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Art Mon Zen Kyoto

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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391 Motomachi, Furumonzen-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0089
  • Place, Gion Shirakawa Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier 1 | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premier 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Duplex

  • City view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (East) | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Penthouse (East)

  • City view
  • 710 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (West) | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Penthouse (West)

  • City view
  • 710 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier 2 | Down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premier 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Gion, Art Mon Zen Kyoto is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Yasaka Shrine and Chion-in Temple. This 15-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shijo Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gion Corner - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 5 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jean-Georges - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪や台ずし 祇園花見小路町 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ryokaku - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loto Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪竹香 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Art Mon Zen Kyoto

Guests of Art Mon Zen Kyoto enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds are dressed in down comforters and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, espresso makers, and safes are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 4,840 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • THE TERRACE

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 12 and younger (only guests older than 12 are allowed)

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 4840 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

ART MON ZEN KYOTO Hotel
ART MON ZEN Hotel
ART MON ZEN
ART MON ZEN KYOTO Hotel
ART MON ZEN KYOTO Kyoto
ART MON ZEN KYOTO Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Art Mon Zen Kyoto?

Art Mon Zen Kyoto provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Art Mon Zen Kyoto?

This hotel is situated in Gion within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street, Yasaka Shrine, and Pontocho Alley. You'll also find Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Art Mon Zen Kyoto?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Art Mon Zen Kyoto include a casino?

No, Art Mon Zen Kyoto doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Art Mon Zen Kyoto?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Art Mon Zen Kyoto good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and proposal/romance packages.

Does Art Mon Zen Kyoto have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Art Mon Zen Kyoto feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Art Mon Zen Kyoto serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge on weekend mornings at THE TERRACE.

Does Art Mon Zen Kyoto allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Art Mon Zen Kyoto though service animals are welcome.

Does Art Mon Zen Kyoto have connecting rooms?

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

How far is the airport from Art Mon Zen Kyoto?

The closest major airport to Art Mon Zen Kyoto is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 24.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Art Mon Zen Kyoto?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Art Mon Zen Kyoto.

Art Mon Zen Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing 3 day stay at Art Mon Zen. From the moment we arrived to leaving, the staff were exceptional and extremely attentive. Probably the best hotel stay in Japan. Overall, the room was very comfortable and relaxing after a long day visiting all the sensational sights in Kyoto. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to stay near the main Gion district in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is listed as a 3 star hotel. It is not. It is the most luxurious hotel we’ve stayed at, including 5 star properties. The room was amazing. The location was perfect. Although everyone in Japan seems extraordinarily nice, the staff here beat even that standard. There was not one second of our time at this property that wasn’t perfect. 10/10.
The bed can hold a dozen people.
Two levels!!
Tub for two.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself felt a little less hip and young than places we typically stay, but it was such a comfortable stay. The bed & soaking tub was a dream, the location and staff top notch. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Yee pong

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Executive room was grand, complimented by high ceilings and just an overall large space compared to many other hotels/inns one would expect in Japan. The room was clean, and the bed was incredibly comfortable (much larger than your typically king size) after your long days in Kyoto. The hotel is located in Gion and is a quiet and beautiful neighborhood in Kyoto, nestled in between the main touristy area and Marayuma park. There is a Family mart just outside the hotel and a coin laundry - extreme convenience. Hotel staff were incredibly nice and helped with luggage delivery service to our next hotel. Would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing. I will be back. Literally a 5 star experience walking distance to the most beautiful area in Kyoto. Very easy to access anything you want; food, shopping, shrines, metro and trains. The staff couldn’t be more kind always arranging taxis or giving suggestions of where to go and eat etc.. I was sad to leave this hotel. That doesn’t happen very often in traveling. I will be back here one day soon. ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an exceptional small hotel. It's on a quiet street, but close to great restaurants, shops and transportation. Every staff member was professional, polite, helpful and friendly. We would most certainly recommend this property to friends visiting Kyoto.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Absolutely Incomparable

The Art Mon Zen is one of the most delightful hotels I have ever stayed in. The rooms were beautiful, immaculately clean and incomparable comfortable. Each one features unique and fascinating antiques (ours had a cuneiform tablet, Roman bowl and Ming vase). The breakfasts were skillfully prepared and artfully presented; we ended up eating there every day we could. The afternoon tea was whimsical, gorgeous and utterly delicious - don't miss it if you stay here! The location is basically perfect: in Gion, walking distance to the river, the Path of Philosophy, Kiyomizu, Yasaka, Gion's shopping, etc. Sanjo station is three minutes away, from whence you can easily connect to anywhere in the Kyoto train system. And despite all that, the staff is what truly made our trip magical. They were polite, attentive and always friendly. They helped us organize a variety of outings and dinners across Kyoto, all of which were perfect. They even rescued us from a mountain hike, when we lost phone service and couldn't call our taxi. They went well beyond 'above and beyond' in every way. I have stayed in luxury hotels across the world, and I can say without caveat that the Art Mon Zen is one of the finest you will ever have the privilege of enjoying.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. The room was beautiful and well appointed. The staff was extraordinary. Helpful, warm, and made our stay Incredible. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is gorgeous. The staff treated us with the utmost kindness. It felt as if we were their only customers. The food was amazing. The hotel room itself was exquisitely luxurious. One of my most favorite places to stay of all the hotel visits I've had.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate and it was easy to walk to great restaurants and neighborhoods. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Amazing hotel

This is the best hotel that we have stayed at in Japan. The room was incredible and the staff were fantastic. The location was great. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a large luxurious room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

MB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Art Mon Zen is an exceptional boutique hotel located in the heart of Gion. Location is perfect to explore Kyoto, with some of the best attractions and restaurants in the city mere steps away. The Executive room we stayed in was very spacious, tastefully furnished and decorated, quiet at night and beautifully bright during the day thanks to the floor to ceiling windows. The bed was very large and extremely comfortable and the air conditioning whisper silent and effective. The bathroom included a supersized high pressure rain shower and a Jacuzzi. Not sure why this is classed as a 3 star hotel, when the comfort and beauty of the room and the exceptionally high level of service could easily grant it a 5 star rating. We couldn't have been happier with the choice of our Kyoto hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carey

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

Huge rooms/beds, quiet location steps from Gion

Hotel was great, rooms were giant and so was the bed! Very soft and comfy. Location if you’re looking to be a block from Gion without the foot traffic chaos is perfect. There is a Lawson’s (convenience store) next door which is great (and you can smoke there if you’re a smoker in search of a rare spot). I would suggest to the hotel to put copies of the restaurant menus in the rooms and do not disturb signs. But that’s just a small thing. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful - our room was massive by Japanese standards, and luxurious. Great location for Gion but very quiet. The staff were wonderful - warm and helpful. Amazing breakfasts in beautiful surroundings. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

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