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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Yasaka Shrine
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Reception
View from room
Quadruple Room, Non Smoking
Food and drink

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
555, Minamigawa, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0074
  • Shijo Street
    1 min walk
  • 茶房こいし
    1 min walk
  • Gion-shijo Station
    5 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    56 min drive

Room options

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 17.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 14.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down duvets, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Down duvet
Toilet with electronic bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single 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 - 2 min walk
  • Gion Corner - 5 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 17 min walk
  • Heian Shrine - 2 min drive
  • Kyoto Tower - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪喫茶カトレヤ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪アパホテル EXCELLEN 屋上ビアガーデン - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京ラーメンさだかず - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪舞妓飯 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪茶房こいし - ‬1 min walk

About this property

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Yasaka Shrine
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT also features a vending machine, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
  • 154 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offers 154 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. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, Japanese

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

  • 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 1,100 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Lift

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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 200–1,000 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 for adults and from JPY 1100 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

  • One child aged 6 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.

Property is also known as

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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 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT on 13 Jan 2025 start from NZ$115.44, 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.

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.

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Adrienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let me preface this by saying: the staff and location were excellent. Knew going in this was an inexpensive hotel and aligned my expectations accordingly. Here’s what I have to say about the place: it’s like a well stocked dorm room and now you’re a couple months into the semester and the place feels dingy and dirty. They say they don’t do housekeeping daily for environmental reasons, but then you find a plastic bag on your door knob with towels and all sorts of toiletries wrapped in plastic. Honestly, I’d rather have the rug vacuumed and the stains on the walls washed off because I brought my own toothbrush and I don’t want more paper cups. If you do decide to stay here, and you’re a couple, I would recommend you select the room with the twin beds based on the square footage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, Arlington

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Huiting

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The workers are trying to cut costs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and the location is very nice places.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

FEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Close to all attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class from start to finish well done a P A
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location for a great Kyoto experience
Amazing location close to Gion and Shrines/Temples the river and a great variety of shopping and dining options. The bus stops close to the hotel and the train is a short walk. Rooms were small and cozy but had all the necessary amenities. Starbucks was on the first floor of the hotel with was also very convenient. It did not have a laundry on-site which was inconvenient so pack or buy extra cloths or plan trip to the local laundrymat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasushi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

vananh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but comfortable hotel. Right at gion area, within walking distance to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Chuang-Fei, Miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very Japanese hotel. Tiny rooms but clean. Breakfast was not good, not worth the money. Next to a Starbucks and in good location next to a major Shinto shrine
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Tanmeng, Miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
APA is a very mid range Japanese chain hotel for Japanese. I believe it’s popular with Japanese salary man. Rooms are small, beds are very soft. Dont get breakfast here, it’s mediocre at best and there are plenty of good options nearby. The location however is perfect. It’s around the corner of Gion and next to a key temple. It’s also on the quiet end of the road into the center of Kyoto… which is very walkable. I liked having the option to sleep at the quiet end of town. Entrance is not easy to find. It’s next to Starbucks. Bear hugs is the name of the massage shop on the 1F and it’s pretty good. I recommend both the foot and body massage. Pricing is in-line or even a little cheaper than in the center of town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is a plus and their staff are very helpful. Our rooms are clean with complete supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most disgusting hotel I have ever been to, more so than any motel or hostel I have been to. Brown and other colored stains all over the walls of room and bathroom. Blankets stained and yellow. The only good thing is the location. Also no Ability to even attempt to check in early even if the room is ready. Plus an earlier than usual 10am checkout
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

noriko

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is very good for Yasaka Jinjya.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice Rosario Lequigan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Since property is in Gion, it is close to activities you can do in Gion area (theatre performaces/seeing Geishas on the street). There are a number of bus stops and train lines near the hotel. Starbucks is next door as well as other cafes and restaurants so it can be busy at times. Room size is small which is standard in Japan. During our check out (which I hope is an isolated case) we waited at least 30 mins for the staff at the reception. It must have been 7 or 7.30 AM, there were few guests ahead of us waiting already. They pressed the buzzer multiple times to ask for assistance but no one attended. Until finally a female staff came out of their office no apologies or anything and could not communicate in english. She was wearing a trainee badge. A male staff followed, same no apologies or anything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly! Especially helping me set up my luggage forwarding. The location IS excellent, it is essentially right in the middle of Gion with several major attractions nearby such as Yasaka shrine (literally the next block over) and Pontocho alley. My best stay so far in Japan!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Yeng Zhao

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very convenient place and near to the tourist spot.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024