Gion Shijo Hotel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Reception
Hallway
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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176 Tokiwacho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0079
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Gion Shijo Hotel

This hotel features a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
Gion Shijo Hotel offers 14 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, slippers and hairdryers. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
During your stay at Gion Shijo Hotel , you're just a quick walk from Kawaramachi Street.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired Internet
  • Amenities include a lift
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Kawaramachi Street and 9 minutes on foot from Nishiki Market
As a guest of Gion Shijo Hotel , you'll find a lift and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (84 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

Gion Shijo Hotel Hotel
Gion Shijo Hotel Kyoto
Gion Shijo Hotel Hotel Kyoto

Gion Shijo Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff was courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shopping options were great and it was reasonably close to multiple temples!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, in the heart of Gion, next to the river and transit stops. Large comfortable beds, fridge and microwave in room, laundry room near lobby. Great value, highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonatan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are amazing and big. Very friendly staff and in a great location. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Hotel is well located for Gion and public transport. It’s on the riverside so a nice ambiance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious hotel room and conveniently located to the metro.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and super helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location and right next to a station. Smaller hotel with personal service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very convenient to see Gion in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had lots of space and it was very clean. Staff did a great job cleaning the room everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

youran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super spacious rooms and bathroom and great staff! Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this place. Shower and tub were phenomenal. TV was huge. Kind staff. Definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a hidden gem in Kyoto near the Gion district. Close to shopping and also to the Gion area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, location is great!!! Did not figure out how to switch the hot and cold water sensor tap in our washroom. Staff were helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steps away from the Gion section of Kyoto
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The guy checking us in was very invested in going through all of the rules, there were a lot. The room has no windows and the lights on all of the room appliances kept it extremely bright. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean, large, and comfortable room. The front desk staff were friendly and very helpful in shipping luggage. The bathroom was really nice with the large counter and mirror, with both a shower and jacuzzi tub. Location in Gion was great as well, close to many attractions and steps away from a train station. The only downside was the lack of natural light in the room. Though there is one window, it opens up onto another building’s wall, so we kept it closed the whole time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cassidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This room was very spacious and clean! Staff were helpful and friendly and the coin laundry was a nice addition - much needed for our long trip. The only downsides were that there is some noise and the windows were a little inconvenient to keep open, so less natural light. There also was no breakfast provided but there is a family mart close by. Nice spacious bathroom with all necessities, a mirror with different light settings, hairdryer that worked really efficiently and a bathtub! Overall this stay is hard to beat for the money and convenient location to the nearby station, Gion district and pontocho alley.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! What a deal for the location. We were right in the heart of Gion. This place was a perfect location for us and we were able to stop back if needed something or a rest while exploring Gion. You are right by the bus stations and off of the main bridge and intersection. This place had a spacious shower/bath and a good sized room for Japan. The staff at the front was super nice. It was everything we needed and more. Again, the location really cannot be beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in Gion near all of the attractions. It’s so close to the train, practically next door to the entrance. Large room, large updated private bathroom with soaker tub. Very large comfortable bed. Large windows with screens as well as room darkening doors for blocking out sun and heat during the day. Quiet hotel. Friendly and accommodating staff who are eager to assist and make sure you have everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A spotlessly clean hotel with good sized rooms, comfy beds and a great bathroom with shower and jacuzzi massage bath. Staff extremely helpful. Fab location by Kawaramachi and Shijō stations. Riverside area outside for picnics. Note that the bedroom has no windows and there is no communal lobby/bar to relax in. Location and value are great. Recommend if you want to be in middle of it all in Gion area!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

minh

Liked: Amenities
Luxurious, however no English on all equipment so use them is a little bit challenging.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here so much I ended up extending my stay. The rooms are very spacious and have a good sized bathroom. I loved they had a “wet room” equipped w a shower and bath tub. The bath tub also had jets so it was perfect to lie down in after a long day of walking the city. The pressure on the shower was excellent as well. It had a large tv with plenty of movies to watch too. Loved my stay here and would definitely return. The staff was helpful, friendly and overall had a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024