Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Kiyomizu Temple

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Restaurant
Deluxe Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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359-1 Kiyomoto-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0084
  • Yasaka Shrine
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Gion stay.At this Gion hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Kawaramachi Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Kiyomizu Temple is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gion Corner - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 5 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪泉門天 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪bar mousse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ambassadeur - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪authentic bar i&i - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪番屋 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel

3-star hotel near Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel offers its guests an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel offers 12 accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,600 for adults and JPY 1,600 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 1600 for adults and JPY 1600 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, debit 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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel to the airport?

Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel is 31.4 mi (64-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel.

Does Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 1600 for adults and JPY 1600 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel have a pool?

Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel to downtown Kyoto?

Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Kyoto.

Kyoto Gion U-BELL Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Clean and good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

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

Hidden gem in Kyoto

Loved our stay here! Fantastic location. It is away from the very busy street but close enough to all the main attractions. The hotel was nice and clean. Beds were comfortable. The rooms are more spacious than your typical Japan hotel. Our flight was very delayed and we were worried that we wouldn’t be able to check in, based on the hotels strict no check in after midnight policy. We were very grateful that staff waited for us to check in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Well located. Good value

Great stay. Nice room. Very comfortable. Very well located. Reasonable price. Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, helpful staff. Very clean. Honoured all requests. Walking distance to many temples and shrines. Close to train stations, canals and the river.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, cute little place. Walkable to everywhere in Gion.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ahmed-ziane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is perfect f you don't mind the hotel music all night while you are sleeping. The staff was very helpful and responsive when I asked them to cut it down for the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. They helped us with the local laundry service they advertise in the lobby. The location is phenomenal. Walking to everything is so easy and there are beautiful spots all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurdeep

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel in the old Kyoto. Large, clean and very comfortable rooms. In walking distance to list of restaurants, temples and a quick walk to the train. Staff are warm and helpful. No restaurant or bar onsite as advertised , looks like there may have been one next door at some stage. The hotel is near a few sex hotels that seem to start getting busy around 9 pm, but this didn’t affect our stay. Just thought I’d mention it, so others are aware. We would book this hotel again, if we return to Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rozalie

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

Good hotel to rest

Great place to stay for NYE. Near temples and a short 15 mins walk to the main strip in Kyoto. There are a few love hotels around so maybe not a family area. Also a good 10-15 mins walk to the popular Gion Edo strip that leads to the most photographed temples
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Navin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pichawi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of our favourite hotel rooms from our Japan trip! We were very pleasantly surprised by the size. It was a good amount of space; much bigger than some of the rooms we’ve stayed in here. It was very clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly. Would have appreciated laundry facilities as well but small price to pay for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimball

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mario

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

khoblack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALVIN, Markham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, no issue, walkable to lots of restaurants, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Gion U-Bell hotel Kyoto

Good location,with easy access to main street shopping and public transport. Next to an important temple. Lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

vanessa

Disliked: Amenities
The property was in the old charming part of the Gion area which I loved. But the room was musty & dusty. I had to continually use allergy meds and asthma inhaler. They also did not offer luggage shipping options. Which really helps out solo travelers with luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024