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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (with Massage chair), Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Single Room B, Non Smoking

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Connecting King Room (2 beds), Non Smoking

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single 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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Cozy Room, Non Smoking

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room B, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Beds

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About this property

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Yasaka Shrine
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 helpful staff and the location
  • 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; 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
Air conditioning maintenance will take place at 1st floor entrance and 2nd floor coin laundry room from 8 PM-8 AM on September 28, 2025. The laundry facility will remain available during this time. Guests may hear some construction-related noise.
The on-site coffee shop on the ground floor will be under renovation at night from August 1-September 30, 2025, 8 PM-10 AM. Guests may hear construction-related noise and vibration during these hours.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 3 September 2025 to 17 September 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort 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 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'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

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
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.

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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 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

Patrice

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

mehdi

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duoqi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shee-tak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan, Vancouver

sufficient hotel for our stay in Kyoto
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Esta en la mejor zona de Kyoto! Lo malo es que las camas están muy aguadas y no fueron nada grandes para una familia de 4, los cojines muy duros. El desayuno delicioso
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit outdated, but location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice, and but for the renovations it would have been 5 stars from me. But the blocked window in the room really wasnt ok. Also out of 4 nights of our stay the room was cleaned only once, which isnt enough - even though clean towels were put outside our door without fail, so its in the plus side. The local was absolutely great, and all in all, the hotel was very nice overall...
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Construction is happening and it was not mentioned anywhere while booking the room. So windows were essentially blocked so no outside view made it that much worse because of very small rooms; communications w staff was difficult. Breakfast was mediocre. Great location though..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was clean and comfortable, if small. The location was very good - near a temple and 8 minutes' walk from the metro. If you're expecting customer service and a personal touch, you'll be disappointed. All very functional and business -like. The hotel was completely covered in sheeting during refurbishment ( which they obviously don't tell you at the time of booking), so there was no view put of any windows. We went in late April and the area was rammed with tourists. Not sure if it's quieter any other time of year but if not, Kyoto's got a serious problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location in Gion, easy walk to shrines and temples in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Zareh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are VERY small also property is undergoing construction which they warn you about it but it means they wrapped all the building with zero views. Potentially it’s better to get a hotel slightly further from Gion with better options. Bigger rooms and no construction .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect! Very walkable to all there is to do in Gion. Bus stop in front of the hotel and a short walk to the train. The room was very spacious for us, especially after coming from a tiny room in Tokyo it felt huge. Temperature control in the room was nice. The breakfast buffet could be better, it was a bit expensive for what it was.

2/10 Terrible

Nixbeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The hotel was undergoing construction outside horrible and we got dirty water the first day of 4 and check in took for ever and the room was for a family of 4 but the bed are twin bed so uncomfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Great Hotel

Hotel is in a Great Location. Outside the Door is shops and Restaurants. There is a Starbucks on the First Floor
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bura, woodland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was hot. Doesnt seem like they have AC. Have to open the window all day and night to cool down. The property is under construction at the moment (4/2/2025)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenya

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

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

Great location

Great location near Yasaka Shrine, Kennin-ji, and Kiyomeza Dera. Very much enjoyed the Japanese style breakfast buffet. The hotel was undergoing renovation work in April 2025 so the exterior and all windows were entirely covered, so some travelers will object.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025