui ne partent pas car nous avons fait le test de nettoyer). Beaucoup de variété au petit-déjeuner (surtout japonais) mais ce n’est pas très chaud. À refaire je choisirais encore cet hôtel pour son emplacement. Le personnel est très gentil.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skylar

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stanley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty . Very far from station .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Roberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was nothing to brag about and the chop sticks were in a box unwrapped so everyone else's germs would be all over them. The bathroom smelled like mildew and the hallway smelled like something was burning. If you’re elderly the tub is very high to put yourself into. Also not for tall individuals like myself. The only good thing was the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred, Harrogate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Irene

Great location and the staff are super helpful and kind. The hotel itself needs lots of loving and remodeling. There were stains on the wall and carpet. Part of the wall paper were coming off in the hallway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great location, staff were nice. Rooms vary in size but mine was spacious and had great views. The carpet and curtains were dirty but the bed and bathrooms were clean. Overall good hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were tight but we got a connecting room for our boys so that helped. I only gave 4 stars because the beds were really worn out and uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a good size and comfortable for 2 people. The mattress was a bit too soft
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy, Bellevue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
shopping central area and very convenient bus and train transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rozmeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is the heart of Gion area. Close to all the traditional Japanese houses. Also, walk-able to the hip area of Gion. There is a famous temple and a shrine within 5 min walk of the hotel which was a special treat for me. However, it is far from Kyoto station, 40 mins walk and a 7-10 min local train ride. The walk is safe and you get to see the city. The staff members were kind and accommodating. Though many members were in their training but were going a great job. They did every best to communicate with various languages and requests from the guests. The only suggestion would be to add lotion along with rest of the toiletries. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Maggy

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room dirty, dust, mattress extremely in bad conditions
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tuyet Nghi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay at the hotel. However the bed was pretty bad. It sinks a lot. Beside that, everything was good. Very easy to take the bus, to walk around and to shop
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025