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Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

4.5 star property

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

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, Kenninji Temple
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Accessible , 2 beds, Non Smoking

Accessible , 2 beds, Non Smoking

Accessible , 2 beds, Non Smoking

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

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Deluxe Twin (Day Bed)

Deluxe Twin (Day Bed)

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

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Superior, 1 bed WideKing, Non Smoking

Superior, 1 bed WideKing, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard , 1 Bed Queen

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

Standard , 1 Bed Queen

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior , 1 Bed Queen

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

Superior , 1 Bed Queen

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior , 2 Beds

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

View all photos for Superior, 1 Bed WideKing

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

Superior, 1 Bed WideKing

  • Sleeps 2

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

Moderate Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Kyoto

Located in Kyoto (Gion), Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion is within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

What's nearby

  • Kenninji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gion Corner - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shijo Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 17 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪油そば ねこまた - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪祇園ほそみ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ナマステ ダウラギリ 東山安井店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪サガン - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion

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 separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

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

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).
Make yourself at home in one of the 157 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars (stocked with some free items). Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 40-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

  • Self parking fee: JPY 2000.00 per night

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, 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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite 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. 784 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shekofe, Yorba Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junjie

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay at the Celestine and was just as amazing as our first stay in 2023. They staff was amazing in setting up dining reservations in some of our favorite spots in Kyoto. The breakfast team deserves a raise for all the hard work they put into an awesome, and tranquil dining experience. The onsite spa is the perfect way to rest and relax after walking through multiple cities or towns. They truly understand their guests and what it takes for them to have a magical and tranquil experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis Salvador

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
A very disappointing hotel. Not the luxury and modern hotel they describe in Expedia. Misleading information.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Our fave hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious by Japanese standards. I would also highly recommend the location - we LOVED the street we were on, in that it was near the hustle and bustle but also very quiet and picturesque. My only critiques would be 1) the concierges were not very knowledgeable and we were left to do a lot of our own research; 2) in my opinion, a hotel of this rating/size should have even a modest fitness center.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and staff. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in wonderful GION across the street from an ancient Zen temple. Comfortable rooms in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in the old part of Kyoto. The rooms were comfortable and staff excellent. A great location for exploring Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Great food and restaurant onsite.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot. Will definitely stay again when visiting Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a good location and the rooms was well appointed. The highlight of the stay was the local tour provided by the concierge. Super interesting and he was really knowledgeable. There a few things of no huge concern that we didn't care for - the bar was tiny and the staff generally we not very flexible in our requests. The public onsen facility if good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

FAYE, San Carlos

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aesha

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this hotel…from the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel welcomed and valued. The room was spotless, spacious, and beautifully decorated, the public bath was perfect after a long day of site-seeing & walking. The location was ideal, nice & quiet with easy access to nearby attractions and public transportation…Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay in this hotel, that is in close proximity of almost everything that tourists like we may want to visit, staff members are very attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very enjoyable stay. Great onsen and breakfast and super polite reception staff. Would stay again without any hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken, Dallas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful 5 star hotel. There is nothing negative about this beautiful hotel. The staff was fantastic with directions and kindness. Will stay again. Thank you for the hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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