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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Yasaka Shrine

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Exterior
Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking
Reception
Reception
King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$142
16 Sept - 17 Sept

Explore the area

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555, Minamigawa, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074
  • Yasaka Shrine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gion Corner
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for King Room (with Massage chair), Non Smoking

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room (with Massage chair), Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Single Room B, Non Smoking

Single Room B, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Connecting King Room (2 beds), Non Smoking

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Connecting King Room (2 beds), Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Smoking

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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

King Room (with kitchenette), Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Cozy Room, Non Smoking

Cozy Room, Non Smoking

Cozy Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Single Room B, Smoking

Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room B, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking

Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking

Connecting Twin Room (4 beds), Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT places you in the centre of Kyoto, steps from Yasaka Shrine and within a short 5-minute stroll of Gion Corner. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, Saisyun, is open for breakfast. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Gion hotel include Kiyomizu Temple and Heian Shrine.

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gion Corner - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Heian Shrine - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 5 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 10 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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
  • ‪喫茶カトレヤ - ‬1 min walk

About this property

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Yasaka Shrine
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 laundry facilities.

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

  • 161 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

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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
Air conditioning maintenance will take place at 1st floor entrance and 2nd floor coin laundry room from 8 PM-8 AM on September 28, 2025. The laundry facility will remain available during this time. Guests may hear some construction-related noise.
The on-site coffee shop on the ground floor will be under renovation at night from August 1-September 30, 2025, 8 PM-10 AM. Guests may hear construction-related noise and vibration during these hours.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 3 September 2025 to 17 September 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 200-10,000 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.

  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT on 16 Sept 2025 start from NZ$141.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Onsite parking is limited.

What makes APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

No, APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The property will be renovating its dining venue from September 3 2025 until September 17 2025 (completion date subject to change).

What time are check-in & check-out at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?

No, pets are not allowed.