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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

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Reception
King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking | Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
King Room, Non Smoking (Some rooms do not have windows that open) | Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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, Gion Shirakawa Area
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin, Non Smoking (Some rooms do not have windows that open)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (with Massage chair), Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room B, Non Smoking (Some rooms do not have windows that open) | Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room B, Non Smoking (Some rooms do not have windows that open)

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Cozy Room, Non Smoking

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Connecting King Room (2 beds), Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room, Non Smoking (Some rooms do not have windows that open)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

[1bed×2beds] Connecting Rooms, Non smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking (B) | Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking (B)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room | Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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King Room, Non Smoking (Some rooms do not have windows that open) | Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room, Non Smoking (Some rooms do not have windows that open)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offers 161 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary slippers. Beds feature down duvets. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Shijo Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Yasaka Shrine and 5 minutes on foot from Gion Corner
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT also features a vending machine, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kyoto hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
Saisyun – This restaurant only serves breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (JPY 1,800 per day); discounts available
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 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

  • Lift (79 centimetre 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 for adults and from JPY 1300 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1800 per day (1312 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
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

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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1007 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mathusuthan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
This review may not be of interest to all, but if you're a smoker then do note that smoking is not allowed on the streets in Japan. I specifically selected hotels which listed "Designated Smoking Rooms" among their amenities. I was very disappointed that this hotel did not actually have one, although it was listed in its Expedia page. When I asked, I was told the nearest one was in a cafe a little bit away. When I asked if the public was allowed to use it even if not patronising the shop, I was told yes. I found out that was not true. So if you want a hotel with an actual designated smoking room on site and not have to buy a drink each time you want to smoke, choose another hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Tampa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very clean hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mika, Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
So close to yasaka shrine and kiyomizu temple. Bus stops are near by too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
great place. close to everything. very clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Nora

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel’s air conditioning was turned off just bc of the month of the year. We almost suffocated in the rooms from the heat. No daily room service. You get a bag of thin small towel hanging on the doors each day hardly covers quarter of your body. Breakfast room smelled fishy and quality not good. Rude attendant at 9:25 am would not let us in even though we said we just wanted one cup of coffee. Overall not a place would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cintia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Moses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was ok - I asked for lotion and none available so weird for me as it’s a minimal amenity for me. There was luggage hold for the day so that was nice -they did have cute yukatas - area was great as it’s central but definitely loud as it’s on a Main Street so you hear drunks and cars - needed ear buds to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mahmoud

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom smells so bad and staff didn’t do anything about.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great location for exploring Kyoto, walkable to great restaurants and shops and many of the tourist sites including temples and shrines. The room was simple, clean, comfortable. The self-service laundry was great. It felt safe and convenient. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MINGHUA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Junko, Surrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
As always this hotel hasn’t updated the room decor and furniture. The walls were stained with a various colours of fluid. Very minimal amenities. However the location was great and hotel staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean and they provided new amenities daily, but there was no AC and we needed to open the window for air.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nobuo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too small, too expensive
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigha

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with helpful staff. Easy to book and staff worked well with someone with minimal Japanese language knowledge. Area is perfect, with a 10 minute walk to metro lines and in the heart of Gion. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, luggage storage
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Melvyn, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location. Clean room w view of street. Suffered w/ step up and step down bathroom with the typical no elbow room within that space.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was fantastic with several shrines and open space for hiking and greenery just a half block away
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmo

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, great area right in the middle of things rooms were a bit small but not suprising for the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, room was spacious and great cleaners
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025