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

Reviews

8.4 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
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Shirakawa Area
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room B, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 8
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (with Massage chair), Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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 3
  • 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 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Cozy Room, Non Smoking

  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Down comforters, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gion Corner - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪ぎおん石 喫茶室 - ‬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

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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
During the listed renovation dates, guests may hear construction-related noise, smell construction-related odors, and guestroom views may be partially obstructed.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 5 2026 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made 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 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.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

As of Dec 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT on Dec 18, 2025 start from $50.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

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.