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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

3.0 star property

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Quadruple Room, Non Smoking | Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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555, Minamigawa, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074
  • Yasaka Shrine
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Gion Corner
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Smoking

  • 17.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 King Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room, Non Smoking | Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About this property

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Yasaka Shrine
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe.
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offers 161 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary slippers. Beds feature down duvets. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Shijo Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Yasaka Shrine and 5 minutes on foot from Gion Corner
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 a front desk safe.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kyoto hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
Saisyun – This restaurant only serves breakfast.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 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

Restaurants on site

  • Saisyun

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 14 January 2025 to 30 June 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking area
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 200–1,000 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.

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: from approximately JPY 2200 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays 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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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1007 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Amar

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Jose Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor, Burnaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this location, super close to everything and next door is Yasaka shrine. Only a 15 minute walk to Ninenzaka. Building is currently under construction so was a little hard to find in the beginning since the sign was covered. Was a little hot in the room, they only have heat and fan but when the fan was turned on it would just have warm air. The window was unable to open since front was under construction.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to all the activities I had planned, easy to get to via transportation. Only problem I had was that it was too hot. The staff provided me with a fan and that helped cool down the room a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dewey, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of the property was great. Close to bus stops for you to travel to different places. A block away to the main Gion street. Definitely recommend if you're in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

dylan

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

10/10 Excellent

Julian, Potomac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was close to train and bus stations. Room size was larger than I expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025