Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Kawaramachi Street. You can be pampered with massages, then unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Heian Shrine are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Sanjo Keihan Station is 7 minutes and Higashiyama Station is 11 minutes.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 20
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 20
Children
Up to 2 children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 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.
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1600 for adults and JPY 1600 for children
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
U-BELL HOTEL
U-BELL Hotel
Kyoto Gion U-BELL
Hotel Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Hotel
Hotel Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel
Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Kyoto
KYOTOGION U BELL HOTEL
U-BELL
Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Hotel
Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Kyoto
Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Hotel Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel like?
Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station and 20 minutes' walk from Kiyomizu Temple.
Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Kimball
Kimball, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Oct 2024
Gion U-Bell hotel Kyoto
Good location,with easy access to main street shopping and public transport. Next to an important temple. Lovely stay.
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sept 2024
The staff are lovely and very helpful. The room was clean and spacious. Very quiet room with only 3 rooms per floor. The location is perfect and most attractions are walkable. We would stay here again without hesitation.
Terri
Terri, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Sept 2024
Anna
Anna, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
8 Sept 2024
Wendell
Wendell, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2024
I stayed in this hotel for about two weeks, which is probably far longer than the typical business hotel guest. Despite this, the staff kept the room clean and well stocked with towels, and were very friendly. The location was perfect and had easy access to all 3 major convenience stores and was just minutes away from the historical parts of Gion.
William
William, 20-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 July 2024
Love the area !!
Simple and easy stay. Front desk people were super sweet and helpful. They don’t have laundry facilities. The area is nice close to a cute street.
Karina
Karina, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2024
MARTA
MARTA, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2024
Olena
Olena, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2024
Staff is exception. Went the extra mile to help with anything we needed.
Traci
Traci, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Mar 2024
ruth
ruth, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Mar 2024
Very quiet and oversized rooms w desk and small love seat. Nice tub towels and firm bed.
JANE
JANE, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Mar 2024
james
james, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2024
Great location
Maria
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Feb 2024
The staff were so accommodating, helpful and friendly. The room was very spacious! Probably the biggest room we had during our whole trip. Great location.
Leah
Leah, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jan 2024
Very close to great restaurants, tea ceremonies, shrines, and the subway. The hotel staff were very helpful and the space was beautiful. Thank you!
Rebekka
Rebekka, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
25 May 2023
Typical small Japanese room. Staff does not speak English. Insufficient lighting in room. Not flexible enough for early check in.
Keat Hon
Keat Hon, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
6 Oct 2022
Don’t bother with this place
No one spoke English
We ordered 3 beds only got 2
No Restaraunt on site or nearby for breakfast (08:00 am)
Check out at 10am
Gary
Gary, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2021
Great Hotel!
We picked the Gion U-Bell somewhat blindly, but we were very happy with the attentiveness of the staff, the cleanliness and space is the hotel room for the three of us. It was great to come and rest after a full day of visiting the sights in Kyoto to refresh before going out for dinner.
Jun-Suck
Jun-Suck, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Dec 2019
The hotel is compact but clean, efficient and has good amenities. It’s in great location, although it was a little difficult to find at first because the signage is small and Google Maps sends me to the wrong location. Important to pay attention to the photo; otherwise, you may walk by a couple of times. Tip: look for that Tully Coffee shop on the corner and the hotel is across from a Lawson.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2019
Fantastic hotel in Gion
We absolutely loved our stay at the Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel. The location was perfect, and we were able to walk to almost everything in town without having to take public transit. The hotel room itself was clean and spacious (water pressure was great), and the surrounding area as well as the building was nice and quiet. The hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay here again the next time we are in Kyoto!
Amy
Amy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct 2019
Great new feeling hotel in a perfect location for old Kyoto. Great traditional Japanese breakfast and very helpful staff.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Oct 2019
Basic stuff like room safe, gowns not provided
In room.
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2019
Shiny new hotel in a great location
Hotel is an extremely convenient location, and it's VERY new. Everything is clean and nice and in great condition. Staff were friendly and helpful. There's no vending machine on-site, but there's a Lawson literally across the street which has tons of options. Overall, I think for quality and location this is a great value. The room also had both a desk and a loveseat while not feeling cramped. I'd highly recommend.