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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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 duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin, Non Smoking (Some rooms do not have windows that open)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking

Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (with Massage chair), Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room B, Non Smoking (Some rooms do not have windows that open)

Single Room B, Non Smoking (Some rooms do not have windows that open)

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cozy Room, Non Smoking

Cozy Room, Non Smoking

  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room, Non Smoking (Some rooms do not have windows that open)

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

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, steps from Yasaka Shrine and within a 5-minute walk of Gion Corner. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Heian Shrine.

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gion Corner - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 5 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 10 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 107 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

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Yasaka Shrine
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 161 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at Saisyun or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Saisyun - This restaurant serves breakfast only.

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

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • 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
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

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
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1300 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, great area right in the middle of things rooms were a bit small but not suprising for the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, room was spacious and great cleaners
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia, santa fe

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The two women working the front desk were very helpful (assisting in making dinner reservation for 4 and arranging luggage forwarding.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a pleasant surprise after staying at a more expensive hotel in the heart of Shibuya. APA Gion is located in a prime location with many walkable historical landmarks, outdoor markets, and premium dining and shopping areas. The rooms look brand new and ours featured a king sized bed (rare in Japan), built-in desk, dining table and bench area. Yes, the bathrooms are small but they are very clean and convenient. Lots of toiletries are provided inside your room as well as a fridge, kettle, Starbucks Keurig type machine which they provided daily pods for as well as clean robes, and slippers. The staff was super friendly and spoke English, and offered pre and post checkin/checkout luggage hold. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was bigger than other APA hotel. Very friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After reading other reviews about this APA was a bit hesitant but decided to go with it for the proximity to many attractions. This hotel was perfect for our needs. Stayed 5 nights and enjoyed the stay. Clean, quiet, excellent location. Had a king bed - super spacious for Japan standards. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reserved a non-smoking room for one night and arrived at night. We were given a smoking room. We realized this when woke extremely congested in the middle of the night. When we complained, we were met with indifference and no apology. Overall, the rooms are extremely small with minimal services and are nothing special. Bathroom entry is a tripping hazard and inside is tight with little space for toiletries. No space for anything more than a day or 2. Room was only clean on the surface,floors were dirty. Breakfast was better than room and the breakfast staff allowed us to start early so we could make our train.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Vi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nonsmoking room use to be smoking rooms, very strong cigarette smell. Has difficulty breathing inside and can’t open any windows. A bit better if A/C in on high to mask the smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mun H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and property. Very convenient to attractions and shops. Rooms are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in Gion is a great place to stay with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vidhya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not try breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
check in and luggage transfer was slow
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arootin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not clean, stains on the floor and bed mattress. Room was smelly and bathroom was not clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amelia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, walking distance to shrines, shopping district, Gion district and direct train routes to Osaka and Fushimi Inari. Very crowded area but the room was quiet. One of our rooms didn’t have any towels etc and the staff had a hard time understanding our request, carpet maybe hadn’t been vacuumed and there was a bit of a cigarette smell in the hallways but nothing terrible. Overall positive experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property to stay at for a very affordable price. Staff was kind and helpful when needed. Rooms were very nice, in comparison to some we have stayed in. There is so much to do just footsteps outside of the hotel. Highly recommend the hotel and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The property is well located for tourists with many shops and amenities that you will like. The property however is run down and isn’t in the best shape. The room I had stayed in smelled like someone had smoked in it and it was a very foul smell. There were stains on the walls and overall the room was not pleasant. The staff are very nice and welcoming and will ensure you have a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodrigo, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
As soon as we entered in the non smoking room it smelled horrible. When they offered to add a humidifier because there were no more rooms.. after telling them to search again they found one.. with our four bags and the 5 staff members none offered to help with them. Could be better..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025