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Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

4.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Public bath
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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572 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0933
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior , 2 beds, Non Smoking

Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior , 2 beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe , 2 beds, Non Smoking

Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe , 2 beds, Non Smoking

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Executive , 2 beds, Non Smoking

Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive , 2 beds, Non Smoking

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite , 2 beds , "Celestine Yasaka", Non Smoking

Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite , 2 beds , "Celestine Yasaka", Non Smoking

  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite , 2 beds , "Celestine Higashiyama", Non Smoking

Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite , 2 beds , "Celestine Higashiyama", Non Smoking

  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard , 1 bed Queen, Non Smoking

Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard , 1 bed Queen, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior , 1 bed Queen, Non Smoking

Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior , 1 bed Queen, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Accessible , 2 beds, Non Smoking | Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Accessible , 2 beds, Non Smoking

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin (Day Bed) | Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin (Day Bed)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard , 1 Bed Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior , 1 Bed Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior , 2 Beds

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Accessible , 2 Beds

Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Accessible , 2 Beds

  • Sleeps 2

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin(+Daybed)

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Junior Suite , 2 Beds, Celestine Higashiyama

Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite , 2 Beds, Celestine Higashiyama

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Beds, Celestine Yasaka

Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 2 Beds, Celestine Yasaka

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Executive , 2 Beds

Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive , 2 Beds

  • Sleeps 2

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Moderate Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

Luxury hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and self parking are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free train station pick-up are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and dry cleaning.
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion offers 157 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and espresso makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers, safes and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Shijo Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free train pick-up service, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine
  • Free train station pick-up and train station drop-off shuttle service
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. The luxury Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion also features a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Kyoto hotel.

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (JPY 2,000 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
A scheduled power outage will take place January 13-14, 2026 from midnight to 3 PM. All facilities that use power, including lift, restaurant will not be available during this time.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 13 January 2026 to 13 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 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 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.

  • Self-parking fee: JPY 2000.00 per night

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, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 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.
  • Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

HOTEL CELESTINE KYOTO GION
HOTEL CELESTINE GION
CELESTINE KYOTO GION
CELESTINE GION
The Celestine Kyoto Gion Kyoto
HOTEL THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION Hotel
HOTEL THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION Kyoto
HOTEL THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION Hotel Kyoto

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 771 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ron, Hod Hasharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, room, hotel and location. WiFi is hardly working and I would allow children at the lounge. It keels the atmosphere and it becomes like playground. Other then that amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crista

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yifei

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are super helpful and thoughtful, breakfast and dinner also amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfectly located hotel to tour Kyoto. They have a shuttle to and from Kyoto station. Easy access to many shrines and temples. Walkable to the main shopping areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Brooklyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Celestine Gion is beautiful 4.5 star hotel in the heart of Gion, the primary touristic part of Kyoto. Its location on a quiet side street means that you won’t be bothered by the hellish nightmare of over tourism that Kyoto endures. The rooms are stylish and smart. The bathroom set up may seem jarring to some at first, but it actually is quite tasteful and clearly a design feature and not some sort of workaround. The spa is peaceful and elegant. The staff is excellent and attentive by even the highest standards. This is truly a low key beauty of a hotel and I would recommend it to anyone who isn’t looking for a large resort style or business hotel experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TZETZANGARI SARHAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El lugar es espectacular, la hospitalidad es increíble, la comida y el espacio para happy hour, el onsen, la ubicación, todo es perfecto
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eirish Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is tucked away in the heart of Gion, offering a perfect blend of modern comfort and traditional Kyoto charm. First off, the hotel is incredibly clean. The rooms are spacious, well-kept, and thoughtfully designed, providing a peaceful retreat after a day of sightseeing. The attention to detail was evident, from the fresh linens to the well-maintained amenities. One of the biggest perks of this hotel is its location. It's just a short walk to the famous Kiyomizu-dera, making it a great base for exploring Kyoto’s historic sites. The Gion district itself is beautiful to walk through, especially in the evenings when the streets light up with lanterns, and you might even catch a glimpse of a geisha or two!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ainura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with good amenities, walkable distance to tourist areas and shopping. Nice lounge with happy hour and the chance to catch up and meet other people staying in the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

Kyoto stay

Amazing stay! We booked 2 rooms for ourselves and adult kids and the stay was wonderful. From the perfect service, to the great walkable location, we would highly recommend. The breakfast upgrade is a must do. 5 stars for sure!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dr Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Nice touch to have the mini bar included. Amazing bathroom products Having a divider between the bedroom & lounge room meant you couldn’t watch TV whilst in bed. A little intense on all the formalities of shoes off, what towels to take to onsen, what robes to wear to onsen etc…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern and clean hotel well located to explore Kyoto
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase

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

10/10 Excellent

DENA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience and I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RANJITH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel nestled in the Gion area. As soon as you enter they have a beautiful relaxed seating in the lobby area with a view of the garden. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. The rooms are good size and beds are very comfortable and clean. Bathrooms and showers were great! Location is perfect - very walkable towards the Gion sights and shrines on one side, and across the river in the other direction are some amazing restaurants, bars and shopping that one can walk to. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice well-appointed hotel just on the border of the Gion area. Great breakfast and quite nice sentó hot bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is simply a wonderful hotel. From the outside it seems rather like a conventional hotel, but once inside you know you are in a special place--real, traditional Japan, away from crowds, lights, concrete, glass and steel, but in view of surrounding garden spaces open spaces, impeccable interior design with sacred corners and views that let you turn inside and simply relax--even when it's 100 degrees outdoors. The room was beautiful, minimalist, perfectly appointed with a super comfortable bed. I had a view of the interior garden, which I loved. I can't say enough about this wonderful hotel and when I return to Kyoto, this is where I'm staying! Stay there and be happy....
Bamboo railing abstract detail in the hills above Jishoji Temple...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeshwant, seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second time staying at this property and as with the first time it was a pleasure. The property is beautiful, clean, the staff cordial and helpful. The rooms are big, clean and the hotel happy hour is always a good fun. This property is in the heart of Gion and its easy to walk to places or take a cab.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025