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Located just a minute's walk away from the famous Yasaka Shrine and 1.2 mi from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the Heian Shrine, アパホテル京都祇園 Excellent is nestled in Gion, renowned for Japanese geisha performers. JR Kyoto Station is a 20-minute bus ride away, while Gion-Shijo Station is a 4-minute stroll from the property and Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station is a 7-minute walk away. Guestrooms at アパホテル京都祇園 Excellent come equipped with an original mattress optimizing weight distribution. An LCD TV with BBC News channels, and free video-on-demand programs. A desk, a refrigerator, air conditioning, an electric kettle and yukata robes are featured. Free toiletries are provided. Guests can unwind and relax at Bear Hug, a massage parlor on the ground floor. Buffet style breakfast is offered at an extra charge at the property restaurant Morning Farm. Guests can also enjoy drinks at Bar Gion, or start their day with Starbucks Coffee on the ground floor.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
4 twin beds
4 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sandrine
    French Polynesia French Polynesia
    The location is great, Starbucks is just downstairs it had many restaurants around, the rooms are nice and big enough, we got connecting rooms for us and our two kids, it was very convenient. All amenities are really good.
  • Charity
    United States United States
    Location and room size was bigger than other hotel rooms we've stayed in requiring 2 beds.
  • Brandon
    United States United States
    The location is perfect, and having a Starbucks in the hotel was fantastic.
  • Brenda
    United States United States
    Great location in Gion! Lots of things to see within walking distance. Tons of shopping nearby, more than expected.
  • Ora
    Israel Israel
    Perfect location,clean and comfortable Good breakfast
  • Rachel
    United States United States
    The location is amazing! Right on the street that is at the heart of a lot of sightseeing locations and very easy to get to bus stops and nearby train station.
  • Kyle
    Canada Canada
    This property was in an amazing location right next to a shrine but still close to all the shopping and major tourist areas. There are an endless amount of bars and restaurants around.
  • Nuno
    Portugal Portugal
    I felt very good being in this hotel. Everything went very smooth.
  • Elani
    South Africa South Africa
    Good value for money. Very user friendly and great location.
  • Le
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Its located near Gion, easy to go around and not so far from some famous places

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • モーニングファーム
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • European

Amenities of APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Suit press
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking for 15 guests or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The property will be going through renovation works from 2025-01-14 until 2025-06-30. During this period, guests may experience some noise disturbances, and some hotel facilities and services may not be available.

FAQs about APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent

  • Guests staying at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent is 1.5 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent has 1 restaurant:

    • モーニングファーム
  • Check-in at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quad
  • APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Back massage