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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Yasaka Shrine

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • 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 comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (with Massage chair), Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Single Room B, Non Smoking

  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Connecting King Room (2 beds), Non Smoking

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Cozy Room, Non Smoking

  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

City center stay.A stay at this Gion hotel places you steps from Yasaka Shrine and within a 5-minute walk of Gion Corner. Kiyomizu Temple and Heian Shrine are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gion Corner - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Heian Shrine - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 5 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 10 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京煎堂祇園本店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪茶房こいし - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪アパホテル<京都祇園>EXCELLEN 屋上ビアガーデン - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京ラーメン さだかず - ‬2 min walk

About this property

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

3-star hotel near Yasaka Shrine
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.

  • 161 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offers 161 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 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

Accessibility

  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

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 onsite coffee shop on the first 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 September 3 2025 to September 17 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 minimize 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT to the airport?

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT is 31.4 mi (56-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT.

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1300 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM.

Is there free parking at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT have a pool?

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT does not have a pool.

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The property will be renovating one of the dining venues from September 3 2025 to September 17 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT to downtown Kyoto?

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT is 0.7 mi away from Kyoto.

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay, friendly staff and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near Gion
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Stuart, sydney

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complete Disappointment - Do Not Stay Here I cannot stress enough how misleading the hotel's description is, especially the term "Excellent" which they proudly use. Unfortunately, the reality was the complete opposite. We were so dissatisfied with our stay that we checked out early, with several days still remaining on our booking. Here’s why: Construction Noise: Upon arrival, we were informed that construction would occur from 9 AM to 6 PM – which we thought we could tolerate. However, work actually started at 7 AM, and the constant jackhammering throughout the day made it impossible to relax or enjoy the room. Room Conditions: Our room had a window covered up, giving it a claustrophobic, prison-like feel. This was not mentioned beforehand, and the tiny room with no natural light made it extremely uncomfortable. Air Conditioning Issue: The in-room air conditioning was completely ineffective. It was set to a temperature that was uncomfortably hot, and when I reached out to the front desk for assistance, they suggested I "open the window" – but, surprise, the window was covered. To make matters worse, the outside temperature was -2°C, making it impossible to get any fresh air. Given these issues, we decided to leave the hotel early, and we’ve been far from satisfied with the lack of response or resolution from the hotel itself. Expedia agreed with our concerns after seeing the videos we provided and even gave us a $100 refund. Unfortunately, the hotel offered no compensation o
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David, FONTANA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are run down looking but they are currently going through a renovation. I would assume once renovations are completed it will be a much nicer hotel than it currently is.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hiram

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros: Great location! Close to everything… very convenience for tourist exploring Kyoto. Cons: I book a room for 4 people and realistic we only got a room with 2 twin beds, ideally for only 2 people. Very hot at night, property doesn’t have AC and upon request you can get a fan delivered to your room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Quoc vu

The ceiling is low, the heater is too hot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025