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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Yasaka Shrine

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In the heart of Kyoto, APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offers a blend of modern comfort and traditional charm. Guests can enjoy breakfast at Saisyun restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Helpful staff and a convenient location have left previous guests feeling welcome.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
The current price is ฿1,771
฿2,143 total
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Room options

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room B, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (with Massage chair), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Single Room B, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Cozy Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Connecting King Room (2 beds), Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
555, Minamigawa, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gion Corner - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 56 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 93 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 5 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 8 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 11 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 11 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ぎおん石 喫茶室 - ‬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

About this property

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Saisyun, which serves breakfast. Also, Pontocho Alley and Kawaramachi Street are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: Sanjo Keihan Station is 10 minutes away and Higashiyama Station is 11 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 161 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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 odours, and guestroom views may be partially obstructed.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking is limited
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 79
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Saisyun – This restaurant only serves breakfast.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1300 for children

Renovations and closures

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

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

Also known as

APA Gion
APA Gion EXCELLENT
APA Gion Hotel Kyoto
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APA Hotel Gion EXCELLENT
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT
APA Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT
Gion Kyoto Hotel
Hotel Gion Kyoto
Kyoto Hotel Gion
APA Hotel EXCELLENT
APA EXCELLENT
Apa Kyoto Gion Excellent Kyoto
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT Hotel
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT Kyoto
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 4 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Yasaka Shrine (2-min walk) and Gion Corner (5-min walk), along with Kiyomizu Temple (0.9 mi) and Heian Shrine (1 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Saisyun.

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

What's the area around APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT like?

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT is in Gion, a short 5-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station and 17 minutes' walk from Kiyomizu Temple. The local area is considered walkable, as well as being good for public transport.

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