Just a 3-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station and 700 yards from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 祇園の宿 杏花 features accommodations in Kyoto, with a garden. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Heian Shrine is 1.2 miles from the ryokan, and Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.5 miles away. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a bidet. Every room includes a kettle, while selected rooms come with a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and kitchenware. At the ryokan, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Shoren-in Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 29 miles from 祇園の宿 杏花.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
2 full beds
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1 futon bed
2 twin beds
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3 futon beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews
Review score

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
10
High score for Kyoto
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    This Ryokan was amazing & in the BEST LOCATION! We had an apartment to ourselves with a living room, bedroom with beds off the floor, kitchen, closet, toilet room and sink/ shower/ tub room. It was simply beautiful & small Japanese garden areas...
  • Jane
    United States of America United States of America
    A wonderful historic building, beautifully adapted to serve as an inn! It was extremely spacious and well-equipped. The wooden bathtub and tatami floors were among the many traditional elements that were enhanced by a well-equipped small kitchen....
  • Sarah
    United States of America United States of America
    We enjoyed this location so much. It was quiet and perfect place to relax after a busy day in Kyoto. The staff were attentive and lovely. The rooms and lobby were clean and well kept. We are looking forward to staying there again our next trip to...
  • Emiko
    United States of America United States of America
    The layout, and the structure itself was incredible. The staff was so helpful and kind
  • Begona
    Egypt Egypt
    The ryokan is in a beautiful building full of character and charme! It is very well located in the middle of Gion surrounded by bars, restaurants and shops, but still quite. It is extremely clean and confortable. Our room was for 5 people and it...
  • Keryn
    United States of America United States of America
    We were absolutely ecstatic with our stay here! The ryokan had the charm of a historic/traditional Japanese architecture, but is modernized and impeccable in every way. We were surprised with how large our accommodations were with a tatami tea...
  • United States of America United States of America
    Excellent service and staffs, large and clean rooms, and location is also very convenient!
  • Ilayda
    Turkey Turkey
    Its a beautiful traditional hotel, the building is very traditional and you get the full experience. I’ll definitely recommend it
  • Ahmad
    Qatar Qatar
    The staff at the hotel were extremely helpful and friendly, the design of the place was impeccable and cultural with a modern twist
  • Elina
    Spain Spain
    Amazing authentic place! Super clean and very well maintained

Area info

Amenities of 祇園の宿 杏花
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

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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
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverNICOSUCUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about 祇園の宿 杏花

  • 祇園の宿 杏花 offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • 祇園の宿 杏花 is 1.4 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at 祇園の宿 杏花 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at 祇園の宿 杏花 include:

      • Twin
      • Double
    • Check-in at 祇園の宿 杏花 is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.