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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Yasaka Shrine

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In the heart of Kyoto, APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offers a blend of modern comfort and traditional charm. Guests can enjoy breakfast at Saisyun restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Helpful staff and a convenient location have left previous guests feeling welcome.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
The current price is AU$105
7 June - 8 June

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cozy Room, Non Smoking

Cozy Room, Non Smoking

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Non Smoking (B)

Twin Room, Non Smoking (B)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
555, Minamigawa, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gion Corner - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 63 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 107 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 5 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 8 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 11 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 11 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京煎堂祇園本店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ぎおん石 喫茶室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪アパホテル<京都祇園>EXCELLEN 屋上ビアガーデン - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪茶房こいし - ‬1 min walk

About this property

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

  • When you stay at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and Gion Corner. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Saisyun, which serves breakfast. Also, Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: Sanjo Keihan Station is 10 minutes away and Higashiyama Station is 11 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 161 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site parking is limited
    • Off-site parking nearby (JPY 1800 per day; discounts available)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 79
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Saisyun – This restaurant only serves breakfast.

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 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1300 for children

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs JPY 1800 per day (1312 ft away)

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

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Frequently asked questions

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT 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 APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Yasaka Shrine (1-min walk) and Gion Corner (5-min walk), along with Kiyomizu Temple (0.9 mi) and Heian Shrine (1.1 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Saisyun.

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

What's the area around APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT like?

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT is in Gion, a short 5-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station and 8 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street. The local area is considered walkable, as well as being good for public transport.

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Reviews

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast offered a decent variety of options and was enjoyed by many guests. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, great amenities and very complete breakfast. Staying here helped us enjoy our time in Kyoto fully!
hannah, 5-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The room has a carpet and smells so bad. Excellent location.
Martha, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and very clean hotel.
Robert, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly stand
Maoake, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location location! It was our second stay here and we’ll be back ! We love the interconnecting rooms, it is perfect for our family of 4
Sandrine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, slight noise from renovation work during the day. Very central location for getting around Kyoto
Curtis, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Located in Gion is a great place to stay with the family.
ROBERT, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and nice staff!
Wen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great place. close to everything. very clean and quiet.
Ana Marie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous location and helpful staff.
Susan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The location was fantastic with several shrines and open space for hiking and greenery just a half block away
Gregory, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great staff, great area right in the middle of things rooms were a bit small but not suprising for the area.
Joseph, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and property. Very convenient to attractions and shops. Rooms are comfortable.
Mun H, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sally, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Melvyn, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay, friendly staff and very helpful
Leela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location in Gion, easy walk to shrines and temples in the area.
Sharon, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
Junko, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location very clean.
Shee-tak, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable, and the location is great.
Kenneth, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great views
Alfred, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

shopping central area and very convenient bus and train transportation.
Jimmy, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and they provided new amenities daily, but there was no AC and we needed to open the window for air.
Emily, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly and the location is very nice places.
Beda, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location
マサテツ, 1-night trip