Hotel Gion Misen

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Kyoto

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Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Hallway
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$202
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Explore the area

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Nishino-cho 219-2, Higashiyama-ku, Gion, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0088
  • Pontocho Alley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Hollywood Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe King Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Twin Room with Japanese Garden, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Queen Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 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
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Queen Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

Comfort Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin 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 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Gion hotel include Yasaka Shrine and Kawaramachi Street.

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gion Corner - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nishiki Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪EL TESORO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪力餅 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Common One Bar Kyoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loto Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪UDON MAIN - ‬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 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM 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 200-10,000 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 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 21 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Gion Misen on 24 Aug 2025 start from NZ$201.58, 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. 374 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 455 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet spot, but quick to busier areas!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick, San Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay on a wonderful trip. Perfect location and incredibly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

Very nice stay - Would recommend!

Small room, but had everything you need. Wifi was pretty terrible, especially at the times when there's a lot of traffic, but otherwise, it's a very nice place to stay. The room is clean and well kept. Very nice people who work there who speak multiple languages!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ling

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, good shower room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to the Gion area. Lovely back streets of Kyoto!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel in middle of amazing Gion. Very walkable from the metro and great area to explore for culture, shopping & food options. The staff are super nice and very helpful. Would definitely come back here again and stay even longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zimu

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed boutique hotel in a great location in Gion District. The twin bed room and bathroom were well-sized for Japanese standards and provided with nice amenities. Staff did an exception job at cleaning the room and common areas. The staff was also very friendly and helpful in answering questions and recommending shops and restaurants in the area. Hotel was a located within easy walking distance to the Sanjo-dori, Shijo-dori, Pontocho, Karasuma, and Gion shopping areas and multiple transit lines that will take you throughout the greater Kyoto area so you have access to all of the major attractions. Highly recommend and will definitely stay at this hotel on future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was very small and difficult to move around. The toilet and the bath room section was too dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Colby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel. Staff was great. Rooms were standard size for Japan. Very clean. Everything was walkable. Metro was close. Perfect for a 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed, attentive, helpful staff great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madoka, Paso Robles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in every way! I’d go back there, and recommend highly to anyone! Friendly staff. Excellent Japanese breakfast! It’s a keeper!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing stay in Kyoto

The hotel is tucked away on a quiet side street within Gion - a beautiful, old area of Kyoto. The room was spacious and clean. The king bed was big and so comfy. The staff were very kind and helpful and the traditional Japanese breakfast was so tasty. We had the best stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A Japanese experience

Very pleasant and informative check in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noriko, Laguna Woods

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to river bank(within 5 minutes). Even though nearby big streets and shops were overflowed with so many tourists, once inside the hotel, very quiet, relaxed atmosphere. Only thing I was disappointed was breakfast. Japanese style breakfast only. Quality and quantity is not great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Meiskodhova

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
In beautiful location, love the authentic Kyoto vibe that we came to the city for.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, and in a great location. We absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kahsia and Ware

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

Friendly staff!

The staff was so friendly and helpful. The location was very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with family

Great location but a few minor issues

The hotel staff was excellent and the location was right in the heart of everything. The few issues were the room had a damp smell, the pillows were so flat even after stacking two of them, and the tub stopper didn't work. Other than that the room was very clean and I would probably stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean hotel close to everything in Gion. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025