Hotel Gion Misen

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Kyoto

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Land view from property
Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Hallway
Bar (on property)
Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$271
3 June - 4 June

Explore the area

Map
Nishino-cho 219-2, Higashiyama-ku, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0088
  • Yasaka Shrine
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Pontocho Alley
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Queen Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 22.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 31.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Queen Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Kyoto awaits you at Hotel Gion Misen. Within steps you'll find Pontocho Alley and Shijo Street within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and babysitting services. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Each morning Japanese breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Gion hotel include Yasaka Shrine and Gion Corner.

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gion Corner - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nishiki Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Sanjo Station - 4 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京の焼肉処弘 祗園山名庵 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jazzy Sport Kyoto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El tesoro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪UDON MAIN - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪喫酒幾星 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Gion Misen

Family-friendly hotel in Kyoto
Hotel Gion Misen offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly Hotel Gion Misen also features concierge services and a front desk safe.

This 3.5-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Gion Misen offers 18 accommodations with free minibar items and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available for a fee: JPY 2,000 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 3000.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for JPY 2000.0 per day.

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 200–1,000 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 Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2000 per person
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:00 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 2000.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 3000.0 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

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Ethnography Shinmonzen
Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen
Ethnography Shinmonzen
Hotel Gion Misen Hotel
Hotel Gion Misen Kyoto
Hotel Gion Misen Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Ethnography Gion Shinmonzen

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Gion Misen?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Gion Misen?

As of 16 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Gion Misen on 3 Jun 2025 start from NZ$270.89, 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 Hotel Gion Misen family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Gion Misen is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Gion Misen serve breakfast?

Yep, Japanese breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Gion Misen?

No, Hotel Gion Misen does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Gion Misen?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Gion Misen?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Gion Misen Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 426 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice style
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Well located

Good hotel, well located.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Simply amazing!

This hotel was perfect! The staff were extremely helpful, the breakfast was amazing (we tried both Japanese and Western style) the beds were super comfortable and the rooms spacious and silent - Right in the heart of Gion - well connected by subway to the rest of Kyoto. We loved the extra touches (a coffee grinder in each room to make fresh filtered coffee) a deep bath and automatic toilet seats!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Saratoga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and beautiful in the Gion area of Kyoto. Walkable to all of the nightlife and restaurants in the area, but across the river from the busy nightlife so quiet. We loved our stay and highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient for Western Travelers

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love love love Hotel Gion Misen!! Everyone should stay here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute little hotel in a great area of Kyoto. Friendly, attentive service. The room was spacious by Japanese city standards but smelled kind of dank/damp.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cédric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect and comfortable place, in a quiet street of Gion, just beside the action!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous little hotel, very clean and delicious Japanese breakfast. Great amenities with tea, coffee, luggage storage, toothbrush, hairbrush, shaver etc all provided. Great location to train station and Gion entertainment district.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, Toronto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, room was comfortable and the location was close to restaurants and public transit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good value
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel for short stay in Kyoto. Very basic and more traditional Japanese style. Comfortable but small room, nice bathroom with good amenities. Hotel was a bit loud at times. Location is good for access to Gion and Pontocho areas and easily accessible public transit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10!

A return stay for me and again 10/10. Impeccable rooms fabulous location in walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel in a perfect spot. Wonderful, helpful staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Absolutely lovely little hotel. Perfectly centrally located to the best area in Kyoto. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well located, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and we did a lot of walking in every direction. There was so much to discover and restaurants were everywhere. The room was lovely and we had all that we needed. Comfortable beds and a lovely bathroom/tub. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a beautiful stay for our honeymoon, it was super close to all the shops and restaurants in Gion which is a beautiful part of town in Osaka. The reception staff were so friendly, and super accomodation for any questions or recommendations you may have. We got the garden room which was honestly a sight to look at, the floors were tatami and had the best sleeps ever. Highly recommend this spot to anyone coming to Kyoto
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahmoudreza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy hotel in a great area of Kyoto!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Cute, clean and cozy hotel in a great location. Walking distance to everything. Many restaurants, bars, mall and tourist attractions. Would stay again here if I come back to visit Kyoto again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lauren, New York

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet street in the midst of busy Gion. Walkable to city markets and sights on the east side. Nice Japanese breakfasts, dining room open all the time for tea or coffee, or just sitting around to schmooze.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024