With a stay at APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, steps from Yasaka Shrine and within a 5-minute walk of Gion Corner. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Heian Shrine.
What's nearby
Shijo Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Yasaka Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Kenninji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Gion Corner - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Gion Shirakawa Area - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Getting around
Gion-shijo Station - 5 min walk
Sanjo Keihan Station - 10 min walk
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 107 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 1 min walk
京煎堂祇園本店 - 1 min walk
ぎおん石 喫茶室 - 1 min walk
アパホテル<京都祇園>EXCELLEN 屋上ビアガーデン - 1 min walk
茶房こいし - 1 min walk
About this property
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT offers 161 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 161 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at Saisyun or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Saisyun - This restaurant serves breakfast only.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Offsite parking available (JPY 1,800 per day); 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
More
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
More
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
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
Nearby parking fee: JPY 1800 per day (1312 ft away)
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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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
There is no hot tub at the hotel. They were doing some sort of flooring Reno in the stairwell that released noxious fumes into the hall. Staff were pleasant. Location is great.
Rooms were clean and met our needs. It’s a bit small by North American standards. Travel light and you will be fine. Location is great for shopping and visiting temples. Bus located outside the hotel. Nearest train is 10m walk.
Clean hotel with helpful staff. Easy to book and staff worked well with someone with minimal Japanese language knowledge. Area is perfect, with a 10 minute walk to metro lines and in the heart of Gion. Would stay again!
This is a great location for exploring Kyoto, walkable to great restaurants and shops and many of the tourist sites including temples and shrines. The room was simple, clean, comfortable. The self-service laundry was great. It felt safe and convenient. I would definitely stay here again.
After reading other reviews about this APA was a bit hesitant but decided to go with it for the proximity to many attractions. This hotel was perfect for our needs. Stayed 5 nights and enjoyed the stay. Clean, quiet, excellent location. Had a king bed - super spacious for Japan standards. Would definitely stay there again!
Theodore
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Joseph
Nov 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The two women working the front desk were very helpful (assisting in making dinner reservation for 4 and arranging luggage forwarding.
Excellent property to stay at for a very affordable price. Staff was kind and helpful when needed. Rooms were very nice, in comparison to some we have stayed in. There is so much to do just footsteps outside of the hotel. Highly recommend the hotel and location!