APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT blends modern amenities with traditional charm in the city's heart. Guests enjoy breakfast at Saisyun, evening drinks at the bar, and reliable in-room WiFi. Helpful staff and a prime location near Gion Corner make exploring Kyoto easy.
Located in Gion, a neighborhood in Kyoto, APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT is near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Yasaka Shrine and Heian Shrine, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Gion Corner. Kiyomizu Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Sanjo Keihan Station is 10 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 11 minutes. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Located close to Gion Corner and Kiyomizu Temple, APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Saisyun, serves breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
An elevator, a vending machine, and luggage storage
Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 161 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Deep soaking tubs, toilets with electronic bidets, and free toiletries
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Offsite parking; discounts available
Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 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
Elevator (31 inch wide door)
Thin carpet in room
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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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
During the listed renovation dates, guests may hear construction-related noise, smell construction-related odors, and guestroom views may be partially obstructed.
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from January 5 2026 to March 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Exterior
Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property 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
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 1300 for children
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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
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
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?
As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT on 2026/3/8 start from NT$2,146, excluding 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.
How much is parking?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT located?
Located in Gion, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Yasaka Shrine and Gion Corner. Kiyomizu Temple and Heian Shrine are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sanjo Keihan Station is 10 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 11 minutes.
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Reviews
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Superb location. Clean room w view of street. Suffered w/ step up and step down bathroom with the typical no elbow room within that space.
Melvyn
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Junko
2025/12/5
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
As always this hotel hasn’t updated the room decor and furniture. The walls were stained with a various colours of fluid. Very minimal amenities. However the location was great and hotel staff were very nice.
Hotel was comfortable and clean in a great location. The only thing is that the bathroom is very small, with barely any space to move around and space for storing your toileteries. Also staff could be a bit more accommodating considering we arrived at 2.20pm with a small baby and they made us wait until 3pm for check in in the reception area.
Great location, staff were nice. Rooms vary in size but mine was spacious and had great views. The carpet and curtains were dirty but the bed and bathrooms were clean. Overall good hotel.
Fantastic location, walking distance to shrines, shopping district, Gion district and direct train routes to Osaka and Fushimi Inari. Very crowded area but the room was quiet. One of our rooms didn’t have any towels etc and the staff had a hard time understanding our request, carpet maybe hadn’t been vacuumed and there was a bit of a cigarette smell in the hallways but nothing terrible. Overall positive experience.